At the end of most casting days, there is approximately 2-3 hours of video of the actors’ auditions. Most of the time, the ad execs and director watch that video in thirty to forty minutes. More times than not, they make up their mind on the slate whether to watch an actor’s audition. So many actors are not thoroughly viewed or seen at all. Your slate tells those viewing your audition if you are “cast-able." Much of that decision to watch past your slate is based on whether your physicality fits their specs and whether the viewing public will identify with you or aspire to be you. After that, then how you slate, your presence, and how you connect to the camera is really important. Your physicality for the most part is subjective, but your slate is totally up to you and can be a strong asset if done well. Saying your name seems so simple, which is why many give it no real thought. This can be a mistake because the slate provides important information about who you are. It depicts confidence or lack of, essence, a personality, and so much more. From years of casting and teaching, I have seen most of the ways that actors make bad first impressions with their slates. When actors are too perky or
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