Self tape without a reader

Modified on Mon, 4 May at 4:40 PM

✨ Learn about SceneAudio in Slatable 4

✨ Learn about the new Rehearse feature where you can use our new reader modes and line learning featues to get off book.


Learn how to use SceneAudio to record your Scene line-by-line so you can use the reader modes in Rehearse and the camera.



Scene Audio Best Practices


Always practice with the app before a big Audition.

Try out all the features so you know your way around the app before you get an actual Audition.


Always try to find someone to read with.

No one to read with? No problem!

If you absolutely must read with yourself it's best not to try an accent or change your voice or do anything that can be distracting. If you haven't upgraded to SceneAudio AI, why not add a Slate and explain you're reading with yourself? Just remember to always follow casting director instructions with Slates and with your tape and ask your agent and manager what they think would be best.



Recording with SceneAudio


Make sure the room is as quiet as possible when you record the audio as the "room sound" might be picked up. Recording in a closet with clothes hanging can simulate a recording booth and can give you the dead/flat room sound you want. If you have EarPods you can plug them in and use the mic which can improve the recorded audio.



Slatable Premium SceneAudio Features


If you have Slatable Premium you can use all reader modes, learn about them in this article.

Importing audio from a scene partner is another option in Slatable Premium. This way it won't be your voice and will sound like you're reading with someone else in the room.



SceneAudio AI allows you to transform your voice into one of 16 unique AI voices that match your performance so you have total control over your audition.




Playing SceneAudio When Recording a Take


In the camera tap2 people with sound wavesto open the new voice activated teleprompter and readers, select the mode you want to use and then tap record.

You can adjust the volume of the audio playback with your device's volume button.
You can also use a bluetooth speaker to play the audio.




Remember to always follow casting directors instructions to the letter for a self tape. Everyone has a different way of working.










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