Demystify the process

Self-taping has become the new norm. Actors are now expected to own equipment, produce a well lit and smooth sounding tape, edit their own audition... it's a lot. Through this course, we will empower you with the basics of lighting and sound theory, guides for equipment purchase and setup, an introduction to video editing, and so much more.

Course curriculum

    1. Who am I? And what's this workshop?

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    2. Good vs Bad Self Tape

    3. Studio Tour

    1. Relative Size Matters

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    2. Reflection & Diffusion

    3. Key & Fill Light

    4. Equipment: Lighting

    5. PDF: Lighting Guide Setup

    1. The Sound of Your Space

    2. Positioning Your Microphone

    3. Equipment: Sound

    1. What to Look For in a Camera

    2. Equipment: Cameras

    1. Eliminating Distractions

    2. Colour of Your Background

    3. Equipment: Backgrounds

    1. Equipment Buying Guide

About this course

  • $125.00
  • 36 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content
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Self-Taping Made Easy

Here are some of the tools you will be walking away with from this workshop:

  • Learn the basics of lighting, sound and camera to optimize the quality of your tape

  • Equipment lists give you options, no matter the budget

  • Tutorials on how to edit, export and deliver your tape using iMovie (coming soon: DaVinci Resolve)

SAMPLE: Chapter 8 Lesson 2

Microphone Placement

Instructor

Julian Stamboulieh

Julian Stamboulieh, born and raised in Montreal, began his media career as an actor and a freelance video editor in 2004. After receiving his BFA in Photography from Concordia University, and starting his company Beanduck Productions, he soon found himself in his directorial debut. In 2013, Julian created and directed LARPs, with both seasons acquiring 10+ international awards and 4+ million views. He has gone on to direct several award-winning short films. As an actor, Julian finds himself most often in the voice studio. Ranging from animation to video games to being a staple in Montreal's booming dubbing industry, he is always thrilled anytime he finds himself behind the microphone. Over the past several years, Julian has developed and taught several courses on filmmaking and acting, is currently sitting his third term on ACTRA Montreal Branch Council, and continues to create educational content on his YouTube channel "The Nerdy Filmmaker".