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Overview

Use this guide when you want consistent delivery without memorizing a script. The goal is natural pacing, clear eye line, and fewer retakes. [insert screenshot of teleprompter mode with script text, speed controls, and record button]

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Before you start

  • Draft your script in short lines (one idea per line).
  • Test microphone and camera levels before your first full take.
  • Keep your scene structure open in the timeline so script chunks map to scenes.

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Steps

  1. Prepare script blocks
    • Split long paragraphs into short spoken lines.
    • Add punctuation where you want pauses.
  2. Set teleprompter speed
    • Start slower than your normal speaking pace.
    • Run a 20-30 second test to calibrate.
  3. Position for eye contact
    • Keep the script near the camera line.
    • Reduce line length if your eyes drift too far.
  4. Record in segments
    • Record scene by scene instead of one long take.
    • Re-record only the segment with mistakes.
  5. Review and trim
    • Cut stumbles and long pauses.
    • Check sync between spoken lines and on-screen actions.
[insert screenshot of timeline showing trimmed narration segments aligned to scene boundaries]

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Check your result

  • Voice delivery sounds natural and paced.
  • Eye contact feels steady enough for viewers.
  • Script segments align with scene transitions.

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Troubleshooting

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Delivery sounds robotic

Shorten lines and add natural punctuation. Teleprompter-friendly text is not the same as written prose.

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Eyes look like they are reading

Move script position closer to camera and reduce each line width.

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Timing drifts after edits

Recheck scene boundaries after trimming and adjust clip offsets before exporting.

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Next

Continue into core editing controls in Overview.