Teleprompter in a Box - portable and cheap!

Today we make a portable and cheap teleprompter out of a Vaultz index card file box! If you need to read a script while looking into the camera lens, then you need this. Retail Teleprompters will set you back about $99, but you can make this one for about $30!
PARTS LIST
Vaultz 4x6" index card file box: amzn.to/2XregGS
11" Adjustable arm: rover.ebay.com/...
Bluetooth remote (black): rover.ebay.com/...
Bluetooth remote (white): rover.ebay.com/...
Flash bracket thumbscrew (if you don't already have these lying around): amzn.to/2XTyp7z
Hot shoe adapter w/thumbnuts: (if you don't already have these lying around): amzn.to/2XpZPmG
5x5" picture frame glass: Dollar Store, Walmart, Target, etc.
Elegant Teleprompter App (Android Only): play.google.co...
TOOLS
Drill
Drill bits
Hole Saw Set: rover.ebay.com/...
PayPal donation link: www.paypal.me/...
Other Stuff I Use: www.amazon.com...

[@newfoundmass]

I love that you're not only back but are keeping DIY alive!

[@dat_bernie]

Man, this made me realize how much I missed your videos hahaha. Clever as always! Good to have you back

[@markwarren3743]

Absolutely great to have you back, and this was just what I've been looking for... thank you soooo Much for sharing

[@MileyonDisney]

KZbin is complete again, now that you're back. Thanks for the great tip!

[@AMonkeysDoneItMedia]

You can get small samples of beam-splitting glass for pretty cheap. Helps the text show up better.

[@LostWax]

This is great! I was just thinking it might be good to have a teleprompter, and something that packs away into a little box is pretty sweet.

[@tallguytrav]

The king has returned! You were missed Scott!

[@brobryce64]

My man! I literally just now finished this project in about a half hour after having had all the parts for most of the last year. The only HARD part was finding a good piece of picture frame glass at a thrift shop. We finally found a 5x5 frame with dirty glass, but when it cleaned up, it was PERFECT! This is so nice, easy to build and easy to use! MANY THANKS YET AGAIN, my friend!

[@frugalfilmmaker]

Hey! Glad it worked out for you. I quite like this gizmo myself and have used it many times!

[@TheTSFChannel]

Scott, you still rock, bro. The community has been thirsty for your genius.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

You flatter me, sir.

[@AntCooke]

Great to have you back. This build was great thanks.

[@andrewgordonprendergast7750]

Delighted to see you back! A bit older but even wiser. Now I am going to need to catch up.

[@IAmAnAlbatross...]

thanks for the idea. yes I am not going to use a box like you like luggage. yes from thumbnail I thought it was full size luggage box 😂😂😂 but it gave me idea how to make it potable. and idea to mount it on camera hotshoe is mind-blowing... ♥️♥️♥️🇮🇳

[@shiznuts]

I bought a Parrot Teleprompter back in the day. I think they're now part of the Padcaster portfolio. It's definitely cool if you'd just come up with your own though! :D

[@brainonabike7760]

Thats surprising and cool that the teleprompter doesn't interfere with the video

[@keithdennis5085]

Great Idea. Like many others, I'm grateful that you are back!

[@joseluisjimenezmiranda2451]

Excelentes videos, muchas gracias por todos los tutoriales, un saludo desde Bolivia

[@NigelHarperPhoto]

Genius, as always! So glad you’re back with these money saving ideas!

[@MusicManSgtD]

Glad to see your back. Just an FYI for this. I noticed that the girlscout cookies (trefoil case) box is perfect size for an ipad pro teleprompter. I am going to try it this weekend.

[@MusicManSgtD]

Maybe make it foldable if I can.

[@cinemystics]

Awesome channel for years

[@NeuvoDare]

So good to see you once again.

[@jeffreybrown8422]

He's back! Fix the Facebook group!

[@sunpy7908]

DUDE! YESSSS!!! I've been looking for a cheap solution!!! Now to find a hole saw 🤔 The best part about this prompter is you do not need an additional stand. Everything is there. Thank you so much

[@ToastedSynapseGaming]

I was also thinking about a DIY solution to my telepromptering needs. I'll maybe try yours out if I manage to find the pieces in various stores (don't really want to order them). My idea was a little bit different. It involved a simple hinge that you epoxy to the glass and then to a thin wood/plastic/or other solid rectangular board that would have a hole and a lens adapter ring glued to that hole. Then we glue/apply some black opaque fabric that would be just long enough to let the glass "fall" just 45 degrees (and of course, extra material going over the sides like drapes). The annoying part would be screwing the whole thing to the filter thread, but not impossible, since the hinge can make it lay flat and easier to manipulate. Then the only link left to figure out is the 3rd solid piece that would hold the phone at 90 degrees. Maybe the same idea again. Let it "fall" but have restraints like fabric or string attached to the corners to stop it. So, in essence, it would kind of look like a book or a wallet that is only permitted to open to a certain point (let gravity help you), and the middle part of this 3 part "wallet" would be glass. Donno, maybe sounds stupid, but you asked.

[@LarnedJustin]

Wow! was I surprised to see you back, and jumping right into a very cool DIY subscribed!

[@BIBLEBELIEVERSVIDEO]

That's great. I've made a couple of teleprompters which got me through a few videos several years ago. The file box is a great choice! Thanks!

[@johnd2631]

OK...one word for you on this one. Amazing! Thanks

[@jackknife7839]

I am glad you are back. Great vid.

[@stevesfascinations1516]

Just built your skate board camera trolly - great idea and worked like a charm. Thank you for your excellent videos and content. Thumbs up and subscribed.

[@AutoMotivate]

This is actually pretty awesome

[@AdamLPhotography]

Wow this is really, *REALLY* smart. Thanks for this idea!

[@kenbest7660]

Great to have you back! Have missed your frugal tips. Great idea.

[@EpictheEpicest]

I bet this also works great as a cheap matte box. You can make your own custom mattes/filters and carry them in the box itself :).

[@daytripper75]

What a cool setup, thanks!

[@PremierPrep]

Brilliant design!

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video. If jazz was a person, jazz would be you... but, jazz would have just evolved into Rock and Roll. Again, Thanks for the video.

[@aaronreyes8127]

I’ve never needed this but I’m glad to know if I ever do, I can get it frugally! Great video, still have lots of PCV pipe laying around the house because of your videos!

[@BIGRAJ1000]

Good to see you again. I hope you start making more videos soon 🙏🏾❤️😀

[@BadKarma714]

Good video I like it Too bad I’m not good with power tools and stuff I don’t even own any so I’ll be hard for me to make one but I could really use a Teleprompter.

[@Pietje_Piraat]

Pure gold

[@monstermorguetutorials3139]

Great! Cool to se your back.

[@billyoung9538]

Potential upgrade thought: Much like a matte box make the lens hole larger than ones largest diameter lens (88mm maybe) and put some form of elasticized donut hood over the lens and the back of the box. This would make it compatible with almost any lens diameter, and still prevent light leaks.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

I thought about the shroud, but I decided to make it less universal to save money. Still a good idea.

[@blackestknights]

maybe some cokin filter rings over a bigger hole

[@wagzzzz]

Welcome back.

[@zaphodtrenchcoat]

Fantastic.

[@khristianrimer]

You're a legend boss!

[@lukewestwood]

Great video. You should do an 'I'm baaccckk 'welcome video :)

[@rickh6963]

Awesome idea!!!!!

[@davidtaylorsr]

Great Project, ffm!

[@THEDONTTELLSHOW]

This is amazing.

[@OverlandTrailer]

Yes! You're back with a great video 😊

[@paulsebring5326]

I really like this idea, but the main lens I use for filming myself has a 72mm thread. I'm not sure this box would fit it well.

[@30DayReviews]

well, this was unexpected!! thanks for a new video hope to see more!

[@MeccaVideoPro]

Excellent!!

[@BossTcg-LiveStreamsAndNews]

So glade your back. If im not mistaken you where in Alaska, are you still in Alaska or did you move?

[@frugalfilmmaker]

Nope, still in Alaska. Somewhere...

[@new.asteroid.tracker]

Dam this is such a great idea! Nice job!

[@spshero]

I work in professional TV and read prompter everyday. Eye movement gets worst when you are closer to the camera. If you need a tight shot, a longer lens makes this effect all but go away.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

I hear ya, but longer lenses in small home studios can be challenging.

[@SniffenJ]

Love your tips, subscribed so fast. Do you have tips on the bindings of this controller? I got one to use the elegant prompter pro app but I can't get it to smooth glide the screen. I have an android and I try the device in android/ios and all 4 modes in each but best I can do is use the music mode to map up and down to the up and down control but that just abruptly adjusts in big steps not a smooth glide. I assume I'm using the bindings wrong.

[@frugalfilmmaker]

I go with a play/pause setup, which lets me stop and start the text as I go. You can also adjust the speed of the scrolling, but I still find myself pausing as needed.

[@SniffenJ]

@@frugalfilmmaker I see. I tried this and it works great. Thanks for the reply!

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

I bought the stuff to build this. And, I just got the Bluetooth remote. ... BUT ... how do you program it?

[@MagicBiscuitShow]

Never mind ... I finally figured it out. However, comma, others new to Bluetooth controllers (this one in particular) would appreciate how to set it up with Elegant Prompter. Since I've never played video games (yeah, I'm a 72-year-old dinosaur), Some things weren't obvious to me. Cheers, Chuck ... : +)

[@knoptop]

A maze ing.