Martha Lavender Music
Private Music Instruction • Vocal Coaching • Performance Preparation • Music Education
AUDIO/VIDEO FILMING RATES
One-Hour Audition Recording/Filming Session: $199
This package includes:
•Pre-filming Consultation to review audition requirements
•Preparation of audio tracks
•One hour of concurrent audio and video recording
•Professionally mixed digital audio
•Video filmed in Ultra High Definition
•Fully edited video clips
•Digitally downloadable final individual videos for each portion of your audition ready usually within 24 hours of filming
If needed, additional ½ hour audio and video recording: $49 per ½ hour
The turnaround time is super quick and the final product is a professional, well lit, balanced performance that I was proud to submit to colleges.
PRE-FILMING CHECK LIST
Martha will work with you during your Pre-Filming Consultation to ensure that you're ready to go for your filming session.
I know what I need to film.
Most auditions consist of 2 contrasting 32-bar cuts and one monologue; usually this means an up-tempo selection, a ballad, and a monologue to best showcases your dramatic strengths. The monologue should be 60-90 seconds in length and be from a published play; it should not be from a TV show, movie, poem, etc. It is extremely important to check with each program/school to which you are submitting an audition to see specific requirements.
I have a track for each of my songs.
Songs may not be performed a cappella (unaccompanied). Piano tracks, not karaoke tracks, are preferable. Don’t have a track? We probably have one you can use that can be tailored to your specific cuts.
I’ve worked with my coach to polish my performance.
If you work with an acting/song coach or voice instructor, make sure they’ve put their stamp of approval on your work prior to your filming session.
I have an appropriate outfit to wear for filming.
Wear something comfortable but professional looking, like you would to a recital. When planning what to wear, take into account that you will have your choice of white, cream, blue or gray backgrounds.
I know what the framing requirements are for my audition video.
Framing means the amount of your body that will be shown in the video. Generally, from the knees up is a good shot. However, some programs/schools request specific framing such as a full body shot, a tight shoulders/head shot, etc. Be sure to check if your video needs anything specific.
I know how to slate my audition.
A slate is a spoken introduction. The proper slate for a song is to state your name, the song title, and show in which it appears. The proper slate for a monologue is to state your name, the title of the play, and the playwright.
I know where to focus my eyes and deliver my performance during filming.
Your focus for your slate should be direct-straight to the camera, as if speaking to the adjudication panel. Your focus for your songs/monologue should be indirect-to the left and right or beyond the camera, as if playing to an audience. Practice both direct and indirect focuses when preparing your work.