New & Notable
So Many Medals! 🥇🥇🥇
Proud to prompt for Penny Oleksiak... Canada's most decorated Olympian... for this national restaurant chain video.
15" freestanding high-bright display fit the bill on this one.
Cuteness Alert! 🐶
Happy to run the prompter for Ben Mulroney in this PSA supporting the CNIB guide dogs.
Can't get much cuter than that!!
Wireless iPad Prompting!
First gig using the wireless iPad! The trick here is we're wirelessly sending the LAPTOP signal to the iPad. Benefits of this are:
1) We're still able to use our professional software and DON'T have to use a cheap iPad app.
2) We can make changes remotely away from the camera position
3) Very quick setup and repositioning!
Use this solution any time wires are a problem (jib, dolly, handheld shoots)
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Wireless prompting for Deepa!
Lots of fun prompting for media personality and entertainment reporter Deepa Prashad!
We spent the day shooting THROUGHOUT the Coca-Cola Coliseum. The wireless system was ideal for all the quick repos and multiple setups!
2-Camera Studio Shoot
Nice shot showing the 17" high-bright freestanding (foreground) and the 15" high-bright mounted on a tripod (background).
This was for a live, virtual show for an energy company.
Livestream at The Royal York
Live-switch livestream setup at The Royal York Hotel.
Main & backup computers ran in-tandem. If something happened to the main computer, I could immediately switch to the backup so the show wasn't interrupted.
New cart/workstation 😎
I've been teleprompting for over 15 years and I FINALLY bought a proper cart! Carries up to 350 pounds of gear and also doubles as a computer desk!
Sweet!
Concert for "Humber Heros"
This was a live webcast fundraising concert for Humber River Hospital. Main & backup computers are run in-tandem so if there's a problem with one, you can switch to the other very quickly.
That's Chantal Kreviazuk tickling the ivories on the big screen!
Wireless Prompter on a Movi Gimbal
Always love trying new things! This pic shows wireless, above-lens teleprompting on a Movi gimbal.
This was a prep/test day... better shots can be viewed here!
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Prompting in an LED Wall
Here's an innovative way to combine teleprompting with new technology! Digitally placing the prompter image in the curved LED wall meant we didn't need cumbersome, large monitors on stage.
This was an interview and you couldn't tell they were reading their answers from a prompter!
Outdoor Sunnybrook Shoot
No available power was no problem on this outdoor shoot at Sunnybrook Health Sciences. I brought our portable power pack that's available with the "Off-Grid" power option. The 550Wh lithium ion battery lasts a full day shoot, and then some!
Camera was a Sony FX9.
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Grocery store virtual show
Quick shot of my workstation for several weeks in September. This shows the main and backup computers that ran out to a live-to-tape show for a major grocery chain.
You might notice Timmies coffee in several shots throughout my website. Love my coffee! ☕❤
When The Mayor Calls... You Answer!
Got the call very last minute to prompt for His Worship John Tory, Mayor of Toronto! He was announcing "Toronto Vaccine Day" where ScotiaBank Arena will become a pop-up clinic with 10,000 doses available to fight COVID-19!
As we were outdoors, there was no available power. So I supplied my own with our 550Wh powerbox that's good for up to 10 hours of independent power!
Outdoors Anyone?
We were on a rooftop deck for this job earlier this year. Don't even attempt outdoor teleprompting with a standard lcd monitor (300 NITS). You need a high-brightness monitor (1000+ NITS) to battle the sun... and flags too if they're handy! 😉
*NEW* Wireless Teleprompting Now Available!
This new wireless solution transmits 1080p60 signal from the laptop to a receiver/monitor AND several other mobile devices at the same time. It's rated up to 400 feet line of sight and can be used anywhere that running cables would be an issue. Ask about wireless video for your next production!
🚨Last Min Emergency Shoot!
Was called same-day to prompt for a virtual meeting. This shot shows just how bright the 17" high-bright monitor is... Easy to read up to 25 feet away! Pro gear is worth it.
"Live-switch" Teleprompting Now Available!
TorontoTeleprompt now has live-switchable teleprompting for live broadcast & webcast applications! We run a synced, live-switchable main and backup computer... so we can immediately switch to the backup if there's an issue with the main computer. It's teleprompting with a safety net! Call for rates today.
Just a cool shot 😎
Very cool shot of the new 17" high-bright teleprompter freestanding on our new Matthews rolling stand.
New for 2021! HUGE 17" High-bright
I've got 2 NEW teleprompters ready to go this year! The first is this 17" high-brightness display. HUGE screen that's visible up to 25 feet away! Ideal for head to toe shots in studio or outdoors.
New for 2021! 12" Highbright
This is a lightweight prompter that works with both large and smaller format cameras. For even more versatility on jobs, It has a 15mm rail attachment and "tab grabber" for tablets.
Greenscreen Shoot
Had the 15" teleprompter mounted on the tripod for this greenscreen studio shoot.
COVID protocols in effect, of course.
Staying Safe On Set
We're very fortunate to be able to continue working through the latest lockdown. All of the sets I've been on have been great about taking proper precautions (masks, distancing etc.)
Here's hoping we're at the tail end of this and life gets back to normal ASAP! Btw on this shoot we were faking an interview with the 15" freestanding beside the camera.
Amazing Shoot (Obvious-ly)
One thing I love about what I do is that I never know who I'll meet or be prompting for next. Working with Captain Obvious (a.k.a. Brandon) was indeed a highlight!!
Prompting for Cheryl Hickey
Several different setups for this commercial shoot with ET Canada's Cheryl Hickey.
This shot shows our 10.4" display on a slider.
Look... Up In The Sky!
Sometimes the camera needs to go up...
WAY UP! DOP Jason George at the jib controls. Look him up at www.JasonGeorge.com!
Our 15" highbright worked well with the jib arm.
Governor General of Canada
Got the call to prompt for The Governor General of Canada to promote Canadian Films. The picture shows His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston and crew.
Camera was a Canon C300 and the 12"high-bright prompter was used.
Faking the Eyelines
Sometimes the scripts are too long or the content is too specific for actors to memorize everything. For these situations, we can "fake the eyelines" by placing a monitor/prompter over each of their shoulders.
They just read their lines and with proper camera placement, you'd never know they weren't actually looking at each other!
David Suchet as Poirot
PBS called last minute because they were doing a documentary on the long running Agatha Christie series, Poirot.
Mr. Suchet was kind enough to pose with the crew for a few pictures... I'm the guy with the moustache!
17" display did the trick on this one.
Go Leafs Go!!!
Not a huge selfie-guy, but I couldn't resist on this shoot! This was an Interrotron setup in the Leafs' dressing room.
So cool!!!
Skateboard Dolly Prompter!
This was something I'd never done before... We put our 10.4" prompter on a skateboard dolly!
Worked great, client was very happy and they got some really interesting shots!
Operator Scott Ready To Go!
Here's Scott prompting his heart out on a job! Scott is a trusted operator with MANY years of experience on set.
Prompter was the freestanding 10.4" display.
Prompter was the freestanding 10.4" display.
Nice Ride!
This was one of many successful shoots we did for Honda Canada.
The prompter is a Triton, which I traded up for a better one. Gear is always changing for the better!
Don't Forget the Popcorn!
We were called in to prompt for the Ciniplex pre-shows.
Teleprompter was the 12" high-bright on a slider.
Mmmm beeeer...
Beerstore shoot... followed by beerstore shopping!
Teleprompter was the 12" high-bright. Beer was Sleeman's.
More proof that we've really prompted EVERYWHERE!
(don't ask)
Scott Working Outdoors
Here's Scotty looking happy to be working this outdoor shoot!
He's a valuable asset to any crew and clients love working with him.
He's a valuable asset to any crew and clients love working with him.
Everyone loves Gary!
This was a live webcast with "Gary" from the Canadian Tire Commercials.
Prompter was the 10.4" camera mount.
15" Dolly Mount
This was a MASSIVE shoot for a vehicle manufacturer. They actually made it rain inside on this one!!
Prompter was the 15" high bright.
Video of Olympic proportions!
It was inspiring to prompt for retired Olympian, World Cup Medalist, TV analyst and personality Kelly VanderBeek on this video shoot.
The 10.4" lcd was perfect for the scene.
The 10.4" lcd was perfect for the scene.
Virtue-ous Shoot
Have prompted for the amazing Tessa Virtue a few times now and it's always a great day when she's on set!
15" high-bright prompter was used on this one.
Hangin' in Toronto FC's Locker Room!
It was awesome to meet and prompt for Toronto FC Goalkeeper Joe Bendic on this PSA spot.
12" freestanding highbright fit the bill here.
A Different 'Star'
I had the pleasure of working with former astronaut and Order of Canada recipient, Dr. Roberta Bondar! The script was in both English and French. While I don't bill myself as bilingual, I have prompted French scripts countless times.
A Sony F-5 was paired with the 10.4" prompter.
TSN "Project Play"
Always enjoy parachuting into an actual studio for a job. This was for TSN's "Project Play" announcement.
Camera mounted 15" highbright on this one.
Prompting for 'Pinball'
We were on the gridiron for this outdoor shoot with Mike Pinball Clemons.
That's actually a very small DSLR camera shooting through our freestanding 12" high bright display.