It was great to work on a production at CBS this week. This was my first time at this particular…read morestudio. Such an easy studio to get to right off the 101, and very large easy parking garage. Such nice folks work here at the gate, and they fed us well on the production. But if you don't have breakfast or lunch just outside the gate on Ventura Blvd is Trader Joe's and a TON of other great restaurants--I can't imagine you not finding something you like within a few blocks. There are streets at this studio named for the classic shows filmed here like: Gilligan's Island, Mary Tyler Moore, and Gunsmoke. Very historic lot.

I've worked on this lot for over 20 years doing props and set dressing…read more It is a good lot. Trust me. I hope to one day have my own show on this lot. Mostly because I know where all of the secret bathrooms are. Watch out for danger

Ever since I migrated to the US, I'm so lucky to choose Burbank as my permanent residence. I truly…read morelove it here. Known as the Media Capital of the World, Burbank is where all the studios are located, Disney, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, NBC, ABC, etc. It's no surprise if you bump into movie personalities in the mall, movies, bank and other business establishments. My neighbors are pretty much in the entertainment industry. You would think considering my location and business connections, you would think I'd been to all the tapings available. On the contrary, I don't. Yes, I've been to Jay Leno once as a VIP guest so I didn't have to line up and I even had a souvenir photo with him. But that was it. Until I got an invite to see Big Bang Theory on 8/21/18. Although my ticket stated to show up at 5pm, I was actually in line at 3:30 although show starts at 6:30. I didn't want to miss my spot because I had a guest who lives out of town. Too late for me to find out that I actually had priority tickets which is basically a guaranteed spot. Oh well! My guest and I had seats 5 and 6 so which were in the second row just behind the staff guests. Our seats were right in front of the famous staircase, on its left is Penny's apartment and in the right is Sheldon's. We were so near that we see the stars up close. On the day of our visit, the entire cast was there along with Kathy Bates and Tyler. It's a pretty cool experience and I'm glad to have attended especially when they announced the next day that BBT is finally ending. The taping we saw is actually going to be the first episode for their final season.

I love the Big Bang Theory; I think it's the greatest show on earth!!…read more However the process though of getting a ticket to the Big Bang Theory is the biggest pain; it's not worth it unless you really really like the show. Tickets are obtained at Audiences Unlimited which does most sitcoms in Hollywood. Their site is easy and quick until you want to get tickets for this show which usually come out Mondays. The problem is that their website sucks on this day. It constantly times out and has web errors assuming from so many people overloading it with requests for this show. It reminds me of trying to call a radio station when they are doing a giveaway or a casting director at Central Casting when they've put a job on their recorded line. You would think Audiences Unlimited would invest in more bandwidth but I assume since it's the only show that does this they don't see the need. So if you want a ticket to this show you really have to be very patient and have nothing to do for a few hours Monday morning. I've been lucky enough to get through twice and both times I've literally spent 2 hours trying to get tickets and these weren't even real tickets but standby tickets. I've never ever seen a regular ticket, I don't know if they even exist. Also you can only request 1 ticket at a time. They say this has something to do with the studio so if you want to go with your friend it's best that both of you do it separately. It's possible to request 1 ticket then go back to do another but you also run the risk of space being gone by the time you are finally able to get through again If you are lucky enough to have snagged a standby ticket pat yourself on the back. It doesn't end here though because there is still a very likely chance you won't get in. It really just depends on how many family and friends VIP tickets they have given out who don't show up. That is what the standby audience is for. The first time I went with a standby ticket I didn't get in and I got there early. The next time I got there really, really early and I was still like the 10th person in line. Though this is all annoying to do this for a ticket you can see really it reflected in the audiences that shows up. The audience at the Big Bang Theory are true, true, loyal, loving fans who are willing to come early and wait a whole day to see the show just like the old days where people would camp out somewhere to get tickets to a rock concert. Most of them are wearing Big Bang Theory shirts, hats, sweatshirts, etc and it's like a little community when you are waiting, kind of like the parking lot at a Grateful Dead concert without all the tie dye and drugs. I'm naturally a little shy in big groups of people but I felt very comfortable and outgoing here. It was easy to mingle with people I guess since everyone shared a common interest. I met 2 girls that said they went every week, I met some foreign tourists that just adored the show and were giddy that they got to go to a 'real Hollywood TV taping', I met a pilot from back East who was attending the taping during a layover between flights. For the taping I would prepare to make it a day production. Bring a book, magazines, snacks,-lots of them, a lawn chair or somewhere to sit comfortably because bench space is limited, bring cards or other games to play with the new friends you'll make. Bring sunscreen, a hat, better yet a small umbrella because part of the parking lot (yes, you are actually in a parking lot waiting) doesn't have shade. It's actually pretty fun as long as you treat it as a day- long event and come prepared. As for the show I was lucky enough to get a seat in the front row which made the experience so much better, I think it would be different if I was in the back rows because you can't see as much. You can tell that this cast and crew of this show were very special. At the end of the taping Kaley and Kunal gave out autographs. They thanked everyone and said that they were happy to be there and were happy to be able to be working in something that they loved. I wish Jim Parsons would have come out but he probably would have gotten mobbed due to Sheldon's popularity. I love this show and felt it was a great experience; I would definitely go again however the whole process would have been the biggest pain in the ass had I not absolutely adored the show.

This was hands down the best self tape experience I've ever had. Matt went above and BEYOND to help…read moreme get the best performance possible. Visually, I was so pleased as well, with the takes turning out well lit, flattering and with a clean back drop. We ran my scenes many times as he was incredibly generous with coaching. I did my first session in the evening and he even went as far as to allow me to come back the morning afterward when I wanted to make a few minor tweaks to my work. By the time I sent in my tapes, I felt so peacefully proud of the work I did and the quality of the shots. I will most definitely be calling Self Tape Studio again and am recommending to all my fellow actors.

Matt is THE BEST, super warm friendly. I had a specific prop I wanted for the audition and he went…read moreout of his way to get it for me. He edited my tape and submitted it for me in studio so I didn't have to worry about it. Great coaching, great notes, and overall just a comfortable environment. WILL be using him consistently in the new year!

Honestly....such a great experience...the AC was on, and they conveniently left lights incase I…read moreneeded them. I strongly recommend this local business if you need a place to do some studio

Avoid this place like the plague. I had a theatre booked for days, informed 30+ people about the…read morelocation, set up all catering and equipment to be brought there... then at 6 am a few days before the event, I'm informed it's been booked out to someone else. I have booked venues all over this city for years and never once had this happen. Awful management and awful customer relations by Emmanuel King. Don't book here.

I can't say enough amazing things about Unlimited Self Tapes and Alex. She is truly a gem. Not only…read moreis she incredibly talented and efficient, but she is also consistently available, professional, and supportive throughout the entire process. As an actress, having someone you trust behind the camera makes all the difference -- and Alex just gets it. She creates such a comfortable environment, helps you feel confident, and moves quickly without ever sacrificing quality. On top of that, her rates are so affordable, which is rare to find in LA. I'm so grateful I found her. Unlimited Self Tapes has become my go-to, and I recommend Alex to every actor I know.

I love working with Alex! She gives such thoughtful notes that are specific and actionable. I…read moreespecially appreciate how she always makes sure to look at the breakdown and character description throughout the taping process to ensure the choices I am making align with what they are looking for. Additionally she is very good at getting your tapes to you quickly which is very helpful for auditions with quick turnarounds. I would definitely recommend her!!

Excellent service! I was able to book within 24 hours for a recurring guest star self-tape…read more Jonathan provided both technical expertise and offered me valuable coaching tips! His seasoned eye is exactly what I needed to confidently deliver my dialogue with such a quick turn around time. Thank you Jonathan for your professionalism & kindness! I'm very satisfied with my audition. I'll be back!

Very helpful and high quality! He helps with directions and overall pleasant experienceread more

Excellent studio. State of the art equipment, great people. Friendly and patient yet…read moreprofessional. Loved the experience. Highly recommend.

Chicano Rick here I have been coming to the studio since 2016 , Studio City sound is an extremely…read morewelcoming studio that will make you feel like you're just at home. I have developed myself here as an artist and will, continue to come here forever. Thank you very much Tom Wier &everyone at Studio City sound.