How to Make an Audition Video on Your Phone

Step 1: Prepare Your Space

1. Choose a Quiet Location: Find a quiet, well-lit room with minimal background noise.
2. Background: Use a plain, uncluttered background. A neutral-colored wall works best.
3. Lighting: Ensure your face is well-lit. Natural light from a window or a ring light can help eliminate shadows.

Step 2: Set Up Your Phone

1. Stabilize Your Phone: Use a tripod or place your phone on a stable surface at eye level.
2. Landscape Mode: Record in landscape mode (horizontal) to fit standard video formats.
3. Frame Your Shot: Frame yourself from the chest up, with a bit of space above your head.

Step 3: Audio Check

1. Microphone: Make sure the phone's built-in mic is unobstructed. If available, use an external microphone.
2. Sound Check: Do a quick test to ensure your voice is clear and loud enough without distortion.

Step 4: Save and Export

1. File Format: Ensure your video is in a common format (MP4, MOV).
2. File Size: Ensure the file size is manageable for uploading (compress if necessary without losing quality).

Step 5: Submit Your Audition

1. Label Your File: Your file name should have your name (underscore) and then the role you have chosen. (e.g., Neo Smith_Larona.mp4).
2. Upload: Fill out our form to submit your video to Monolog.

If you can, please edit your video to trim away any unnecessary pauses or restarts.