Casting talent for your project is one of the most important steps in the video production process. An actor’s performance can make or break a film. When you’re put to the task of casting talent for a video production, there are many things you should take into consideration. We’ve gathered a list of the five most important details you should know next time you cast talent for a video.
- First and most importantly, it is essential that you reserve a private room for auditions. You want the actors to feel comfortable and secure so that they will give their best performance. Additionally, you’ll want to have a waiting area prepared for actors as they arrive. Organizing the flow of the audition before the actors arrive will save you a lot of stress in the long run.
- Be sure to advertise your auditions and provide solid information. Send out the information about the audition any way you feel works best for your project. Probably the most professional and reliable ways to find the best talent is by contacting talent agencies and have them inform some of their clients. Stay organized by arranging a meeting time with the actors before the audition. Be sure to inform the actors of what they’ll need to bring or wear to the audition. Inform actors if they will need to perform a monologue or if a script will be given to them. If applicable, provide short character bios so that the actor better knows what you are looking for in the audition.
- It may be useful to have an assistant with you to film the auditions. As you begin to make your final decisions, you’ll want to look back and review the auditions! Be sure that the actors state their name and agency on tape before the audition begins.
- Don’t be afraid to direct the actor during their audition. Let them do multiple takes, and ask them to perform the scene in a variety of ways. This will give you a better idea of how it is to work with that actor and it will provide you with a variety of character interpretations. If a scene requires two characters, consider pairing actors together. This allows you to see the chemistry between the actors. Consider how the actor performs on their own and how they perform with others.
- Finally, remember that callbacks are key. Callbacks give you a second chance to get to know the actor. You can try putting them in different scenes with different actors to see how they perform and get along. Callbacks will help ensure that you make the right decision. They will give you the confidence you need to proceed forward with your video production.
Casting talent is no easy task but as previously stated, it is one of the most important steps in video production. If you can afford to do so, you may want to consider hiring a casting director to do the work for you. It can ease your stress and save you a lot of time and energy. If you decide to continue forward and cast your video production yourself, be sure to keep these steps in mind.
While the task may be daunting, following these key steps will make the process significantly easier. For help casting talent or creating a video, be sure to contact the video experts at Fusion 360 Studios.
