How-to: $35 DIY Teleprompter for LCD or iPad

For more independent filmmaking tips and tricks, subscribe to Indy Mogul: www.youtube.com Video teleprompters can cost over 00, so I built my own cheap, portable DIY prompter with a camera mount, for only in parts. I used a 10″ LCD monitor I already owned, but you could easily modify the build for an iPad, Kindle, or tablet PC. Without the camera and LCD, the unit weighs 4 lbs. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or suggestions! I LEARNED 1) It’s easy to build a cheap teleprompter! 2) Regular glass, although not super bright or sharp, works pretty well. You may not need to spring for more expensive beamsplitter glass designed for teleprompters. Update: I found even better glass, for free: youtu.be 3) At 10′ from the camera, it’s hard to notice the talent’s eyes darting back and forth while reading, and it looks much better than an off-camera monitor or cue cards. SHOPPING LIST () 8×10 solid wood picture frame — to position the reflecting glass (.50) 2×2′ sheet of birch plywood — as a monitor base () 4′ pine 1×2 — for the camera mounting arm (.50) small hinges — to attach the frame and monitor base (.60) 5/16″ dowel rod — to support the frame (.20) 4 shelf hooks — to hold the monitor in place (.20) 1/4-20×1.5″ screw — to mount the camera (.10) 1/4-20″ wood insert — as a tripod mount (.50) square yard of flannel — to shield the unit from light (.40) and an elastic band — optional: for a lens-hugging sleeve TOOLS I USED …
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