Charles George as Lew
Character Description
Lew is a world-weary kind of huckster who has a lot of ideas and opinions about things, some of which may actually be correct. He's been around. Maybe he used to work in tinseltown. You just never know with Lew.
Scene Description
Two characters are having lunch in a diner, discussing what it's like to work in Hollywood. This is primarily a monologue, as the second character has no lines.
Written by D.B. Hansen
Les Best
ActorGreat character. Good flow for the most part. When you pause looking in the same spot more than once, it becomes evident that you're looking at the script. Obviously, you'll have times when the turn around is too close to learn the entire script. Even then, attempt to find better methods of reading the script on the table in front of you. And minimize the pause. However, you displayed enough of the character to get the call today if i were casting. Good work.
Wendy Cyr
ActressCharles,
This was very good. I had to watch it twice to make a choice. You had good delivery and actions.
One thing that might help for future tapes - be aware of having your hands or props right in front of the camera. If you have to drink, try to have the drink come at an angle to the camera. Anything that blocks your face takes us out of the scene, so keep props, hands and gestures from blocking your face.
You did very well.
Wendy
Shanna Toft
ActressThe framing feels off due to excessive headroom, which pulls focus away from the performance and exaggerates facial and eye movement. Bringing the camera down and tightening the frame slightly would help create a stronger connection and a more grounded on-camera presence.
Greater stillness—particularly in the eyes—along with allowing thoughts to land before reacting could help the performance read as more confident and intentional. Simplifying the physical choices may also help the text come through more clearly.
Robin Bjerke
Actress | Writer | FilmmakerCharles, great to start with that physical action. Let it work for you! Connect that last swallow to how you feel about what you are about to say. You could even keep it in your hands on your lap and let it continue to keep you grounded in the scene. When you began the A/V story, I thought I saw a personal connection in the story with you being the nerdy guy but then I lost it and wasn't sure. So, if that was your choice lean into all of that and how you felt about each of those specific people you mentioned.
Susan Willis
ActressOverall - Nice delivery for this character. a few tips - Framing was a bit tight which caused your hand gestures to look distorted. Careful using cups straight on to camera.. Try sipping to the side instead of straight on. If you pull out a bit in framing there will be less head space. Your lighting is great!
Katy Fulkerson
Actress“And suddenly everyone loves AV club…” was my favorite! Super funny! You’ve got a lot of great comedic moments in this. Nice job!
Joanie Geiger
ActressHello Charles, very nice read. A few notes that can help bring your self-tapes to the next level.
1. Bring your eyeline up. You want the lens at the same level of your eyes.
2. Framing should be chest or shoulders to the top of your head.
3. Use a prop only if it serves your character and/or the scene. For example, chugging the contents of your cup and gesturing to the waiter for another or sipping it slowly while savoring every drop gives the audience more information about who the character is.
Keep up the good work! I look forward to more of your tapes.
