Foundation On-Camera Lab Reopens

Member Allison Hiroto tapes her audition at the On-Camera Lab. Photo by Jae Choe. 

The On-Camera Lab, located in the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s office on the fifth floor at 1900 Broadway, is a space for union performers to record high-quality auditions as well as gain valuable experience in front of a camera.

The On-Camera Lab is a free facility for SAG-AFTRA members and is made possible through gifts, grants and sponsorships. The Foundation never draws on SAG-AFTRA dues or initiation fees.  

To use the On-Camera Lab: 

1. Create an account at the website and complete the online application.

2. Once your application has been approved, log in and select a time slot in the calendar. Available time slots are 15 minutes.

3. Come prepared with sides, rehearsed and ready to perform. 

4. Bring a flash drive to take your audition footage (ideally 8GB or more. Video files take up a lot of space). Sessions are shot on a Sony NX-CAM digital camera. 

5. Members are encouraged to bring their own readers. If unable to do so, the On-Camera Lab Audition Tech will read sides with you. 

6. Review and abide by the full rules and guidelines included in the application process. The Foundation reserves the right to refuse service to any member who does not abide by the lab’s rules and guidelines. 

To learn more and apply, click the New York On-Camera Lab Profile icon on your dashboard after logging into the Foundation website.

This article was originally featured in the August 2016 local e-newsletter.