Autocue hire

Autocue: What It Is and How It Works

An autocue (or teleprompter) is an essential tool used by professional newsreaders, TV presenters, Hollywood actors, politicians, and public speakers. It allows contributors to deliver their lines naturally while maintaining direct eye contact with the audience. The autocue projects a script in front of the camera lens, enabling the speaker to read seamlessly.

Contrary to the belief that reading from a script can feel robotic, using an autocue often enhances delivery. By removing the pressure of memorising a script or improvising answers on the spot, speakers appear more relaxed, confident, and on-message. The result? A delivery that is both polished and authentic.

With an experienced autocue operator, the script scrolls at the perfect pace, adapting effortlessly to the presenter’s reading speed. Scripts can be edited on the spot, with custom formatting for emphasis, spacing, and action cues, ensuring optimal performance.

Using an autocue also saves time and costs during production. Editors can work directly from the prewritten script, focusing on the best takes rather than piecing together sentences. On shoot days, autocue reduces retakes and helps film multiple contributors efficiently, making it a valuable investment for both live events and video production.

At Preston Street Films our professional autocue system and skilled operators bring years of experience, having worked with stars like Sir David Attenborough, Tom Cruise, Alan Titchmarsh, and even Her Majesty the Queen.

Looking to hire an autocue for your next film, video shoot, or live event? Get in touch to see how we can help!