The EssentialShowbiz Dictionary™

of Entertainment Industry Terms

Teleprompter

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What does Teleprompter mean?

Teleprompter refers to a device used in television broadcasting and public speaking that displays a speaker’s script on a screen, allowing them to read their lines while maintaining eye contact with the camera or audience. Teleprompters are commonly used in news broadcasts, talk shows, and speeches to help presenters deliver their lines smoothly without memorization. Related terms include Script, which is the written text used for a broadcast or speech, and Prompt, which refers to cues given to a performer or speaker.

Example:The news anchor used a teleprompter to deliver the day’s headlines, reading the script while maintaining eye contact with the camera.
Example: Teleprompters are essential tools for live broadcasts, ensuring that presenters can deliver their lines fluently without needing to memorize the script.

Did You Know?
Teleprompters were first used in the 1950s and have since become a standard tool for news anchors, politicians, and TV hosts!

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