Teleprompters

Teleprompters

As these days many video creators use a tablet or a smartphone to view their scripts, a lot of modern teleprompters are designed to allow these devices to easily slot in for comfortable viewing. While design varies between different models, it’s common for the tablet to slot in at the bottom facing upwards, with an angled mirror reflecting the text towards the presenter. This allows you to read your script while keeping your eyes looking directly into the camera.

Common features of teleprompters include sun hoods to prevent screen glare, standard tripod mounts for easy setup, and fully adjustable viewing angles for comfort and convenience. Modern teleprompters can generally be app controlled, allowing you to adjust text size and speed, and even edit your script on the fly. Some also come with Bluetooth remotes, which can be a more convenient way of quickly navigating through your script.

For quickly and efficiently shooting scripted videos, whether on your own or as part of a crew, a teleprompter is a hugely advantageous purchase. If you’re producing reviews, how-tos or similar types of video for YouTube, you’ll wonder how you ever got along without one.

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