What is Elgato Prompter? Introduction and Overview

Elgato Prompter
Pro teleprompting, made easy
With Prompter, deliver video scripts, read Twitch chat, or Zoom conference with natural eye contact. Ultra compatible with DSLR cameras, webcams & Stream Deck.
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0:00-0:18 Intro
0:18-1:22 What is a teleprompter?
1:22-1:45 Why use a teleprompter?
1:45-3:05 The issue with today's teleprompters
3:05-3:20 Fixing these issues with Elgato Prompter
3:20-4:20 Elgato Prompter's Integrated Display
4:20-7:08 Elgato Prompter's Camera Compatibility
7:08-7:20 Prompter Camera Compatibility Webpage
7:20-8:18 Elgato Prompter Camera Bracket
8:18-10:20 Camera Field of View Support
10:20-12:13 Elgato Prompter's Software
12:13-12:35 Universal Compatibility on Computers
12:35-13:19 Outtro
13:19-13:42 Bloopers

[@MrHaydnSir]

a fine addition to the youtuber apology starter kit

[@__Est.her__]

Touchè😂

[@josephocchipintivines]

Nice one

[@Larry]

Hopefully, Elgato plan to release a guitar or sympathy dog to go with it. :D

[@AngelArsFoundation]

New feature request - The teleprompter speed follows you along as you're speaking the text. This would make everything you say appear more natural because you could say some parts more emotional (faster) - or other parts more integral (slower) instead of a set rate of screen text speed.

[@SpookyDeer]

I'd been holding out on getting a teleprompter for a long time because I just couldn't see enough utility for a typical one. This is such a well thought-out and implemented design from Elgato. Congrats and huge thanks to Steggy for championing this design and getting it made even despite doubts. I could see this being as key as a Stream Deck for content creators.

[@mustachiomikerva]

I would love to see an “XL” version where the screen size is nearly doubled and have the functionality to rotate the prompter and display screen from landscape to portrait.

[@danchezsays]

Yes! It seems like you covered everything. I just want one that is larger, so it can be my second monitor. Somethine like the size of a 13-15 inch laptop would do.

[@dydhcyshdj]

The larger the screen, the more your eyes travel while reading. Viewers will pick up on that.

[@RoryValintine]

1:52 - So a larger Elgato Prompter to be the next thing sounds like the right thing ??? yes !

[@Simon_Laserna]

Love that you made it super smooth for people in your eco system, while still making it really good for everyone else as well! Excellent design choices. Not buying a teleprompter yet, but when I get there this is the one for me!

[@VanishingTacos]

Very cool to see a company promoting 3d printing parts for their products!

[@zurvey]

I preordered one. There is a lot in innovation in this device.

[@rogerhuston8287]

I wish there was an XL version, I would use it more for zoom calls

[@dbeach4044]

Ordered mine. This was such a great and complete tutorial. More kudos to Elgato.

[@elektrokatzer]

Very well done overview covering all aspects. Perfect!

[@KismetBP]

Wow! So well thought out. I am so putting this on my list to add to my Streaming studio! ❤🤘 Great Overview!

[@dbeach4044]

Ordered mine. Looks perfect for my use.

[@codythep]

Very cool and innovative product that inegrates well with an ecosystem. Well done Elgato!! Makes me hopeful for the future

[@Citizen_one]

As a documentary filmmaker, I am always struggling to get straight-to-camera interviews that feel natural. THANK YOU!

[@Swerve256]

Will be getting this for sure for both work and play

[@BlueRobotMiner]

You guys always continue to keep surprising me

[@BeastSports02]

This is amazing! The speed control with stream decks is a great idea! One idea I would like to see for those that don't have Stream Deck+ is the ability to play and pause when the teleprompter script is moving. That way I don't have to hit one key too many times. Still an amazing product!! Will be on the Christmas list.

[@aryella7107]

this is genius. and online interviews and zoom calls are a lot more personal, since you can actually make eye contact with the person.

[@Fernandor_]

Once again Elgato takes something and makes it really convenient and easy to use

[@GBKgg]

HUGE KUDOS to elgato to aknowledge and promote 3D printers use for its product, hope this becomes a more common practice in the future!

[@make725daily1]

Your content deeply resonates with viewers! - "Self-belief is the cornerstone of your strength.."

[@dominuskelvin]

Definitely getting prompter. Great job Elgato

[@ToKiniAndy]

Psyched for this. Already pre-ordered one.

[@LegendaryMaoMao20]

I really love this teleprompter!! I hope this gets released soon with a 16 inch!! This will help my content creation for my small production company by a lot!!👍❤️

[@EwingHDTV]

i want this so bad i cant wait to buy it!

[@LuigiLBL]

Amazing how you look for real use problems to solve. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Zero]

was getting ready to bash Elgato for this new product but they actually got it right, very thoughtful build and use. Great job.

[@Skillthrive]

Another massive benefit I'm excited about is editing my scripts ad hoc from my computer without taking my phone or tablet off. 💯

[@gilekill1]

I would love to see the prompter app being able to download google docs or use word docs as well for scripts in the future. That might actually make it viable for me

[@mindflud8219]

ctrl c ctrl v

[@elgato]

We're looking into different features we can add into Camera Hub to bolster its capabilities with Prompter. This is only V1 - we've got a lot of road ahead of us!

[@Because_Reasons]

This is actually awesome!

[@Opeyemi.sanusi]

I am getting this in the future. I don't have a use case yet but it's something i definately need

[@limit22]

game changer because of price and versatility. Love it!

[@GazTommo]

Fantastic. Elgato just make the best products, simple as.

[@zalienthere-visitor1424]

Ending was unexpected and soda almost came out my nose. Thanks. 😂

[@chrisp6313]

One feature I’d really like is to be able to add the key points I need to cover in a zoom call and tick them off (via streamdeck) as each point covered to remove them from the prompter screen. This would be really valuable as currently I have to put key points on post it notes around the monitor which sucks or as a note on the screen which sucks if I need to screen share. This way, on prompter, I’d know they were securely and conveniently positioned during the call. I’d buy it for this feature alone

[@WinTheHouseYouLove]

When I do presentations and use bullet point notes, I use it like a secondary monitor and put the notes right up on screen (I usually use Notion for my notes, but sometimes the Notes app). I just use my mouse to scroll down the notes and check off as I go. Works really well :)

[@mariusserbann]

The Prompter looks amazing! Do you guys plan to release a larger one as well?

[@thebritishindian1]

Love the 3D printing marketplace for backplates.

[@ClassicalMontessori]

Preordering now. ❤

[@nakedAgility]

It would be great to have a video on how to place the prompter! Hight vs eyeliner vs monitor.

[@SeanOulashin]

I'm obsessed with this. I hope it comes back in stock soon 🥹

[@Cercasan]

can't wait to buy it

[@nthused]

As always, a well designed product.

[@elgato]

Glad you think so!

[@clubkabuki3414]

Exciting product!!!

[@ModernCobra]

Any chance you’re going to release larger versions? My workspace has my cameras and monitors set back about 36” and I could really use a 12-16” teleprompter.

[@elgato]

We're always looking into and considering new products or features - but unfortunately can't discuss unreleased products since there's no guarantees a product makes it to the finish line of development.

[@drinkwater9891]

@@elgato i was JUST looking at making a 12 inch to 14 inch teleprompter setup with desview and some random usb -c monitor with image flip from amazon just for zoom meetings, i also just started using camo app with my xperia phone. what do you think will this 9 inch cover the basics for zoom eye contact or do i need bigger for clicking on buttons and whatnot? i think after i get a teleopmpter setup then i can use steamdeck to become a master at this kind of stuff. i have never made a video of myself or used zoom properly in my life before not even with my laptop webcam haha

[@elgato]

@@drinkwater9891 For Zoom eye contact and button clicking 9" should be completely fine. When we were developing Prompter we originally spec'd a 7" screen but in using it on Zoom etc. found that it was a bit too small - and as we tried bigger sizes 9" was a sweet spot for size/performance.

[@drinkwater9891]

@@elgato cheers for response youre a don, you made a sale once i find one in the uk, to be honest i was hoping that would be your answer as the smaller the easier for people with limited space like me

[@FutureRideshareMillionaire]

I can't ditch my current teleprompter unless this has the ability to scroll based on diction.

[@PawFromTheBroons]

Or, if not, come with a remote to scroll text...

[@koenignero]

The remote they are using is the stream deck

[@PawFromTheBroons]

@@koenignero I was thinking of a small USB stick like remote with just Up/Down functions

[@FrugalStreamer]

You use Stream Deck.

[@greinalexandra]

I currently use an app for dictation based scrolling. And it’s so practical. But it was hard to find an app, which supports German language 😔

[@trevspires]

I will buy when there’s a 16mm version :D Would also mean a bigger screen, which i’d appreciate

[@driggsy]

Loving mine so far. I used it tonight for the first time with Twitch chat, and it was such a great experience

[@chrisp6313]

What did you use it for?

[@driggsy]

@@chrisp6313 so far I’ve used it for recording video scripts, video chatting with co-workers, and reading twitch chat while I’m live. Fantastic product 💯

[@crashdude7589]

​@@chrisp6313twitch chat...

[@GigasnailGaming]

so perfect. need.

[@PixelShaun]

this would be SO useful for me! Can't wait for it to come to Australia

[@MK8MasterJunjie]

Wait you can’t get it in Australia yet? Why not?

[@PixelShaun]

@@MK8MasterJunjie elgato doesn't ship to our "region" so we have to get it from retailers that stock elgato products. From looking around, no retailers down here have it yet

[@MK8MasterJunjie]

@@PixelShaun Ah, that’s a shame. I guess we have to wait. Always a pleasure to meet a fellow Aussie online.

[@FredzDimension]

I need this

[@KingRAB]

As an artist I wish there was a simple plugin for using photoshop or clip studio paint tools on the stream deck. Cause I want to live stream as I draw and use this to read the chat as I draw and communicate with my viewers 😊 thanks.

[@dharmageek3732]

Thanks, I had just bought Face Cam last year just -before you released the new Elgato Cam, did the same with Steam Deck, just before you released the new Stream Deck Plus - Guess I'm an editor not knowing in advance these new items were coming out. So I am a little miffed that you don't have a backplate specifically for the Face Cam as you release this. I have been waiting for years for such a teleprompter to me made - and now you have done it. Elgato you deserve 10 Stars for this one - but hey I'm still sad about no backplate for the Face Cam. Some of us take a while to be able to upgrade devices especially if we blew it and bought the last generation just before the NEW comes out.

[@elgato]

You can use the Universal Backplate that comes with Prompter to attach your Facecam to Prompter.

[@LocustAndWildHoney]

I may need to add this to my kit

[@elgato]

👀 👀 👀

[@lastyrsman]

I can't wait for this to be available for puchase. I'm less interested in the kickstarter, but super looking forward to the product.

[@Steggy]

This was available to purchase - it just sold out so quickly we're now taking backorders so people can save their place in line so to speak.

[@lastyrsman]

super appreciate that. And I'm looking forward to its availability - looks amazing!@@Steggy

[@AntonioMM92]

Hope one day you’ll crate also an XL Prompter. 🤞🏻🙏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@Sketchrcat]

Will Elgoto ever make a large 16" or 18" Prompter version? (I don't want the teleprompter I'd use so close to me & I like a bigger view screen for bigger text).

[@elgato]

We're always looking into and considering new products or features - but unfortunately can't discuss unreleased products since there's no guarantees a product makes it to the finish line of development.

[@AmazingYachtDestinations]

That looks awesome, when will it be available in Thailand?

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Congratulations 👍👏👏👏 Cool. I am impressed.

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

I am not content creator, but I already see so many uses for this thing.

[@JoeSireno]

Brilliant!

[@SteveKahle]

Slick! Any issues with mounting this to a Sony ZV-E10? Good job team Elgato!

[@astrojes849]

My man just introduced the teleprompter, using a teleprompter. Nice.

[@elgato]

This channel has been powered by teleprompters for nearly a decade 😎

[@TechNolza]

Wow... I need it

[@MartinMerayoUCDM]

Voice recognition please!

[@rapatouille]

Elgato ecosystem keeps getting better!

[@twoknife]

I would love to see some kind of a way to attach it to camera rails. I would rather support the weight of the prompter if I am leaving it set up on a camera for a while. I modded my old prompter to use normal 15mm rods. Hopefully something fits. If not, there is always Fusion 360 and the 3D printer to fix that.

[@The_Underworld_Prince]

Can you do a video on how to manage twitch chat on the elgato prompter?

[@NoExcuzePodcast]

it would be nice to have the camera hub application for phones that way we dont have to travel around with the laptop I do a lot of on location shoots and this prompter would be nice

[@GRiNDWiZARD187]

pretty cool

[@edgarfelisberto]

In my studio, I stay 3 - 4 meters away from the camera. I hope you produce a wider version of this prompter. It'd be very useful to me. I also hope it can be easily controlled by Stream Deck Pedal.

[@BOTGRINDER]

yoooo perfect!

[@DesoloZantas]

Hey, I've got an idea. How about creating a streaming headset that comes with a top-notch microphone for broadcasting? Oh, and don't forget to add the ability to connect it to the Elgato Wavelink program via USB-C and include the Clipguard feature!

[@user-ot4eb7ki4n]

Hello : very nice new product !!! Amazing. But I have a question : why have you not made a "Elgato facecam" adapter version ? I don't have the "Elgato facecam pro" model ...Thank you for your answer ;)

[@fkknsikk]

Solid.

[@andredei8492]

What for a Camera did you used for this Video? Looks great!

[@Evan_Campbell]

Would love to see a larger size!

[@Evan_Campbell]

To add to that, it would be neat if there was at least one additional input. Maybe not ideal for most but imagine having a two pc setup and then being able to put your game in the prompter or maybe some other creative use case from an alternate video source. By tying the prompter to one pc as the source there is some limit there.

[@g3nius]

Great device

[@elgato]

Thank you. 😎

[@DeployJeremy]

Does the 1024x600 display allow for higher input resolutions, like 1080p? I would be worried about app window DPI scaling as a secondary monitor if it doesn't.

[@pierregarcia2921]

@elgato when are you updating the camera hub so we can have tons of scripts we can open instead of having just one interface and nof ile we can open and close please ? Thank you

[@HamRadioDX]

When will this be available in Australia?

[@MrFrostyness]

I run EpocCam on my iPad because I love its front facing camera. I wish I could have my stream chat in the same interface. I figure trying to use my iPad's back camera with this prompter wouldn't work.

[@PenceFamilyGaming]

Very interested in this but curious on mounting options. Anyway to mount it to the top of my monitor? My monitor sits high on a vesa mount and a standard mounting arm would not reach. Does the prompter have a mounting hole on bottom for various adapters? Maybe something that would mount to my monitor?

[@elgato]

Prompter comes with two 1/4-inch threads at the bottom which should help with finding the right mount.

[@ahkilleux]

I kind of want one :)

[@elgato]

👀

[@awantex7930]

Hey exciting. I have a question. Suggestion, imagine using the Teleprompter in a live streaming scenario that will allow you to incorporate a Claudia 2.0 or a ChatGPT interaction in responding to live streaming scenario. For example, I am doing a live streaming and a person may ask a question and I input that question quickly into a ChatGPT discourse. and able to access response seamlessly

[@twistedjourney]

Please make a bigger Version of this for screen display

[@GarryOwen]

Heyas... Just wondering if Prompter can integrate with Rodecaster Pro II for screen switching etc? Cheers, Garry

[@john_kelley]

Does this work well with ecamm live? Can you drag the different windows on the prompter?

[@TheWatchFrogs]

can you guys make sure restream chat can be integrated into the app? If you say "yes" i'll pre order right now

[@trippontwowheels]

Two questions: Will the Prompter work easily with a GoPro camera, and secondly, what are the dimensions of the mirror (beam splitter glass)?

[@lilsouschef]

what is the solution for cinema lenses that have thread sizes 95/105/127mm? Are there also any issues with the eye line? For bigger rigs, would you just put the rig on a tripod and then place another tripod to stabilize the teleprompter? Or are y'all building any rod mount attachments - since the rig looks light enough?

[@ReportsOnChina]

Heya, when will this product be available in Mainland China?

[@danwifhat]

When will it be available on Amazon?

[@666johnpaul]

Your site doesn’t list the anker c200 webcam? Is it supported? Cheers

[@PRMaddHatter]

Can the Elgato Prompter work with the Elgato Ring Light?

[@DavidJackson]

So wish these were in stock. Mine won't show up until December. :(

[@johnjones8330]

Sheet music can listens to where the player is and tempo and scrolls the music.

[@KimberQuests]

Loooooove the prompter! But is there a way I can get it to show my sub alerts and sub badges instead of plain usernames?

[@garyclement2888]

I didn't have time to listen to everything you said here, but does it have a blue tooth included where I can send notes that I type in my iPhone direct to it and they pop up in the PROMPTER? If so then I can just place it on my desk infront of me as I type out my Podcast notes.

[@elgato]

No, Prompter does not have bluetooth support. Prompter needs to be connected to a compatible PC, Mac, or Android device via USB.

[@BrodyLangley]

My Prompter just arrived - unfortunately I've had nothing but trouble setting it up. The 55mm ring doesn't fit my 55mm lens, although I did have an adapter which worked. The Prompter screen will light up when plugged into both USB-C and USB-3 ports, but then goes blank after a second or two. The Prompter tab isn't available in Camera Hub - I tried updating, uninstalling, re-installing, etc. Customer support isn't available - any solution Elgato? I had high hopes for this product, but it hasn't been as turnkey as your other products.

[@elgato]

Not sure what's going on with the lens there - will see if we can reproduce that issue in office but would be good if you contacted email support to keep a ticket active there. For the rest of your issues - it sounds like the DisplayLink driver didn't install which is required for the monitor to work. If you've made sure you've downloaded the latest public Camera Hub software (1.8.0.852) and still have the issue - try installing the DisplayLink driver manually by downloading it from the Synaptics website (google search "DisplayLink Driver")