To turn the iPad, iPhone or iPod into a teleprompter accessory, just use an app to display the script. An app is necessary because when the text is reflected on the teleprompter, it gets flipped. Teleprompter apps flip the text on the Apple screen, so that when it is reflected and flipped on the teleprompter, it will be in the right orientation. Many apps offer features such as remote scrolling and enlarging text.

 

One advantage of using Apple products is that apps allow you to scroll the script remotely from another Apple device. Any combination of iPad, iPhone or iPod could be paired, and a second person can remotely scroll the script by hand. That way, you can focus on your presentation without having to worry about the text scrolling by too fast or too slow. This setup is especially useful for field reporting, where scripts have to be written and loaded quickly. And nowadays, who doesn’t have an Apple device! If any of your crew has an iPhone, and let’s say you bring an iPad along, then your crew can use their iPhone to control the script that’s being displayed on the iPad. Be sure to look for this feature when you search for teleprompter apps in the app store.

 

Of course, you need a teleprompter, which mounts to your camera and has a dedicated space for mounting your iPad, iPhone or iPod. See the photo below for an overview of the setup: The teleprompter has a tilted reflection surface so that the screen of your iPad, iPhone or iPod can be seen right in front of the camera lens. The one-way reflection surface ensures that the camera lens will not see the screen, and can capture images as usual. The on-camera presenter can look into the lens and talk directly to the audience while seeing the script at the same time. InvisiPrompt offers a versatile teleprompter that be easily setup with your camera and Apple products.