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How do I scan/sign documents?

CAMSCANNER CamScanner is a mobile app that allows iOS and Android devices to be used as image scanners. It allows users to ‘scan’ documents and share the photo as either a JPEG or PDF. This app is available free of charge on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. https://www.camscanner.com/ ADOBE FILL & SIGN APP Fill out…

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How do I audition on Zoom?

Since Covid, many auditions are now carried out over Zoom – and I think they’re here to stay! So we have researched a couple of helpful articles to help you make the best impression out of this kind of meeting. As well as reading the below links and watching the video… Instruction for Actor(s) auditioning Please read the following…

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What’s a COVID backup?

A Covid backup will NOT be used unless the confirmed first choice has to pull out due to COVID, so essentially, the backup cast will be receiving a fee for remaining on stand by.

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How do I self-tape?

We have been highly praised on the quality of our audition tapes, so let’s keep this up – please read the following BEFORE you start! We often ask actors to submit a self-tape and have complied the following tips and tricks to ensure you submit a decent one. Twins/triplets should always record together where possible! Rarely these will replace an actual audition but may help…

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**Self-taping instructions**

If you’ve been asked to self-tape, we want to ensure you have all the information you need. Read these self-taping FAQs prior to starting! Taping lines: We know sometimes it’s a lot, but it’s best to be off-book (memorised). We don’t want to hear anyone else reading your lines, but someone else can read any other lines off-camera but close enough so…

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Disclaimer

Please note that TV Twins is committed to equal opportunities for all performers, irrespective of colour, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origins, gender, marital/civil partnership status, disability or age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other criteria not related to skills or abilities. Where gender, age, height and or/appearance has been specified on a post, the casting director has confirmed…

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Tips for young performers

For parents/guardians of Young Performers who are feeling a bit new to the art of self-taping, this article is for you! Written by Nicholas Peel, who has mountains of experience in this field, the article guides you through. From the bare necessities, to tips on filming, lighting and sound and finally, editing and sending your file.  https://www.spotlight.com/news-and-advice/tips-and-advice/self-taping-tips-for-young-performers/

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How to slate/ident

When asked to tape a separate slate (or ident) along with your audition self-tape, the Casting Director generally wants a very short video, shot in landscape mode, consisting of: My name is “Full Name” My agent is TV Twins I’m 12 years old and 5ft 6 I’m from Newcastle and live in London This is my identical twin sister, “First Name”… Camera/phone should…

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How to self-tape an intro video

Good practice for self-taping is to record a very short introductory video of yourselves together – please do this as twins rather than separately, and make no mention of any castings – this is for your profile and we can only accept ONE tape! Use the tips set out at HOW TO SELF TAPE then… It should last no more than 2-minutes please! Upload directly from…

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