we created an app to vlog perfect scripts
Mar 16, 2020 12:35 · 423 words · 2 minute read
Talking into a camera is incredibly daunting for a lot of people, me included. Every single time I think of recording a new video for a new topic the first thing that I focus on is doing my research and writing the script I’m definitely not from the “talk in front of the camera on command” gene pool but even after writing the script I still have issues trying to record the video. The first issue is usually trying to memorize the whole script, which is unrealistic given the amount of time I have and the length of the script. The second option is to record the video in parts. Look at the script, read a line, look at the camera while trying to see the line correctly, obviously, and look back at the script, repeat the process.
It isn’t very fun and usually, it takes 00:42 - all of the fun of the process. We wanted to wield some sort of technology that would allow us to post scripted short videos as fast as possible on social media. It struck us that the front camera is the best sort of camera to record quick videos for social media, as there is a very little need to frame adjust as you literally see your face while you’re recording the video. Then slap a script on top of it and you’re good to go… and that’s literally how we came up with CamPrompter.
CamPrompter is a front camera enabled teleprompter and the way 01:19 - it works is super simple. One. Write your script. Two. Add the script in the app. Three. Start recording. Four. Tap the text on the screen to start auto- scroll and you’re done. It is that simple! The most special feature about CamPrompter is that, while you’re reading the text… it seems as if your eyes are looking at the camera. Now because of this, you know when your viewers actually view the final video, they won’t be able to differentiate whether you’re actually reading the text or you’re having a conversation with them.
01:50 - It is literally a one-on-one conversation and that goes a long way in retaining user attention and creating a space you know where the viewer feels like you’re actually talking to them. Get CamPrompter today for iOS and Android. We’re still developing the product and are open to feedback to make it better. So hit me up and yeah, THIS video was recorded on CamPrompter and I was reading from a script! .