Michael
04-12-2004, 09:41 PM
from http://www.indigorose.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7192
Hi Corey. This is indeed, at first glance, a strange request.
Teleprompters, like the ones for broadcast tv, are an expensive endeavor for the most part. Yet, home versions can be constructed using a laptop, for example. The video camera shoots through a glass pane, angled downward (a cover is used to block out light surrounding the camera lense and provides a black surface for reflection). Think of an empty picture frame held in front of the camera, angled to reflect what's below.
A laptop computer can be placed just under the glass, (some have used an additional tripod and stand) to position the screen. Then, using the laptop that can scroll text, the "talent" can then look directly at the camera lense and simply reads the text. Obviously, the scrolling text must be reversed on the laptop.....to appear upright for reading.
One other problem, is the size and speed of the text. It has to be large enough for the talent to read easily and set at the right speed to look natural.
With a little practice, this can be a very effificent way to add a professional quality to the video....directly looking at your audience and seemingly well rehearsed. From my experience, and, as one who "uh's" and "ahh's" his way through for the most part, I am looking forward to building a gadget that helps.
Regards,
Michael
Hi Corey. This is indeed, at first glance, a strange request.
Teleprompters, like the ones for broadcast tv, are an expensive endeavor for the most part. Yet, home versions can be constructed using a laptop, for example. The video camera shoots through a glass pane, angled downward (a cover is used to block out light surrounding the camera lense and provides a black surface for reflection). Think of an empty picture frame held in front of the camera, angled to reflect what's below.
A laptop computer can be placed just under the glass, (some have used an additional tripod and stand) to position the screen. Then, using the laptop that can scroll text, the "talent" can then look directly at the camera lense and simply reads the text. Obviously, the scrolling text must be reversed on the laptop.....to appear upright for reading.
One other problem, is the size and speed of the text. It has to be large enough for the talent to read easily and set at the right speed to look natural.
With a little practice, this can be a very effificent way to add a professional quality to the video....directly looking at your audience and seemingly well rehearsed. From my experience, and, as one who "uh's" and "ahh's" his way through for the most part, I am looking forward to building a gadget that helps.
Regards,
Michael