Wondering if you have the right gear? You're in the right place!
Below you'll find a selection of equipment that can help make your self-tapes shine. Do you need to buy all of it? ABSOLUTELY NOT. (Unless you don't have a tripod, that's a necessity). Great self-tapes can be filmed with just your phone, a tripod, and a blank wall in a relatively neutral color as long as the lighting is good.
But if you're worried that your self-tapes aren't coming across the way you'd like, then take a look below. We've used everything you see below at various times, and it's worked out well.

Softbox Lights
Photography Lighting Kit

Backlight
2-Pack LED Video Light Kit

Portable Charger
LCD Display Power Bank (to power
your backlight)

Teal Backdrop
8x10ft

Grey Backdrop
10x12ft

Lavender Backdrop
10x10ft

Adjustable Backdrop Stand
10x7ft (WxH)

Primary Tripod
72" Extendable

Tripod Mount Adapter
To hold your phone (if your tripod
doesn't have a phone mount)

Travel Backdrop
10x12ft Pop-Up Backdrop (great for
auditions while traveling), Grey/Blue

12" Travel Ring Light
For auditions while traveling

Travel Tripod
67" Cell Phone Selfie Stick/Tripod
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