The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter Kit, Portable Teleprompter for iPhone

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The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter Kit, Portable Teleprompter for iPhone

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ON-THE-GO: Transform your smartphone into a professional, lightweight, and mobile teleprompter. With easy-to-read text displayed on a quality 30R/70T beam splitter glass screen, your video productions will always be professional.
COMPATIBILITY: The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter works with any smartphone and can be mounted to almost any DSLR camera, plus other Padcaster products such as the Padcaster for iPad and Padcaster Verse for smartphones.
UNMATCHED VERSATILITY: Easily mount The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter by attaching directly to the lens filter thread of almost any camera. Additional accessories may also be used with the Parrot for more professional results.
USER-FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGY: The free Padcaster Parrot app is easy to use with your cell phone and is compatible with both iOS and Android.
WIRELESS SOLUTION: The Padcaster Parrot Teleprompter comes with a Bluetooth Remote so you can pause, play, and adjust speed remotely.

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Great product, however customer support is questionableGreat product, had it for a year.. however customer support is null. I ended up misplacing some of the rings that I primarily use for my lenses and I've written customer support twice and haven't heard back.I was hoping I could buy all the rings separately... but I haven't had any luck finding them. 1This teleprompter is very slick and easy to useThis teleprompter is very slick and easy to use. Get the remote for it. Make sure you're getting an adapter that fits your camera's lens. It's probably included with the teleprompter.Reading from a teleprompter does take a little getting used to. But if you can read books out loud to your kids, or to anyone, you can read from a teleprompter.You can download a free app onto your smart phone. You can copy and paste your script from an email or google docs, for example, into the app or type your script directly into the app. I don't like typing longer documents on my phone so I type my script on my computer then copy and paste my script into the app. Open the app, and load your script. Then you place your smart phone onto the bottom of the teleprompter and you're ready to go. Hit start on the remote and the script starts rolling. Easy. You can adjust the speed at which the text scrolls and you can also adjust the size of the text as well. You can start and stop the text with the remote while you're reading. It's an impressive little unit. 5Utterly Useful Product!!I bought the Parrot Teleprompter to use with my Canon T4i and with my Sony a6000 for making some of the videos for our YouTube channel.I looked long and hard for a teleprompter that was relatively compact, that is easily transportable, and, very importantly, affordable.Of course, compactness, transportability, and affordability are usually not much to speak of if the product doesn't perform. And, Parrot Teleprompter doesn't disappoint.You'll be pleased with the clarity of the words as they scroll onto the teleprompter screen, every word is clearly legible. I use it along with Prompt Smart App, as it syncs with your speech.A very very good thing. There is a Parrot teleprompter app also.Obviously, different lenses are different sizes, and the Parrot comes with a number of different rings.Thread size adapter mounts include:-49mm-52mm-55mm-58mm-62mm-67mm-72mm-77mm-82mmI have found this to be a great easy to use product for those shooting scripted videos. 4Ejected Two Smartphone Causing Them To CrackI want to love this teleprompter, I really do, but it ended up causing the cracking of TWO of my smartphone screens (within two days) through ejecting the devices while in use. I have owned cell phones/smartphones for decades and never ever ever cracked a screen on any of them. The problem is that the area where you place the smartphone (smartphone holder) is not very secure. The first time, the phone ejected while on location. It was a Samsung Galaxy S3 which I used strictly as a teleprompter (six year old phone at this point), so I was annoyed but not particularly upset. The second one was my main phone (Galaxy S7 Edge) but in my recording studio (had to use it because I had a project due that day and my first phone was out of commission). This of course made me angry. Both screens shattered.This product is amazing in concept, but the smartphone mechanism needs to be worked out for it to be a five star product. Because of what I described above, I cannot recommend it. There is no other portable solution on the market which is why I don't plan on returning it, but it needs to be modified. Until this is worked out, I will continue using my more expensive non-portable teleprompter.EDIT: A friend suggested that I place velcro strips onto the bottom of the smartphone holder of the teleprompter and to the back of the smartphone being used for a more secure fit. A couple of velcro strips from CVS or Walgreens and a nice strong case can be added for more peace of mind. 3Truly great product for an unbelievable price!Single best piece of equipment for creating your own podcast videos hands down.The price point compared to similar items made the Parrot Teleprompter seem too good to be true. It it doesn't matter how low the price is if the product doesn't work, right? But this one does!I read the reviews and took a chance and ordered it. Two days later I was unboxing it and marveling at quality build and the number of adapters included to fit just about any lens. Note: The 77mm adapter comes attached to the back cover that protects the unit when not in use. It looks like it's one solid piece but it does screw off... just not easily. The 77mm adapter is the one I needed and was I frustrated by not finding one among all of the individually packaged adapters. I even searched online to purchase one separately. I finally noticed there was one image on the website that showed the back cover separated from the ring. I tried separating the ring from the back and it didn't budge at first. It REALLY looks like it's one solid piece. The size and shape make it difficult to get a good grip on the two pieces to provide the torque necessary to unscrew them but perseverance paid off after several attempts.Setup was easy and soon I was ready to experiment. I bought the remote control and I think it is essential to having a good experience with the teleprompter. I will review the remote separately but let me note here that the remote could use more explicit setup instructions too. I actually thought it was defective and ordered a replacement. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime because the replacement was on it's way before I even boxed up the return. I moved to getting my script loaded into the app. That wasn't as easy as it seemed either. Another issue that would disappear with more explicit instructions.Unless you want to type in your script using the tiny keypad on your phone, which seems gruelling and time consuming, you'll want to type it up on your computer and then transfer it to your app via Dropbox or File Explorer. It's super cool that Parrot has automated the process with Dropbox for us. Follow the steps inside the setup menu and in less than a minute you'll establish a direct connection between your Parrot app and a special folder on Dropbox where you can save all of your scripts.All that was easy. The missing bit of information in the instructions is that your script needs to be saved in a *.txt format. Mine was saved as a Word document and it showed up as a million different symbols in the teleprompter. I called Parrot and spoke to Darrell (I believe) and he, very kindly, set me straight.Once I had all that figured out I setup my first experiment. Without the remote it was difficult. Speaking in a normal voice with a normal pace, which is what one would want to do in a video podcast, we naturally speed up and slow down depending on the content. No matter where I set the speed it was either too fast or too slow depending on the flow of the script. The remote really is essential for a polished performance.Having said that, the app works perfectly. The teleprompter is easy to read and incredibly helpful. The phone clamp is a little loose so you have to make sure your phone is seated properly but that is no problem. I imagine it would be impossible to make a universal fit, fit perfectly.Yesterday my replacement remote arrived. At first I thought it was another dud and called Parrot for help. By the way, they are awesome. Friendly, helpful and very professional. It turned out that the power button isn't meant to remain lit and the connect button on the back must be depressed by the tip of something much smaller than a fingertip or fingernail- but not sharp. Darrell suggested the end of a paper clip but I was reluctant to use that. I was afraid the thin plastic cover over the button would puncture. I used a closed ball point pen and that worked. Including this step in the instructions would make this issue a non issue. Making the button easier to use would be even better.Once I had it paired with my phone I reset my experiment. Fantastic! With the remote in hand I could start, stop, pause, speed up and slow down the script as much as needed to generate the perfectly timed script. Knowing I was in complete control of the speed helped me relax and focus on the content which made for a much more natural delivery.I gave the Parrot Teleprompter five stars despite the initial difficulties because the issues are with the instructions NOT the product. I would encourage the company to revise the included instructions and include a few FAQs and tips for the initial setup. Aside from that the five stars are definitely well deserved. I just don't think a better option for the price is available. 5An amazing product with slightly concerning build quality.I bought this to use with my Lumix G7 and while at first I was skeptical of it because of its build quality, I can say for sure that I bring this with me everywhere.Aside from the build quality, everything about this product is amazing. I was surprised at the clarity of the words as they scroll onto the teleprompter screen, I can clearly read every word. It is also a great combination when used with the Parrot teleprompter app. The app allows you to write scripts, change font size, change scroll speed, change margins, everything you could ever want. (As a side note you will need to enable the mirror option in the app when using the teleprompter.Not only is the teleprompter affordable, its very portable. it easily breaks down and stores inside my Case Logic SLRC-206 SLR Camera and 15.4-Inch Laptop Backpack (Black) which I use to take all of my camera gear with me, it doesn't even take up that much space.I've used it with my Lumix G7 (my daily driver) as well as a Cannon Rebel T6, it works great with both cameras. The one thing I will say is that the thread size on my G7 is 46mm and there was no mount adapter with that thread size included. Luckily I had a step up ring that allowed me to use the teleprompter on my lens. I used the Sensei 46mm Lens to 52mm Filter Step-Up Ring with my lens in order to use the included 52mm adapter mount.Included with the teleprompter are the following thread size adapter mounts(depending if your lens thread size is larger or smaller you may need a step up/down ring):-49mm-52mm-55mm-58mm-62mm-67mm-72mm-77mm-82mm Now I'd like to address the build quality which is what stops me from giving this product 5 stars. I realize that a lower build quality makes the item cheaper to produce and it's partly for that reason that this teleprompter is so affordable. The body of the teleprompter as well as the cover are made of plastic which can feel fragile. The adapters/mounts for mounting the teleprompter to your lens are made of metal and feel sturdy, I never have to worry about bending or warping them.The other issue I'd like to address which isn't necessarily an issue with the teleprompter itself is the remote offered to purchase along side it. I own an Iphone and as such I use the teleprompter with my Iphone. The remote is meant to make life easier when using the teleprompter, offering features like rewinding the script, resizing text, and playing/pausing the script. In the case of the Iphone app(I can't speak for android), it does almost none of this. The only feature I've been able to use is the text resizing which honestly isn't even a feature I use. So I would not recommend buying the remote with the teleprompter, at least not until it's fixed.Overall the Parrot teleprompter is an amazing product that I highly recommend to anyone shooting scripted video as it is a great addition to your camera gear arsenal as well as a great tool. :) 4Very nice.Great little teleprompter. I do not use the Parrot teleprompter app with it, but went for another I found on the play store I liked better. The beam splitting glass in the teleprompter is good quality and not at all visible in my recordings. Some have noted that phones slip out of the holder easily but I have not had a problem with my rubberized phone case. 5You've made my life so much easier as a video producer!I never write reviews, so this should be a testament to how much I vouch for this product.For context, I've purchased 2 other iPad teleprompters on Amazon, and the Parrot is definitely my favorite from everything else I've tried.Main reasons:1) It's compact and light. iPad eleprompters can be huge and heavy, and even the foldable ones are still large. So this tiny little guy can even fit into my travel kit.2) Fewer moving parts. It's just a box with a lid for the front and a lid for the back. It comes with a bunch of step-up rings. None of them were small enough for my Lumix f1/7 45mm lens (with has a lens diameter of 37mm), so I just had to buy a step-up ring on Amazon for a few bucks.3) Works with your phone. Not only was I saving about $50-100 with Parrot's model compared to other teleprompters, I also didn't have to buy an iPad. It works with whatever phone you have!4) The app is even good! Super simple, easy to use UI. I'm so impressed that Parrot has built a good hardware and software system.5) Smaller screen. With the iPad teleprompters, you can often see the on-camera subject's eyes dart left to right as they read, and therefore it becomes quite obvious he or she is reading. With the smaller screen, you can keep your eyes on the lens.6) SAVES ME SO MUCH TIME WITH VIDEO EDITING. Before I used teleprompters, I would just wing it on camera and try to memorize talking points, but then I'd end up with a lot of crappy footage and then I'd spend even more time editing. Now, I can just perfect the content before I even hit record, and I can recording time down to 2 takes, which means I can do my editing super fast.7) I don't have to secure it between my camera and tripod. It fits over the front of your lens. Much faster setup.The only con, as many others are saying, is the build quality. It does feel flimsy and easy to break. It certainly feels overpriced for the build quality, but it is still overall a GREAT deal compared to other teleprompters. And while it is flimsy, it is light and that's a good thing. Overall, considering the vast number of PROS this product has to offer, this CON is not enough for me to not give it 5 stars.Great product! You've made my life so much easier as a video producer! 5Great teleprompter, easy to use and you can't tell a teleprompter is being used.wow, this simple but affective device really helped me sound less like a bumbling idiot in my videos. I find it very easy to dictate what I want to say, and then make slight tweaks to the text. Then put my phone in it and control with the parrot remote (HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU GET THAT). You absolutely can not tell that I am reading from a teleprompter, I think because the text is essentially right within frame. Bigger teleprompters have the text going to far left or right of the lens/frame and you can see eye movement. Granted this is not for a far away use, but I find it perfect for YouTube like videos 5Best $100 I spent all year! Great ROI!This thing is amazing! Just finished using it today for the first time for a client. I didn't have the remote so stopping and starting was a bit of a hassle. Also, $11.99 for the full app? It was worth it though because I had complete peace of mind with my shoot.Hooked it up to my GH4, size 58m lens (12-35). You do have to punch in a little to get around the vingnette, but I was doing that anyway to create a little bokeh. Anyway, great product, worked well with my iPhone 6+...just adjust the font size to client's liking. For $100, you're getting every $ worth. 5

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