How to make a DIY Teleprompter - cheap and portable

In this video I'm showing how to make a simple Teleprompter
- cheap and portable. Using free software for iphone or ipad.
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Part list:
Picture frame 280 x 220 mm
plywood 280 x 220 x 10 mm
Aluminium flat bar 3 x 20 mm Length = 250+290+250 mm
M5 threaded rod Length = 310 mm
M5 Wing nuts (2 pcs)
M5 washers (2 pcs)
Small screw 3,9 x 20 mm (2 pcs)
M4 washers (2 pcs)
Small hinges (2 pcs) + screws
Black spray paint
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[@DentalPro2021]

This is probably the best DIY teleprompter I have ever seen on TH-cam. It gets the job done, and yet is simple, portable and durable! Great job!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks!

[@buckobvious]

Elegantly simple and the video is exceptionally well produced. No words needed. Just brilliant design and minimalist execution.

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you! =)

[@nitrousman8882]

without a doubt, this is a great bit of industrial design for the home shop! Thanks Doug

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it =)

[@iamhandy-man]

This is really the finest design I've found for a DIY teleprompter and quite an excellent video showing its assembly. Thank you for sharing your excellent work with us; I am grateful.

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you liked it =)

[@iamhandy-man]

@@Soarpix3D Oh, I truly did. I'll be heading to a thrift shop this morning to try to find an appropriate-sized frame. It's going to be a fun build!

[@aurnurugina1919]

Perfect !

[@RodneyKimbangu]

Best I have seen! Thank you!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@JCPaine]

I totally agree 👍🏼, best diy teleprompter ever! Congrats!!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks!

[@NasirKhokhar]

Its great video for learning

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you!

[@thandikalkop8961]

Well done....
According to teleprompter Apps, Slides with bullet points is the best with the lead of being natural and maintaining eye contact on camera because you don't read word for word instead of script. "No special software needed" just have to mirror-flip the slides and good to go!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks!

[@4WLEX]

Definitely the best. I’ll make one my self, but trying to avoid tools.

[@constanzacorrea2567]

what a gift! God bless you!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it =)

[@Reelcargo]

yup, just like they all said down delow. best DIY on youtube ive seen. looks like you could even sell it. ive seen some for 1300 which is insane.

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@farhatmuhmmed604]

The best One ever

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks!

[@yourtubess142]

Good job, this is the best teleprompter i have seen here on TH-cam. Thanks

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@dilioni]

Many thanks for this high quality no nonsense explainer video! Best here on YT!!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it =)

[@design8studio]

Nice! Great job all around!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@crysthal05]

I love this prompter!!!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@techlitindia]

Awesome, cheap to make but quality will be great. The only problem would be to fix this in a light weight tripod.

[@HomeOnTheHitch]

Great diy - best I’ve seen. Gonna put this together I ordered beam splitter glass. The rest I have laying around. So should be around 45 bucks total. Than you for the idea !

[@Soarpix3D]

Glad you liked it! =)

[@BilKleb]

Where did you order your beam splitter glass from?

[@HomeOnTheHitch]

Bil Kleb glidegear.net/products/glide-gear-tmp-100-500-replacement-glass?variant=5914855735335¤cy=USD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4K7N6qLX6gIVvOy1Ch0X3Q1_EAQYASABEgI28PD_BwE

[@guitarideas5]

great idea ...wonderful work..

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@rogerpaulmills118]

I found this interesting to watch. I am building one using a Siemens LCD Screen off an older computer. My choice of the screen was motivated by it's construction, it is very sturdy. I got some beam splitter glass from a local supplier and put it into a picture frame (as you did). The screen was slightly deeper than the frame and I mounted the frame with hinges against a piece of wood, which is held in place by two adjustable clamps with wing nut screws. I like the idea of a T shirt to make the blackened enclosure, but I used black felt and trimmed it to size. The components including glass and frame cost in the region of U$40.00. I run the autocue section off a laptop. The screen size allows me to position myself quite a distance from the presenter and I can adjust the size of the characters to suit the reader. I used to use an older autocue with a CRT monitor in the past, so this one is considerable lighter. I am just welding a bracket to hold the construction in place on one of my Sachtler tripods. Your video is great

[@tevekkulturkcubey4724]

Great. Thanks

[@amsterdamclogvlog]

Smart design! Thank you.

[@Soarpix3D]

I'm glad you liked it! =)

[@DecentralEyes]

I just cannot believe how far we have come with technology. Compare this, an iPhone 8 and EMI 2001 studio camera's at the BBC in the 1970's

[@Soarpix3D]

=)

[@huwaidahasri9512]

Thanks for sharing! I successfully made one and very worth the effort. Keep up the good work!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! =)

[@JesseLaRusso]

Holy Crap! this is awesome..

[@lynnemarie7885]

super super super! (simple, elegant, effective) Thanks so much!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for watching! Glad you liked it! =)

[@solomonericfilms]

That was Awesome!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks!

[@urdughar]

the best DIY teleprompter

[@fitnesszone8745]

Wow... what a talent.. Watching from India🙏

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you liked it =)

[@DafyddMorse]

This may save me hours when recording and editing! Thank you so much!

[@Soarpix3D]

I'm glad you liked it =)

[@bourdon845]

Intéressant

[@Purveyorofawesome]

NICE! Smart use of a picture frame!!!

[@thepeculiarindian]

You are awesome

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it =)

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, I am impressed. You did a Great Job. Smart. Awesome. It is amazing.

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@newsnetworkbastar]

बहुत बहुत शुक्रिया आपका...💐💐💐

[@Soarpix3D]

देखने के लिए धन्यवाद

[@broadcastdragonho]

great job

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@A-Day-With]

Its really helpful

[@Soarpix3D]

I'm glas you liked it

[@ElectricityTaster]

This will come in useful for my 2020 presidential campaign. TASTER 2020!

[@Soarpix3D]

=)

[@smrtztt8685]

outstanding and sturdy! great video!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

[@Vernonchan]

This is absolutely brilliant!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@carbonsu]

This is fantastic! Thanks for the video!

[@Soarpix3D]

I'm glad you liked it! =)

[@johannhulox2180]

many thanks! brilliant DIY video. result is perfect. :-)

[@rubensuzeda5004]

Congratulations. Excellent video.

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it =)

[@sumitgpatil]

Thank you so much for this, going to make one exactly like this...❤️✌🏻

[@Soarpix3D]

I'm glad you liked it =)

[@Aden5store]

Awesome. Simply Awesome

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it =)

[@delftsurgery4258]

I have experienced that the PPT Mirror tool plan that converts Powerpoint Presentation slides into teleprompter software has an ultimate guide to keep eye contact and sound natural on camera than other apps that forces you to read word for word..

[@geraldgalang9650]

super creative and innovative and resourceful hahahahaha nice thank you so much

[@ooo-ey5og]

you soooooooooooooooooooooooooo great

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you! =)

[@hudatva]

Nice work 👏

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks!

[@BogzTemplates]

awesome teleprompter!!! thanks so much for sharing !!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it =)

[@homeschoolingstudyhub]

Mashallah zabardast

[@lizm230]

so easy!!

[@Soarpix3D]

Yes, and it works great! =)

[@siwatl]

Thank you! I was looking for this exactly

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked it =)

[@amandafekety2297]

you're my hero! 💕

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks =)

[@johnmaxmena8292]

This video is sick! Can't wait to make one.

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@olivreiraclaudio6194]

The best ! thank you.

[@Soarpix3D]

Glad you liked it! =)

[@FarukAbdullahbd]

Thanks

[@swtpeteswtpete1515]

OMG this is great- and quality video production btw- hey aside- do u sell these like on etsy or direct or Shopify etc? What size ipad most perfectly fits in there? Why no need to spritz tinting on the glass to optimize the one-way/two way 'ness? Thanks.

[@marleneemperatrizacostamar8787]

The best one I have seen so far! Thanks a bunch! You have been such a great help! =D

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you for your kind words. Glad you liked it =)

[@marleneemperatrizacostamar8787]

@@Soarpix3D No, thank you =D It's really the best! Regards =3

[@a2zeehelp512]

next time i'll use it inshallah you are great sir

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@kirullypermana4898]

Very good bro

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you! =)

[@hunterfrederick2731]

This is solid. Thanks!

[@bharatbhushanist]

Great dear

[@alecsismihailescu2443]

Really well done 👍🏻 Id made it too

[@taillardsilvana9128]

Top vídeo! Dankeschön!

[@TheCreativeNest]

This is brilliant! I'm gonna try this out :) Thanks!

[@Soarpix3D]

Glad you liked it! =)

[@houdkoers1021]

This is Epic!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@wilsonmgadza8058]

The best of it all, well done very informative video Sir
Maybe also interesting i found an app that converts ppt slides for ipad and immediate use the iPad in prompter with the text displayed mirrored-flipped,what do you think about using powerpoint in a prompter? all the best keep up good work

[@tedz2000]

Can U
list the materials ie metal rods size nuts etc thanks best ever solution

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for your comment! the part list is in the description =)

[@alberti.2334]

The best. Thanks for sharing the idea ;)

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! =)

[@GMA_yt]

Ok thanks

[@rishikhettry]

What a video Bro...Amazing

[@Soarpix3D]

Glad you liked it! =)

[@Omar1za]

Why does the reflected speech appear on the mirror like it's repeated?

[@thegracefayeco]

I love it. Just one question... what size t shirt did you use and what cuts did you make. 😊 TIA

[@m.k.f.studio7116]

👍🙏 good

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! =)

[@andreshernandez]

Genious

[@Soarpix3D]

Thank you!

[@godofmemes73]

At first sight...I read it as
How to make DIY teleporter.
😂😂😂

[@Soarpix3D]

DIY teleporter would be nice! 😂

[@Alonsomazinisoler]

Thanks for the tip! I set up my TP as instructed and I have a problem: The projection on the glass is blurred, with shadows on the letters. I have already changed the position and height of my tablet, but it remains the same. Was there a solution? Any adjustments to the TP? Was it due to the type of glass?
About sewing a T-shirt, I found it easier to staple with a stapler.
Greetings from Brazil - 2020, covid19 quarantine

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for your comment! There will be double reflection when using regular glass. I do not think it is very disturbing if you are not too close to the teleprompter. Otherwise you have to use a special beam splitter glass.

[@TapanGupta]

The glass used is the same photo frame simple glass or a special type of glass, please specify

[@Soarpix3D]

It's the same glass that came with the frame

[@kurtislandry9010]

Great Video. Thanks I will definitely be making one of these. I just started my channel and I know what I want to say and I get tongue ties. This will help out a lot.Thanks

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it, and good luck with your channel =)

[@delftsurgery4258]

and also if you struggle remembering the words, you could create your script in MS powerpoint and use an app called ppt-mirror.com to convert and mirror-flip your ppt files for your device to use in a prompter, in that case you don't need to memorize the script by simply using your existing slides and also the App doesn't force you to read word for word.. best wishes with your channel.

[@MiniNinja1999]

Dear Soarpix,
Thank you for this tutorial I have tried this method and it worked!
But I saw double text in my selfmade Teleprompter.
How can I fix this? Thank you!
Greetings from Holland

[@Soarpix3D]

Hi,
You can use beam splitter glass but it is more expensive. I use regular glass so I also have a bit of double text but I don't think it is disturbing if you take a step backwards and make the letters bigger.

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

Very nicely done.. only I'm confused why not just prop up your ipad in that beautiful stand you just made? Why do the glass and cover?

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for your comment! The whole idea of a teleprompter is that you can read the script reflected on the glass while looking straight into the camera behind the glass. =)

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

@@Soarpix3D Thanks for explaining that.. Obviously I'm not a content provider, lol. Your design is next level, though, and I enjoyed it for that reason alone. Function and form: 10/10.

[@josha42]

soarpix.com I was wondering the same thing... thanks for clearing up. It makes perfect sense! Great vid!

[@mauritsharmsen3720]

Cool! Great! But, how to fix it to your camera/tripod?

[@Soarpix3D]

Watch my other video =)

[@clubrollerskatetomelloso1731]

Sabe alguien por que se me ve como doble las letras se me reflejan y si se leen bien

[@thingsgauravlearned4166]

What is the angle of tilt of the glass screen?

[@Soarpix3D]

The angle is 45°

[@aldimaulanaadrianto]

Wow its cool but i dont have cutting machine:(

[@sinmiedo.alaverdad]

me gusto

[@hazelthea6359]

did you use the same glass from the frame?

[@Soarpix3D]

Yes, it's the glass that came with the frame

[@Ghulam22]

Simple and best solution on the internet. I made it in half an hour. But disappointed due to double image i.e ghost image
Any solution?

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! the solution is beam splitter glass. I use regular glass and I think the ghost image is less visual if I increase the distance between me and the teleprompter

[@Zurqui]

What thickness are the 2 flat pieces of wood you glued to the picture frame? Also, what angle did you open up the teleprompter to to mark where the threaded rod would rest? Thanks. Very helpful video!

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks for your comment! The thickness is 3 mm and the angle is 45 degrees.

[@ChandraSekhar-en3um]

Dear sir i using different types of glass after I see this video... But all are unsuccessful.. Every glass are showing the text shadow .... Can you explain which glass use for it... Otherwise send me link to buy the glass..
... I have already spend 1500 rs but I am not able to..

[@Soarpix3D]

You can use beam splitter glass but it is more expensive. I use regular glass (the one that came with the frame) so I also have a bit of double text but I don't think it is disturbing if you zoom in the lens, take a step backwards and make the letters bigger. A thin glass make less double reflection.

[@themediatranslation6617]

Amazing. Do you sell them?

[@Soarpix3D]

Thanks! Glad you liked it. I'm not selling them but maybe I should =)

[@beautybeyabluecollections2075]

Hi are you selling the DIY kits?

[@AwakeningEnthusiast]

Absolutely GENIUS!!! I'll be building my version of this tomorrow. Anyone know if there is an Android app for prompting scripts? Preferably one that can recognize what I'm saying and will move according to what I've said and where I'm at in the script? That would be helpful. I'd hate to feel like I was racing the teleprompter to get something said before it goes away.

[@omegaranch6579]

He's got links to Android and IOS apps above. I think you'll find PromptSmart is the only one that follows your voice - I'm trying it as of yesterday and it seems okay. I've read that it sometimes jumps forward or back if certain things are repeated. Good luck!

[@wags1314]

*how to attach it to tripod?*

[@Soarpix3D]

I have another video where you can see it.

[@tanshoTV]

those letters are passing in the front of the lens.i think it will also capture by the camera??

[@torbenmayer]

You might wanna google how a teleprompter works to answer your question..

[@erickarmenta8957]

How do you mount it?

[@Soarpix3D]

You can see how I mount it in this video: th-cam.com/video/1BOb8o24EmU/w-d-xo.html

[@femilabistudios]

What type of glass did you make use of?

[@Soarpix3D]

I used the glass that came with the frame.

[@IntegraleUmweltheilung]

Are you selling it?