Online self-taping for professional actors – weekend intensive
Overview
Minimum age
21
Entry requirements
Evidence of previous acting experience, no academic requirements.
Location
Online
Cost
£250
Course length
Weekend
Course date
22-24 April 2022
Is this course for me?
It's no secret – self tape requests come around often, and when they do, the turnaround is fast. Learn how to nail that self-tape for your next audition with the expert guidance of LAMDA’s specialist practitioners. The online weekender is aimed at professional actors and so previous experience is required.
Key information
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can apply for this course through LAMDA directly. There is no application deadline for this course, but we advise you to apply early, as places are limited.
Evidence of relevant previous experience, either as part of a drama school or theatre training company, or working professionally.
22-24 April 2022
£250
To secure your place on this course, please make payment in full on application.
Please see below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
About the course
This intensive weekend course is a practical course that provides you with the knowledge and skills to help you approach your next self-tape with confidence, skill and keep to a tight budget.
You will look at a range of screen acting techniques, detailed screenplay analysis, and learn how to create the best quality content for the smallest budget with an industry practitioner.
You’ll experiment with different camera angles, backgrounds, and learn how your immediate surroundings affect the sound and ambience.
In your small group you will receive immediate feedback from your tutor as you reflect on your own work and the work of others.
What will I be doing?
You'll be learning online which means the course will work around you and allow you to learn in the comfort of your own space, with your own equipment. Each day will be different, but you can expect to cover the following aspects
- Screen acting technique
- Setting up your camera and choosing angle, perspective and background
- Technical parameters
- Mock self-tape submission and feedback
- Working on scenes for screen auditions
What will I need to prepare?
One contemporary monologue, no more than three minutes in length for the course, not for the application.
Though not required, we recommend that you have:
- Smartphone / camera
- Tripod
