Most of us see out of state auditions as a "no-chance in hell" kinda thing, but what you do get is an opportunity to read for yet another role. This also gives you a chance to work on your camera, take your best take for the time being and get use to seeing yourself read (which I absolutely hate.) You start seeing what works and what doesn't on film and isn't that what film classes do??? Except now you're doing it with a chance to book! So as you start seeing out of state productions, submit away and ask in the notes section to see if they'll accept a video submission via eco-cast/self submission - I mean, why not! Practice makes perfect and the more you do it the more confident you'll become in this process. I figured, it's rough enough competing and staying ready in L.A., why not open my talents elsewhere just to see because you truly never know. They may get a local, they may get a star, they may - they may, but this is one more chance you've got as an artist to do something and try. I always take a look to see how long the shoot may be, the pay and the location. If it's $100 a day for a week's shoot in a spot you've never traveled to, then here's a paid vacay for your artistry - GO FOR IT! I actually like to do the read in 1-4 takes which resembles a real audition process in the room, this gives me some sort of anxiety that I may feel during the actual process except this time, I get to say I didn't feel that or I want a do over but I don't keep rehashing it. Simply do and let go because it is what it is...they either get you or not so don't feel pressure to make it "perfect," you'll be even better when you get to set with other actors, props etc. Oh, you get to use props during home video auditions which is awesome, helps with some of the realness you want without the mime affect in the room since most cd's aren't into you having props - bonus!I got to send 2 videos off this week just because I asked, I really hadn't thought about it before but this year is a new year of new things and I want to make sure I'm getting my work in so that when it's time, I'm ready. When it's slow, that feeling of auditioning in the room will get lax, so keep working on that muscle by doing taped video auditions. This is a part of the process, so get use to it, you may be on another set and they want you for another role and you must deliver while working so preparation is key here. Practice now, I am...this is one of the first ones this year and I'm going to keep this process up since it ups my odds on working!
This is one of four best/worse takes...have a laugh but then go do it and keep doing it all the way to a booking!
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