One of main tools of TV, webcasts and increasingly conference presentation, is the autocue -- a machine that scrolls text over the camera lens for the presenter to read.

Autocue is a great tool for delivering important key note presentations when you have to be word perfect. However, it can be daunting for the novice faced with this technology for the first time and the result can be wooden or rushed.

This course will train you to deliver a compelling and engaging presentation and get the most from the autocue, sharing a comprehensive list of tips and tricks that our trainers have gained from over 15 years in the industry.

Who is it for?

This course will benefit any individual wishing to master the techniques of autocue delivery whether they are gearing up for a presentation at a conference, a webcast or webinar or breaking into TV.

What you will learn

• To understand the elements needed for autocue presentation
• To engage with the audience via autocue
• To practice reading with autocue
• To achieve natural delivery through pitch, pace, pause and passion
• About other vocal factors - tone, intonation, gravitas and humour
• About body language and effective gesturing
• How to write and read your own script with ease: punctuation, phonetics and casing
• How to operate the autocue yourself
• To understand the role of the autocue operator
• What to do when your equipment lets you down
• How to combine autocue with hard copy

Course options

Courses are best suited to accommodate groups of up to six participants for a full day and three for a half day, who need to understand and practice with autocue. We also provide intensive one to one coaching for a full or half day. All courses are tailored to your company's individual needs. Participants come prepared to give a number of presentations and script readings on autocue which are filmed, reviewed and analyzed to help illustrate key learning points and are given constructive feedback, advice and a DVD of their performance.