If you have no credits and want to put a tape together, try to find an inexpensive, but reputable, production house. Or check out a local college, university or cable television station. You will probably want to use the services of a make-up artist or wardrobe consultant, and be sure they have experience working with your gender and age group. Here is another place where an experienced Personal Manager can be extremely helpful.

The videotape should start out with a punch and include only your  best work. It does not need to be long – certainly no longer than seven minutes – because casting directors will not spend more than a few minutes looking at it. As with the photographs, you should concentrate on the clips that are immediate attention- grabbers.

When you get the tapes duplicated, be sure to label the tape itself, as well as the box, with your  name and contact number. You might also wish to affix a photo. It is a good idea to always have a few tapes on hand, and be sure to enclose a stamped, self-addressed mailer if you wish to have the tape returned.