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2.  Teleprompters are an important tool in broadcasting ▪ Quality writing is important in broadcast ▪ Helps effectiveness of teleprompter ▪ Ensures news & messages are presented clearly  1 way to improve teleprompter reading ▪ Expand your vocabulary ▪ A large vocabulary makes reading easier

3.  Teleprompters are used most commonly by newscasters.  Designed to look like they are speaking directly to the audience while actually reading scripted words on the teleprompter.  Sample teleprompter reads ▪ What do you notice during the reads ▪ Video ClipVideo Clip 2 Video ClipVideo Clip 2

4.  Teleprompter operator controls the flow of the words  The newscaster is responsible for speaking natural ▪ So it’s not obvious they are reading lines from a screen.  How many of you have read from a teleprompter? ▪ What was it like? ▪ What was good, What was difficult

5.  Teleprompter have many uses -Video ClipVideo Clip ▪ Web videos ▪ Commercials ▪ Promotional videos ▪ Newscasts ▪ Speeches  Using one can ▪ Improve efficiency of projects ▪ Reduce production time & cost ▪ Limit amount of errors during recording

6.  When using a teleprompter ▪ Anchors/reporters also have scripts  Teleprompters can malfunction or fail ▪ Leaving reporters to adjust live on air ▪ Video Clip Video Clip  It’s Important to have ▪ Clear language ▪ Easy flow to broadcast scripts

7.  Let’s review some tips/strategies ▪ For teleprompter use in broadcast  Reading a Teleprompter effectively ▪ More difficult than people think ▪ Most people don't read aloud as well as they think they ▪ The sentences are cut up, two or three words per line ▪ The lines are moving while you have lights in your face. ▪ Meanwhile there are thousands of people watching you closely ▪ All of that while appearing NOT to be reading

8.  Tip 1 –  Don’t fixate on the words ▪ Beginners may squint or stare at the words ▪ Don’t be afraid of the moving words ▪ Relax, trying to read fast causes mistakes ▪ Be aware of your facial expressions while reading

9.  Know your material  Review scripts prior to seeing them on teleprompter ▪ Provides background and familiarity ▪ “WRITERS get your scripts in ON TIME” ▪ Yells the news manager ▪ Knowing the story ▪ Reduces anxiety, ▪ Reduces facial expressions that indicate reading ▪ Video Clip Video Clip

10.  Use the teleprompter as a guide. ▪ Don’t try to read every word exactly as written on the teleprompter ▪ Most anchors make mistakes ▪ Misspelled words, ▪ Cut-off words (Long)  Know the story ▪ so you can adapt if necessary ▪ Video Clip Video Clip

11.  Dictate the pace ▪ Don’t try to keep up with the teleprompter ▪ It’s often tempting to read faster ▪ Make the operator adjust to your speed ▪ Trying to read fast can cause more mistakes

12.  Be natural ▪ You are looking at the words ▪ But the people are looking at you ▪ They aren’t thinking that you are reading ▪ Time/practice will help improve presentation  Speak slowly, clearly and using a natural rhythm. ▪ Speaking too swiftly or in a stilted manner ▪ Indicates you are reading directly from a teleprompter.

13.  Practice  Effectively reading a teleprompter ▪ Is all about confidence & comfort in front of the camera ▪ Practice, Practice, Practice ▪ Eventually it will be natural ▪ You may forget teleprompter is there

14.  Practice in front of a mirror.  Read a news story, ▪ Put it down and see how much you can remember ▪ Helps to adjust in case the prompter breaks or goes too fast. ▪ This will help you in any sort of presentation ▪ Not just when using a teleprompter.

15.  Teleprompter training by  Retail Therapy Television ▪ Steve Hyland  Top 10 Tips for How to Use a Teleprompter ▪ Video Clip Video Clip ▪ Link - http://www.promptdog.com/training.html