Our Services

Prompting for Video or Film

In the studio, or on location, we can help your production move along quickly.

Whether you're working with experienced actors, or corporate talent, good teleprompting can help get the best delivery of your message.

We have the gear to meet the specific needs of your shoot, and help you stay on budget and on time.


Video or Film Prompting - Rates/Options

Video Prompting system includes:

  • Computerized prompting workstation.
  • Thru-the_lens Beamsplitter mounted on cam or on a stand in front of lens
  • Qualified prompter operator (deliver, setup, and operate)
  • Per 10 hour day = $1000
  • Per 5 hour day - SELECT CLIENTS ONLY = $600
  • Optional: Over shoulder system - 2 mons/stands = $200
  • Optional: Eye-to-Eye interview system = $200
Please note that:
  • These rates are for NON-LIVE video shoots.
    Live video prompting would fall under our live/stage rates.
    See our page on stage prompting solutions.
  • Our rates are PORTAL to PORTAL from San Francisco
  • Our half day rate MUST fall under 5 hours with travel time counted, and is currently only available to select clients on a case-by-case basis.
  • Mileage is charged at the going rate for shoots outside of San Francisco
  • Parking charges will be added to invoice unless other arrangements are made
  • Please familiarize yourself will all of our Terms and Conditions.


Service Details

Our 15" prompters come with flexible hardware and adapters to mount with just about any camera rig. Whether you're using a full size ENG camera, or an SLR style... we can get your camera mounted together with the prompter.

The advantage of mounting it all together is that if your camera moves - pans/tilts/dollies - then the prompter moves with it. You'll need a strong camera support system to handle the extra 15lbs of the prompter hardware. Also, this option requires a little more time to set up and fine tine.

This is the perfect setup for simple shoots that won't require a lot of camera movement. The prompter and mirror are mounted on a rolling stand, and can be placed directly in front of the camera lens, without having to be mounted WITH the camera.

This rig works with ANY camera and doesn't require fine tuning/balancing the mount so it's quick to set up. Short pans and zooms are fine with this rig, but are limited because the camera must be stationary.

Our 9" ultra-light prompter also comes with flexible hardware and adapters to mount with just about any jib or Steadicam type rig. In almost all cases, we can get your camera mounted together with the prompter.

Since the monitor is small in order to be lightweight, the readable distance for your talent will be reduced. Please consider this when planning your shots. Also, this option requires a little more time to set up and fine tine.

Prompting over the shoulder for dramatic presentations

While most video or film prompting is geared for getting your talent to speak comfortably INTO the camera, some productions require prompters for actors speaking to each other in some sort of dramatic re-enactment.

By placing a teleprompter monitor 'over the shoulder' of each talent, it's possible to allow the talent to read their lines, while appearing to be speaking to other talent.

See a full description of Over shoulder prompting.

What's also been called an "Interitron", our Eye-to-Eye prompting brings direct-into-lens responses from your subject.

What is, essentially, two on-camera prompter rigs configured to frame both the subject of the interview, and the person doing the interview, your footage will show the subject speaking naturally, and comfortably, directly into the camera.

Our experienced operator will help set up the rig so that you can focus on great content in this recently popularized interview style for documentaries.

See a full description of Eye-to-eye prompting.

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Our Pricing

Here's a quick overview of pricing for our various services. Visit the rate page of each type for full details.

    • STAGE FULL DAY

      $ 1000 day
      • Prompting Workstation
      • Operator - 10 Hrs
      • Backup Workstation
      • Deliver/Setup/Operate
      • Opt. Presidential Paddles
      • VGA/HDMI/Composite Feeds
      • See full Stage Rates
    • UNION STAGE RATE

      $ 400 day
      • Prompting Workstation
      • NO Op - provided thru Local 16
      • Backup Workstation
      • Deliver/Setup/Operate
      • Opt. Presidential Paddles
      • VGA/HDMI/Composite Feeds
      • See full Union Stage Rates
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