5 Amateur Mistakes When Using a Teleprompter That Ruin Your Videos (And How to Fix Them)
You bought the gear, downloaded the app, but the final video turned out... weird. Robotically read, eyes darting from side to side. Relax, the problem isn't you, it's the technique. Let's fix the 5 classic mistakes right now.
The "Watching Tennis" Eyes
The most obvious mistake: your eyes move from left to right while reading, looking like you're watching a ping-pong match.
How to Fix with PromptNinja:
Increase the distance from the camera (minimum 3 feet / 1 meter) and narrow the text margins in the app. The narrower the text column, the less your eyes need to move laterally.
The "Robot Voice"
Speaking in a monotone, without pauses or emotion, just dumping words out. This happens when you try to keep up with the text speed, instead of the text keeping up with you.
How to Fix with PromptNinja:
Use the Voice Control (AI) feature. PromptNinja listens to your voice and scrolls the text only when you speak. This allows you to make dramatic pauses, breathe, and act naturally.
Forgetting to Blink (The Stare)
Anxious not to lose your place, you widen your eyes and stop blinking. The result is scary for the viewer.
The Solution:
Add emojis or line breaks in the script as visual reminders to [BLINK] or [SMILE]. Relax.
Writing "Books" instead of "Conversations"
Scripts with long sentences and difficult words sound artificial.
The Solution:
Read your script aloud before recording. If you stumble, rewrite it. Write as if you were talking to a friend at a bar.
Font Too Small
Trying to read tiny letters makes you squint, which conveys insecurity.
How to Fix with PromptNinja:
Increase the font size to XL. It is better to scroll faster than to strain your eyes.