Problem
A teleprompter font size is too small for the presenter, causing frequent backward glances and line tracking errors.
Solution
Root Cause / Diagnostic:
Text rendered at an inadequate point size or low contrast forces the presenter to squint, lean forward, or hesitate between lines. This creates visible physical tension, eye strain, and erratic pacing during long takes.
Actionable Fix:
1. Increase prompter typography to a clean sans-serif font (e.g., Arial, Helvetica, or Roboto) sized at 56–72pt with high-contrast yellow or white text on a pure black background.
2. Set line spacing to 1.5x with maximum 5–7 words per line to allow instantaneous peripheral word acquisition.
3. Verify legibility from the presenter's locked chair position at normal operating distance (2.5–3 meters) under full key and fill lighting.
Pro Tip:
High ambient studio lighting can wash out teleprompter contrast; ensure key lights are fitted with 40-degree honeycombs or grids to prevent spill onto the prompter glass face.
Text rendered at an inadequate point size or low contrast forces the presenter to squint, lean forward, or hesitate between lines. This creates visible physical tension, eye strain, and erratic pacing during long takes.
Actionable Fix:
1. Increase prompter typography to a clean sans-serif font (e.g., Arial, Helvetica, or Roboto) sized at 56–72pt with high-contrast yellow or white text on a pure black background.
2. Set line spacing to 1.5x with maximum 5–7 words per line to allow instantaneous peripheral word acquisition.
3. Verify legibility from the presenter's locked chair position at normal operating distance (2.5–3 meters) under full key and fill lighting.
Pro Tip:
High ambient studio lighting can wash out teleprompter contrast; ensure key lights are fitted with 40-degree honeycombs or grids to prevent spill onto the prompter glass face.