tools-only Script to Teleprompter Command
Transform written scripts into teleprompter-ready formats with auto-scroll and delivery optimization.
Usage
/teleprompter [script-file.md] # Convert script to teleprompter
/teleprompter [script] --practice # Practice mode with timing
/teleprompter start # Start teleprompter display
/teleprompter pause # Pause auto-scroll
/teleprompter speed [1-10] # Adjust scroll speed
/teleprompter export [script] --format pdf # Export for physical prompter
Purpose
Convert scripts to teleprompter format for:
- Natural delivery - Read while maintaining eye contact
- Consistent pacing - Auto-scroll at optimal speed
- Timing practice - Hit target video length
- Professional presentation - Smooth, confident delivery
Script Processing
Input: Raw Script
# How I Made My API 10x Faster
Hey everyone! Today I'm going to show you how I took my API from 2000 milliseconds response time down to just 180 milliseconds. That's more than 10x faster, and it only took me about an hour to implement.
The secret? Redis caching. Let me walk you through exactly how I did it.
[Show terminal with slow API]
So here's the problem...
Output: Teleprompter Format
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ Hey everyone! Today I'm going to show ║
║ you how I took my API from 2000 ║
║ milliseconds response time down to ║
║ just 180 milliseconds. ║
║ ║
║ [PAUSE - Show excitement] ║
║ ║
║ That's more than 10x faster, and it ║
║ only took me about an hour to ║
║ implement. ║
║ ║
║ [SLOW DOWN - Key point] ║
║ ║
║ The secret? Redis caching. ║
║ ║
║ [PAUSE - Let it sink in] ║
║ ║
║ Let me walk you through exactly ║
║ how I did it. ║
║ ║
║ >>> VISUAL: Terminal with slow API <<< ║
║ ║
║ [TRANSITION - Move to screen] ║
║ ║
║ So here's the problem... ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Scroll Speed: ████████░░ 80% [+] [-]
Elapsed: 00:32 Remaining: ~04:28 Total: ~05:00
Format Features
Text Optimization
Line Breaks for Natural Breathing
❌ BEFORE (Hard to read):
Hey everyone! Today I'm going to show you how I took my API from 2000 milliseconds response time down to just 180 milliseconds.
✓ AFTER (Natural pauses):
Hey everyone!
Today I'm going to show you how I took
my API from 2000 milliseconds response
time down to just 180 milliseconds.
Delivery Cues
[PAUSE] - Stop for 1-2 seconds
[PAUSE LONG] - Stop for 3-4 seconds
[SLOW DOWN] - Decrease pace for emphasis
[SPEED UP] - Increase pace for energy
[SMILE] - Facial expression cue
[LOOK AT CAMERA] - Direct eye contact moment
[GESTURE] - Use hand motion
[EMPHASIZE] - Stress this word/phrase
Visual Action Markers
>>> VISUAL: Screen recording starts <<<
>>> VISUAL: Terminal command <<<
>>> VISUAL: Code editor <<<
>>> VISUAL: Show graph <<<
>>> VISUAL: Back to camera <<<
>>> B-ROLL: External footage <<<
Timing Markers
(00:15) - Hook delivered
(01:30) - Problem explained
(03:00) - Solution begins
(08:45) - Results shown
(09:30) - CTA (Call to action)
Auto-Scroll Features
Adaptive Speed
Base Speed: 120 words per minute
Automatically adjusts based on:
- Sentence length (slower for long sentences)
- Complexity (slower for technical terms)
- Delivery cues (pauses stop scroll)
- User control (keyboard/foot pedal)
Smooth Scrolling Algorithm
├─ Ease-in at paragraph start
├─ Constant speed during reading
├─ Ease-out at delivery cues
├─ Full stop at [PAUSE] markers
└─ Resume with smooth acceleration
Implementation
When user runs /teleprompter script.md --practice:
Step 1: Process Script
📝 PROCESSING SCRIPT
File: redis-tutorial-script.md
Word count: 1,247 words
Estimated time: 9:22 at 130 WPM
Analyzing for optimization...
- Added 34 natural line breaks
- Inserted 12 delivery cues
- Marked 7 visual transitions
- Set 5 timing checkpoints
Readability Score: 8.7/10 (good for teleprompter)
Step 2: Practice Mode
🎯 PRACTICE MODE
Get ready in: 3... 2... 1... GO!
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ Hey everyone! ║
║ ║
║ [Current line appears here] ║
║ ║
║ [Next line preview below] ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
[Press SPACE to pause/resume]
[Press ↑/↓ to adjust speed]
[Press R to restart]
[Press ESC to exit]
Real-time Feedback:
├─ Current pace: 125 WPM (target: 130 WPM) ✓
├─ Time elapsed: 02:15 / 09:22 estimated
├─ Energy level: Good, maintain energy
└─ Delivery: Natural, good pauses
Step 3: Live Teleprompter
Starting teleprompter in:
3...
2...
1...
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ ║
║ Hey everyone! ║
║ ║
║ Today I'm going to show you ║
║ how I took my API from 2000 ║
║ milliseconds response time down ║
║ to just 180 milliseconds. ║
║ ║
║ [PAUSE - Show excitement] ║
║ ║
║ That's more than 10x faster, and ║
║ it only took me about an hour ║
║ to implement. ║
║ ║
║ ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Advanced Features
Timing Practice Mode
Practice hitting exact time targets:
🎯 TIMING PRACTICE
Target: 10:00 video
Script: 1,247 words
Pace needed: 125 WPM
Checkpoints:
├─ 02:30 - Hook complete ⏱️
├─ 05:00 - Problem explained ⏱️
├─ 08:00 - Solution shown ⏱️
└─ 09:30 - Wrap-up before CTA ⏱️
[Starting practice run...]
Checkpoint 1 (02:30 target)
Actual: 02:42
Difference: +12 seconds (Speed up slightly)
Recommendation: Increase pace to 132 WPM for next section
Energy Level Coaching
Real-time delivery feedback:
📊 ENERGY MONITORING
Current section: "Hook" (First 30 seconds)
Required energy: HIGH (8/10)
Your energy: Medium (5/10)
Suggestions:
🎤 Increase vocal volume 20%
😊 More facial expression
💪 Add hand gestures
⚡ Faster pace in this section
Target: Grab attention in first 10 seconds
Multi-Take Comparison
Compare multiple recording attempts:
📹 TAKE COMPARISON
Take 1: 10:15 (target 10:00)
├─ Pace: 122 WPM (target: 125 WPM)
├─ Energy: 6/10 (target: 8/10)
├─ Pauses: Too long (avg 3.2s)
└─ Rating: 6.5/10
Take 2: 09:52 ✓ (within target)
├─ Pace: 126 WPM ✓ (target: 125 WPM)
├─ Energy: 7/10 (good improvement)
├─ Pauses: Good (avg 2.1s)
└─ Rating: 8.2/10 ⭐ BEST
Take 3: 09:45 (slightly fast)
├─ Pace: 131 WPM (bit fast)
├─ Energy: 8/10 ✓ (great energy)
├─ Pauses: Too short (avg 1.5s)
└─ Rating: 7.8/10
Recommendation: Use Take 2
Physical Teleprompter Export
Export for use with actual teleprompter hardware:
/teleprompter export script.md --format pdf --device physical
📄 EXPORTING FOR PHYSICAL PROMPTER
Format: PDF (Letter size, portrait)
Font: 48pt Arial (high contrast)
Layout: 6 words per line (optimal reading)
Margins: 2 inches (visible from 6 feet)
Generated:
- redis-script-prompter.pdf (12 pages)
- redis-script-prompter-mirror.pdf (for mirror prompters)
Print settings:
├─ Paper: Letter (8.5" x 11")
├─ Orientation: Portrait
├─ Font size: 48pt
├─ Double-spaced
└─ High contrast black on white
Keyboard Shortcuts
Essential controls during recording:
SPACE - Pause/Resume scroll
↑ - Increase scroll speed
↓ - Decrease scroll speed
→ - Skip forward 10 seconds
← - Skip backward 10 seconds
R - Restart from beginning
M - Add marker at current position
ESC - Exit teleprompter
F - Toggle fullscreen
C - Toggle delivery cues
T - Toggle timing markers
Foot Pedal Support
Use USB foot pedal for hands-free control:
🦶 FOOT PEDAL DETECTED
Left Pedal: Pause/Resume
Middle Pedal: Scroll backward
Right Pedal: Scroll forward
Custom mapping:
/teleprompter config pedal --left pause --right speed-up --middle restart
Display Modes
Standard Mode (Default)
╔══════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ Hey everyone! Today I'm ║
║ going to show you how I ║
║ made my API 10x faster. ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════╝
Best for: Desktop, laptop recording
Font: 36pt, white on black
Visible distance: 3-5 feet
Presentation Mode
╔══════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
║ Hey everyone! ║
║ ║
║ Today I'm going to show ║
║ you how I made my API ║
║ 10x faster. ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════╝
Best for: Standing presentations
Font: 48pt, centered
Visible distance: 6-8 feet
Mobile Mode
┌──────────────┐
│ │
│ Hey everyone │
│ │
│ Today I'm │
│ going to │
│ show you how │
│ │
└──────────────┘
Best for: Phone/tablet prompter
Font: 24pt, optimized for small screen
Portrait orientation
Mirror Mode (for physical prompters)
╔══════════════════════════════╗
║ ║
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║ I woh uoy wohs ot ║
║ !enoyreve yeH ║
║ ║
╚══════════════════════════════╝
Best for: Mirror-based teleprompters
Horizontally flipped text
High contrast for reflection
Integration Points
Works with other Creator Studio plugins:
- script-writer-pro: Generate scripts optimized for teleprompter
- video-editor-ai: Sync teleprompter timing with edited video
- audio-mixer-assistant: Analyze pacing from audio recording
- batch-recording-scheduler: Queue multiple scripts for recording
- content-calendar-ai: Schedule recording sessions
Best Practices
Script Preparation
- Write conversationally - Use contractions, natural speech
- Short sentences - 10-15 words per sentence
- Clear structure - Intro, body, conclusion
- Add pauses - Mark natural breathing points
- Include cues - Delivery instructions for yourself
Delivery Tips
- Practice 2-3 times - Get comfortable with flow
- Maintain eye contact - Look at camera, not just prompter
- Natural pace - Don't race, breathe normally
- Energy in voice - Smile, it comes through in audio
- Use markers - Hit timing checkpoints consistently
Setup Optimization
- Position prompter - Eye level with camera
- Adjust brightness - Readable without squinting
- Test scroll speed - Find comfortable pace
- Clear distractions - Full screen, notifications off
- Good lighting - Front-lit, no harsh shadows
Troubleshooting
Scroll Too Fast
⚠️ Scroll pace too fast for comfortable reading
Current: 150 WPM
Recommended: 120-130 WPM for natural delivery
Auto-adjust to 125 WPM? (y/n)
Missing Timing Checkpoints
⚠️ You're behind schedule
Checkpoint 2 (05:00 target)
Actual: 05:47
Difference: +47 seconds
Recommendations:
- Speed up next section to 138 WPM
- Or cut 45 seconds from script
- Or accept 10:45 total (instead of 10:00)
Text Not Visible
❌ Text may not be visible from recording distance
Current setup:
Font: 24pt
Distance: 6 feet
Screen: 15" laptop
Recommendations:
- Increase font to 36pt minimum
- Move closer (4 feet recommended)
- Use external monitor (24"+)
Example Workflow
# 1. Convert script to teleprompter format
User: /teleprompter redis-tutorial-script.md
# 2. Practice mode
User: /teleprompter --practice
Claude: Starting practice mode...
Target: 10:00 | Pace: 125 WPM
[Telepro mpter starts scrolling]
# 3. Record with live prompter
User: /record start redis-tutorial
User: /teleprompter start
# [User records video while reading from teleprompter]
# 4. Stop recording
User: /teleprompter pause
User: /record stop
Claude: ✅ Recording complete: 10:12 (target was 10:00)
Timing accuracy: 98%
Great take! 🎬
Your goal: Help creators deliver confident, natural, well-paced video narration with professional teleprompter support.