Quotes & Contact
Please use this form to request a current ratesheet or a project-specific quote. A confirmation will appear after you hit 'send request'. Rates are competitive and include backup* on crucial gear... something to keep in mind when ultimately choosing your teleprompting service provider.
*Backup only used for onsite technical issues. See ratesheet for more details.
Please visit the FAQ page for answers to many common questions. 🚨 If it's a teleprompting emergency... then shoot me a quick text or call the number below. Thanks and looking forward to hearing from you!
"Can I just rent your gear?"
Sorry I don't dry-hire teleprompter equipment. I provide a turn-key teleprompting service, which means gear is always accompanied by a skilled operator, usually myself! This no-rental policy also ensures that gear stays in top working condition for every job.
I'm proud of TorontoTeleprompt's great reputation in Toronto's tight-knit production community. Click here for testimonials from satisfied clients, or scroll down for some potential do-it-yourself pitfalls!
Ask these questions before hiring your next teleprompt operator...
- Do they teleprompt full time, or is it a side-hustle from their staging or rental house job?
- Does their program have proper speed control, or does talent have to match the one speed they set on their app?
- Can they make quick, remote script changes, or is valuable shoot time lost to their clunky iPad workflow?
- Do they have multiple displays for different scenarios, or are you stuck with their single prompter size?
- Do they bring backup equipment, or are you S.O.L. if (and when) there are problems?
- Do they use high-brightness displays, which are MUCH more expensive, but much easier to read?
- Do they use pro software like TeleScript AV™, which is MUCH more expensive than an app, but much more reliable?
These answers will help you separate the pros from the 'fly-by-nighters'. The same way that just owning a camera doesn't make you a great cinematographer... The fact that you happen to own a teleprompter doesn't make you a great teleprompt operator! 😉
Tips before trying to do it yourself...
- Our clients know the cost difference between renting vs hiring a pro is minimal. Comparable rental gear starts at around $350/day. That's one system, no backup and you still have to make it all work! Here's a handy "D.I.Y. Checklist":
- Source rental house/gear
- Hope gear is in good condition
- Pick up/return before/after job
- Hope it works with your set up
- Learn hardware & software
- Hire someone to run prompter
- Not having backup if gear fails!
I just had a teleprompting disaster where I tried to do it myself with my iPad. It didn't work and we had to reschedule the shoot. To say my client wasn't impressed was an understatement. In a panic I googled Teleprompter services Toronto and ARprompt was the first name that appeared and thank goodness! I called Al up in a panic to see if he could help me out the next day. Although he had something else going on he re-worked his schedule to be able to fit me in. The next day he was early, professional and great with the client, which is so important to me.
I've since worked with Al numerous times and every time I'm so grateful that I found him. His ability, professionalism and overall demeanour is such an asset on any set, big or small. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ARprompt to anyone who wants the comfort of knowing that their teleprompter will always be top notch as well as a pleasure to work with.
I've since worked with Al numerous times and every time I'm so grateful that I found him. His ability, professionalism and overall demeanour is such an asset on any set, big or small. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend ARprompt to anyone who wants the comfort of knowing that their teleprompter will always be top notch as well as a pleasure to work with.
Larissa Primeau -- CEO, www.FrameworkCreativeContent.com