Have you been looking for a way to easily read a script while recording a video on your
iPhone or iPad?
There are now teleprompter apps that make this possible.
In this video, I’m going to show how to use one called Teleprompter for Video.
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First, you need to download the app from the Appstore.
This one works on an iPhone or iPad.
You can download and use the free version to see if you like it.
The free version is fully functional but limits the number of text characters you can use
to under 1,000.
To get the full version allowing up to 65,000 characters, you must pay a one-time fee.
I already have it on my phone, so I’ll tap open to access the app.
When the app opens, you’ll see the teleprompter interface with your image showing via the
phone camera, the text you will read will be on the left, and the controls and settings
are on the right of the screen.
These are the default settings, which can be changed.
I’ll get to that in a minute.
Let’s first see how this works, especially for those of you who’ve never used a teleprompter.
Tap the record button.
There is a countdown to allow time to adjust your position in the frame.
You would then simply read the scrolling text while your image and voice are being recorded.
Tap the record button again to stop recording.
A dialog then appears with several options.
You can save the video to your photo library.
It takes a few seconds to process, then you get a message that it’s saved to your camera
roll.
You can also share it via mail, twitter, or other means.
You can add subtitles and adjust the background, number of lines, and position.
You can also add an image or logo to watermark your video.
Finally, you can add free text and adjust position as well as text size and font.
The resultant video shows you but not the scrolling text, so you appear to be speaking
without a script.
If you position yourself according to the rule of thirds, there will be space to add
text or an image.
You can record in either landscape or portrait mode, and the text box shifts accordingly.
You can practice without recording by tapping the play button, which causes the text to
scroll.
The plus and minus signs next to the play button adjust the speed of text scrolling.
Play around with this until you can comfortably read the text.
To change the script, you can type in by hand or the quicker way is to import a text file.
To do this, tap the text or the scripts menu button then the plus sign.
You then see options for adding a script.
Then you can just tap the text you want and you then have the option of editing, deleting
or using.
Let’s look briefly at some of the settings that can be adjusted.
Tap the settings button to access other options.
At the top, tap the text option and now you can change the font size.
You can turn the mirroring of the text on if you need to use it in a teleprompter device.
Otherwise leave it off.
The next option lets you resize the text area, as well as its transparency, background color,
and position.
However, you want the text box to be as close to the camera on your device as possible.
This is important so that it looks like you are looking at the camera while reading your
script.
The next option lets you adjust the countdown before recording begins and when to cut off
the recording after the end of the text is reached.
You can also display a timer to show how many seconds you’ve recorded.
The camera menu gives you options to show a grid, to lock the exposure, and to switch
from front to rear camera.
The quality option gives you several choices of file size, resolution, and frame rate with
a handy guide to explain what each one will give you.
The question mark connects you to a contact form or to log out of the app.
Tap the back button to return to the recording interface.
Overall, I found this app to work well and to be worth the modest price.
The interface is simple and easy to use.
If you are doing a lot of videos with your iPhone or iPad, a teleprompter app like this
one will help you convey a more polished, professional image and save you time in the
long run.
Before I end, let me provide a few tips for using a teleprompter app on your phone.
First, streamline your script to keep your message brief and on topic.
Second, use a tripod or selfie stick to stabilize your device and avoid shaky video.
Third, practice your script until you can deliver your lines without appearing to be
reading.
Fourth, turn on airplane mode so your recording won’t be interrupted.
Thanks for watching and please like my video if you found it helpful.
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