Turn a Teleprompter Into a Camera Monitor!

[@aregal]

Caleb, I've been following your channel for close to a decade and you truly continue to innovate without having to tout the latest gear. From Nikkor/Contax lenses to using a simple pad-prompter like this to do new things that are relevant to today's life. Keep up the good work.

[@RyanMichaelss]

My favorite part is how you moved over the audio track when showing the monitor so the audio matched up with your lips! It’s the little things 🙌

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Haha! Thank you! They say the money is in the details but make it takes so much time!

[@RyanMichaelss]

@@dslrvideoshooter you’re welcome dude! It doesn’t go unnoticed!

[@leoquesto9183]

I used to do this 18 years ago! In terms of eye-to-eye interviews, a la the Interrotron, it was effective for a while -- too effective, because it became ubiquitous, on virtually all high end commercials in the early 2000s. It originated with Errol Morris who used it for over 30 years in his films, and about 500 commercials in that era. He's finally broken free from it; had to, because everyone was using it.

[@PrimalVideo]

Awesome video - I just grabbed a LunaDisplay adaptor to use the ipad (FLIPPED) as a second screen for a teleprompter which works really well too. Connected to mac over USBC there's no-delay and charges the ipad at the same time. Works alot better than Mac's SideCar feature. Love the idea of using a video monitor that supports flipping the image too though - always appreciate your videos ✌️

[@kendramonae3098]

Can you do a video on how you did it?

[@MichelvanAmsterdam]

That would be interesting to see the setup of that option as well on your channel if possible.

[@Fiberific]

I was wonderig if there was a way to do this with moile device, Im wondering what android options there would e that include passthrough.

[@JWry-RazonandoBiblicamente]

Could I do this with Duet as well?

[@seamussmyth2312]

@@JWry-RazonandoBiblicamente Yes you can (I use it), but does not flip, to be honest not loving this solution as set-up seems to need re-configuring all the time in Display Manager (Mac). Stressful on a deadline.

[@Michael-dx8qz]

This is so good. You’re really the only person I can think of who regularly pump out original ideas rather than regurgitating what’s already out there

[@MedialockeFilmsUK]

Hey Caleb, great video. We used to do this a few years back to allow television presenters to watch themselves, or the transmission when doing live links or not in need of the prompter. It's a great tool to have in the bag, but one thing I would be aware of is ghosting on the recorded image. Often times when full blue or bright white would cross the monitor/prompter this would lift and shift the blacks of the recorded image. To combat this reducing the prompter monitor brightness will help but not completely eradicate this. Best of luck with it.

[@maxwelledison6538]

So awesome! Just did a small build of your mobile audio case for our office. This will definitely be the next step in improving our webinars 👌 Do u have any specific tripod that u would recommend for the setup with a glidecam tele and a a6400? I guess my "normal" photo tripod is not usable for this or?

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

My biggest issue that I really notice on my videos is I keep glancing over to the monitor. It’s crazy how mind blowing this is. As it’s so simple. Thanks, for the eye opener. 🍻

[@dothenextscarything]

This is amazing. So many youtube videos on making better looking video- but this one focuses on improving the connection your videos make with your audience. I LOVE THAT!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

Legendary idea. Your creativity is spectacular!

[@penguino3500]

You're an inspiration! Superb ideas.

[@stevensmith4099]

I literally just did this setup a week ago exact same teleprompter and monitor even. It works great.

[@InventiveImagery]

These engineering videos lately have been so interesting! 😱

[@martialartsjb]

I agree. They are simple and highly useful. Keepem coming.

[@toyinosi]

The force is still strong with this one. Hats off to you, Caleb 💪🏾

[@rastercaster]

I've been using a Parrot smartphone teleprompter on my GH5 for my streaming cam for months now. It's smaller and cheaper. I use a small LCD for a raspberry pi on an HDMI splitter. Makes it more portable and compact to fit tighter with other gear like primary monitors for gaming and meetings.

[@christianmackin9465]

I almost never comment but had to do more than like this video. One of the best geek out videos I have ever scene. I’m so glad there are other people that find joy in doing completely ridiculous things-because they can. Thanks for your effort.

[@SkylerKing]

This video was way better than the title lead me to believe it would be.

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Titling this video was really tricky! Wasn't sure of the best way to convey the idea.

[@zacredacted2137]

Lol same. I almost didn’t watch but glad I did.

[@PhillipBridgesReviews]

I agree. I almost passed on it. Good thing I didn’t. It was one of the most helpful videos for me. 👍🏻 Caleb has great ideas.

[@silverbulletin846]

@@dslrvideoshooter thanks for all your videos, i bought neewer 2x 660 RBG + 1x 660 led for main light, + a tripod whit overhead boom stand + backdrop stand /6 piece pvc colur 100cm/150cm and a panasonic 25mm 1.7 for my Pana G85 Body > insted of a more expencive ex used sigma 18-35 art or 12/24 cinelens - was that bad idea, i have no lights no tripod, what if i could have used the better lens + my home lights and table for my videos insted of all this extra stuff. im gonna be shooting products and my silver coins while i talk onver it, i hope i did make the right choise alot of diffrent recomends where on youtube whits is my main souce for info. I do have a xlr mic and mixer/dac so im gonna use adobe audio program to record and then mix in, i might pick up a 50$ cam mic too at one point if i need its more easy. im new to video kinda new i did have a youtube back in 2008 but just from a small dlsr 720p no editing. Sould i have attacked this diffrent?? i have alittle more to spend next month, anything i missed?? and can you comment on my impulse buying so far. Thanks.

[@artjohnson01]

@@silverbulletin846 I have my Panasonic G7 configured as a webcam. My 15mm Pana/Leica lens is about perfect. My 25 mm is much too close for the talking head shot (with a bit of background) that most folks prefer for KZbin.

[@TravisSickle]

Lilliput A8 was discontinued so I went with the A11 which works great. I did have to adjust the camera because it was very dark during recording which was unexpected since I have never used a teleprompter before. I'm using the Sony a6400 and Sigma 16mm so I changed the F-Stop to 2.5 from 3.2. Getting the SD card and the continuous battery are both issues with the Glide Gear camera mount. It will attach but you'll need to take it off each time to gain access to the SD card. Previously I didn't need to move anything to remove my SD card. I have since recorded directly to OBS as a workaround and am testing out different quick releases. This video is the reason I purchased both products. Very happy with the decision.

[@danerose575]

Using the ATEM mini series of switchers I wonder if you can walk us through setting this up as follows: The monitor is on a switcher that allows switching between: a) A zoom interviewee or skype interviewee for conversations looking in someone's eye. b) The camera feed to look the audience in the eye and see what they see. c) A laptop text or media to read articles and look at the audience at the same time. It would also be good to show this with a separate ATEM mini extreme so the monitor could show what the viewer sees overall with titles and the like added.

[@atomicfoto]

I can’t believe how obvious this is. I don’t know why I didn’t think of it or why I haven’t seen it mentioned somewhere else. Thanks so much for sharing this hack.

[@MattSpaugh]

Love it. The idea of looking into the camera for online meetings is awesome - especially if you're the presenter. If you're using a Mac laptop and have an iPad, it seems like you could use Sidecar to mirror your laptop screen. If that works, it could cut down on wiring and the need to buy a suitably sized monitor. Love your stuff - keep up the great work!

[@Cwookie_]

It´s one of those things that makes you go "Why didn't I think of that...". This could've been useful for so many projects! Not only for my own projects but also for clients who have a difficult time speaking into a lens as they've never done it before.

[@tuftlaw]

Simple yet ingenious. Thank you! There is not much you can do to connect with clients via Zoom, but this...brilliant.

[@davidbermancomm]

You can easily fit the Lilliput A11 there instead, which also gives you the benefit of a larger image (the only downside being the additional cost). The A12 will also fit physically; however likely you would lose a bit of its image (also the A12 is substantially more expensive because it's a 4K device!).

[@markmorinii]

I use this in my setup, however, I output from the Atem Mini pro giving the ability to see multi view or individual feeds, including a mirror of my computer. This puts FaceTime / zoom at eye level. Showed this in a video a couple weeks ago.

[@lovebeingawake8549]

Hey I can’t see that video your talking about in your Chanel ? Do you have link to it 🙏😁

[@curiosityguru9037]

I also looked for the video and cannot find it

[@markmorinii]

@@curiosityguru9037 kzbin.info?search_query=entire+youtube+setup+markmorinii

[@avvocatogiorgiotrono8393]

I'm waiting for the "future video", you talked about. :)

[@WellnessAndWisdom]

did he publish it yet?

[@nguyendzuy]

he posted about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5m6p4FmZsd4hrs starts at 3:48

[@HeresMo]

@@nguyendzuy I was about to post it

[@mortyoreilly]

Thanks Caleb for this ingenious idea. I am trying to work out how to switch between the teleprompter and the Zoom meeting image. I conduct live training over Zoom using several cameras and a laptop through an Atem Mini Pro switcher. I currently use an iPad mini on the teleprompter. My plan is to put a camera monitor on the teleprompter, as you do. I will then connect the monitor to my laptop (for the Zoom feed) and my iPad (for the teleprompter feed) via a single HDMI cable routed through a 2 to 1 HDMI switch on my desktop. I hope to be able to switch between the two feeds as necessary. I understand I’ll need a seamless switch. That’s the plan anyway.

[@andrieslee1716]

Hi Martin, Would it be tough for you to use PowerPoint in a prompter? but you would have to flip the slides using ppt mirror app. It might save you some time and minimize your expenses

[@mortyoreilly]

@@andrieslee1716 I’m not sending the PowerPoint image to the monitor on the teleprompter. I’m sending the Zoom meeting image, so I can look straight at everyone’s faces while looking into the camera. Using a 2-1 hdmi switch ( by Orei) I can switch the monitor over to show the teleprompter script when I want to continue with the presentation. The teleprompter camera is one of 4 hdmi feeds; 3 cameras and a laptop with the PowerPoint presentation on it. The 4 feeds run through an atem mini pro switcher to the laptop running Zoom

[@Alecgodwin]

The one and only Caleb Pike. The entire KZbin ‘Industry’ should say thank you. Thanks for sharing.

[@ksasat]

The creativity is looking at the familiar in an unfamiliar way .. so impressive 👏🏻

[@straightshootinsim]

Looks like the Lilliput A8 is discontinued. You might want to check out a different monitor you can link to for referral credit. Great videos you put together. They are so inspiring. Thanks for the work.

[@datswhatidrew]

Has anyone tried the A7S 7" model instead?

[@SilverReactionMedia]

I think a great use is for direct to camera interviews where you have the interviewer’s image on the screen using a second camera recording them going to the prompter monitor.

[@Albanez39]

I've meaning to build one for weeks...and now you post a tutorial on it. THANK YOU! Keep up the tutorials! They're the best thing you can do :)

[@londonpenco]

Great video. A8 no longer available so trying to find a replacement with the pass through HDMI

[@Nighthawkinlight]

Can't figure out if this would prove helpful for me, or just wig me out. I actually think my teleprompter app can put the text over other apps, so I could have the video feed and text at the same time.

[@HamerReviews]

That’s an ideal scenario really - which app are you using if I can ask? Thanks!

[@Nighthawkinlight]

@@HamerReviews Nano Teleprompter. Great app with a super responsive developer.

[@BestAudiovisualTricks]

Teleprompter app works on an external monitor? How do you accomplish that otherwise?

[@Nighthawkinlight]

@@BestAudiovisualTricks Phone monitoring via Bluetooth or wifi.

[@stasz.lepszewideo]

Thanks for this useful tip!

[@leotumwattana]

Nice. This is catching on. I actually have an almost exact same setup used for my Zoom meetings. Only difference is I went with the Lilliput A11 and have the whole setup clamped to my desk using the Wali monitor mount hack you mentioned in one of your other videos. I can attest, this setup is awesome!

[@lovebeingawake8549]

Hi I’m interested to know which teleprompter you use with your a11? Thanks for your help.

[@mortyoreilly]

Hi Leo, do you find the A11 bright enough? I had the A8 for a while but found it too small. It was 350nits. The A11 is supposedly 320nits.

[@leotumwattana]

@@mortyoreilly Yeah. It’s definitely bright enough for me.

[@ericallnight]

YES!! I was just thinking about doing this to film high quality virtual Zoom interviews locally. Instead of trying to get your camera lens right above the monitor/computer screen and still having imperfect eyeline/eye contact, this is a perfect approach to have perfect eye contact and be able to film on a good camera instead of trying to record via Zoom and deal with its low quality and connection issues. Good on ya!! Patiently waiting for your more complex setup for this!

[@rf1258]

So cool! Did you ever end up making the follow up video you mentioned?

[@bentheremedia3011]

Man what a great hack! I stream on Twitch and one of the things I least enjoy is having to read things on the screen before trying to make eye contact while responding. Getting a setup like this so that I can read chat while not having to look away would be sick!

[@FeliciaAlston]

Right at the 3:28 mark is where this video has tremendously helped me figure out how to connect the Lilliput to my Atem Mini Pro. I am very thankful. I appreciate your commitment to excellence.

[@WalidAzamiTV]

That was the easiest video to follow with the most info - thank you!

[@Dice-Gamble]

AMAZING.... Now if ONLY we could still get the teleprompter functionality still - overlayed over the monitor feed

[@triXsolarflare]

I am wondering if you can do this in OBS Studio, have a Scene where you have Your Camera feed, and then overlay the scrolling text, then feed that back into the Monitor?

[@HAVU-op6sh]

I think something you could have also mentioned is that this is a tool that can also be used for your standard interview, pretty one half of Errol Morris' "Interrotron." It's good to see how everything is done technically as a lot of these ideas don't come to our heads naturally, so thank you for these demos!

[@tsehgal1]

Exactly! This is what I'd use it for.

[@andreasbuder4417]

I use this exact setup for video conferencing, because I look my colleagues right into the eye. And of course it works wonderfully for filming self shots. I have more difficulty for control my facial expressions than remembering text, so this setup helps tremendously for me.

[@JeffHarrison1960]

Love this set up. I just recently purchased the teleprompter shown, which kicked up the quality of all scripted videos and your bonus tip for live-streams...which we do about 10 a week and the eye contact will be great. Thank you

[@Mu3azOsman]

Smart and amazing! this is truly a simple and smart way for looking into a monitor without looking away from the camera 👏👏👏👏

[@EdoardoMarcora]

I had the same idea, but I am using a cheap amazon tablet (10") that fits perfectly in the Glide Gear teleprompter, hooked up to my camera using a equally cheap hdmi-to-usb c video interface. This way I can use the tablet with teleprompter app or usb camera app for when I need the teleprompter or looking at myself, without the need to swap anything!

[@murraymacd]

Really interested in that video conference episode! Look forward to it.

[@baldeagle242]

This is a fantastic idea! I actually have a teleprompter listed for sale on Marketplace that I wasn’t using. I’m going to cancel that listing and try this out. I love this idea! Thank you!

[@bfalloon9028]

Brilliant content, as always. A sweet alternative to using a monitor is to use your iPad in sidecar mode - then routing the camera's feed into the Mac via a capture card, atem mini etc. Then, using a simple app like 'quick camera' displaying said 'webcam' on the iPad screen. Quick Camera also lets you flip the webcam feed. Of course the monitor is going to have extra features your iPad won't, but for those who have an iPad, a Mac and they're sidecar compatible, it's a good way to get started. Thanks Caleb :)

[@tombuck]

Thank you! I’ve got the same teleprompter and have been trying to figure out the best way to do something like this. 👍

[@EvetheMedium]

can you please do a video pn the set up. Thank you

[@LedgerStatus]

I already have this teleprompter and it's great. I wanted to do this with the monitor but wasn't sure what would fit, so thanks for testing it. I used your link :) The pass through is also important here, since I use the same HDMI feed for other things. Thanks, Caleb!

[@johnslater8998]

You’ve re-invented Errol Morris’s Interrotron! Great for interviews. The subject can look you in the eyes while answering questions. I have the same GlideGear teleprompter, and I hadn’t thought of using it this way. Thanks!

[@twosheafilms]

Caleb with the GENIUS hacks!!! Gotta knock the dust off the teleprompter!! Thank you yet again for these amazing tips!!

[@RezaAliMN]

This is genius Caleb. There is a documentary called Fog Of War where the subject of the story was Robert McNamara. What was unique about it was McNamara taking straight to the camera and I read somewhere that the interviewer video was projected ala teleprompter and McNamara wasn't taking to the camera, he was actually taking to the interviewer. Wil keep this in mind. There are some practical issues to solve by definitely doable.

[@jeffgeoffray8663]

Thanks for your review of the Glide Gear TMP 100 and the explanation of how to setup for use as a camera monitor. The unit has exceeded my expectations. Its solid and surprisingly light weight. The carrying case was ingeniously designed to protect the glass for travel. I'm using is with a Lilliput 7 inch hi-def monitor that also flips the image from my desktop. I may go for a larger 10" monitor because I think the unit and my camera stand can easily hold more weight. My only regret is that I didn't do this 1000 zoom calls ago.

[@saskelee]

you sir is what i call creative genius

[@danggood]

this is a great setup. your creativity is out of this world man.

[@AskAW]

I was just about to ask for a link to the zoom video when I realized that this video was just released. Now you have me thinking about your channel until the next video. Bravo, sir. Bra... ... Vo

[@RealTechnoPanda]

This is a brilliant idea. If your camera supports mirroring display to an iPad, you wont even need the external monitor!

[@MichelvanAmsterdam]

That is a brilliant option to save 200 Bucks. Only new question: How could I check this with my camera (Canon M50) ? Thanks for any hint!

[@film_friends]

Bro how did this video get way less views than your other stuff. This seems so simple but is genius. I also discovered that brand of monitor recently and they seem cool. Thanks for a no brainer hack that I didn't think of. I don't have an Ipad and this is killer.

[@nicholascovington7018]

Wow! Something soooo simple but game-changing! Thank you, ive been struggling with this so much.

[@stowgood]

Looking forward to seeing the next level of this in your future video!

[@whatsonmytable]

You are just awesome Caleb! Youre a gift to the photographer community. Anything i google for and then i see a video of yours how youve made something super innovative. Am so excited while i type this that my spellings are all going off... I just came sliding from your mirror to get lighting effect video to this and its just awessome!!

[@SimonHollandfilms]

good idea....going to try this

[@Just_Samson]

Dude, This should be the new standard. So gooooooooood! Thanks

[@grappler185]

Thanks for this video! It gets me half way to a solution I've been looking for. I was wondering if there's a way to have the framing you talk about hear as a background and then have the scrolling text or note cards superimposed on top - so you can see your notes and still be able to reference your framing. Any thoughts???

[@MatthewDHenderson]

That would be the total package

[@MelodicaWorld]

This is great! Is there a way to see both what you’re recording as well as an overlayed script ?That would be perfect

[@dodmedia]

This is utterly genius Caleb!

[@juliancroot]

Very clever... especially the part about expanding your computer desktop to the teleprompter.... I hadn't thought about doing that. The only problem with this idea is that most monitors are much thicker than an iPad, and require either batteries or a DC power cable at the back... which unfortunately means its very difficult to position it inline with the camera lens... or even see the whole frame in your teleprompter. Still, these inventive videos are great, and really encourage people to think outside the box and make good use of what they might already have. I love it! Thanks.

[@maxvcollenburg]

Awesome! Such a great idea to use a monitor instead of a tablet. I can totally see how I would add the monitor as an external display for my MacBook to show stuff on.

[@dr.walterl.mccutcheon4773]

So how does this work with zoom presentations? What are the pros and cons? I’ve been asked to speak at several workshops in the near future and thought that this concept was a brilliant idea.

[@aljorperreras9153]

Hey Caleb, thank you for this. Have you done the sequel you were talking about? If so, what's the title?

[@ONTHERADAR1]

This is great! I have it set up already. I can't believe I didn't think of this. Thank you!

[@oblocals]

Can you do a video showing what set up could be used to have your text from say the Prompt Smart Teleprompter app or some other show up as well. That sounds like it would be the most ideal. My buddy is going to do videos shortly and we got him an iPad and app along with the Teleprompter.

[@Vandylizer]

I also use Prompt Smart Pro for my YT videos and was wondering the same. I'm currently using a smartphone laid out on the Glide Gear. I have an Atomos Ninja monitor I was thinking of using as well but it probably won't lay down nice and flat on the Glide Gear. Anyways my main question would be how can you easily switch between the telemprompting text and the monitor footage of yourself on screen. I think he had another video where he hooked up some kind of remote to switch feeds but can't remember how he did it.

[@mortyoreilly]

@@Vandylizer you can do this by connecting the hdmi cable from your computer running Zoom through a 2-1 hdmi switch (mine’s an Orei) then to the teleprompter monitor. Then you connect your teleprompter device (mine’s an iPad) to the second switch input via hdmi cable. If using an iPad you will need a lightning or USBC to hdmi connector, depending on model (Apples make them). You can then switch between seeing the Zoom image on your monitor and seeing the teleprompter script. I use PromptSmart Pro on my iPad. Before I set this up I used another iPad as the remote. Sometimes I’d need to manually reposition the script using the up or down arrow on the remote, which was slow and frustrating especially if I was in the middle of a presentation. With the new setup I sit the iPad on my desk with the script configured so I can read it normally. I just swipe up or down to quickly reposition the script on the teleprompter monitor (the iPad is set up to duplicate the image on its screen to the monitor). The monitor on the teleprompter must have image flip function for the script to be readable via the teleprompter. Not many monitors have this function, and it does mean your Zoom image is flipped horizontally. But a major benefit is I can now just swipe my iPad on the desk and quickly reposition the script on the teleprompter. Much better than using the remote.

[@1Life2Lift]

@@mortyoreilly Awesome, I appreciate you taking the time to explain it in detail. I will pick up one of those Orei HDMI splitters and try it out, thank you! :D

[@mortyoreilly]

@@1Life2Lift You need a HDMI switcher a HDMI splitter. Mine's an Orei HD-201P 2x1 switcher and it works fine. Things to watch out for with switchers is that cheap ones 'tear' the image and/or have lag, and some 4x1 switchers require you to cycle through all four inputs sequentially when switching. Good luck with it.

[@mortyoreilly]

It should have read: You need a HDMI switcher not a HDMI splitter ...

[@lunarvue]

Great idea too for having a remote interviewer in the prompter interviewing your on-camera talent! Thanks for this! Also, what mic are you using, it sounds great!

[@IAMJOELBURRIS]

Such an easy hack. Never would have thought of it. Caleb. You're the Q of filmmaking!

[@didgeproject]

Hey Caleb, backdrop looks awesome! What backdrop and light were you using?

[@austinwachukwu]

This is so simple, that it's genius. Like why hasn't anyone else thought of this? But of course you have. Great video!

[@StevenBradford]

The idea is very old. Probably the first teleprompters that used a CRT instead of paper under the lens, someone thought of feeding a video picture instead of the script. Errol Morris is famous for using it.

[@lamarshealey3332]

Just looking at the thumbnail is beastly

[@Rajibbossmc]

Nice

[@Rajibbossmc]

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[@CountSorinsRealm]

Caleb performing some Blackmagic of his own. Awesome video can't wait to try this!

[@dslrvideoshooter]

Thank you so much! This setup feels so weird to use at first but MAN is it handy!

[@CountSorinsRealm]

@@dslrvideoshooter Oh yeah it's genius! Don't let Joe Biden see this video though lol.

[@umberto9i3]

@@dslrvideoshooter can you use it handheld?

[@linda_lawson]

I have all of this gear, and I am going to try this set up this weekend. Thank you so much, Caleb!!

[@davidj.7906]

LOL...PERFECT timing! I just bought the Glide yesterday!

[@davidbermancomm]

Caleb, this is brilliant, thanks: I'm trying to replicate what you've done. However the Lilliput A8 is showing as "discontinued". What do you recommend as the substitute? Thanks!

[@BushidoBrad]

I second this question. Praying it gets answered.

[@kwanbox]

I am keen to hear as well.

[@1ser0mi5]

I concur. Caleb, what should we use now that the A8 is discontinued? Thanks for a great video.

[@kevincaron8423]

Does anyone know what to use instead of the a8 now that it is discontinued??

[@Beyond90Seconds]

Hoping for an answer to this question, too. Thanks.

[@Bradcurran]

Also would work well for direct address interviews, similar to Errol Morris interrotron. Would just need a seperate camera (or facetime?!) for the interviewers face to be in the teleprompter.

[@tdw-techniknews8858]

Big fan of your videos... Thank you very much and keep on rockin´.. ! Greetings from Hamburg / Germany!

[@QCortes.]

If you don't have a monitor and you are trying to use an iPad in Sidecar to do this with a PowerPoint presentation, since the iPad or powerpoint can't mirror the slides for the teleprompter, the workaround would be to export all of the slides from the presentation as pictures, flip the pictures with a photo editor, then place them over the existing slides, creating a mirror for the teleprompter. This will also work with PPT's presenter mode.... ...or you can just buy a 8in monitor that can flip the screen on it's own.

[@AJWilcox]

Thanks! I'm dying to see the complex meeting use case on steroids vid- any idea when you'll be releasing that?

[@WellnessAndWisdom]

did he release it yet?

[@DearEva.]

I love this!! I want it!! I have such a hard time looking at the camera directly bc I’m busy looking at the client on the computer monitor during zoom. I want more of this setup that’s cost affordable

[@othusa]

Wonderful idea! How would you create this self-monitoring setup AND also roll teleprompter text over it? This is what I truly need, so I can BOTH monitor myself AND rely on a teleprompter for video and Live Streams.

[@MrCameraJunkie]

Super cool video, I did a similar thing, I connected to my Sony Camera using the App on my iPad and then used my iPad teleprompter as my monitor. Great stuff 😉👍

[@GlennUpgraded]

Been doing this setup with my Desview Teleprompter! Teleprompters are great little tool to have. 😁

[@TSGEnt]

Great! This was a perfect additional use of a teleprompter. Wouldn't it be a trip to also key text in addition to talent image? Teleprompter and frame verify all in one!

[@WatchMeSayStuff]

Heads up, this is NOT a sponsored comment and I am not affiliated with the following website. If you go to opticalmirror.com/sample/ you can get a 6x6 inch sample of beam splitter glass for $15, shipping is about $10 more. The quality of the glass is extremely good. I purchased a sample from them a few years ago to build my own teleprompter, and 6x6 inches is more than sufficient for a small home studio prompter. The sample can be ordered in either 3mm or 4mm thickness (the website also offers 2mm but not as a sample,) with a ratio of either 30R/70T or 40R/60T. The R number is the percentage of light reflected, and the T number is the percentage of light that passes through. Naturally this darkens the picture similar to the effect of an ND filter. You can construct the promper box out of pretty much anything strong enough to hold the glass and it's shape. I used some thick fiber board held together by black gorilla tape. The inside should be colored black, (I used sharpie to blacken it,) with a hole through the back just big enough for the lens, and/or a piece of dark blackout fabric to drape over the camera and light from getting inside. And the glass should be tilted at a 45° angle. At that point it's just a matter of mounting it and whatever you're using for the prompter.

[@johnedwardtaylor]

I tried to order from them but 70 dollars shipping to Canada is a bit rich for me.

[@salvadorla1]

Did you ever set up the "wild" teleprompter you mentioned in this video?

[@ChiaTalks]

Love this idea for zoom meetings and keeping eye contact.

[@JulesFredericNerestant]

This brings to mind my favorite Jurassic Park quote.... "Clever girl...!"

[@Samtagri]

Caleb!!! You are always awesome. Yes this is a great idea. I have a teleprompter for my 7” iPad mini which will work great for this. I will try. I have been experimenting with people taking their own portraits in the studio looking at a live view screen in the tv in the background. But this will work so much better with wireless live view on the iPad app. From my experience, people taking their own portrait works fantastic for some (narcissistic) people and doesn’t work at all for some (shy) people.

[@dln6374]

DSLR Video Shooter, the A8 monitor is sold out. Do you have another that you would recommend, that would fit with the teleprompter? The A8 size is 8.9 inches. I see a 7" display version, but that seems rather small...5.94 x 3.74" is the length and width. I like how the 7" is bright, 500 cd/m2. The 10.1" display version brightness drops to 320 cd/m2! I'm trying to stay under $500.

[@tamil_selvan-eaets]

It was wonderful Idea for small studio setup

[@JuusoHoo]

great idea thanks!!❤

[@dunnadidit]

Great video! How wide of a lens can you use with the glide gear?

[@markmorinii]

You start to see the edges below 20mm.

[@bikesnbeerz]

@@markmorinii So, on a Sigma 18-35 with .71 metabones, would it most likely show?

[@markmorinii]

@@bikesnbeerz I'm going to bet yes at 18mm, but I don't have that combo handy to test for ya.

[@kylekargov2749]

@@markmorinii So a 24mm would work fine with the Glide Gear 100? Do you happen to know if the 750 (13” glass vs 8” of the one in this video) is a more optimal setup? My concern is it being too big and viewers seeing my eyes scan the text I’m reading. Cheers and appreciate all the help your channel has been to me!

[@markmorinii]

@@kylekargov2749 24mm would be fine. As for the screen size, your eye tracking concern is definitely valid... I actually use my phone vertically with mine to keep the lines as tight as possible when reading. When I use my iPad, I noticed my eyes tracking. I imagine this effect would be reduced with a longer lens, but maybe Caleb can chime in.