Sound familiar?
- Tight turnaround
- No operator to run the prompter
- Reading long copy accurately
Tips that work
1Run it yourselfThe app's 5-second countdown and Automatic Teleprompter Stop let you start a take and step into the shot with no operator.
2Big text, narrow columnShort lines are faster to read accurately.
3Mark the breathsParagraph breaks and [PAUSE] cues help long copy flow.
Questions
What speed do newsreaders use?
Typically 160–180 words per minute, depending on the story and station style.
Ready to record?
Practice free in your browser, then finish your video in the app.
