- Title:Teleprompters 101
- Category:Technical Production
- Level:Beginner
- Instructor:Brandt Krueger
- Length:28 min
- Posted:9/10/2012
- CMP Clock Hours:0.50

- CMP Domain:G: Meeting or Event Design
Overview
Many clients think it’s cool to have teleprompters on stage at their events. The truth is some speakers and events do require them, while in other instances prompters actually get in the way and ruin the flow of a good presentation. In this class you’ll learn the basics of how prompters work, how to distinguish between the different types out there, when you should and shouldn’t use them, key points to be aware of, and how best to prepare your presenters.
Learning Outcomes
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Determine who should use a teleprompter, and when.
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Productive tips for preparing speakers for working with prompters.
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Learn what is involved in bringing prompters into an event; in terms of technical issues, budget, and program flow.
Table of Contents
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Watch the Full Class Without Chapter Breaks
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Teleprompters 101-FULL
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27:50
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Teleprompters 101
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What Is A Teleprompter?
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04:43
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Types of Prompters
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04:18
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When Should You Use A Teleprompter?
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04:10
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Preparing Speakers for Teleprompters
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04:31
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Event Logistics
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02:04
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Additional Discussion with Howard Givner
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08:54
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Downloads
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PDF of Slides From This Class
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29 Pages
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