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A teleprompter , also commonly referred to as a prompter or Autocue, is a device that allows a presenter to read a script whilst maintaining direct eye contact with the audience. Because the speaker does not need to look down to consult written notes, he/she appears to have memorized the speech or to be speaking spontaneously.
Teleprompters have traditionally been used in two main scenarios – by television presenters who want to be able to look straight in to the camera whilst reading the script, or by presidents, politicians and public speakers who want to be able to maintain natural eye contact with their audience rather than looking down at their notes. In more recent times, the use of teleprompters has widened to include any scripted video production, video bloggers, powerpoint presentations, as well as singers performing on stage as a way to help remember their lines.
The basic mechanics of a teleprompter haven’t changed since they were first invented, patented and then licensed by two groups of entrepreneurs in the 1950s – Autocue in the UK and QTV in the US – often referred to as the original Prompter People. The fundamental principle is that the text is displayed on a monitor that is mounted beneath a piece of reflective glass or beamsplitter.
The glass is transparent on one side, allowing the camera to shoot straight through the back of it, or to appear invisible to an audience, and reflective on the other, so that the presenter can see the reflection of the script. The image must be reversed in the monitor so that when it’s reflected by the glass, it appears the right way round for the presenter to read.
If you've ever had to deliver a statement or script direct to camera, then you'll know that nailing the perfect presentation can be an exercise in frustration. We've seen many corporate professionals, internet entrepreneurs, and business owners’ waste valuable hours just not getting it right.
That's why we think the teleprompter is such a valuable piece of equipment, both in the studio and on location. By using a teleprompter, you can assure that those key messages are professionally delivered, time after time, giving your production a more polished broadcast look. Here are 10 tips for how to use a teleprompter shared by Promptdog.com.