Becoming a teleprompter operator for corporate video production projects, large events and non-profit galas has become an amazing opportunity and I am here to share with you why I absolutely love it.
And yes, when I’m not a freelance teleprompter operator or rental provider in the Twin Cities, you may see me out managing an entire camera crew in Minneapolis as a freelance DP and video producer at my other video production company in Minneapolis MN.
First of all, let me tell you what a teleprompter is.
A teleprompter is a device that displays a script in front of the camera lens, and for large galas can be just words on any display or even projection wall.
It is used to help the talent or presenter deliver their presentations smoothly and with confidence.
It’s not just “so they don’t have to remember it” – it’s all about empowering people to give powerful messages and move audiences.
As a teleprompter operator, one part of my job is to control the speed of that script they are reading and make sure it is synced up with the talent’s delivery.
That’s the easy part.
The FUN part is interacting with the guests, helping them learn how to comfortably and confidently read the prompter so it doesn’t look like they’re reading.
THAT is the fun part.
And getting to directly be an advocate for the person on screen or on stage – helping them deliver the best presentation of their lives – as a teleprompter operator in Minneapolis and St Paul (the largest Twin Cities metro in Minnesota) means I have been on some exciting events and prompted for some of the biggest name people in our state and even country leaders.
Sure – the celebrities are cool but it’s more of a sense of honor.
It’s an honor to make their experience smooth as butter.
And it’s so rewarding hearing people say stuff like “we need a teleprompter for all our events!” or “why didn’t we have a teleprompter last years event – this is awesome!”
And my favorite, “hey, you were the teleprompter at our event last year – are you available to be our teleprompter for this year’s event as well? Our executives loved working with you” – those are the type of things i LOVE hearing most.
I hear those lines all the time from people reading from my presidential style teleprompters which I own and operate at live event galas.
There’s nothing like having 10,000 people in 100 different countries watching the person present – who’s reading my words.
Why do people LOVE working with my presidential teleprompter rentals or just working with me?
When the talent is reading from a teleprompter, they can focus on their performance and delivery.
They are NOT worrying about memorizing lines or stumbling over words, trying not to forget someone’s name or fumble their way through their chance to shine on stage.
When is has to be done right.
So when you absolutely need to nail those lines, whether it’s from the stage or from the film set with a politician where every minute or retake costs you money – that’s where my experience time and time again with top notch professional computer controlled high bright easy to see (even outside in the sun) teleprompters are to get the job done right.
I’ve been on sets of all sizes, stages of all sizes, and your VIP’s are in good hands.
In the end, when someone struggles with the words to say – they lack the energy to focus on HOW they deliver.
As a prompter operator, it may be a “small” job on set but this little thing can make the entire production process much smoother and more efficient. And project after project, I’ve grown to know and befriend so many different people in the Twin Cities commercial video production industry.
Part of the Crew.
As part of the camera crew, my job is important because it keeps everything on schedule.
With a teleprompter doing it right, the talent can get through their lines quickly and accurately.
What this all means to you.
Why should you care that I’m passionate about this work, that I’m easy and friendly on set, and experienced and prepared to show up and do it right the first time – right away?
It all matters because it means less time spent on re-takes, less time spent on editing
– More time spent on refining their actual expressions and delivery where your talent is nailing their delivery TAKE-AFTER-TAKE.
Having an highly skilled prompter op can save a lot of time on your shoot day and money in the end.
But the best part of my job is seeing the final product – which for galas and live events is immediate.
When the talent delivers their lines flawlessly and the people in the room are smiling, laughing, crying, and the livestream or recorded video looks polished and professional, it is a great feeling to know that I played a part in making that happen.
Lastly – travel.
100% Yes I travel.
Whether that’s large conferences or events, political commercials, documentaries, corporate or non profit work – Travel is a common part of this job and it’s wonderful.
Reach out for more info or to check availability.
612-208-8819