Again, Thanks…. Steve, for being such an inspiration.
You always show me new ways and ideas I can use to make my videos and web sites better….and more effective.
You are always an inspiration to me….Thank you. I am ready to shorten my time shooting videos and saying exactly what I want to say, the first time. I am eagerly awaiting the next video to hear about what to look for in a teleprompter.
It’s 99% true that I always use greenscreen. There’s a bit more to using it if you want it to look right. If you’re a free member of Visible Authority, you have access to an entire course on using greenscreen. You can sign up here: https://visibleauthority.com/get-greenscreen-success/
I use a teleprompter app on a tablet positioned directly below the camera. This means I must stand back about 5 ft to avoid appearing like I am not looking at the camera (viewer). I would prefer to use a prompter that allows the camera to be positioned behind the words which would allow me to stand much closer. Not looking to spend that much money though.
No – but you MUST use the blackout cloth they supply over the glass and camera – or you will get washed out colours where it looks faded or over exposed. I made that mistake and wondered why the image looked terrible. 🙂
I’m using the Caddie Buddy with the pro app and subscription extension. This gives me through-the-lens prompting with my iPad and remote start stop control from my cell phone. My only issue is that I also control my camera via my cell phone and every time I switch between apps, I have to reconnect to the device. I am very interested in this series of videos Steve, because you look so natural on your videos and I would like to learn what I need to practice to approach that level of “authority.” I have found that now that I have passed the 50-year milestone, memorizing a 5-minute script is sadly at the limit of my ability. I tried it once, but I looked even worse than I do reading from a prompter because I was so focused on recall.
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Again, Thanks…. Steve, for being such an inspiration.
You always show me new ways and ideas I can use to make my videos and web sites better….and more effective.
As someone who all too often “fights” with the teleprompter…any insights into this area are always helpful. I look forward to more on this subject.
Wouldn’t leave home without it!
Which teleprompter do I use? Inexpensive but efficient for a starter?
Next week’s video should answer that question, as there’s more to consider than I can put in a single comment. 🙂
Kool
You are always an inspiration to me….Thank you. I am ready to shorten my time shooting videos and saying exactly what I want to say, the first time. I am eagerly awaiting the next video to hear about what to look for in a teleprompter.
I read or heard here somewhere that you only use a green screen. More detail, please?
It’s 99% true that I always use greenscreen. There’s a bit more to using it if you want it to look right. If you’re a free member of Visible Authority, you have access to an entire course on using greenscreen. You can sign up here: https://visibleauthority.com/get-greenscreen-success/
I use a teleprompter app on a tablet positioned directly below the camera. This means I must stand back about 5 ft to avoid appearing like I am not looking at the camera (viewer). I would prefer to use a prompter that allows the camera to be positioned behind the words which would allow me to stand much closer. Not looking to spend that much money though.
Lucien – I use Caddy Buddy https://caddiebuddy.com/teleprompter/
Best investment I made!
I checked out Caddy Buddy and it looks like a good piece of gear. Did you notice any difference in the color shooting through the split beam glass?
No – but you MUST use the blackout cloth they supply over the glass and camera – or you will get washed out colours where it looks faded or over exposed. I made that mistake and wondered why the image looked terrible. 🙂
Just to back up Rashid’s excellent advice, I did a fairly extensive review on this a while back: https://visibleauthority.com/to-prompt-or-not-to-prompt-that-is-the-question/
G’day Rashid,
I bought a PadPrompter and love it
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Lee
I’m using the Caddie Buddy with the pro app and subscription extension. This gives me through-the-lens prompting with my iPad and remote start stop control from my cell phone. My only issue is that I also control my camera via my cell phone and every time I switch between apps, I have to reconnect to the device. I am very interested in this series of videos Steve, because you look so natural on your videos and I would like to learn what I need to practice to approach that level of “authority.” I have found that now that I have passed the 50-year milestone, memorizing a 5-minute script is sadly at the limit of my ability. I tried it once, but I looked even worse than I do reading from a prompter because I was so focused on recall.