<p>To the original poster - unfortunately, each school does seem to have their own desire for the prescreen. I would certainly continue to check out the videos and advice mentioned here. Most schools seem to simply want a clear credible sound and visual, however you obtain that. A couple years ago for our son we used a good quality digital camcorder and live accompaniment for the vocals and then recorded his monologues in our family room with good lighting and a plain background. Both schools wanted separate uploading. Both were accepted and he passed both. I will caution you to be certain about accompaniment. Some schools, at least a couple years ago, do ask for live accompaniment. Many schools are quite specific about slating, uploading, full body shot, etc. If you are unsure, don’t be shy about contacting the school with your questions and feeling confident you are proceeding as they wish. Good luck to you.</p>
<p>MTVT - we used my daughter’s dance teacher to choreograph the dance routine and also the barre work. The barre work was recorded to music as well.</p>
<p>We did S’s dance and song/monologues (live accompanist) using a iPad fastened to a cameral tripod using this awesome gizmo called a “caddiebuddie” (my spelling is suspect). The bracket fits perfectly to the iPod - even with protective cover - and can be “aimed/tilted” in any direction. Can also be mounted on a table ledge or whatever. The inventor designed it for golfers who want to analyze their golf swings, pitchers who want to analyze their throws, etc - BUT it works awesomely for the theatre, music and dance inclined. I even used it for a choir concert - tastefully perched off to the side of the auditorium.
We also got a digital recorder that we used to record the sound “just in case”, but the iPad /tripod worked fine - he passed both prescreens. Figured we’ll use the digital sound recorder for entering singing competitions. I have a feeling there will be MANY more uses for these devices in the future. . .</p>
<p>D only did two prescreens and both were filmed with her iphone5, strapped onto a tripod, in our living room. She passed both of them!</p>
<p>It’s excellent that so many are responding to this thread and CC now has all of this information in one place that should be easy to find. Thank you all!</p>
<p>Keep the advice coming! :)</p>