Softworld editor's review -
Easy to use teleprompter software
Prompt teleprompter, just like the name says, is a teleprompter software which can be used on your Windows based PC.
The utility doesn't require installation. Basically all that needs to be done is to download the software, extract it and then run the exe file.
To start using the teleprompter function of this application, first you need to insert into the program some text.
You can either choose to type it manually or you can load a text document directly from your hard drive. To do that, at the top of the main interface click on "Import text".
In case you have decided to type characters and you want to save what has been done so far you can use the "Save" or the "Export" text options.
Now that you have loaded text into program, all that remains to do is to press the "Run" button. The displayed text can be easily controlled with the keyboard or mouse.
If you want to do some changes at any time you may click on "Edit Text" and you will be redirected to the software's primary window.
What i want to mention is that you can set a specific size for the loaded or typed text.
Entering the Settings, here you have available several configuring options. In this section you can set the resolution, make the utility to work with dual monitor configurations, establish the font type etc.
I have to say that Prompt teleprompter is a very good application. It comes with an intuitive interface and using the teleprompter function of the program is very easy.
Good:
-doesn't require installation
-the text can be easily controlled with the keyboard or mouse
-the utility allows you to set a specific font size
Bad:
-none
Version 7.5 reviewed on: 31 Oct 2011
Publisher's description
A simple teleprompter for Mac and Windows.
Prompt is an affordable simple teleprompter software solution for Mac and Windows. User configurable, Prompt! can save in it's own format and .txt to share between users on Mac and Windows.
Features:
Plain text can be imported and exported.
- Simple text edit including copy, cut and paste.
- Control over font size and font choice.
- User control of scroll speed and smoothness using the mouse or keyboard or remote (not supplied).
- Looping function for unattended use in the keyboard run mode with single display.
- Prompt saves in it’s own file format (.pmt). So you can send a Prompt file to the person who will be reading and they can send it back to you with their own TABS set, masking placement and any changes to the text including the font size.
- You can click and drag the Prompt window to reposition by clicking on the titlebar or the gray area in the edit area or the filename in the scrolling area.
- Option to hide the desktop with black.
- Macintosh or Windows playback with interchangeable saved .pmt files.
- Multi-language support (Left to Right languages only).
- Horizontal flipping (mirroring) of text alone or running flipped/unflipped on multiple monitors or both unflipped on multiple monitors for those who use hardware flipping on one display.
- On-screen timer/progress indicator including estimated time to end of scroll.
- Cue points (Tabs).
Changes on the new version:New graphics and code engine.
Mac OSX 10.7 (Lion) support
Larger font sizes and font choice.
Unicode/Multi-language support.
Settings can be saved and/or reset.
Type justification.
More resolution choices.
