You Should Do This at Every Audition
Here is something you need to do at every audition.
When you first arrive at an audition you might be freaking out. That is pretty normal. Even for experienced actors.
You need to use your acting skills and not let that be seen by the casting director or anyone else in the casting room. You want to show the feeling of confidence.
Almost as if it does not matter if you book the job because you know you will be booking something else if this one doesn’t happen.
Now, when you slate, there are many ways to do this. And, there can be many different things that actors are asked to say during a slate.
When you watch this video, you will learn a new way to slate that will be incredibly helpful to you.
Let others know what tricks and tips you have during auditions by leaving a comment below or on my http://www.facebook.com/howtomodel page.
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I like that. ‘I am…”, Brilliant and subtle. I’ll use that on camera and for video auditions. Thanks!
Glad you like that Ray. Let me know how it goes when you try it at your next audition.
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Great tip!
Thanks so much Allison. Let me know how it works for you after trying it on your next audition.
I’ve never thought about this and it’s so true “I am”…thanks for sharing your tips through your experience!
You are very welcome Arte. Are there any special things you do during a slate or audition
that you think others will find helpful?
You are very welcome Arte. Have you done much acting or modeling?
Also, lean in to camera a bit. Makes one look comfortable and congenial.
That is something people can play with. You don’t want to learn in too much, it could make things look a little awkward.
Very cool tip! Love it!!
You are very welcome Dawn.
Feel free to share it with others.
Excellent idea Aaron! Thanks I will try it!
Glad you like it Paul. It is really a great technique.
Any auditions or recent jobs?
Hi Paul,
I know that it always feels great when I use it.
Let me know how things go for you when you try it next.
Hi Aaron!
Thanks for the tip!!!! I will use this tip for my next audition.
You are very welcome Maria. Let me know how it goes when using it.
When I have had people slate that way during classes, it is a powerful
thing.
Have you done any auditions or jobs recently?
You are very welcome Maria.
What type of auditions do you find yourself mostly going on?
You are very welcome Maria. Let me know how it feels the next time you
use my technique.
Thanks for a great tip. I have always used “I am” for slating re: Hello, I AM Jack Barr, I’m with MTM Denver, etc. Using ‘I am’ in the way you suggest is powerful – I felt it the moment I heard you say it on the video.
See you at the November Dallas Expo!
Hi Jack,
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So glad you are going to start using this new way of slating.
You are right, it is powerful.
I will be giving a workshop on the 16th and then probably a private
one for MTM folks.
Please stop by my book table and say hello.
Aaron
So glad you found it helpful.
How was the Expo for you?
That is great to hear Jack.