This was so helpful! I am just beginning and you have kept this real. Other TH-camrs seem to have an unlimited budget for all this stuff, but this is manageable. Just subscribed!
I am so happy you kept ALL budgets in mind! Most people give 2 options and their “affordable” option would still be a bit pricey! 🎉🎉🎉 Definitely keeping this video saved!
as an aspiring actress, I can tell you that your videos are very helpful and insightful ✨ thank you for that and also, good luck on your journey! hope to see you win an academy award someday :)
Do you have instructions on how to mount wall mount backdrop thing? Thanks for this video. It's really helped my husband and I set up our self tape studio.
Hey man, friend of mine told me about your TH-cam channel. Glad she did. Admire your hustle and consistency ✊🏼 Super inspired. Really enjoying the art you’re making. Just wanted to reach out 🔥 The grind don’t stop, keep it going!!!
Thank you for all your great tips ! Since Covid, self-tapes are a must but thankfully getting better and better at it through researching videos like this. I do however, have an issue when casting needs a full body shot and/or a 360 turn. Really hard when your doing it alone and can't pan out on a self- timer. I also don't have a window to stand in front of and the lighting needs to be pulled back as to not get it in the shot. This makes this portion of the slate a bit dark. Any suggestions to in order to avoid this? Thanks you so much !
Thank you for the video! Love the way you shot and edited it as well. Re setup - your house is beautiful and spacious, however in a tiny 1bdr apartment where some non-acting work and living happens I find it hard to even find a place for a convenient setup (Vancouver is dark in the winter, my umbrella set is weakish in brightness and to use backgrop stands would take up a lot of space. I meant it might be possible with some effort but would have get it on and off each time to setup). For my wellness channel I do not use any backdrop yet although it might beneficial to improve the lighting setup. Also mics like Rode micro and even Deity duo do not seem to pick up sound well at a distance. Lav mic is what I usually use but it has a cord.
Hi Will! I have a quick question. Do you put some basic make up on your face when you do self tapes? Thanks to the latest innovation aka iPhone, it shows all the pores, acnes, blemishes, cars and everything. Or do you have just perfect skin by nature?
I have accutane to thank for my skin, but if I need to cover a spot or two I will use a bit of makeup. So long as you don’t overdo it it’s acceptable. It also depends on the role.
great video my friend I am currently working on getting some equipment the number to version that you mentioned I wanted to ask in your personal opinion would a vloggers kit be good to use for self taping?
I guess I might need a second person to start and stop my cell phone while filming or is there a way to do this on my own ? Thanks for your advices. The are awesome!
Hey im 15 right now and im planning on auditioning for a tv series in the Netherlands but im a bit scared ill stress out and ruin my audition. Do you have any tips? (Its a live audition not a self tape)
I'm recording my self-tapes on my android phone. This is not the issue. My question is I look so far away. Your body looks like a normal size. I move my camera closer to get a short from my waist up, but my head looks smaller. My camera won't allow me to zoom in or out.
Really enjoy your videos. Very informative! And thank you for sharing the equipment you use! I love the backdrops. Is the gray color that you have the same as the link you provided? ‘Fashion gray’ looks a little darker. Just curious. :)
Eric Erickson welllll editing is tough when you first start out (anything worth doing is), but I’ve found TH-cam tutorials for just about every question I’ve had. It shouldn’t be too bad.
Hey Arla! I've started gearing my channel toward giving my advice and tips from film school and woking in the industry if you want to check it out! You mind find some things helpful
Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks that you have uploaded! You are a huge inspiration to me as I try to start a career in acting. I really think you would do a great job as Spiderman!!! So you should try that! Thanks again💯🔥💖🔥💯
I've got the lighting stuff; now I want to know how to actually shoot it - a close-up look at which buttons you push - how to edit it, how to post it. I'm a baby boomer - this stuff does not come naturally.
Smellworthy I believe crushing an unarmed black man’s neck in broad daylight by a cop that thinks he’s judge, jury and executioner is worth bringing attention to both then and now. That is not how the law works. Imagine if he were your family member.
Will Westwater I agree it’s an atrocity and I’m in no way condoning it. I just didn’t see how it relates to your self tapes. They seem like separate topics. Sorry.
Hi, Will! Thank you so much for this video, it's really helpful, especially for someone like me who has glasses and is concerned about ring lights reflecting off the lenses. I have a question for you: I recently bought a phone tripod with a cold shoe mount so that I can record self-tapes with the IVISII G2 Pocket RGB LED Light (th-cam.com/video/rDw_FuRdTss/w-d-xo.html) to keep my self-tape set-up very small. However, I'm realizing that the light is quite harsh. Have you ever used a light like this? If so, do you have any tips on how to use them effectively, or would you say that an umbrella light set-up is definitely better?
Filming on 500$ equipment is not filming on a budget...Sorry, but someone had to say it, not all aspiring actors are as financially adequate as you are. Just something to consider next time you put the word BUDGET in the caption of your video. I'd be interested in how artists can do self-tapes without the expensive equipment. That's more useful. Best Regards .
Jesus loves you will. I don’t know what it is you are experiencing right now but I am sent here to let you know Jesus loves you and wants to bring you out of it. Just call on his name and ask for help and WATCH THE CARES WASH AWAY
This was so helpful! I am just beginning and you have kept this real. Other TH-camrs seem to have an unlimited budget for all this stuff, but this is manageable. Just subscribed!
I am so happy you kept ALL budgets in mind! Most people give 2 options and their “affordable” option would still be a bit pricey! 🎉🎉🎉 Definitely keeping this video saved!
I’m moving to LA for acting next year and your videos have been so helpful. Thank you!
You got this!
Good luck❤️🍀✨
Good luck
How do people afford this?
How Is It Going? Like Seriously? Thanks
as an aspiring actress, I can tell you that your videos are very helpful and insightful ✨ thank you for that and also, good luck on your journey! hope to see you win an academy award someday :)
Hey bb! I've recently started sharing my film school and industry knowledge on my channel if you are interested!
Do you have instructions on how to mount wall mount backdrop thing? Thanks for this video. It's really helped my husband and I set up our self tape studio.
Drywall anchors and a drill are your best friend!
Hey man, friend of mine told me about your TH-cam channel. Glad she did. Admire your hustle and consistency ✊🏼 Super inspired. Really enjoying the art you’re making. Just wanted to reach out 🔥 The grind don’t stop, keep it going!!!
Hey Nick! Are you an aspiring actor?
@@LionessStudios I am
Got my first audition from my casting agency oml thank you for this, was litterally having a midlife crisis
Thank you for all your great tips ! Since Covid, self-tapes are a must but thankfully getting better and better at it through researching videos like this. I do however, have an issue when casting needs a full body shot and/or a 360 turn. Really hard when your doing it alone and can't pan out on a self- timer. I also don't have a window to stand in front of and the lighting needs to be pulled back as to not get it in the shot. This makes this portion of the slate a bit dark. Any suggestions to in order to avoid this? Thanks you so much !
Thank you for the video! Love the way you shot and edited it as well. Re setup - your house is beautiful and spacious, however in a tiny 1bdr apartment where some non-acting work and living happens I find it hard to even find a place for a convenient setup (Vancouver is dark in the winter, my umbrella set is weakish in brightness and to use backgrop stands would take up a lot of space. I meant it might be possible with some effort but would have get it on and off each time to setup). For my wellness channel I do not use any backdrop yet although it might beneficial to improve the lighting setup. Also mics like Rode micro and even Deity duo do not seem to pick up sound well at a distance. Lav mic is what I usually use but it has a cord.
Thanks and here’s to you landing your next audition!
That room tho.. yawss love it!!
It is crazy how helpful you are
Hey Andy! I started giving acting advice and tips from film school and working in the industry if you're interested in checking out my channel!
!!!!! Best self tape vid. Also make sure Apartment Therapy comes to your house!!!!!
Sherry Berg check out our home on my girlfriend’s channel (It’s Me Andie!).
Could you please post the link to the backdrop rolls? And the mounting hardware for them? Thank you!
Just added the links! Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
Hi Will! I have a quick question. Do you put some basic make up on your face when you do self tapes? Thanks to the latest innovation aka iPhone, it shows all the pores, acnes, blemishes, cars and everything. Or do you have just perfect skin by nature?
I have accutane to thank for my skin, but if I need to cover a spot or two I will use a bit of makeup. So long as you don’t overdo it it’s acceptable. It also depends on the role.
@@WillyDubz headed to see a dermatologist. Thank you for the tip!
This is very helpful!! Thank you!! Should I used softbox lights or umbrella lights? In your opinion, what's your preference and why?
Your self tapes 📼 🎥 are always bomb 💣
I just started my channel and in sifting through youtube for inspo, your videos are next level!!
Hey, Will. James here. I'm so grateful for your videos and acting info and advice.
I'm checking out equipment now as I'm typing this.
can we ask, are you usinf soft light ? or daylight bulbs
Loved the vid also thanks for advice tomorrow I’m going to print out my headshots and resumé so thank you and I’m also gonna film a video
Good luck with your video! If you ever have any questions maybe I can help? :)
I have an android, tripod, and a ring light; I want to know do I need a lens for my phone to do self tape
Amazing video Will. Keep up the great work!
I plan to do self audition tapes soon, I have just a android phone, but hope to get a smartphone sometime early next month.
great video my friend I am currently working on getting some equipment the number to version that you mentioned I wanted to ask in your personal opinion would a vloggers kit be good to use for self taping?
I guess I might need a second person to start and stop my cell phone while filming or is there a way to do this on my own ? Thanks for your advices. The are awesome!
Could you tell us more about the back drops your using
Hey Will! Thanks so much for the information. Is the size of the paper rolls 53x36 ft because I see a few different sizes on amazon?
Hi! Your Canon digital camera is currently sold out on Amazon- do you have another model that you recommend?
Can I use my greenscreen instead of a background paper?
Hey im 15 right now and im planning on auditioning for a tv series in the Netherlands but im a bit scared ill stress out and ruin my audition. Do you have any tips? (Its a live audition not a self tape)
I'll work hard to get these stuff ...
All the way to Yemen 😊
Congrats 12k bro 💙😊
Do you ever have an issue with file size when emailing an audition submission video?
Great tips 🌟 I like your blue backdrop too.
Hey Will! What type of background paper did you purchase? Did you get it from Amazon?
My equipment is always linked in the description. I mention that in the video.
I'm recording my self-tapes on my android phone. This is not the issue. My question is I look so far away. Your body looks like a normal size. I move my camera closer to get a short from my waist up, but my head looks smaller. My camera won't allow me to zoom in or out.
Where did you find the vinyl roll rack for the backdrops?
What is that color of your backdrop?
Have you done a voice over for a commercial recently? I think it was for postmates but the guys voice sounds EXACTLY like you!!
That’s me! 😊
TheWillyDubz YAY I knew it! Hahaha that’s awesome ! Congrats !
This was very helpful, thank you for sharing your knowledge
This is so helpful! What camera do you use for TH-cam (not self tapes)? I’m just curious.
Canon 1DX Mk 2
I use a sony a6500 for youtube and it's a game changer :)
Really enjoy your videos. Very informative! And thank you for sharing the equipment you use! I love the backdrops. Is the gray color that you have the same as the link you provided? ‘Fashion gray’ looks a little darker. Just curious. :)
#2 was the best
Great info. Will be checking your other videos. Thanks
Smiles from the sun thankyou 😊
Hi! I have a question, do you recommend union or nonunion, Im trying to get into acting and dont know which one to chose. And also paid or not paid?
Watch my LA video for more info on the union pros and cons :)
@@WillyDubz Thank you!
Hey! I made a video about this too if you're interested in learning more/haven't made a decision yet. th-cam.com/video/Ub7qVbffofg/w-d-xo.html
Nicely done, I've wondered about green screens and editing- I'm not a fan of editing- is there a easier way to do this?
Eric Erickson welllll editing is tough when you first start out (anything worth doing is), but I’ve found TH-cam tutorials for just about every question I’ve had. It shouldn’t be too bad.
Amazingly helpful video
good info will, def things that I am using now for my channel
and with this vid you earned a follow. good intel. much appreciated.
Did you say get a tripod that pans you up and down? Tripods cannot do what you showed, can you be more specific?
Great content as always will!
Do you have a clip how should I find an agent?
th-cam.com/video/WFsWnrnibdI/w-d-xo.html
@@WillyDubz thanks
Hiii! I’m young, and trying to become a young actor. Do you have any advice?
Hey Arla! I've started gearing my channel toward giving my advice and tips from film school and woking in the industry if you want to check it out! You mind find some things helpful
Hey! Maybe I can help?I have a video coming out this Tuesday specifically addressing this question oliviag.tv
Nice video! Interesting to see how people do things differently out there.
Why don't you try Marvel Cinematic Universe?
I would like to watch you as a next Avenger?
YESSSS!!!!!!
Hahaha if only it were that easy. The Casting Director for MCU doesn’t take submissions, but anything is possible!
@@WillyDubz So, How much it's difficult to get in mcu?
Skill F ...... stop
@Skill F slow down...
Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks that you have uploaded! You are a huge inspiration to me as I try to start a career in acting. I really think you would do a great job as Spiderman!!! So you should try that! Thanks again💯🔥💖🔥💯
Can I use an external mic?
Of course!
Thank you for the great tips and your high energy.
I've got the lighting stuff; now I want to know how to actually shoot it - a close-up look at which buttons you push - how to edit it, how to post it. I'm a baby boomer - this stuff does not come naturally.
Thanks for this, Will!! How can I connect the Rode mic to my iPhone?
You can’t unfortunately:(
@@WillyDubz th-cam.com/video/y7OIUC6Y2-o/w-d-xo.html&feature=emb_rel_end
Yes ✊🏾 Black Lives Matter ✊🏿
Was watching Vas Saranga's recent Webinar and he put this video in the chat!! :)
love your channel!!
I love this channel
What's your backup job ?
Thank you So much this is LA surviver
First from America maybe
very helpful.. thank you :)
do u ever reply to fan emails coz I wrote you one
Sweet
THe RODE videomic link is dead and the mic is now $50 more.....
First from Romainia
I am returning to your videos. The first rule doesn't include the tripod or coatrack thing you have. Just saying being a wiseacre.
Why is there a disclaimer about the murder of George Floyd? I don’t see how your self-tapes and his death are connected.
Smellworthy I believe crushing an unarmed black man’s neck in broad daylight by a cop that thinks he’s judge, jury and executioner is worth bringing attention to both then and now. That is not how the law works. Imagine if he were your family member.
Will Westwater I agree it’s an atrocity and I’m in no way condoning it. I just didn’t see how it relates to your self tapes. They seem like separate topics. Sorry.
Hi, Will! Thank you so much for this video, it's really helpful, especially for someone like me who has glasses and is concerned about ring lights reflecting off the lenses. I have a question for you: I recently bought a phone tripod with a cold shoe mount so that I can record self-tapes with the IVISII G2 Pocket RGB LED Light (th-cam.com/video/rDw_FuRdTss/w-d-xo.html) to keep my self-tape set-up very small. However, I'm realizing that the light is quite harsh. Have you ever used a light like this? If so, do you have any tips on how to use them effectively, or would you say that an umbrella light set-up is definitely better?
Why is everyone calling their audition tapes "Self Tapes"? I'm flattered, but why not use your own name?
😂
Filming on 500$ equipment is not filming on a budget...Sorry, but someone had to say it, not all aspiring actors are as financially adequate as you are. Just something to consider next time you put the word BUDGET in the caption of your video. I'd be interested in how artists can do self-tapes without the expensive equipment. That's more useful.
Best Regards .
Jesus loves you will. I don’t know what it is you are experiencing right now but I am sent here to let you know Jesus loves you and wants to bring you out of it. Just call on his name and ask for help and WATCH THE CARES WASH AWAY