6 Things Actors Should Know About Tracking Self Submissions
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Log the project, role, site and headshot every time
A useful tracker records which casting website you submitted on, the details of the project and the role, and the specific headshot you attached. Over a year that gives you a snapshot of every submission you made across every site you pay for.
Your submission volume is probably lower than you assume
Tracking shows how many times you actually submit to each site and whether you are doing it consistently every day. Many actors discover the number is far less than they think.
Compare auditions week to week and ask what changed
Count the auditions you get each week and each month, then compare against the previous period. If the number went up or down, the record tells you what was different: volume, materials or the sites you worked.
The data tells you which headshot is doing the work
Because each entry names the headshot you submitted, patterns emerge about which image gets you called in and for what kinds of roles. The same audit applies to your reel: you can see whether your material is producing auditions or needs changing.
Note the casting directors and offices that call you in
Keeping a record of which casting offices bring you in gives you something concrete to work from when you build and maintain those relationships over time.
Use the numbers to judge whether a paid site earns its fee
Track how many auditions a particular casting website actually produces each month, and whether those projects are the kind you want. Feelings about a site are unreliable. The data shows plainly whether the monthly subscription is worth paying.
Do you track every submission you make on your casting sites? We are going to show you the important info you can uncover by taking the time to track your submissions. On this channel, We give you free tips and resources to help you get more auditions from your online casting website. So make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don't miss out. Imagine if you could look back over the last year and have a snapshot of every submission you made to every casting website you use. The details of every project, every role, every headshot you submitted. You will be able to find out a lot of information based on how often you submitted, the auditions you did or did not get, and the roles you booked. And make sure you stick around to the end of this video. We're going to show you how to attract your submissions for absolutely free. How many times are you submitting to each website? Are you submitting consistently every day, or will you discover as far less than you think? Tracking this information will give you a really clear idea about how often and how consistently you are submitting.
Second, how many auditions are you getting every week and every month? Is this number greater or is it less than the last week or month? What changed? Are you getting call-backs? Are you getting bookings? Tracking this information can help you determine the types of roles you getting called in on the most, the headshots are working the most, and what types of things you are getting callbacks and bookings for. You can also keep track of which casting directors and offices called you in. This will help you when it comes to building and maintaining your relationships. Next, it's a good way to keep track of your progress. How many auditions are headshots getting you? Is your demo reel working? You can really audit your material and see what's working to get you called in, for what kinds of roles and look at maybe what materials you need to consider changing.
How many auditions are you really getting from a particular casting website every month? Are these the types of projects you are looking for? Sometimes we think we have a feeling about these things, but tracking this information really gives you a clear picture because the data does not lie. You can clearly see if the monthly fee you are paying to submit is truly worth it. What Info do you think you can learn by tracking everyday. Do you need to submit more? Or maybe it's time to update those headshots. Let us know in the comments below and be sure to download your free submission tracker. You can keep track of your submissions, which website you submitted on, the project and role details, and the headshot used. Get an idea of which websites are really working for you, and next week we are going to show you how to use your submission tracker to calculate your return of investment for every casting, what site you use - no math required. So make sure you hit that subscribe button so you can get up to date tips on building a strong online casting profile that gets you more auditions.
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