A New Way to Cast: Capture Performer Videos via Ziggeo’s Video API

Programs, casting platforms and sites are realizing that Ziggeo’s video API makes it super easy to capture actor, performer and expert videos. Here are some of the ways video recording / playback is being used by casting platforms and shows:

• Initial auditions are being conducted by TV, web and film-based programs by capturing videos of actors, performers, etc.
• Sides are posted, lines read, and songs sung without the need for standing in long lines
• Videos can be reviewed by multiple parties, e.g. casting agents, producers, directors, etc.

Videos can be recorded and submitted from anywhere in the world which increases your pool of actors or experts to choose from. And videos captured via Ziggeo’s video API are as private or public as you like; as such, videos can be submitted privately -- and then selected videos featured publicly. So for instance, for “Making of the Film” footage, you can feature videos of actors recording during the casting process. In addition, you can clear rights to those videos by having actors and/or experts sign your terms prior to video submission so you know you have the rights you need. To find out more about Ziggeo’s video API for video recording and playback, particularly as it relates to casting, please see: /casting