In case you didn’t know, “Autocue” is a name commonly given to the computerised prompting system used by presenters. It's also known as a "teleprompter" or "teleprompting system".

Your script appears as a reflection over the camera lens, but the viewers can’t see it - accomplished Autocue users give the impression that they’re just talking naturally.

You can generally see 4 or 5 lines of your script and it scrolls upwards as you talk. The Autocue operator follows your script and ensures that no matter how fast or slow you’re talking, the Autocue keeps up with you.

But if you don’t use it convincingly, your presenting will look flat and stilted, so...

• You’ll be versed in the art of reading Autocue, with 1 to 1 coaching throughout
• The piece you'll present to camera will have been previously written by you before the course, with additional help and editing from our team
• The subject can be anything you like but it’ll probably reflect the on-screen area you’d like to pursue
• For example, it could be a news bulletin; a children’s link; the sports headlines; an “MTV”-style review; a science slot... in fact, the possibilities are only limited by your imagination
• We’ve got a selection of special effects and gizmos at our disposal to make your piece as original and visually authentic as possible - in fact, we'll typically prepare three custom backdrops just for you and then choose the best one on the day
• Some of the techniques you’ll learn include:
  • How to perfect the illusion of making it look like you’re talking unscripted
  • How to make someone else’s words sound like your own
  • How to keep it fresh no matter how many times you do it
  • And, the most common mistake made by presenters when using Autocue at an audition
• After rehearsing, several takes will go down on your showreel

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