Can you Move around during an audition

[butterfly]

I am going to an audition for a film and must prepare 2 monologues. Is it ok to move around during my audition?

[Michael Coleman]

Yes.

It will almost always be a cleaner audition if you minimize your movements and play the close up so they can be on you tight and get into your eyes... but yes you can move.

2 monologues for a film audition? That is an interesting format. Film & TV actors rarely monologue.

[butterfly]

So my audition is today and when I googled the address in vancouver it shows up as an auto detailing store... not sure what to do? The posting was on casting workbook so i assumed its all good because they check the casting directors, so confused what to do

[MarkMKG]

Just go....drive there, check it out...

[Thumbelina]

Yes, they like to get close-ups on you if they can. Also, the cameraman might lose you if you move around a lot or quickly. If you feel you must move around, tell him that you will be moving. All audition spaces are a different size too. You may not have very much room to move about.

PS: Are you sure casting workbook has checked? Was it a regular breakdown or a breakdown in the "casting notices" area?

[maxam]

You can move around, but try to keep on the same 'plane' (distance from camera) so you don't go in and out of focus. You don't want to move ahead and then suddenly backwards. Why do it anyway, why make complications for an audition? If you do it for an audition, the director might think you are too much trouble.
If you plan on moving more than a foot, to one side, for instance, it is a good idea to let the camera operator know where you will move to so he can follow you.

[MarkMKG]

Originally Posted by maxam

Why do it anyway, why make complications for an audition? If you do it for an audition, the director might think you are too much trouble.

Why do it for an audition? LOL! Because humans move and that's what we are trying to emulate, are we not?

[Alesha]

And if you are truly acting a monologue, and in character in the moment, you wouldnt know where you're going to move. You'd just react and go with it.

You would hope the director would see the real performance and not "think you are too much trouble" by moving.

[MarkMKG]

The only stipulation is that you MUST be aware of your frame to know HOW much to move....to say not to move though, is silly.

[Acting Newbie]

Originally Posted by maxam

You can move around, but try to keep on the same 'plane' (distance from camera) so you don't go in and out of focus. You don't want to move ahead and then suddenly backwards. Why do it anyway, why make complications for an audition? If you do it for an audition, the director might think you are too much trouble.
If you plan on moving more than a foot, to one side, for instance, it is a good idea to let the camera operator know where you will move to so he can follow you.

I disagree completely. Depending on framing, you can move around a lot more than a foot during an audition but just let the camera operator know what your plans are for quick movements. They will adjust how they frame you accordingly. A wider shot will allow you to move in any direction towards/away from camera, left or right. Let them know if you plan on lying down on the floor or sitting from standing or the opposite. The operators are pro when it comes to following you and technology allows the focus to lock on you irregardless of which "plane" you're in.

If they are doing a close up and frame you from the neck up to get your facial expressions then even the slightest movement will cause you to leave frame. Casting will usually tell you if that happens and only if it isn't obvious from the sides or your initial take.

And the director thinking you are too much trouble with regard to moving around the audition room, especially if it works with the scene is hogwash. If they (or casting) don't like something, they will redirect you. If you can't follow the redirection, then they might think you aren't ready or be difficult to direct on set.

Lastly, if it's for a pre-screen then usually a camera won't even be taping and you can move about as you need to without worrying about framing.

Hope your audition went well butterfly.

[Kirt]

I agree with Acting Newbie - "Depending on framing, you can move around a lot more than a foot during an audition but just let the camera operator know what your plans are for quick movements."
This advice sounds eerily similar to what Michael Coleman told me before I went for my first audition for a paid gig, and I got a call back! They actually seemed impressed/grateful that I told them what my plan was for the movement. When they had me do another scene off the cuff, I just flew with it, and there was a bit of movement, and the camera guy followed me without complaint.

[maxam]

Originally Posted by MarkMKG

Why do it for an audition? LOL! Because humans move and that's what we are trying to emulate, are we not?

I guess you could ride a horse past the location too and hope they think you are wonderful. lol