Self Tape Studio

Setup - Wide

A wide view of the self tape setup we offer. The reader stands left of camera, underneath the dome light.

Camera View

This is a wide of the view the camera has. The backdrop is curved to allow full body slates in landscape mode.

Setup & Vanity - Wide

Another angle of the setup available to you. We have basic props like drinking glasses and a cellphone, and you can use the mirror for HMU and last looks.

Setup - Wide

A wide view of the self tape setup we offer. The reader stands left of camera, underneath the dome light.

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A professional self-tape setup with everything you need to create a polished audition without setting up at home.

- Sony FX6 Cinema camera on a height-adjustable tripod for standing and sitting scenes

- Sennheiser MKE 600 shotgun microphone for clear, professional audio

- Aputure lighting with pre-programmed lighting setups controlled with one tap from the iPad

- 7.5ft by 5ft play area for full-body slates and active stunt auditions

- 5" Director's monitor to help center yourself and review your takes

- Height adjustable iPad available as a teleprompter*

*If you'd like to use the teleprompter, you must include your script with your booking so we can have your sides ready. We can accommodate short-notice requests, but preparation time may reduce your available audition time.

Your reader is Miranda Forcier, an experienced acting coach and casting director with decades of experience in the industry.

Miranda brings a casting director’s perspective to every session, helping you approach your audition with a clear understanding of what works on camera. She can help you explore your character, work through the scene, adjust your performance, and find the choices that best serve the material.

Whether you arrive with a fully prepared audition or want to experiment with different approaches, Miranda provides an experienced scene partner and a supportive environment to help you put your best performance on tape.

Check out the Acting Coaching page for more information on your coach and how to book a session. We're excited to work with you to bring out the best YOU in your audition!

Choose between taking your footage with you immediately after your audition or having it professionally edited and color-corrected.

Take it with you: Receive your ungraded S-Log3 footage immediately after filming and handle the editing yourself. Keep in mind, you must convert the footage into Rec.709 and out of .MXF format before submitting anywhere.
Have it edited: We'll edit and color-correct your footage. Multiple takes can be combined into one video or rendered as separate takes.
Tight deadline: Rush editing is available when you need your finished footage quickly.

For the fastest transfer, please bring a high-speed, high-capacity removable storage device with enough free space for your footage. Alternatively we can send your clips via your transfer method of choice.

$45/HR

Your footage un-graded in Slog-3, available to you immediately after taping.
Bring high-speed, high-capacity removable storage for the quickest turn-around time.
You must convert your footage to Rec.709 before submitting.

$70/HR

Your footage edited and color corrected for that subtle "cinematic" feel.
Multiple takes can be edited into one video, or rendered separately.
Edited files will be delivered within three hours of taping.

+$30 RUSH JOB

Got a tight deadline? We can get your edited files to you within 30 minutes of taping for an additional $30.