DIY iPad Teleprompter

Hi YouTube. Here's a variation of the iPad TelePrompTer design suggested by Dave Zaminsky of webvideouniversity.com. If you haven't seen his design, first go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HZhQ6x3Y-U to checkout his excellent DIY tutorial. In that video he suggests using the iPad shipping box as a platform for the iPad as well as cutting up the box top for use as a frame to hold up the beam splitter glass.

In my variation, I keep the box to cradle the ipad, but Velcro the box to a loose-leaf binder which supports the beam splitter glass. This design provides 3 added benefits:

1. Security. The cover of the binder closes to protect the fragile beam splitter glass when transporting the unit to and from the set. I added a foam light shield which can fold away, further protecting the glass from bumps and scrapes while in transit. The shield also provides convenient support for a drape over the camera.

2. Flexibility. The large 2" rings of the binder make it possible to adjust the angle of the mirror. By increasing or decreasing the distance of the box from the rings, you can angle the glass to adapt to your specific setup. When filming is done, just reposition the box away from the rings to close the binder for easy transport.

3. Stability. The cover of the binder is stiff enough to support the weight of the glass. I cut a trapezoid-shaped viewport for the camera instead of a full square to preserve as much stiffness as possible. Edge clamps provide extra reinforcement and prevent sagging. The clamps can be stored in the box for travel. Since the binder has a thin vinyl sheath which could crack and separate over time, I reinforced the seams with duct tape, front and back.

Also, instead of a simple wood base for fixing to the tripod, I Velcro'd the finished teleprompter to a plastic kitchen cutting board, so I can carry the entire unit with one hand.


Although it may cost a little more for the loose-leaf binder and clamps and cutting board, it's worth the investment for protection and portability. Please send feedback, and Thanks for watching.

Category:

Film & Animation

Tags:

• teleprompter
• ipad
• diy
• yt:stretch=16:9

[palmeridigital]

Yes, the green screen has no harmful effect on the beam splitter glass. Works great.

[doblecombo]

Please answer : Have you tried using this beam splitter glass with the green screen effect? Im curious if it'll work. Please I really nead this for school

[OscarG318]

Thanks for posting. I am looking for a teleprompter and I decided im gonna build one.

How this companies get away charging $300 dollars plus for a simple e thing like a box and a piece of glass ?

[SupaIs1]

awesome!

[DusterPanCake]

your voice is kinda' emotionless

[michaeldevowe]

Nice job!

[oriondlc2000]

Simple inexpensive fast to set up. I waited this for my home use now I see I can. I just have to buy one item I have everything else alread, thank you

[itrainchampions]

This is awesome. I'm a big fan of Dave Kaminski of webvideouniversity and I think you made some great modifications. Thanks. I'm doing this build today!! Need it for my current video project: making a basketball training video each day for a year..