Autocue has recently revamped their entire lineup of prompters, which now consists of only three series: the Explorer, Pioneer, and Navigator. The Explorer series is for content creators and production companies, the Pioneer prompters are for broadcast use, and the Navigator is for conferences. So let’s take a closer look at these new products! Prompters was a broadcast-only accessory for many years, and Autocue has been an industry leader in that field since 1955. Indeed, like Coca-Cola for Coke, an Autocue is often the word used to call a prompter. Since the “DSLR revolution” a dozen years ago, prompters have become more affordable and widely used, especially in the YouTube world. Indeed, you can now find prompters that use your smartphone or tablet as a screen. But, if you want to go the extra step, a dedicated prompter with a bigger screen is much more comfortable to work with. Over the years, Autocue – now part of the Videndum Group – has had many different products on store shelves. So to streamline things, the company simplified its lineup and launched six new products. Image credit: Autocue Autocue Explorer prompters The Autocue Explorer line comprises two products: the Explorer 17″ and Explorer 19″ teleprompters. The only difference between them is the screen size. The Explorer series is designed for DSLR/Mirrorless and small cinema camera shooters. Your camera attaches to the Autocue Explorer’s baseplate and the prompter attaches to your tripod. Image credit: Autocue The baseplate’s height can be adjusted from 2″/5cm...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 16 May, 2023