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Video course · 10 sections · 26 lessons

The Perfect Self Tape

A Parent Course

The recovered Child Actor 101 self tape course for parents. Ten sections covering equipment, lighting, framing, slates, readers, performance coaching, editing, parent survival, sending tapes, and when to bend the rules - migrated from the original course with every lesson, video position, and resource preserved.

This course was restored from the original Child Actor 101 material. 6 lessons still have a video that is being verified or replaced - they are marked as being restored, and the lesson copy is fully preserved in the meantime. 3 of 26 lessons do not have their original video yet, so this course is not complete until those videos are restored.

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Section 1

Essential Equipment

5 lessons

1

Lighting Gear: Softboxes & the 3-Point Setup

And it doesn't have to cost you a small fortune! For under $150 you can get an arsenal of necessities in Self Tape Gear. At the end of this section there is...Video2

Ring Lights

Ring Lights come in sizes from 6" to 24" or above. Most common for Self Tapes is a 18" Ring Light.Video3

LED Lights

Flat Panel LED Light2 videos4

Tripods, Mounts & Lavalier Mics

A standard tripod between 50" and 70" is ideal for Self Tape VideosVideo5

Backdrops & the Shopping Guide

Since Lapel mics have a 3.5mm Audio connection. You will most likely need an adapter to use it with an Iphone or Ipad.ReadingBeing restored

Section 2

Properly Lit: Self Tape Lighting Explained

5 lessons

6

Understanding Lighting

There is no image without lightVideo7

Make Sure You Have the Gear

2 videos8

Learning to Light

3 videos9

A Real Home Self Tape Setup

I have the middle of the soft boxes hitting at her eye level... the hair light is not on a boom, but the light that I use is able to angle down. I have it an...2 videos10

Skin Tones & Mood

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Section 3

The Perfect Frame

1 lesson

11

The Perfect Frame

LetterboxReadingBeing restored

Section 4

Slates That Pop

1 lesson

12

Bonus Slate Shot Ideas

Repeating slate over and over before a scene reading pulls an Actor out of Scene preparation and Character.VideoBeing restored

Section 5

The Role of the Reader

1 lesson

13

The Reader (Live Parent Course)

Be half the volume of the actor as the reader!Video

Section 6

Performance Coaching

1 lesson

14

Coaching the Opportunity

Casting Talks AuditionsVideoBeing restored

Section 7

Quick Editing

4 lessons

15

Trimming Videos Quickly

Video16

Merging & Sound on iPad

Video17

Corey's App Overview & Edit Walkthrough

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All-in-One Apps

2 videos

Section 8

Parent Survival Tips

1 lesson

19

Survival Tips: Stress-Free Taping

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Section 9

Sending Your Tapes

4 lessons

20

File Formats & Compression

Check the extension of your video file to see if it an .mp4 or .mov If it is not either you will want to use a file converter app or software to make sure it...Video21

Compressing with Handbrake

Video22

Uploading to EcoCast (Actors Access)

2 videos23

Security, Two Takes & the Clock

Reps have a trained eye to see what needs strengthening and have a better idea of what Casting is looking for. If they are able to review your self tape then...ReadingBeing restored

Section 10

Bending the Rules

3 lessons

24

Setting the Mood: Music & Underscore

If you are going to “Break a Rule”...Video25

Example: Dacre's Stranger Things Tape

Dacre famously booked this Stranger Things Role by taking a chance.VideoVideo being restored26

Example: Nicholas' Black & White Tape

What if it promised to be enjoyable too?VideoVideo being restored

Restored from the original Child Actor 101 course. Lesson copy, lesson order, video positions, and resource links are preserved from the archived course pages.