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Guides on: Recording
Getting usable footage out of a phone: framing, takes, light, and the settings that actually matter.
How Much a Teleprompter Actually Cuts Retakes
A teleprompter cuts retakes by removing the memory slip that usually ruins a take. This is what actually changes when you read your script instead of recalling it from memory, and what still causes a retake even with a prompter running in front of you.
Teleprompter Apps That Actually Stop Re-Recording Your Takes
Ranked lists of teleprompter apps promise fewer retakes, but none of them show you how to check that claim yourself. This guide breaks down what causes a re-recorded take, how voice-follow and fixed-speed scrolling differ, and a short test to run before you trust any app with a real shoot.
Why Your Teleprompter Breaks When You Switch Languages
The moment you switch languages mid-sentence, voice recognition usually stops following you - not a bug, but a limit built into how it listens. This guide covers why it happens and how to script and record a bilingual video without losing your place.
How to Stop Looking Like You're Reading on Camera
Everyone can tell when you are reading, and it is not your acting. Research puts a number on it: eye contact breaks past 4.5 degrees above the lens. This guide turns that into centimetres at real filming distances, then sets your text, line width and camera so the tell goes away.
How to Record TikToks and Reels With a Teleprompter Overlay
A teleprompter overlay lets you read a script while filming in TikTok, Instagram, or Zoom, without leaving that app. Here's how to set it up, where to place it, and the real reason the sound sometimes disappears mid-take - plus what to do about it.