Teleprompter guides
Practical, tested advice for reading a script on camera, from your first setup to sounding natural on take one.
GuideHow to Use a TeleprompterA step-by-step guide to using a teleprompter with a phone, laptop or glass rig: placement, text size, speed, rehearsal and recording your first clean take.Read the guide
GuideReading a Script on CameraTechniques for reading a script naturally on camera: eye-line distance, chunking, marking pauses, varying pace and the rehearsal routine that removes the "reading" look.Read the guide
GuideChoosing Scroll SpeedHow to pick a teleprompter scroll speed in words per minute, typical speaking rates for different video types, and how to adjust speed during a take.Read the guide
GuideWriting a Teleprompter ScriptWrite scripts that are easy to read aloud: short sentences, spoken phrasing, formatting for the prompter, pause marks and a copy-ready template.Read the guide
GuideWhat Is an Autocue?Autocue and teleprompter mean the same thing in everyday use. How the glass-and-mirror system works, where the names come from, and free online autocue options.Read the guide
Free tools
ToolOnline TeleprompterPaste your script and start a smooth, mirrorable teleprompter in your browser. Set pace in words per minute, use your webcam, and record locally. Free, no sign-up.Open
ToolMirror TeleprompterFlip your script horizontally or vertically for beam-splitter teleprompter glass. Free mirrored teleprompter in the browser, with setup steps for tablets and laptops.Open
ToolSpeech Time CalculatorFind out how long your speech or video script will take to read aloud, or how many words you need for a target length. Free words-to-minutes calculator.Open