ACTOR SELF TAPE KIT PRO VERSION

My personal self tape equipment for actor self tape auditions. You don’t have to have these exact things but just to give an idea to those interested. I’ve been complemented on my audition self tapes from several professions including my managers who use it as an example of what a good self tape should look like. So I want to break that down for others if it helps their acting audition self tapes.
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Savage Seamless Paper Backdrop - Color #56 Fashion Gray, Size 86 Inches Wide x 36 Feet Long
This is one of my backdrop rolls I use for my actor self tape auditions. I use the 9ft to cover my whole wall which is useful for full body slates. But of course for you needs you can get different sizes.
Rode Videomic Pro
Mic recommendation for actor self tapes. The Rode VideoMic Pro is my go to mic for self tapes. I connect it to my mirrorless camera on a boom pole with an extension cord when I do my self tapes for auditions.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | Pro Large Aperture mid-Range Zoom Lens for Z Series Mirrorless
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/ 2.8 is a compact mid-range zoom that is indispensable for a wide range of photo and video applications, as well as the ideal partner for the compact Z series cameras With an f/2.8 constant maximum aperture, exposure is consistent across the entire zoom range Lens incorporates an all-new Multi-Focusing System, fast, accurate autofocusing Nikon's Stepping Motor (STM) provides smooth, fast and quiet autofocusing, whether shooting stills or video
Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System

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Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System
This is what I use to hold up my paper roll backdrops for actor selft tape auditions. Nice thing about these is I don't have to put any holes in the wall.
Fovitec 23" Square Softbox , Foldable with Removable Front Diffuser and Included Carrying Case
I bought 2 of these for my key lights. They won't sit well unless you have barn doors on your LED panels, they're actually bigger than my Dracast LED500 but they fit with the barndoors. It really softens the light well for my actor self tape auditions.
Dracast Pro Series LED500 - Daylight 5600K LED Video Light | Dimmable | CRI & TLCI 96+
I bought 3 of these on sale during the pandemic so I got lucky. The light quality is great out of these for my actor self tape auditions. I do a 3 point light set up. Two for key lights and one in the back for an edge/rim light.
Manfrotto 290 Xtra Aluminum 3-Section Tripod Kit with Fluid Video Head (MK290XTA3-2WUS), Black
They don't sell the type of Manfrotto tripod that I use now which I got 2nd hand through craigslist. But this is a similar type of tripod I use for my actor self tape auditions. But any decent quality tripod will work. Just know if you put an expensive camera on it, make sure the tripod will keep it safe.
Nikon Z6 Mirrorless Camera with NIKKOR Z 24-70mm Lens

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Nikon Z6 FX-Format Mirrorless Camera Body w/ NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
This is the mirrorless camera body I use. I use the 24-70 2.8 Z lens, but this kit lens will be more than enough for audition taping and photography in general. But this is the body I use for my actor audition self tapes at home.

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