The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s On-Camera Labs provide in-person and virtual audition and performance taping services to SAG-AFTRA members.
The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s On-Camera Labs provide in-person and virtual audition and performance taping services to SAG-AFTRA members.
A technician records the rehearsal and/or audition, serves as a reader, and/or offers creative feedback upon request.
Sessions are 30 minutes, and the media will be either transferred to the members on their own digital storage device or through a WeTransfer link at the end of the session.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
Members can use the Virtual On-Camera Lab either to record auditions and rehearsals or to troubleshoot technical issues with our technicians. If desired, they will be provided with a Zoom recording after their session.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
1:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
Tuesday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM ET
Saturday
7:00 AM – 2:00 PM PT
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Get all the info you need on how to arrange your own standard two-device setup. Where it’s using your smartphone or another device, most actors prefer this method to get the most out of their auditions. Learn how to best set up and shoot in our quick and easy guide, and you’ll be a near expert in just under a minute.
Get all the info you need on selecting your perfect backdrop for your audition. Whether you’re utilizing the Fovitec (our favorite), a piece of cloth, or a section of your wall, learn more about the pros, cons, tips, and tricks in our quick and easy guide on how to best set up your background.
Get all the info you need on selecting the perfect microphone for your audition. We take a look (and listen) at today’s most popular brands such as the RØDE NTG2, the Blue Snowball Mic, the BOYA BY-M1 Lav, and a typical smartphone, and give you a quick and comprehensive rundown on how each compares. Let your eyes do the watching now, and your ears will thank you later.
Get all the info you need on creating the perfect lighting setup for your audition. In this video, we compare and contrast natural light, 3-point lighting, and ring lighting, to help you achieve a soft-diffused look you can rely on in order to get consistent results.
Learn about the basic workflow of editing and uploading your footage from your smartphone. In this video, we show you tips and tricks on how to trim, color, fade; as well as offering a look at the various editing apps and programs available.
Learn how to improve your livestreaming image quality. In this video, we take a look at how to turn a common camera into a webcam, and highlight the anticipated results using various camera samples, complemented by lighting and sound.
Learn how to properly illuminate your self-tape using three-point lighting: from placing a key, to using a fill, to the multiple ways you can set up hair lighting.
Learn how to properly illuminate yourself using a two-light setup, including how to arrange your equipment to light the subject and illuminate the background for optimal balance.
Learn how to match the color temperature of all of your lights, whether you’re working in daylight or at night, to create a balanced image.
Learn how to correct your at-home setup to stop lights and/or your computer screen from reflecting off your glasses to present your best self!
Learn the ins-and-outs of the program’s versatility that can help enhance your mobile cinematography.
Discover advanced features on the Zoom Mobile App you might not have known before!
The On-Camera Labs are free for SAG-AFTRA members and made possible through gifts, grants, and sponsorships.
