Prompt/autocue software and hardware for EX1 at DVinfo.net

Ian Smith · May 18th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Can anyone recommend prompt autocue software and hardware for the PMW-EX1, but ideally something that will also work with the Reflecmedua "Green screen" system (whicn involves a ring of green lights fitting via a screw adapter to the EX1 lens).

I've heard there may be a system available which can be mounted just above the lens so that the eyeline isn't too far out of wack with what the camera's recording.

George Kroonder · May 19th, 2008, 05:59 AM

There are some simple "systems" that you can hang below or to the side of the lens, but it will be obvious th etalent is not looking into the lens.

I have no experience with the Reflecmedia lightring, but I see no problem mounting it on top of the prompter instead of on the lens.

George/

Edit: Reflecmedia offers a prompting solution that is basically a widescreen lcd mounted on top of the lens: http://www.reflecmedia.com/education...ting/index.htm

Greg Hawkes · May 19th, 2008, 08:46 AM

Hi Ian

I use two different systems.

When I want to use the Reflecmedia system I
use

http://www.tele-prompt.com/html/contact.html

on a laptopset at the same height as the lens (just to the left or right)
the lap top sits on a Manfrotto projector table which is supported by an old photo tripod. I think this works well

Take a look

www.professionalvideo.tv/webvideo

When not uslng Chroma Key I will be using Pro Prompter (just purchased)

May 18th, 2008, 04:26 PM	#1
Ian Smith Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 84	Prompt/autocue software and hardware for EX1 Can anyone recommend prompt autocue software and hardware for the PMW-EX1, but ideally something that will also work with the Reflecmedua "Green screen" system (whicn involves a ring of green lights fitting via a screw adapter to the EX1 lens). I've heard there may be a system available which can be mounted just above the lens so that the eyeline isn't too far out of wack with what the camera's recording.

May 19th, 2008, 05:59 AM	#2
George Kroonder Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Utrecht, NL \| Europe 3rd Rock from the Sun Posts: 612	There are some simple "systems" that you can hang below or to the side of the lens, but it will be obvious th etalent is not looking into the lens. I have no experience with the Reflecmedia lightring, but I see no problem mounting it on top of the prompter instead of on the lens. George/ Edit: Reflecmedia offers a prompting solution that is basically a widescreen lcd mounted on top of the lens: http://www.reflecmedia.com/education...ting/index.htm Last edited by George Kroonder; May 19th, 2008 at 06:11 AM. Reason: Added the link

May 19th, 2008, 08:46 AM	#3
Greg Hawkes Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 83	Hi Ian I use two different systems. When I want to use the Reflecmedia system I use http://www.tele-prompt.com/html/contact.html on a laptopset at the same height as the lens (just to the left or right) the lap top sits on a Manfrotto projector table which is supported by an old photo tripod. I think this works well Take a look www.professionalvideo.tv/webvideo When not uslng Chroma Key I will be using Pro Prompter (just purchased)