mimicHow to use the teleprompter
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Paste your script
Blank lines between beats make it easier to find your place.
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Set text size
Big enough to read from where you stand; your eyes move less with fewer words per line.
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Press Play and set speed
Use + and − (or ↑ ↓ on a keyboard) until it matches your pace.
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Read from the line
Keep your eyes near the blue line at the top third, close to the camera lens.
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Mirror for prompter glass
If you film through a beam-splitter, mirror turns the text so it reads right in the glass.
Tips for reading to camera
Put the prompter as close to the lens as you can: on a laptop directly under the webcam, or on a second phone just below the camera phone. The closer it is, the less your eyes look away.
Don't chase perfection on one take. Read it a few times, keep going through stumbles, and cut the best take. Mimic removes pauses and restarts for you.
Questions
Does this teleprompter record video?
No. It only scrolls text. Film with your phone or camera app while it runs on another screen, or split-screen on a laptop.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. On iPhone, Full screen fills the browser window, since Safari doesn't allow true full screen for web pages.
What does mirror mode do?
It flips the text left to right, for teleprompter rigs where a glass reflects the screen in front of the lens.
Is my script saved or uploaded?
No. It stays in this page and is gone when you close it. Keep a copy of your script elsewhere.
How fast should it scroll?
As fast as you speak naturally. Start slow, then nudge it up until you're never waiting for the next line.