What type of camera do you guys have for self taping? Ive heard flip-cams, but also heard those were discontinued.

I've used Photo Booth on my Mac.
(Unfortunately, since the upgrade to whatever-animal-OS my Photo Booth is messed up now)

If you can't find a flip on ebay, any kind of personal hd digital camera is good. Just don't get Sony if you have a Mac.

I don't recommend photobooth. Taping yourself with a laptop is awkward and the macbook cams suck.

has anyone used the "new" Zoom q2hd for auditions?
they have good reviews but i was wondering how they are for auditions.

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Originally posted by SammieD:
has anyone used the "new" Zoom q2hd for auditions?
they have good reviews but i was wondering how they are for auditions.

Any of those hd mini cams are fine. Most of the casting offices use flips and other small hd cameras.

They don't expect you using a $5000 Cannon 7D or something of that caliber.

Most Smartphones today come equipped with a HD capable camera. I own a Motorola Droid Bionic which does 1080p recording and one of these

http://www.amazon.com/gp/produ..._details_o05_s00_i00

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Originally posted by TRUTHTELLER59:
Any of those hd mini cams are fine. Most of the casting offices use flips and other small hd cameras.

They don't expect you using a $5000 Cannon 7D or something of that caliber.

Thanks!

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Originally posted by TRUTHTELLER59:
Any of those hd mini cams are fine. Most of the casting offices use flips and other small hd cameras.

They don't expect you using a $5000 Cannon 7D or something of that caliber.

Totally. It doesn't even have to be HD, just a relatively good quality. It's also important to get up near a window, or add some shadow reducing supplimental light, have a non-distracting background, and make sure that you're zoomed in nice and tight, but don't get too crazy about the technical stuff. It's about the scene; make that the most important thing going on.