 Let's get one thing straight, for most of us, talking in front of a camera is hard. You may be comfortable standing in front of a large audience and delivering an inspiring workshop for an hour or even a full day training, but when it comes to delivering a simple sentence in front of a camera, a mind goes blank. At least mind does. Talking to an object that does not respond takes a lot of practice and skill. Even then, you will find yourself doing multiple takes just to record a short segment and this can be very frustrating. What's the solution? When I started my YouTube channel, I went through a steep learning curve as I realized that recording a YouTube video is not the same as delivering a speech in front of an audience. Here is a typical example of how I record my video clips. If you are an online trainer or delivering on on, if you are an, if you are an online trainer, my thought process was that as I continue making videos, it will get easier. Well it does, but it still requires multiple takes to assemble a video. I finally decided to try a teleprompter. Since I shoot from a relatively short distance from the camera around 4 to 5 feet, I decided to try the Desvue T2. I found it at a local photography shop for around $120. The device is packed nicely with foam padding to protect the glass. It comes with a variety of filter adapters to fit most DSLR cameras. I have listed the included filter sizes in the video description. Make sure your lens matches one of the filter adapters before you decide to buy it. It comes with two attachments, one for smartphone and the other for tablet. You can use either one and if you want to switch, you have to remove the screws with the included screwdriver, which is a nice touch. Included in the box is a remote to control the app. Setting up the teleprompter on my Nikon D500 is a straightforward process. I thread in the filter adapter over the lens and slide the teleprompter over the adapter and we are ready. Next, you install the app. It is available for both iOS and Android. You can easily copy paste text from any document. I prepare my scripts using Google Drive. I can select all, copy and paste it into the app. Next, connect the remote using the Bluetooth on your phone and once it is connected, you can use the remote to control the app. Next, we slide the phone into the holder and switch on the app. Set it to mirror mode and start recording. This entire episode was short using a teleprompter. Did I manage to record everything in one take? No. But it cut down my recording and editing process by at least 80% and that is a huge saving. Something that recording with a teleprompter sounds robotic. You have to balance the need of creating the right message and the time you want to invest. The teleprompter definitely helps. If you are shooting from a short distance from the camera, I have no hesitation recommending the desk view teleprompter.