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🎬 The 1 Hour 2 Take Audition System

2 takes that book: one confident, one bold — both unforgettable

I want to increase my bookings!

“Casting directors are getting more self-tapes than ever before. If yours doesn’t stand out now, it gets lost. That’s why mastering this system today isn’t optional — it’s urgent.” 

"Nick’s method made it fun again. I booked 3 jobs in 2 weeks — and made £47,000!”

Melissa Phillips

(Trigger Point, Gangs of London)

“Our students commonly move from a 3% booking rate to 5%+ — meaning that instead of 1 job per 30 auditions, get this - they’re now getting 1 in every 20–25.”

"Nick’s methods get me in the zone fast”

Aidan McArdle

(Ella Enchanted, The Duchess, Mr Selfridge, RSC - Richard 111)

🎬 Here’s How the 2-Take System Works

Most actors struggle with self-tapes because they don’t have a clear process.
They keep recording take after take, trying to get it “perfect.”

The 2-Take System gives you a simple structure you can follow every time you audition.

Step 1 — Prepare the Ground

Before you hit record, you take a moment to settle and focus.

No rushing. No shaky starts.

Just a clear, grounded beginning that allows your work to land on camera.

Step 2 — Strengthen Your Presence

Small adjustments in voice, body, and attention make a huge difference on camera.

These techniques help you become more watchable — so casting directors lean in rather than tune out.

Step 3 — Shape the Performance

A few practical details make your work read clearly on screen.

Framing, stillness, and micro-movement all help the camera pick up what you're doing.

When those details are right, your performance becomes much easier to watch.

Step 4 — Record Your Two Takes

Now you record just two takes.

👉 Take One: simple, grounded, truthful.
👉 Take Two: a slightly bolder choice.

Then you choose the stronger one, send the tape, and move on.

No endless retakes. No spiralling.

That’s the system.

A simple process you can learn quickly and use on every self-tape.

All you need to do now is follow the lessons and start applying it to your next audition.

I'm ready for this

My agent loved my new self tapes.

My performance was in the room not in my head. No hiding. No self doubt. Just present. 

... the missing piece of the jigsaw

Richard

(Game Of Thrones, V for Vendetta,  Batman Begins)

I want to learn how he did this?

Which of these actors feels most like you right now?

Clare - Actor

Clare was doubting herself.

One strong self-tape reignited her momentum.

"It reminded me that I actually enjoy my job… and made me enjoy self-taping and auditioning again."

Katie - Actor

Katie used to record endless takes but was never satisfied — until she learned to trust her instincts.

"Nick Dunning is the best personal coach I have ever worked with."

Melissa Phillips

Melissa used to play it safe in her tapes to avoid mistakes.

Once she started making clearer, bolder choices, everything changed.

"I booked three jobs in two weeks — and I honestly think it’s because I finally started taping like this."
— Melissa P. Actor

Dennis Dannell

Dennis used to freeze as soon as the camera started rolling.

Now he approaches his tapes calm, grounded, and confident.

"Two major wins in one week — one in a casting director workshop and one booking a feature film.

And to think, only a year ago I was dealing with crippling anxiety around auditions."
— Dennis, Actor

Suzie Houlihan

Suzie did everything “right”  — until her choices started landing on camera.

"I’ve never felt so confident going into a meeting in my life.

It felt like everything had suddenly clicked — even preparing the script felt easier."

 

— Suzie, Actor

Lochlann O'Mearain

Lochlann used to overthink every take.

Now he tapes quickly and with much more freedom.

"I’m meeting Debbie McWilliams (James Bond casting) about a series regular role."

— Lochlann, Actor
(Outlander)

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