![]() ![]() Always print out a copy of the text for the producer/director to follow along with. Make sure font size is correct for the person reading. Here’s a technical one from our community: “Keep your contrast high,” says Marcus Buick, a seasoned video pro who shared this goodie on our Facebook Page, “White font (Arial) on black is the standard. She also offers the following advice, “ You don’t have to memorize the copy, but you do need to practice, practice, practice… outloud.” The more confident you feel with your script, the more energy you will convey. “You don’t look good on video if you are bouncing around or gesturing too much,” says Marcy Golebiewski, Intel’s IT Client Services Director who has first-hand experience with using a teleprompter in the studio. Minor changes like speaking up and gesturing with your hands instead of hiding them will help in a major way. I’m not talking about acting like a salesperson. ![]() The more enthusiastic you are, the better this will come across on-camera. However, we strongly suggest you read through the script and catch this before you even enter the studio to save time. If this is the first time you see the script, then read through the entire script on the prompter and when you find yourself hung up on a word or sentence, ask the operator to change the language so that it’s easier for you to say/read. If you don’t know where the lens is, then ask for the camera person to point it out to you. Try and keep your eyesight staring straight at the script, which is actually right into the camera lens. This usually happens if the font is too small or the margins are too thin, so your eyes will naturally move from left to right. The producer or director will tell you if your eyes are darting back and forth like you’re watching a tennis match. People don’t want to be read to, so best if you practice, refer to bullets, and be mindful of your eyes. It’s more authentic that way.īy the way, if you are reading the script, then you will absolutely look like you’re reading. ![]() With bullet points, you can reference all the important information AND you can use your own words. If it sounds like you’re reading your presentation will feel less convincing and maybe even boring. Don’t Read and Don’t SpeedĪvoid sounding and looking like you’re reading. Fewer words to scroll through on a teleprompter is better especially if you’ve never used one. Turn your script into bullet points instead of using the entire script. We gathered some of our favorite advice and asked fellow industry pros to share some insider tips on how to get the most out of your teleprompter presentation: Outline, not Word for Word Staring into a screen with words floating across does require some practice to make what you’re saying feel authentic. A teleprompter can help you deliver a message to camera or to an auditorium of people. Notes on “prompter” help you feel prepared and ensures that none of the important points of your presentation get left out. Adding a prompter can be $600 – $1000 to the cost of the production. If you’re not into memorizing notes, request a prompter if your production budget allows. Holding onto notes during an interview or recorded presentation is never encouraged for starters, because the paper crinkling in someone’s hands can get picked up by the super sensitive microphones used for video production. ![]() Why use a Teleprompter?įirst of all, if you walk into your presentation with notes on paper, your producer will most likely, ask to put them down (I would!). Today, we wanted to help you decide if you need a teleprompter or not, and if you do, how to use it to deliver with confidence and stay connected to the crowd. Whether it’s taped or live, you won’t have a crowd to help you see how you’re coming across, no smiling faces, heads nodding or people falling asleep. Let’s say you’ve decided to send a video message to employees or users of your product. Using a teleprompter can take your presentation to the next level but it can bring an added layer of complication too. ![]()
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