![]() ![]() Introduced back in 2016 through a Kickstarter campaign, the Parrot Teleprompter is part of the Padcaster family of products from Parrot, which can be seen at IBC 2018 (Hall 8 Stand 8.C05). Its high-end mirror is easy to read text from, while ensuring that the video remains crystal clear. The Parrot Teleprompter is made of rugged components to withstand even the most challenging environment. The Parrot app, (available free at the Apple App Store or Google Play Store) provides for adjusting text size and width. Parrot’s wireless remote controls scrolling speed, pause, and fast forward/reverse throughout the text. Now that everything is ready, the talent looks into the lens to read the script text reflected in the mirror. A spring-loaded phone clasp swiftly secures virtually any model smartphone below the mirror. This positions a half-silvered mirror at a 45-degree angle so the camera shoots through it, while a mobile phone with a free app for the script is mounted below. The teleprompter assembly, complete with mirror, slides over the selected adapter to lock it in front of the lens. On DSLR, mirrorless or video cameras, the Parrot mounts on the lens barrel using one of the lens adapters provided, covering everything from 49 to 82mm. The versatile Parrot mounts to most DSLR and video cameras, as well as the Padcaster system for iPads and Verse for mobile phones. The Parrot Teleprompter provides interviewers and talent alike with an easy-to-read script in a simple, lightweight, affordable package that uses any smartphone. Conventional prompting systems are often out of the question due to size, weight and cost. With the rise of mobile production, more shoots than ever before are produced by minimal crews or even one person alone. The Parrot Telepompter has been around for a while but looks more and more like a solution for recent times. Measuring 114.3mm x 101.6mm x 82.55mm (4.5 x 4 x 3.25 inches), and weighs just 170 grams (6 ounces) with most smartphones, the Parrot is easy to pack to take anywhere and mounts on the lens barrel of the shooting camera in a matter of seconds. The accessory may be of special interest to vloggers who regularly need to read text. Parrot allows the talent to speak naturally while looking into the lens and interacting directly with the audience. Parrot Teleprompter, part of the Padcaster family from Parrot, turns a standard smartphone into a fully functional, compact and affordable prompting system for nearly any DSLR or video camera. Vloggers who tend to forget their lines or need to read text while looking at the camera may want to include one teleprompter in their kit. ![]() And maybe, now that I think about it, once you’ve acquired one you’ll decide that there are many times when you can use a teleprompter. Even if you just use it sporadically, the price may be right. Priced at $139, the Parrot Teleprompter looks like a good deal, especially if you regularly need to use a teleprompter. You’ve seen many DIY solutions, but if you’re like me and not very good in the DIY department, buying a commercial product maybe the best option. Simple and easy to use, Selvi allows you to configure the size and position of the texts that are displayed on the screen.Any smartphone can be transformed into a fully functional teleprompter, a compact and affordable solution to be used with anything from a DSLR to a video camera. Selvi is also a great highlight among teleprompter apps for YouTube. Parrot Teleprompter can be synced with Dropbox, allowing you to send your scripts right away. It also allows you to adjust the size and color of the screen background and words, making it easier for those with eye-related disabilities. Teleprompter apps for YouTube are at their best when reaching a balance between fast and slow. On the other hand, a passage that is too slow will cause you to get stuck not knowing what to say next, creating moments in the video where nothing happens. After all, if the script goes by too quickly, you lose yourself while reading and will eventually have to restart it. ![]() It allows you to configure the speed at which the script passes across the screen. Much like the infamous parrots that once belonged to pirates, the Parrot Teleprompter is made to stand on the shoulders of your camera while recording. Another possibility is that Prompster allows you to print your script in PDF or through printers with AirPrint technology. Those who are used to creating presentations can also make use of it, whether for recording or for public speaking. ![]()
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