The average time is about 10 minutes.

I prefer the script be provided in a text format like MS word or a notepad file (No PDfs), then it takes a few minutes to load it into my software. Please make sure the script you provide contains only the words that your on-camera talent will read. Leave out any graphics and all technical or directorial comments. Depending on how long the script is, it could take another 5 to 15 minutes to make it "talent friendly" allowing the talent a smoother read, so they can focus on the natural and the emotional part of the content delivery to camera.

This happens all the time and can be done very easily. We can change whatever is necessary, just keep in mind that the more changes you have the longer it will take to make them so keep the schedule in mind. Changes can be given to us verbally, on hard-copy or we can accept a new electronic file. If a new electronic file is given it may take us some time to make it 'Talent Friendly" the file so that it is easier to read on the prompter.

Great question, there is really no definitive answer, but in general, if the length of the script or presentation is such that the talent or presenter won't be able to memorize it then having a teleprompter is a good idea. Also, use may depend on the skills of the speaker as well, if the talent has a hard time being constant in the content delivery — if there is any question it is good to have a teleprompter available. Many times a teleprompter is used if there are specific facts, data or numbers that have to be stated accurately, for legal reasons, regardless of length of the presentation. We are often hired and placed on stand-by on video shoots in case the presenter is unable to deliver the script well without it, then we swing into action. Likewise, we find ourselves at conferences for the same reason — for the eventuality that a presenter realizes that their presentation is lengthy enough to require one..

I work with multiple scripts all the time. Sometimes, especially on video shoots, there will be different scripts for the same talent to take advantage of their availability. We will load the scripts as necessary in this type of circumstance. On conferences where there are often many presenters, we will keep them separate for rehearsals, which makes changes easier, but will link the files together into one file for the actual show. If there are presenters in the show that aren't using the teleprompter we will "black out" the teleprompter screens for them.

No, we have designed our camera-mount packages so that we can accommodate most cameras and tripods.

Understand that the teleprompter operator does not need to be, nor is it likely that they will be, fluent in the language they are teleprompting. There are two essential elements to ensuring that it works: that a sample of the foreign language be sent to us in advance (especially if it is a language that uses symbols like Mandarin, etc.) so that we can test it and make sure it imports properly, and that a translator be on site during the event or video shoot so that there is someone who can help the teleprompter operator properly adjust the speed as the talent reads. The translator is also helpful if any changes to the script need to be made. Changes would be made using the characters on a standard English keyboard unless it is possible to copy/paste them from somewhere else in the script.

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I work with multiple scripts all the time. Sometimes, especially on video shoots, there will be different scripts for the same talent to take advantage of their availability. We will load the scripts as necessary in this type of circumstance.