Broadway Vocal Coach

83. "Choreographing Attention" in Your Self-Tapes with Tom Lipinski from 'Suits'

Season 3 Episode 83

"If you haven't done the fundamentals, that's all I'm thinking about. What a self tape is, is choreographing the attention of the viewer."

Acclaimed actor, podcast producer, and star of "Suits," Tom Lipinski shares crucial insights on the art of self-taping, like when to break the rules 📸 and making strong, informed choices right away. Learn why you can get away with all sorts of shortcomings EXCEPT poor audio, and the importance of watching and assessing your performance. 🤔 Tune in for tips on grabbing attention quickly and making your self-tape stand out in a sea of submissions! 

Listen to Tom's award winning true-crime podcast "Gone South" wherever you listen. 

05:01 The Evolution of Self-Tapes
19:01 Technical Setup for Self-Tapes
23:31 How Social Media Impacts our Viewing
25:16 Balancing Attention and Authenticity
35:48 The Role of Inspiration and Technique

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