2010General Discussion forum
Finding and using through-the-lens teleprompters for steadicam work
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Through-the-lens teleprompter systems can be mounted on steadicam rigs for hands-free talent cueing during filming.
- A 9-inch monitor with lightweight hood and mirror glass attachment worked well for host wrap shooting without requiring counterweight adjustments.
- Smaller 7-inch teleprompter setups may offer lighter weight alternatives for reduced camera load.
- Cable connections are typically required between the prompter operator and the display unless a wireless solution is available.
- Indoor shooting with through-the-lens prompters can work smoothly, though outdoor performance characteristics were not confirmed in this setup.
- Mounting a through-the-lens prompter on a camera package may require trimming or adjusting 15mm support rods to achieve proper fit.
- Prompter rental services for through-the-lens systems existed in major production hubs including New York City and Atlanta in 2010.
Depends on
- Testing was limited to indoor shooting; outdoor viability was uncertain.
- The specific setup described was tested with a RED camera and 16-42 zoom lens; compatibility with other camera systems was not discussed.
- Prompter weight considerations applied to static host wrap shooting but may differ for mobile or live performance scenarios.
- The experience relied on a specific prompter model and configuration that may not represent all available options.
- Information reflects 2010 availability and provider contact details which may no longer be current.