Self-taping made simple.

When you get a request for a self-tape audition,
​are you excited to get in front of the camera to show off your skills?
​Or do you dread setting up your own equipment at home, finding a reader, and editing your footage last minute on your tiny phone screen?

Zip Tapes takes the stress out of self-taping.

​In your session, I will read with you, record your audition using studio quality equipment, edit your footage​, and send your completed tape to you before you walk out the door.

That way you can focus on nailing your audition.
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​All you have to do is show up, ready to work, and I’ll do the rest.

Rates

Studio quality without the studio price.

Slate Shot
​$15

1 Slate Shot +
Free Editing & Upload

1/2 Hour Session
​$30

1/2 Hour of Filming +
​Free Editing & Upload

1 Hour Session
$50

1 Hour of Filming +
​Free Editing & Upload

Session begins when camera starts rolling on your first take.
​Cash and Venmo accepted.

Book your session today!

In your message, let me know your availability and if you have any additional questions.

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Located in Downtown Glendale, just a few blocks east of the Americana.

Questions? Check out the FAQ down below, or email me at zachary.e.hallett@gmail.com

FAQ

What forms of payment do you accept?

You can pay in cash or through Venmo @zactorlife
​Checks and credit cards will not be accepted.

What backdrop colors do you have?

 Blue, Tan, Black and White.

How do I obtain my audition tape after the shoot?

After filming and editing is complete, and you have paid for your session, you will immediately receive your tape with no hassle or long waiting period.

Once your tape is complete, we can do any of the following:
​- Upload it to your flash drive
- Email it to you (or into a shared Dropbox or Google Drive folder that you'll have access to)
- Airdrop it to your phone (iPhone only)
- Directly upload it to a casting networks site (Actors Access, LA Casting, Casting Frontier, etc.)

What does your self-tape equipment setup look like?

Camera: Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Records in High Def)
Lighting: 3-Point Studio Lighting System
Sound: ZOOM H5 with SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Mic Capsule
Backdrops: Blue, Tan, Black, White

Where are you located?

Downtown Glendale, just a few blocks east of the Americana.
The exact address will be given to you once you book a session. 

When does my session officially begin?

Your session will begin once the camera starts rolling on your first take. It will end when we cut camera on your final take.

There will be time to test sound and light levels, and run your scene(s) once or twice before filming starts.

What happens if I go over my scheduled session time?

Any 1/2 Hour Session that goes beyond 35 minutes will be considered a 1 Hour Session and you will be charged as such.
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Any 1 Hour Session that goes beyond 65 minutes will be charged an additional $30.