Teleprompter has become an in word recently. Wanna know what it is all about? How does this work? Teleprompter is a device used by many politicians, news anchors and businessmen. Let’s know more about it.
What is Teleprompter?
Television anchors indiscriminately read the news without looking at the paper. They can do this with the help of teleprompter. This technology is called Teleprompter or AutoQ. It is a device that helps one read the script while maintaining eye contact with the audience at all times. It does not require making notes on paper. When the script is read in front of it, it seems that the person in front remembers everything very well.
There is a controller on the back of the teleprompter, which controls the speed of the text played on it. That is, as the reader continues to read the text, the controller scrolls and removes it. Well now, TV anchors control its speed manually. For this, they have a device.
There are 3 types of teleprompters
1. Presidential Teleprompter: The teleprompter device used by the President is a glass screen on a stand. The monitor is placed at the bottom and the glass screen is tilted upward to reflect the monitor. Television members usually place the presidential teleprompter on each side in front of the speaker.
2. Camera Mounted Teleprompter: This teleprompter has a camera mounted behind a glass screen. The speaker looks at the camera while reading. Newscasters, business executives, teachers use camera-mounted teleprompter devices while engaging with audiences. All news channels use camera mounted teleprompter.
3. Stand Teleprompter: Floor or stand teleprompters are similar in appearance to presidential teleprompters. Its operation is also almost the same. These devices give the production member the option of wall-mounted or stand-mounted. Actors use it to speak dialogues during the film.
The teleprompter was also used by former US President Barack Obama. He used to attract people with his speech. He used to consistently give such speeches, which included fact-figures. Then people wondered how Obama spoke so well. It was later discovered that he used a teleprompter. Teleprompters are used by all US Presidents