Accessing the Descript Teleprompter
Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how to open the teleprompter window from within a Descript project by navigating through the record feature and clicking the teleprompter icon.
Step-by-step
- Open a Descript project
- Click the red record button or the record option in a blank project
- Select a recording type: Camera, Screen, or Audio only
- Verify your microphone input via the sound waves
- Click the teleprompter icon located to the right of the red record button
Options
- Start the recorder via the top record button or the bottom project button
- Choose between camera, screen, or audio-only recording modes
- Select specific hardware inputs for camera, microphone, and screen
Watch out for
- The teleprompter is only accessible through the record feature
Tips
- Check that sound waves are visible to ensure your microphone is working before proceeding
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- 8:090:57Resizing and positioning the Teleprompter windowThe creator demonstrates resizing the teleprompter box to minimize eye travel and moving it to the top-center of the screen to stay close to the camera lens.DDescript· AI Video Recording
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