Guides
Talking to a camera, made a little easier.
Steps that work with the iPhone you already have, with or without Talkzy. Each guide ends with where Talkzy can help.
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Teleprompters and setup
October 1, 2026 · 5 min read
What is a teleprompter, and how does it work?
A teleprompter shows your script near the lens so you can read while facing viewers. How a glass rig, a confidence monitor and a phone app each work.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to use a teleprompter on iPhone when you film yourself
Set up an iPhone so you can read a script while looking at the front camera: where to put the text, how far to sit, light, sound and a test take.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to use an iPad or a second iPhone as a teleprompter
Three ways to turn an iPad or spare iPhone into a teleprompter: next to your camera, under a beam-splitter glass with mirrored text, or in front of you for a talk.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How to use a teleprompter with the iPhone’s back camera
The back camera films better, but its screen faces away from you. Three ways to still read a script: a second device under the lens, a glass rig or a mirror.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to build a DIY teleprompter with glass and a phone or iPad
Build a beam-splitter teleprompter from a picture-frame glass, a box and a phone or iPad: materials, the 45° angle, blocking reflections and mirrored text.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How to control a teleprompter with a remote: page-turners, keyboards and rings
Which Bluetooth remotes work with a phone or tablet teleprompter, how to pair them, what the buttons usually do, and how to avoid the common problems mid-take.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to record clear audio when you film with a phone
Why phone videos sound echoey or thin, and how to fix it: mic distance, a lav mic, a quieter room and a 10-second test, with the iPhone you already have.
Read the guideOctober 3, 2026 · 7 min read
How to use a teleprompter on Mac during Zoom or Google Meet calls
Read a script on a Mac video call without looking away or showing it: where to put the text, how to share safely in Zoom or Google Meet, and second-device options.
Read the guideOctober 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Why your teleprompter isn’t following your voice (and how to fix it)
Voice-following teleprompter not scrolling, jumping ahead or lagging? The common causes (permissions, language, noise, repeated lines) and a fix for each.
Read the guideOctober 18, 2026 · 5 min read
What font size should a teleprompter use? How to size the text for your distance
Pick a teleprompter text size by testing, not guessing: sit where you will record, set the size so you can read without leaning in, then adjust width, lines and contrast.
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Writing the script
October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to write a video script for a teleprompter (and get the length right)
Write a script that is easy to read aloud from a teleprompter: structure, sentence length, formatting for the screen and how to estimate the running time.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 5 min read
How many words is a 1-minute video? Words per minute and script length
A one-minute talking video is usually around 130–160 spoken words. How to find your own words per minute, convert word count to running time, and trim a script.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to write a short video script for TikTok, Reels or Shorts (15–60 seconds)
A simple structure for short talking videos: a hook in the first seconds, one point, proof and a clear ending — plus how many words fit and how to film it from a script.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to write a product review video script (with a template and a sample)
A five-part script for honest product review videos on TikTok, Reels or YouTube: the hook, who it’s for, the demo, the downside and the verdict, with a sample.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to make a self-introduction video for a job or school application (with a sample script)
Plan, write and film a 60-second self-introduction video on your phone: what to say in each part, a sample script, and how to look at the lens while you read.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to write a livestream selling script and read it from a teleprompter
Structure a live selling script with one section per product, put it on a second phone or tablet as a teleprompter, and move between products with a remote during the live.
Read the guideOctober 26, 2026 · 5 min read
How to use a Word document or Google Doc as a teleprompter script on a Mac
Turn a Word or Google Docs script into a clean teleprompter script on a Mac: download it, strip the formatting and mark the sections, then check it before you go live.
Read the guideOctober 27, 2026 · 5 min read
How to read a script in English on camera when English is not your first language
Read an English script on camera or in a call without sounding stiff: write for your own mouth, mark hard words, slow down, rehearse aloud and set the right voice-follow language.
Read the guideOctober 28, 2026 · 5 min read
How to read a script on camera with dyslexia: set up the text so it’s easier to follow
Dyslexia can make a teleprompter hard to follow. Format the script in short lines, pick a plain font, size and spacing, slow the pace, and set up Talkzy for Mac to suit you.
Read the guideNovember 2, 2026 · 6 min read
How to pronounce names and hard words when you read a script aloud
Unsure how to say a name or a technical word in your script? Check it, respell it in plain syllables, rehearse it aloud, and mark it so you don’t stumble on camera.
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On camera
October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to read a script on camera without looking like you’re reading
Practical ways to keep eye contact, sound natural and stop scanning the screen when you read from a teleprompter or notes on camera.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to feel confident talking to a camera (even if you hate being filmed)
Practical ways to get comfortable on camera: prepare the right amount, set up so you’re not distracted, warm up your voice, and practise in short, low-stakes takes.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to memorize a script fast (and when you don’t need to)
Ways to learn a video or presentation script quickly — chunking, outlines, saying it aloud — and how to decide how much to memorize and how much to read.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
How to record a video in sections on iPhone (so one mistake doesn’t cost the whole take)
Split a long talking video into short sections, record each one until you have a good take, and join the best takes — with the setup that keeps cuts invisible.
Read the guideOctober 2, 2026 · 7 min read
How to practice a presentation at home with your iPhone
Rehearse a presentation or speech at home: time it, practise out loud, film a run-through on your iPhone and fix the weak parts instead of starting over.
Read the guideOctober 3, 2026 · 7 min read
How to stop saying um and uh when you speak
Why we say um, uh and like, how to count your filler words with your iPhone, and simple drills that replace them with pauses in talks, calls and videos.
Read the guideOctober 9, 2026 · 6 min read
How to stop talking too fast on camera (and set a teleprompter pace you can keep)
Why you speed up when the camera turns on, how to measure your pace, and the pauses, scripting habits and prompter speed that slow you down without sounding slow.
Read the guideOctober 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Can you use notes in a video interview? How to do it without looking down
Notes in a video interview are usually fine if you keep them short. Where to put them, what to write, how to glance, and when to say you have them.
Read the guideOctober 29, 2026 · 6 min read
Can you use notes in a one-way (pre-recorded) video interview? How to prepare answers you can glance at
In a one-way video interview you answer recorded questions with a timer and no interviewer. Check the rules, write keyword notes per question, place them under the camera and rehearse the timing.
Read the guideOctober 11, 2026 · 6 min read
What to do when your mind goes blank on camera or in a presentation
Your mind goes blank or you lose your place: what to do in the moment, how to recover on a recording or a live call, and how to set up a script so it rarely happens.
Read the guideOctober 14, 2026 · 6 min read
How to make eye contact on Zoom and video calls (and still read your notes)
Why you look away on Zoom or Meet and how to fix it: move the video window under the camera, set the camera at eye level, and keep notes right below the lens.
Read the guideNovember 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Webcam on an external monitor: where to put your script so you still look at the camera (Mac)
Using a Mac with an external monitor and webcam? Put the script on the screen that holds the camera, right under the lens, and choose that display in Talkzy for Mac.
Read the guideOctober 15, 2026 · 6 min read
How to read a script while screen recording on a Mac (without showing it in the video)
Record a tutorial or demo on a Mac while reading a script: write it for the ear, keep it out of the recording, and test before you commit. Steps for Shift-Command-5 and QuickTime.
Read the guideOctober 30, 2026 · 6 min read
How to record yourself on a Mac while reading a script (QuickTime webcam setup)
Record a talking-head video on a Mac with QuickTime and read a script without looking away: pick the camera and mic, put the text under the lens, and test a 10-second take first.
Read the guideOctober 16, 2026 · 6 min read
How to record a voiceover from a script without sounding like you’re reading
Record a voiceover for slides or a video from a script and still sound natural: write for the ear, mark breaths, set a pace, and record in short takes.
Read the guideOctober 17, 2026 · 6 min read
How to stop sounding monotone when you read a script
Why reading aloud sounds flat and how to fix it: know the point of each line, mark the words that matter, vary pitch and pace, pause, and let sentences land.
Read the guideOctober 19, 2026 · 5 min read
How to stop stumbling over words when you read a script out loud
Why you trip over words when you read a script on camera, and what fixes it: rewrite lines for the mouth, mark the hard spots, read slower than feels natural and rehearse in short pieces.
Read the guideNovember 3, 2026 · 6 min read
How to warm up your voice before you record or read a script on camera
A five-minute voice warm-up for before you record, present or read a script: posture, breathing, humming, lip trills, tongue twisters and one read-through, plus what to drink.
Read the guideNovember 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Why your voice shakes when you present or record (and how to steady it)
Why a voice trembles when you are nervous and what actually helps: slow breathing, a slower pace, a pause before the first line, relaxed posture, a short test take and a script you can read calmly.
Read the guideNovember 5, 2026 · 6 min read
How to stop mumbling and speak more clearly on camera or when you present
Why people mumble and what helps: open your mouth more, slow down, finish your words, keep the mic close, check a test recording and read from a script you can see clearly.
Read the guideOctober 31, 2026 · 6 min read
How to mark up a script for pauses and emphasis (so you sound natural reading it aloud)
A simple way to mark a script for pauses, stressed words and breaths: slashes, line breaks and one underline. Works on paper, in any text editor or on a teleprompter.
Read the guideOctober 20, 2026 · 5 min read
How to not lose your place when you read a script on camera
Why you lose your place when you read a script on camera, and what fixes it: bigger text with room between lines, a marker on the current line, reading a line ahead, and a plan for finding your spot again.
Read the guideOctober 21, 2026 · 6 min read
How to present a webinar from a script without sounding scripted
How to present a webinar or online talk from a script without sounding like you're reading: script only the parts that must be exact, speak the rest from bullets, and keep the script near the camera.
Read the guideOctober 22, 2026 · 6 min read
How to see your speaker notes while sharing slides on Zoom or Google Meet
How to read your speaker notes while you share slides on Zoom, Google Meet or Teams without the audience seeing them: share the slide window instead of the screen, keep notes in a separate window, and test first.
Read the guideOctober 23, 2026 · 6 min read
How to stop screen glare in your glasses on video calls and when you read a script on camera
Why your screen reflects in your glasses on camera and how to fix it: move the lights, dim the screen, keep bright windows away from the camera, tilt the lenses and test before you record.
Read the guideOctober 24, 2026 · 6 min read
How to make your presentation or speech fit a time limit (and not run over)
Turn a time slot into a word count, time yourself out loud, cut about a tenth and keep a section you can drop, so your talk or recorded video ends on time without rushing.
Read the guideOctober 25, 2026 · 5 min read
Why your presentation clicker doesn’t work in Zoom or Meet on a Mac (and how to use it to scroll a script)
A clicker only controls the app in front. Fix a clicker that stops working during a Zoom or Meet share on a Mac, and decide whether it moves your slides or your script.
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For your line of work
October 1, 2026 · 7 min read
A teleprompter for teachers: recording video lessons on a phone or iPad
How teachers can record video lessons on an iPhone or iPad: plan the lesson as sections, set up the device, read without sounding scripted and record in parts.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 7 min read
A teleprompter for real estate agents: scripting and filming property videos
How real estate agents can script and film listing videos on a phone: a script structure, what to say in each room, the setup and how to record it in parts.
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Comparisons
October 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Talkzy vs reading your script from Notes: which teleprompter setup fits?
Can Notes work as a teleprompter on iPhone? What reading from Notes with the Camera app does well, where it falls short, and when Talkzy is worth adding.
Read the guideOctober 1, 2026 · 6 min read
Talkzy vs Keynote presenter notes: which one should you read from on camera?
Can Keynote’s presenter notes be a teleprompter? How presenter notes work, how they compare with a teleprompter app for recording yourself, and when each fits.
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