Been nailing your self-tapes lately? Or are you having moments where you scream, swear, laugh and cry – all inside of a minute? I sure have.
I’m keeping it real today, and sharing this 60-second throwback video with you, so you know we ALL have days where we just want to scream and cry, no matter how long we’ve been doing this! Myself included!
Yep, this was me while attempting to self-tape a comedy audition as a “flirty cougar.” (And this was smack in the middle of shooting my 4th season of Atypical).
So, I hope this helps you know, it’s okay to have your moments and I encourage you to get it out.
Enjoy this behind-the-scenes reveal of what self-taping really looks like…
(the moments most working pros won’t ever show you).
The good news here is that my exceedingly patient husband always makes me laugh and knows when + how to reign in a former dancer by just shouting out “Fosse, Fosse, Go.” (That came out of nowhere, but every performer knows her cues!)
So, no matter what happens in your career or self-tapes this week, I hope you let out the emotion and the reset, realign and refocus, so you can begin again and nail it.
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Register here for the free training, then leave a comment below + tell me what your biggest challenge has been lately with your self-tapes or auditions.
I hope you know that you are not alone if you have moments like this and I can’t wait to see you inside my free masterclass.
Rooting for your success,
-Wendy
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16 thoughts on “What Self-Taping Really Looks Like”
Hey Wendy! So Fun! I self-tape and work with my hubby too!
Cry/laughing watching this. Love it. You expressed what I am feeling today exactly. Meanwhile I am holding it all in😬🤪
Maybe I need a scream cry in my car today!
Also his commentary😂❤️
Love you Wendy
OMG this is GOLD!!! Thank you for sharing!!! ❤️🔥
Wendy
I’ll see you on Thursday
Always Grateful
Freddie
The technical aspect of it. The delivery of the video is for me the hardest part of self taping.
Wendy, they should have cast you in “The Ricardo’s”. Just sayin’
Ha! Yes. I’ll take it! 🙌
I really believe we would nail more roles if we sent in our outtakes, like the bit where you just scream at the camera. Thanks for sharing this you and your husband are hilarious, having a great self tape partner is so vital to keeping us going !
Not a bad idea. Maybe I’ll include mine next time. 😍
I’m so glad to know that I am not the only one that has those moments! Loved it! 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
You’re so welcome. We ALL have them.
Wendy
I love this hysterical moment.
Yes, I have them many many times in my self tapes and my wife helps me most times.
This is Great
Thanks so much for sharing.
Gratefully
Freddie
My that I am having is when I have to do a self-tape comes thru my email. How do I send it back,if you can tell me. I am
just not sure. Thank you if you can help me.
I hate self taping, you are asked to act direct produce upload and edit, and it is not made easy for you!
Sometimes the upload requirements are so complicated, and then ” put all files in one attachment” etc. Some of us are not that tech savvy, and it seems unfair that we are judged on that, and not our ability to act
I have googled stuff, watch seminars, know about equipment, and yet it is a nightmare
Oh god I feel watching myself right now with cursing I don’t use usually lol happened last week, my husband reaction to it made me laughing lol
Thanks you.
Hello Wendy
Thank you so much for sharing your screams
And tears!! Good to know we’re in this together!!
I’m in Brighton UK and I say “I’m trying to remember
Wendy’s tips “ when I do my self tapes! It really helps !!
Love
Alexa x?