Which take do I put first?
We often hear actors say, "I don't know which take to put first." That is a HUGE part of the dilemma we see with at-home recording and self-directing. You not only have to direct yourself but then you have to edit and decide which order of takes to submit. Do you put the take with improv first? Do you put the "safer" take first? Do you put the take that closest matches the spec first? Do you put the take that is more "you" first? You may not like the answer, but - it all depends . It depends on the project, it depends on the specs, it depends on the takes that you do, as well as your voice, your strengths, and your overall abilities. For example, if improv is not your strength, you likely wouldn't put that take first. If high energy is not your strength, you wouldn't put that take first. If you felt your strongest take was the one where you were "just you" then I'd highly suggest putting that take first. Every time you reco...