{"id":7005,"date":"2019-06-11T16:18:25","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T16:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/?p=7005"},"modified":"2019-11-25T22:07:53","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T22:07:53","slug":"self-taping-auditions-3-sides-callbacks-screen-tests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/self-taping-auditions-3-sides-callbacks-screen-tests\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Taping Auditions 3 \u2013 Sides, Callbacks, &#038; Screen Tests"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-header-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h3>Self-Taping Auditions 3 \u2013 Sides, Callbacks, &amp; Screen Tests<\/h3>\n<font size=\"2\" color=\"grey\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;-moz-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);-webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);box-shadow: 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,0,.3);margin-right:25px;float:left;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-glow imageframe-1 hover-type-none author-image\"><a class=\"fusion-no-lightbox\" href=\"http:\/\/performerstuff.com\" target=\"_self\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/ella_embry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\" style=\"-webkit-border-radius:50%;-moz-border-radius:50%;border-radius:50%;\"\/><\/a><\/span><p>Written by Ella Embry<\/p>\n<p>June\u00a010th , 2019<\/p>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Alright, now that you know what you need for self-taping auditions <span style=\"color: #ba9bc9;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ba9bc9;\" href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/what-you-need-to-self-tape-auditions\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span>and how to present yourself and edit it all together from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/self-taping-auditions-part-2-acting-editing-tips\/\"><span style=\"color: #ba9bc9;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>here,<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/a> you need to learn what to expect. Sure, each audition is going to be unique to the project and to what the director wants to see, but isn\u2019t there a standard formula for how things go? Depending on where you are in the process, you\u2019ll be working with sides, callbacks, and screen tests for film work after your self-taped audition.<\/p>\n<\/font><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Sides<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"> <img alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/font><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Some audition calls may require you to perform sides for your audition rather than just a traditional monologue. Sides are cuts of dialogue between two or more characters with one character\u2019s dialogue meant for auditioning and the others\u2019 meant for being read off camera. This is so the director can see how you act when there\u2019s no real person in front of you. Here\u2019s an excellent example from a compilation of Game of Thrones auditions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zfsRs-JJ5oY?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are some good tips to remember from this video:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"> <img alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/font><ul>\n<li>Make sure you have a good reader \u2013 they need to be easily understood while off camera to help your performance show through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>React before you act \u2013 the camera is going to pick up every detail of your performance, including if you zone out while your reader is talking. So make sure you react to what they\u2019re saying and actively listen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Where you look matters \u2013 be careful about making direct eye contact with the lenses when you\u2019re not slating. It\u2019s best to look slightly off, so the director isn\u2019t uncomfortable while watching your audition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Callbacks<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"> <img alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/font><p style=\"text-align: left;\">While not always, film callbacks may sometimes require you to go in for a callback with the director\/producers present. During this, they\u2019ll have a production assistant or even one of the producers reading dialogue opposite your acting, and you\u2019ll be able to ask questions and take notes directly from the director. Here\u2019s an excellent example from some actors audition for The Office.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YHu9xcoo_qk?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/font><\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are some good things to take away from this video example:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"> <img alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/font><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">They\u2019re on your side \u2013 the director\/producers have asked you to come for a callback, they want you there! Don\u2019t worry about trying to impress them; do the best job you can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Don\u2019t expect your reader to perform; your reader will more than likely be a production assistant or a producer, not a professional actor. Their job is to just read the words on the page so the director can see how you react and act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Be not only professional but also yourself\u2013 it\u2019s okay to let your guard down and joke with the director a little but don\u2019t forget that at the end of the day this a job interview and their goal is to see if you\u2019re a good fit for their project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Screen Tests<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"> <img alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><\/font><p style=\"text-align: left;\">During the final stages of casting, especially for high production value movies and films, you may be asked to come in for a screen test. This is the endgame of the audition process as it usually means that the director\/producers have a few people left to choose from and want to see how their last few options do on set with other actors. Here\u2019s an example from the first Iron Man movie.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:350px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5LlIvB3KVZ0?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/font><\/font><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-one-full fusion-layout-column fusion-column-last fusion-spacing-yes section-body-post\" style=\"margin-top:;margin-bottom:;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper\"><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">Here are some things to remember from this video:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span style=\"border:1px solid ;\" class=\"fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"> <img alt=\"\" class=\"img-responsive\"\/><\/span><\/div><ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Don\u2019t forget to introduce yourself to your screen partner \u2013 more than likely they\u2019re just as focused and nervous as you are. You\u2019re about to be working and auditioning together, so get to know them a little first if you have the time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Claim the space \u2013 acting on set is much different than acting on a stage, but that doesn\u2019t change the basics! Even if you\u2019ve never been on a set before, don\u2019t be afraid to take up space and follow your impulses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Focus your performance \u2013 chances are the camera won\u2019t always be able to see your entire body all the time. Of course, you can\u2019t forget about your legs, but in tighter shots, it\u2019s a good idea to focus your performance where the camera can see.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br>\r\n<br><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Need some advice? 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href=\"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/discover-the-delightfully-nerdy-world-of-dramaturgy\/\">Discover the Delightfully Nerdy World of Dramaturgy<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br>\r\n<br><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><h5><em><strong>Ella Embry<\/strong>\u00a0is currently a senior, honors student at the University of Southern Mississippi pursing a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Theatre with an Emphasis in Performance. She is an actor, a playwright, and a Contributing Writer for PerformerStuff.com<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5><em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em><\/h5>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [...]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":7080,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[801,757,261,738],"tags":[238,541,135,319,795],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7005"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7080"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/performerstuff.com\/mgs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}