Leading teleprompter manufacturer Autocue will launch the first prompter designed
specifically for a DSLR at IBC.
The use of DSLRs in video shoots has increased significantly over the last few years,
resulting in increased demand for a prompter that is fit for this purpose. While various
existing teleprompter solutions can accommodate DSLR cameras, they are far from a
perfect fit.
Autocue’s DSLR prompter has been designed with extensive feedback from DSLR users.
As a result it offers significant benefits over any other solution available today.
The prompter mounts in front of the DSLR, directly to a standard set of 15mm DSLR
rails, making the prompter extremely lightweight. This means that DSLR users can
mount a range of accessories onto the rails as normal. Autocue sells its own 15mm rail
camera mounting kit.
There is also be an optional bar at the top of the hood with a number of ¼-width
threads to allow further accessories like on-camera lights and microphones to be
deployed.
The DSLR prompter is available in two variants – the first uses a universal iPad mount
including the iPad Mini and other tablets) and the second an 8′ monitor. Both variants
provide two solutions in one – a traditional set-up or a detachable straight-read mount
for simple magic-arm applications. Software will be included and the packages will be
very competitively priced.
Autocue is launching a brand new prompting app at IBC, called iAutocue. The new app
really is a game changer, particularly for short pieces to camera outside the studio.
Also to debut at IBC is Autocue’s new folding hood for ultimate portability of its
Professional and Master Series prompters. Together with the new app, this folding hood
significantly reduces the (weight of the) kit required for outside broadcast (OB) shoots
and rental jobs.
