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#Proprompter wing series#
This blog represents an ongoing series of his current and past articles. PETERSBURG TIMES, now known as, THE TAMPA BAY TIMES, Florida's largest newspaper. In the early eighties Bob broadcast a weekly gadget feature entitled "Weekend 57" over WPLP talk radio in the Tampa Bay market.Īs a freelance journalist Bob has written for several publications including THE ST. While in New York, Bob was a member of the International Motor Press Association (IMPA) and did investigative reporting on "auto safety" topics for WOR's Barry Farber Show. Media Concepts was located in St. Petersburg, Florida. He does not represent, or endorse any of the products he reviews and his opinions are solely his points of view and not those of the manufacturer.īob's career includes a ten year stint with RKO General Broadcasting in NYC, and 34 years as President of Media Concepts, Inc., a pioneer in audio and video production, forensic A/V, consultant to the judiciary, equipment sales and product development.
#Proprompter wing software#
Note: Other software packages available for Mac/Windows applications and priced accordingly.īob Skidmore is a freelance writer who may be contacted at, or followed at /bskidmore for the latest gadget industry news. MSRP: App $9.95 (available from the Apple App store) *Wing & Mobile Clip $149.95 *HD ProMag $995.00 For more details and *accessory purchases go to. )īodelin Technologies offers a wide variety of prompting devices including one for the iPad. The only limiting factor would be the amount of available memory in your device, perhaps justification for selecting the maximum memory available when purchasing your iPhone, iPod Touch, or PocketPC. (TIP: Multiple scripts may be stored in the ProPrompter program. I definitely rate this as a must have tool for the serious videographer, as well as the seasoned professional. The HD ProMag accessory definitely adds value to the system and incorporates the HD 16x9 format to its usage. While not the cure-all prompter, it certainly is a great tool to have when the unexpected need arises and at a cost that’s unbeatable! I tested it with the Wing & Mobile Clip accessory and found it easy to read and almost impossible to detect the fact that it’s mounted to the right of the lens. The ProPrompter serves a definite purpose. It’s the conventional method used by much larger and more expensive prompters. This allows the talent to look directly into the lens with the added convenience of 2x magnification for up to a 15’ talent-to-camera distance. It features a beam splitter with hood that mounts in front of the lens. )Īnother display method available is the HD ProMag accessory. A little practice and this really can work well. (TIP: Talent distance from the camera and general knowledge of the script all play a role in improving the on-screen look. The ProPrompter may be remote controlled with another iPhone, or iPod Touch, providing it too has the ProPrompter app installed. This is a very handy feature for broadcasters in the field. Copy can be typed directly on the keyboard of the iPhone, or by sending the iPhone an email and then using the copy/paste method to place it into the ProPrompter program, or copy/paste from a web site. Mounting the iPhone in this manner can be accomplished by your own ingenuity, or by purchasing the Wing & Mobile Clip accessory. Unlike cue cards, and due to its small size, this method actually worked well with virtually no off-camera look by the talent. The down and dirty approach is to simply butt-up the iPhone to the camera lens. Software controls permit font size adjustments, scrolling speeds, font & background color selectability, countdowns and synching with more than one iPhone for multiple camera shoots. Once loaded, the application makes use of the iPhone’s large display allowing copy to be easily viewed at reasonable distances from the camera. (also available for PocketPC, iPod Touch and LCD.) Like any other app, ProPrompter easily installs into the iPhone. Bodelin Technologies may just have the answer with its software app, PROPROMPTER for the iPhone. Availability on short notice can be difficult, not to mention that the cost, purchase, or rental, can be expensive, especially when you may only require it for a few lines of script. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or just a novice, making on-camera presentations can be challenging. Those of us who have been involved in video production know how useful a teleprompter can be. If you’re not, I think you’ll enjoy reading about the concept and understanding how far we’ve come in useful applications for the world of the SmartPhone. If you’re in the video production business you should find this article very interesting.