Teleprompting: What to Expect on a Show

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Now I'll talk to you about what to expect on a show. First of all, prior to your show, you should be in contact with the producer or the production manager, and if they have final speeches that can be emailed to you. You should have the speech emailed in text or word depending on what program your teleprompter software transfers best. Getting the speeches prior to a show is really invaluable, if possible. Usually you'll have several speeches and they may be really long. If you do get the speeches prior to the show, then take the time to mark each speech and make sure especially that the punctuation transferred properly when you worded it. Take time to back up the speeches on a thumb or flash drive. Also, print out all the speeches. it's a good idea to bring a printer, paper and ink if possible. If you do not get a speech prior to the show, then hopefully you'll have time to transfer it to your program and mark it as needed prior to rehearsal or show time. When you arrive on location, which is normally a ball room with a stage, it's a good idea to ask the producer or production manager where's the best place for you to set up your lap top. In most cases you'll be given a table next to the video person. Next, you want to be able to hear the speakers. So ask for an audio monitor. Also ask for coms which is a communication device between you and the crew. Once you have your lap top set up, then proceed to setting up your presidential podium. It's a good idea to coordinate the set up with the producer, so they're happy with the location. Also working with a video person to make sure connections are as they should be is a must. Sometimes you'll not be using your presidential podium set up. You may be using large floor monitors or even have the speeches projected on to a wall or screen for the talent. There are numerous ways for the speaker or talent to see their lines now.

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