Hi Community,
I have a question for one and all. When making a self-tape, would you say that it is best to be standing, sitting or does it make a difference?
I would appreciate your thoughts and comments.
Kind Regards
Robert
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You should be doing what the character is doing, IMHO.
I had actors do self-tapes for a production and the character was standing/walking. One of the actors who submitted chose to sit at a desk. He was also wearing a suit, and the character was wearing a Members Only jacket and kangol. It turned me off. I figured if he couldn't take the time to make the self-tape as authentic to the script as possible, he wopuldn't take the time on set, either.
Just my take.
Here's a great post by @Matthew Cornwell about self tapes:
https://www.stage32.com/blog/To-Be-in-Person-or-Not-To-Be-in-Person-The-...
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Thanks for the feedback Joleen
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Hi Im with Joleene. Do what is NATURAL to Character.
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Coming from 2 places, I guess that's what I need to do. Thanks Debbie
I personally stand. Unless the script says the character is sitting. Bc your posture slumps over when you sit and standing keeps your chest up. Your also doing a close up shot of you so they can’t see if your sitting down unless it’s a wider shot.
I would add to Debbie's comment that you should also consider the position that best puts you in the moment. Sometimes we can be more grounded in one position.