How Teleprompters can help with remote working

 

Pre-2020, working from home was a luxury enjoyed by an elite minority. But with the onset of the pandemic, working at home has become more of a norm than an exception. However, even before the pandemic, a host of jobs existed that were conducive with home, or remote, working. Vloggers, social media personalities, and distance learning tutors all thrived in the home environment. So, how can we communicate best at home, and what tools are available to help us create a good rapport with our audience, wherever they maybe?

 

A teleprompter (or autocue) is an invaluable tool for effective communication. Teleprompter devices display lines of text that are only visible to the speaker and create the illusion that the speaker isn’t reading from a script. With the rise in home working, for public and professionals alike, many of us have had to adapt to using cameras and the internet to connect with audiences, and the teleprompter has become an increasingly popular tool.

 

Here is a list of practices that can help to increase the effectiveness of content delivery to a virtual audience, via the use of an autocue:

 

1. Become familiar with using an autocue - The operator should practise using the controller that programs the text display.
2. Practice, practice, practice - a rushed, hurried delivery will not build a rapport between the speaker and their audience. Practising beforehand with a tone and rate of speech that is natural and comfortable will lead to a more relaxed delivery.
3. Improvisation - words in a script that is unfamiliar to a speaker may be substituted for simpler words. It’s very good to practise to read through the script before recording.
4. Changing a script - If a script is prepared by someone other than the speaker themselves, going through it beforehand affords the opportunity to add or remove lines so that they can read the text more comfortably. In particular, hard to pronounce names, or words that have different contexts should be paid attention to.
5. Changing the layout and presentation of the text - Making changes to how autocue text appears may help the presenter to read it better. A font size that is too small or a text colour that is not easily visible can potentially cause hesitations in the flow of speech.
6. Maintaining a relaxed state - a rigid posture and lack of facial expressions will result in a lack of connection with an audience, which in turn leads to a drop in interest levels. Smiling and using appropriate body language will help the presenter engage with their audience.

 

Through the use of a Leeventi Teleprompter, you can greatly increase the effectiveness of your presentations, whether they be virtual or in-person. Being a world leader in the autocue market, the Leeventi Teleprompter lists a host of advantages, such as it’s lightweight, it’s affordability, and it’s portable nature, that all go towards making it the trusted choice of many worldwide.

 

Contact Leeventi for more details on how you can make the most of a Leeventi Teleprompter for your small business and creative projects.