Record videos like a pro from your first try. Follow our ultimate checklist to ensure your teleprompter setup, lighting, and audio are flawless.
Many creators focus only on the script and forget that technical preparation is what separates an amateur video from an authoritative production. A poorly configured teleprompter can result in eyes "scanning" the text or a mechanical reading. This guide solves that.
Pre-Recording Checklist: Essential Steps
O que você vai precisar:
Ferramentas
- PromptNinja
- Camera
- Lighting
- Microphone
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1. The Ninja Script
In PromptNinja, break your text into short paragraphs. Use CAPITAL LETTERS only for emotional emphasis. Leave white spaces for breathing.
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2. Camera Positioning
Your lens should be aligned with your eyes. If using a beamsplitter mirror, ensure no light enters from behind the fabric (hood).
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3. 3-Point Lighting
Key light, Fill light, and Back light. Avoid strong shadows on the face that distract the viewer.
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4. Audio Test
Record for 30 seconds and listen with headphones. Check if air conditioning or external noise is being captured.
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5. Speed Adjustment
Do a reading test in PromptNinja. The speed should be slightly faster than your comfortable speech to keep the energy high.
Pro Tip: The 2-Meter Rule
The further away you are from the teleprompter screen, the less your eye movement will be noticed by the camera.
Increase the font size in PromptNinja to be able to read clearly from 2 to 3 meters away.
Recording FAQ
Should I stare at the teleprompter?
No. Try to gesture and move your head slightly. Imagine the teleprompter is a friend behind the camera reminding you what to say. Maintain eye contact with the lens, not the individual letters.
What should I do if I mess up a sentence?
Don't stop the recording. Breathe, take a 2-second silent pause (to make editing easier), and restart the sentence. PromptNinja has quick shortcuts to rewind the text if necessary.
What's the best background color for the teleprompter?
For most setups, a BLACK background with WHITE or YELLOW letters. This prevents screen glare from reflecting in your eyes or glasses.