Self Tape Start Up Course

Hey actors! 🎬

Stressed to make your first self tape?

Say goodbye to uncertainty, and hello to confidence.
The Self Tape Start Up is your step-by-step guide to nailing self tapes like a pro.

Lights, camera, self tape! 🌟

Casting director, Taylor, provides insight to this valuable self tape video tutorial that covers all the mechanics of self taping from home.

What’s inside

Equipment Setup

Your audio, backdrop, camera placement and lighting are all important parts of taping like a professional actor. Learn how to set everything up properly so that you’re ready for your audition.

Delivering Your Best Performance

Once you have set up your space, learn tips from a casting director on eyeline, props, delivery, and more.

Edit & Send!

This course covers basic editing techniques for Mac users & PC users as well as tips to consider before sending your footage to casting.

What you’ll get

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    Step-by-step video lessons that walk you through every part of the self-tape process from setup to send-off.

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    Insider tips straight from a casting director. Real advice from the decision-maker on the other side of the screen.

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    Resource links to level up your skills and make your next tape your best one yet.

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✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • If you don’t know where to start when it comes to self taping, it’s valuable to learn from an expert. Use this course to build confidence in the mechanics so that you can focus on acting.

  • This course suggests that you use your phone camera to film! You’re welcome to use other resources if you have them, but know that you may need to make adjustments.

  • Absolutely! This course is tailored to new actors, people returning to the craft and those that do not know current self tape techniques. We welcome anyone interested in perfecting their self tape.

  • While we hope that you achieve your goals as an actor, auditions and bookings are out of our control. This course is purely educational content with the purpose of making you a prepared actor ready for your next project.

  • The course is led by Taylor Lambert, CSA, a seasoned casting director with over a decade of experience in the industry. Taylor began his casting journey in 2011 and launched Aura Casting in 2021, working on hundreds of commercials, films and music videos. He created this course as a practical, encouraging resource for actors and creators looking to understand the mechanics of self-taping.

  • A device to watch the content, a phone or camera to film yourself, and an interest in professional acting or content creation.

  • We’re confident you’ll find value in this course, so please note that all sales are final. We encourage you to explore Taylor’s casting insights on Aura Casting’s Instagram and YouTube to get a feel for the teaching style before purchasing.