DIY YouTube TELEPROMPTER 2020 - How to make a teleprompter for YouTube for just $5

[@Jakepf]

You should specify that you need a glass pane that is not two pieces of glass. Otherwise you will get double reflection, making it impossible to read the text.

[@RogerAVHansen]

I attached your comment to the top of the comment section so now people know 😊👍🏻

[@Jakepf]

I believe the glass they use in teleprompters is beamsplitter glass. But if you can find a thin enough piece of glass it might negate the double reflection too. I also managed to make a functioning one using a thin sheet of (easily scratched) clear plastic from a large picture frame.

[@Jakepf]

@@RogerAVHansen haha awesome! I hope it helps people out!

[@RogerAVHansen]

@@Jakepf me too! 😊👌🏻

[@GmanAtheistNell]

Brilliant. I love videos that helps those who are not rich to make things that is cheap and clever. Thanks a lot.

[@BalancedObjectiveMedia]

Thanks for the wonderful presentation, Roger.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊 Glad you liked it 😊

[@andrea.tercero]

hi, I never comment on videos, but I had to on this one. THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting this video, it saved me!! I had a video shoot and had a last minute request for a teleprompter. I was able to put this together in no time and saved the day. ❤

[@RogerAVHansen]

That makes me so happy! Really glad you found it helpful ☺️

[@JohnMcCormack]

Thank you for this and, by the way, your standard of spoken English is excellent.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you very much 😊

[@longbowgilly]

How do you position it to make sure you are looking at the camera? I still look a bit odd when doing it, my eyes are not quite in the right place!

[@jesprotech]

This is so clever! I really like your idea! I'm probably going to try and do this tomorrow! Thank you so much!

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ☺️

[@antonshill]

dude this is genius, I will try it out

[@ltamiChan]

This is the video I was looking for without knowing that I was looking for it. I tried to record my first video and ran into the same problems you described. Thank you so much for sharing that idea. I am also glad to know that I am not the only one having that problem.

[@shannonnyadziko2186]

The best way that can help you not to memorize your script but guiding you to maintain eye contact and sound natural in front of camera is to convert your slides into teleprompter software using PPT MIRROR tool that option helps a ton.

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

Thank you my fri3end I jave just started a youtube channel and man im not good at speaking and people told me I needed or should get a TP so I found yor video and im going to do this I hope it makes my videos sound much better thank you so much my friend God Bless

[@RogerAVHansen]

It’s a challenge for everyone to talk to the camera, but practice helps ☺️ And hopefully a teleprompter ☺️

[@vvorldnewsmedia]

@@RogerAVHansen Im hoping so thanks.

[@christianzulueta6581]

hello, roger. easiest and simplest diy telepropter. great video. also, from kendrick down there, first time i heard about ppt-mirror and im checking it out right now. not only i appreciate your diy teleprompter video, but from here i learned something new as well (ppt mirror). thank you.

[@RogerAVHansen]

So nice that my channel can be a place for cheering knowledge 😃 Really glad that you found the video interesting and helpful 😊 And thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@delftsurgery4258]

Great minds think alike, I have experienced using the teleprompter and PPT Mirror tool the combination is inevitable, Christian.

[@JackPitmanNica]

Great content, very useful! For what its worth I couldn't hear the river you were talking about at all. Just heard your voice!

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊 I did my best in post to get rid of it. Mission accomplished I guess 😊

[@faspete2nd]

Nice! Talking clearly is one of the most difficult things to do on video. I'm an English speaking person and I struggle at times. I can only imagine how it is for you. Thanks for sharing.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Talking clearly and sound quality, two of the most difficult things when it comes to making KZbin videos. There is a lot of work when it comes to making a KZbin video, more work than average Joe is aware of I think. Luckily it's fun to do 😊

[@bc7520]

What is the program you're using to invert the copy so that when it's mirrored on the glass it's right side up?????

[@SailingDrew]

This is great as i was struggling on my vlogs especially on my tutorials.. I fell you on the first part of the video as i made a thousand takes before i perfect a one sequence 😆. Now on my next vlog i know what to do 🤫😉. Thanks man.. Keep it up

[@RogerAVHansen]

If only we could nail it on the first take every time, filming a KZbin video would be done in no time! 😄 Thanx! I’ll try and keep it up 😊

[@SailingDrew]

@@RogerAVHansen exactly brother 😆 stay safe.

[@bloodmoney88]

Great show, finding you & others just saved me what could have been a 900 dollar spend for a "pro" unit. RE costs, in Australia; glass frame, about $7, bits... Tape I'd use gaffa (NASA black tape), the electric tape might fail. Has it? Roll of Gaffa $20, but you'd only use less than a 1000th of a roll, I have a roll of gaffa in my tool bag that's been slowly scrolling off over 30 years. I'm very conservative with my tape. That bit of wire in hardware store; $1. The folder $2. I'll be copying your method, fantastic. 4:00 if you don't want to see the preamble. A good preamble, but internet is all about speed now sir; the hook, straight to the point is a win win. Maybe do the discussion at the end not the beginning... so that viewers are energized to watch the content, as after the preamble I felt distracted & tired of the show. Regards, the police.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Glad you found the video helpful, the electric tape has worked fine, no issues with it failing even after more than a year of use ☺️ Appreciate the feedback 😊 Have a great day ☺️

[@trenthogan4212]

This was fantastic, merci and hello from Toronto, Ontario

[@longbowgilly]

How do you see the writing when you are so far away from the camera? I have mine closer but you can tell that I am reading it!

[@RogerAVHansen]

@@longbowgilly i just adjust the size of the text in the teleprompter app 😊

[@youthink4319]

Un-frikkn-believable! THANKS!

[@RogerAVHansen]

🤗

[@kendricklincolin4981]

Great review, Thanks Roger I stopped stumbling in front of a camera when I found ppt-mirror software that mirrors-flip Powerpoint slides and use them as a teleprompter software, which helps me to speak confidently and maintain eye contact because I don't read word-for word.

[@RogerAVHansen]

I’ve heard other talk highly about ppt-mirror software, but I’ve never tried it myself 😊 Good that you found something that works for you 😊 Thank you for watching and commenting 😊 Really appreciate it 😊

[@rosaliatigniniverdun7929]

Thanks for sharing ! I have the same issue with the language.! Great video good luck!

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊 Guess the language part gets better the more you practice it 😊

[@petersalt]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you for sharing~

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@DamianDemasi]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@klgraf]

Great video! Thanks Roger

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@mostafaghali2155]

thanks in advance but how you put the teleprompter in front of camera? Is there another tripod for the teleprompter?

[@RogerAVHansen]

I made a stand for the teleprompter by turning a cheap third party gorilla pod (bought on eBay) up side down and taping it to a regular light stand. Then I placed the teleprompter on the legs of the gorilla pod. The advantage of this is that you can move the legs of the gorilla pod around to balance the teleprompter in front of the camera. Hope this was explained in a way so you understand what I mean 😊

[@MrKeanu1977]

Very interesting. Thanks Roger!

[@RogerAVHansen]

Glad you liked it ☺️

[@jbrondos]

How do I mirror/flip the computer monitor as a reflection for the teleprompter?

[@RogerAVHansen]

You need to use a teleprompter app of some kind that flips the text

[@jbrondos]

@@RogerAVHansen Like . . . ???

[@RogerAVHansen]

@@jbrondos "Parrot" for example

[@WetSouls]

Thanks man! Same challenge here when it comes to speaking to camera. Let´s see if it can get fixed ;)

[@RogerAVHansen]

Hope it works 😃👍🏻

[@briangschaefer7048]

Brilliant. Thank you so much.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@cinnamonlove8150]

Loved it thank you!

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊

[@TasosFail]

Thanks for the idea.

[@RogerAVHansen]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@meierkoeln]

Any idea for a remote controller that works with an app?

[@RogerAVHansen]

Sorry, no, I don’t. If you buy a teleprompter then I think you get a remote, but don’t know of any free app that has that feature...

[@americandean8083]

Hi Jurgen, would you worry to mirror-flip your powerpoint slides and use in a teleprompter using ppt-mirror.com app and use the Bluetooth remote or pedal page flip to switch the slides?

[@Ira88881]

They have teleprompter apps that are voice controlled, and they’re not expensive at all. They simply stop scrolling when you stop talking.

[@ayvaniniyisi]

Amazing! Thanks.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Glad you liked it 😊

[@djcripel]

How do you manage the speed at which you're reading without a control? Seems tricky

[@RogerAVHansen]

I manually set the speed in the settings of the teleprompter app. Of course it would have been easier to have a remote, but for $5 I'm not complaining 😊

[@Sweetflower2000]

Thanks A lot Roger

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊

[@VaruLaksh]

Hay brother I made this but having sn issue that the images get doubbled. How to solve the issue if any solution then suggest me plz.

[@RogerAVHansen]

I guess this comes down to what type of glass you use. I've not had this problem with my glass. Maybe you can try another type?

[@VaruLaksh]

@@RogerAVHansen ok thanks ill try another one.👍

[@shairafganbuzdar9465]

very nice boss. thats great

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you sir 😊

[@kevinandris]

My text isn’t clear, I see like a double reflection of it. The text is readable but slows me down. What could be the issue? The glass?

[@RogerAVHansen]

Can be.. what type of glass did you use? It’s also important to cover everything in the back so no light is leaking in the back.

[@kevinandris]

@@RogerAVHansen I was told it’s reflective glass, works like a normal glass. The closer I am the more I see the double reflection. I searched the internet and one issue might be that the glass is too thick

[@RogerAVHansen]

That can be the problem, my glass is a thin glass from a picture frame 😊

[@techyasirniazi989]

Great...u explain very clearly.....

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊

[@techyasirniazi989]

@@RogerAVHansen u deserve subsiption bro. Love from Pakistan

[@RogerAVHansen]

@@techyasirniazi989 Appreciate that 🙏🏻Thank you for watching and commenting 😊 Feel free to share this video or my channel to anyone you think would get something out of it 😊 Maybe that could bring more subscribers 😊

[@thandikalkop8961]

How do you maintain such eye contact while you are reading from a script, I thought you are using slides with bullet points because that's the main guide to maintain eye contact on camera, You're absolutely great.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Whe further away you are from the camera/teleprompter the better 😊 Then it’s harder to see the eyes move from one side to the other 😊 And I also think it has to do with the delivery of what you are saying/reading 😊 Thank you for the nice comment and thank you for watching 😊 Really appreciate that 🙏🏻☺️

[@thandikalkop8961]

@@RogerAVHansen You're natural mate, I heard people talk highly about presenting using slides is a definitive guide to keep eye contact and sound natural on camera because you don't read word for word. best wishes

[@rresmer]

hahahahaha. man!!! i love this! You are so cute and this is very helpful. I will watch all your videos!!! Greetings to you from Toronto :) Tell us - WHAT FREE APP DID YOU USE?!?! I only can find so many that are about $10 a month or so.. any free onE?! All the best! Keep your videos coming :)

[@RogerAVHansen]

Haha, first time anyone has called me cute in a comment 😄 Thank you for watching 😊 And all the way from Toronto 🇨🇦 Imagine that 😊 I use “parrot teleprompter”, the free version, from Apple’s App Store. Not sure if the android version is a paid one? 🤔 Thank you for the support 😊 Appreciate that 😊🙏🏻

[@YerkYT]

1.25 speed Is perfect

[@tyronerosejr]

Forgot I was watching in 1.25 it's perfect

[@Jakepf]

Why does every glass pane that ti use have a double reflection, making the text unreadable

[@Wheresjez]

That’s great 😃 it’s the easiest one I’ve seen so far ✅

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@sahilhirulkar0]

Man thank you🤩❤️

[@NiisExperience]

Now how do you attach that to a tripod

[@americandean8083]

How do you get to be that natural in front of a camera? excellent review

[@RogerAVHansen]

Well, thank you 😄 I guess you just have to imagine that the camera is a person, the lens is that persons head, and then talk to that “person” standing in front of you 😊

[@syriesanica5988]

@@RogerAVHansen You sound natural and aunthentic on your videos, well done. Quick question, what do you think about using powerpoint in a teleprompter? with ppt-mirror.com tool slides can be mirrored-flipped for a smartphone to be used in a teleprompter, in control of BT remote or pedal page flip, Would this option leads my speech to your level ( naturalness) :-)

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you for the nice comment 😊 I’ve never used PowerPoint with the teleprompter, so I’m not the right person to answer unfortunately. But if you know the program, and feel comfortable with it, just give it a try 😊 If you haven’t been in front of a camera that much and you feel like you’re struggling to sound natural, my best advice is to just practice, practice and practice 😊 The beauty of KZbin is that you decide what to upload for others to see. In the filming process you can mess up, try again as many times as needed and just cut out the bloopers in the editing process 😊 Practice is the key 😊

[@FreeVideoWorkshopTV]

@@RogerAVHansen Excellent technique. A no-brainer nobody would think of. Until you said you are Norwegian, I thought you are American from the way you speak.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you so much 😊

[@SuzMagyar]

cool!

[@antonshill]

and what app do you use?

[@RogerAVHansen]

The free version of the Parrot app

[@JohnAngelori]

Hey! Let's trade off some language coaching for tech advice! Anyway, thanks for this vid. It was very helpful.

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thanks, glad you liked the video 😊👍🏼

[@sumeyyasarikaya3073]

Thank you :)

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@Mohamadblogger]

Thanks

[@hansplourde]

awesome

[@RogerAVHansen]

Thanks! 🤗

[@sanjaygopal9293]

Thanx bro

[@RogerAVHansen]

You’re welcome 😊

[@_papassoff]

Hi. Nice tutorial. Thanks! I tried with different glasses but I always have the same issue - the reflection in the glass is always double. Tried with 5 or 6 different picture frame glasses, with a regular glass for windows... Anyone with the same problem? :)

[@RogerAVHansen]

I don’t know if you do this, or if I understand your problem correctly, but you need to cover the lens and the back of the teleprompter with something that doesn’t let light through. Something like a black t-shirt, so you don’t get any reflection in the glas... 😊

[@_papassoff]

@@RogerAVHansen Thanks for your answer! Yes, I did that. The thing is that there are two reflections, and I think the one is from the front surface of the gless and the other one is from tha back surface. I have tried with very thin plastic sheet and there is not such a problem, because of the thickness of the sheet. But it is very thin and it is not sturdy enough. :)

[@realiztik423]

Use a shoe box

[@jimmahanes]

Seriously dude… After five minutes and still not getting into what your video was actually about, I quit watching.

[@RogerAVHansen]

To bad, but your choice ☺️

[@frankschest8584]

Thanks so much!