Teleprompter for YouTube
How to set up your reading screen
Split the video into sections
Keep each part of your video in a separate script tab so you can record one section at a time.
Place the text near the lens
Make the text large enough to read from your seat. Keep the lines short so your eyes don't move too far across the screen.
Test the opening
Read the first paragraph aloud and adjust the speed until it feels comfortable.
Record with separate software or a camera
Start your recording, then press Play in LilPrompter. Pause the script when you stop to show a step.
Repeat any lines you need to
Restart a sentence rather than the whole video, then edit and upload the recorded file.
Choose the recording layout
If you record on a phone, read from a laptop or tablet beside its camera. For a webcam recording, use a browser window near the webcam and check that your recorder doesn't show the script. If you use teleprompter glass, turn on mirror mode so you can read the reflection. Check that the screen fits your teleprompter before mounting it.
YouTube’s recording guidance explains how to record a video and upload the finished file. You'll do that outside LilPrompter, which only shows your script.
Record chapter by chapter
Write out any opening or closing lines you want to get right. Pause the scrolling while you demonstrate something, then return to the next sentence. If you make a mistake, leave a short pause and say the sentence again.
Here's what we're going to make. I'll start by showing you the first step. [Pause the script and demonstrate.] That's the first part done. Now we can move on to the next one.
The note in brackets is a reminder for you. Press Pause yourself when you reach it.
Review a short test before the full take
Record about 20 seconds and play it back. Check the sound, where you're looking and any reflections in your glasses. If you're recording your screen, make sure the script stays out of the video. OBS recommends testing audio and recording before the real session. A dark background may help reduce reflections, but check your recording to see.
For equipment choices, see the YouTube setup comparison; for delivery, practice reading naturally.
Teleprompter for YouTube FAQ
Does LilPrompter record or upload to YouTube?
No. It displays your script. Record, edit, export and upload in separate tools.
Can it run beside a webcam recorder?
Yes. Put LilPrompter in its own browser window. Check what your recorder is capturing, because recording the whole display can show your script.
Will it look like I'm looking at the camera?
Keeping the script near the lens can help, but your eyes may still move as you read. Teleprompter glass reflects the text in front of the lens so you can look straight at it. Try a short recording to see what works for you.
Related setups and guides
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