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Why buy a QuickPrompt?
The QuickPrompt is the most affordable teleprompter on
the Internet. With the proper software, it does everything
that a much more expensive teleprompter can do, plus it's
portable and can be placed right on top of laptop computers.
Getting it setup takes no more than a few seconds, so you
never have to worry about discovering last minute problems
before your important speech. It's a lot easier to learn how
to use than a more expensive teleprompter, which typically
requires an expert on site to operate it.
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Will it work in
PowerPoint?
It works flawlessly with PowerPoint. However, you need
to keep in mind that your slides need to be flipped so that
they are the mirror image of the originals. This can be done
manually with a graphic editing program (e.g. Photoshop), or
automatically with a special video converter like the
Hall Research SC-VGA-2
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What is a teleprompter
and how is it used?
A teleprompter (also
known as an autocue) is a display device that prompts the
person speaking with an electronic visual text of a speech
or script. Using a teleprompter is similar to the practice
of using cue cards. The screen is in front of the lens of
the camera, and the words on the screen are reflected to the
eyes of the speaker using a one-way mirror.
As the speaker does not need to look down to consult written
notes, he or she appears to have memorized the speech or be
speaking spontaneously, and will look directly into the
camera lens. Cue cards, on the other hand, will always be
placed away from the lens axis, making the speaker look at a
point beside the camera, which leaves a "distracted"
impression.
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Which is better, the
glass or acrylic mirrors?
The glass is superior optically, with an antireflective
coating on the backside to eliminate a double image from the
scrolling text. The acrylic is less expensive, as well as
more portable because it's lighter and shatterproof, but
generally we recommend the glass.
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What if my laptop does
not open all the way, will that still work?
That's usually not a problem, you can stack some books
on either side of the keyboard to
make a platform for your camera.
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How does the quality of
your mirrors compare to professional teleprompters?
If you are using our glass mirrors, they are the exact
same quality. We are primarily a mirror company, selling
high quality mirror coatings to teleprompter manufacturers.
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What should I use to
clean the surface of the mirror?
Glass can be cleaned with lens cleaner (50% alcohol
solution), and acrylic can be cleaned with Novus 1 cleaner
and polish mates.
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What if I need to remove
or modify the hood?
The hood is very easy to remove and replace, if
necessary.
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