‘Chats on Camera’ is the new must have online interactive casting tool that is revolutionising the casting process. The advantage of having a ‘Chats on Camera’ is that you’ll be able to introduce your skills and talents to producers, directors and casting agents well before entering a casting studio. Also, if you are unable to make a casting call then your ‘Chats on Camera’ could be forwarded to the client to potentially help secure a call back.

Usually, headshots and resumes aren’t enough to get a good idea of what an artist can offer. Plus lengthy show reels can be too time consuming for casting agents and directors. This is where ‘Chat’s on Camera’ can make the difference.

It’s a professionally produced and edited, 45-120 second personal introduction performance to camera were potential employers get to know you instantly. They can hear you speak and see how you hold yourself in front of the camera. On the day of filming you’ll receive direction by an experienced acting coach, along with the guidance of Ben Parkinson, one of Australia’s leading Casting Directors. This will ensure you are giving the best performance you can. And once your video is finished, it can be sent to your agent for viewing. Then it’s easily uploaded to eCaster, AT2 or Showcast etc (additional charges may apply).

To book ‘Chats on Camera’, please contact us directly ; chats@bpcast.net

Where: Ben Parkinson Studios @ Cutting Edge.
Corner of Riverside Drive & Jane Street, West End, Brisbane.

Time: Sessions can last up to three 3 hours. You’ll warm up with a professional acting coach and Ben Parkinson for the first hour. This will be followed by one-on-one time with Ben Parkinson to film your video.

Preparation

Your performance will require you to speak to camera in one continual take. This means you’ll have to prepare a script, which should include the following:

• Your Name
• Agency
• Height
• Brief overview of past works
• Roles you’re most suited to play
• Special skills & abilities
• Details of any acting training and/or short courses you’ve completed
• Your personality & what makes you unique

Overall, this will be a quick showcase so have fun and be yourself. Please make sure you are well rehearsed and have your introduction memorised.

Presentation

You’ll need to come with three sets of outfits. We advise you keep your wardrobe to pastel and non-bold colours. That means stay away from blue, black, red, stripes or logos!

We’ll also provide you with a hair and make-up room.

For girls, wear your hair down but off your face. Apply a light, mineral makeup with no dark lipstick. Soft tones only. When it comes to guys, it’s best you’re clean shaven. But if facial hair is part of your profile, keep it neatly trimmed.

Final Steps.

One you’ve filmed your video, you’ll sign and approve the take you’re most happy with. We’ll then edit it with a super and graphics. Your agent will then upload the video to your preferred online casting system.

Click the image below to view a sample of ‘Chats on Camera’.

Below is an example of how it will appear on eCaster.