How To Use A Teleprompter: 10 Tips

www.anchormediastudio.com These are my top 10 tips on how to improve your performance while using a teleprompter. 1. Script Writing- Keep in mind your message will be spoken out loud not read. Make sure to write your script so that it sounds natural when being read out loud. Use phrases like "I’ve" and not "I have"..... "you're" and not "you are." The script needs to be more conversational to connect right. When typing out your script I've found it easier to read when both Uppercase and Lowercase letters are used. Also, for any numbers that are in the script go ahead and spell them out like..... "twenty thousand" vs. "20000." 2. Tons of Practice!!!- It's real easy to think just because you're reading from a teleprompter that the message will be great automatically. I can tell you from experience that the more the presenter reads the script out loud the better it comes across. The more they read it the more meaning they are able to pour into the words. 3. Energy and Passion- Speaking on camera tends to squash your energy level so don't be afraid to show some passion. Your audience will enjoy watching you if they can see some enthusiasm coming from you. If you don't seem interested in what you're saying then why should they pay attention? 4. Smile- Smiling is one of the best ways to subtly connect with your audience. At the very least, starting and ending the presentation with a warm smile is a good idea. There are times of course when it may be inappropriate to smile but ...

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