Abstract: Systems and methods for casting calls are provided. A casting call is generated based on information provided by an individual (e.g., a casting call manager). The casting call may indicate a particular video clip and designates a recipient for submissions related to the casting call. A user interested in participating in the casting call may submit a query. In response to the query, the user is provided with access to the video clip for modification. Such a modification may involve incorporating a recording of a performance into the video clip. As a result, the modified video clip may be generated whereby the user becomes the “actor” in the modified video clip. The modified video clip may be evaluated for compliance with any parameters set by the creator of the casting call and then submitted to the designated recipient.

Abstract: Methods and systems for pre-engineering video clips for use in an interactive entertainment system are provided. An engineer designates a video clip for pre-engineering and provides information regarding the video clip. The presence of a performer is detected in the video clip, and the face of the performer is defined. A portion of the video clip corresponding to the face of the performer is designated for masking. The masking designation may then be stored in memory in association with information provided by the engineer.

Abstract: An interactive entertainment system for recording performance is disclosed. After receiving a user selection of a video clip from a media clip library, a pre-engineered version of the selected video clip is sent to the user. The user submits a recording of a performance associated with the selected video clip. The received recording is composited with the selected video clip to generate a composite video clip in which the user performance appears in context of the selected video clip. The generated composited video clip may be viewed and shared or alternatively submitted in response to a casting call.