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Have you ever considered taking up a second job in order to increase your income? This is indeed a decision that is being considered by a lot of people nowadays as they look for ways on how they can improve their revenue. The good news is that there are some interesting jobs that exist and that will allow you to combine two jobs. The aim of this article is to provide you more information on this topic and help you take the best decision.

Having a second job can be rather useful for those that need to make some extra money. You should assess whether the job is time consuming or not. Sometime it might be challenging to combine two heavy jobs together. As far as possible you should consequently try to get a job that let you work from home. Such a job will allow you to save time on commuting. French readers that are interested to find more on this can check out this text on working from home (gagner de l’argent a domicile) as it carries some useful point.

One recommended job for those interested in having money on the internet is internet marketing. If you make a fast search on the internet you will discover a lot of people that are claiming to make thousands of dollars online. Although some of these may be fake there are surely some individuals that are indeed making a living on the internet. The good thing about internet marketing is that you do not require traveling to your place of work and you can set your own time table. Do you need to find more information on this? Take a look at this French text on internet jobs (astuces argent) so as to learn more on this.

There are other jobs that you can get in the business process outsourcing sphere. For instance there are some companies that may outsource some of their tasks so as to focus on their core business sector. This should create some interesting opportunity for you to get a well paid job if you have the necessary qualifications. Even if you do not have some qualifications there are some solutions that are available. There is at the moment no lack of education possibility . Are you curious to read more on this? Have a look at this French text on distance learning (Formation universitaire a distance) in order to read more on this.

There are many people that now have to combine two jobs in order to keep up with their standard of living. This is because the galloping inflation has eroded their purchasing power and they now have to find for alternatives. The good news is that there are certain jobs that will allow you to work from home thus making it easier for people to cope with multiple jobs.

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Teleprompting 101: Preparing For Your First Teleprompter Presentation

Using a teleprompter is straightforward and the end result both professional and accurate, making their use popular for video presentations, award ceremonies, live conferences, product launches and increasingly as live note holders for public speakers.

However new users are often apprehensive. Newcomers may experience discomfort, nervousness or even drowsiness. Some new presenters can even come across as appearing dishonest.

This article is a summary of what to expect on a video production and the best ways to get professional results by using a teleprompter during your next presentation.

Word Smithing

Your presentation starts at the script. All your information and content is in the script. Designing your script to be spoken out loud is the key to a successful presentation. You can supply it to the auto cue operator in any word processing format, Mac or PC, preferably emailed to the production company ahead of time.

Use shorter sentences whenever possible and always try to use the contracted form of words, to better mimic the way people speak and give your delivery a more natural flow. Your auto cue script should only contain the text to be read. No bullet points, indents, tables, charts, borders, scene directions . . . just your monologue. If you need graphical aids, use screen graphics that can be displayed to your audience.

The auto cue operator will review the script and do some basic preparation so the lines read clearly on the auto cue screen. Keep in mind that if a lot of retouching is needed before the shoot day, a fee may be applied to cover editing time. So don’t send the auto cue operator a fully laid out storyboard . . . just send the speech!

Dress for Success

Once your script is done, it’s time to take a look at some of the more basic ingredients of your presentation.

A script is normally written with a particular audience in mind, so dress accordingly. Theatrical elements not withstanding, presenters would do well to wear comfortable clothing, reflecting the mood and overall tone of the message they are trying to get across.

Avoid striking reds wherever possible and steer clear of bright white clothes. These don’t copy well to video and are usually less than flattering for your skin tones. Pinstripes, hounds-tooth and any other patterns with very fine lines can also be distracting.

Makeup is used for both cosmetic and technical reasons . . . hiding blemishes is one thing but lights used in both video and stage environments are bright, harsh and hot, so makeup is often used to take out the shiny spots on the T of the face caused by the heat (and sometimes by nerves).

All that counts in video and stage production is the final result. In these strange environments, the final product is more important than the actual production stages, so don’t feel overly self conscious if the production company makes alterations to your wardrobe or insist you have makeup applied.

Your producer should have given you more specific information about what to wear and how to look your best, depending on the project.

Location

Regardless of whether the shoot is held in a studio, in an office or on the street, the same number 1 rule applies . . . safety first. Look out for cables on the floor, light stands, heavy rigging and awkwardly placed props. Stage lights are bright and for a good reason. They get very hot, so best not to touch!

When you arrive at, the Director will get you up to speed with how the set up is going and introduce you to the crew. For a shoot involving the use of a teleprompter, the crew will typically be made up of at least four people. The teleprompter operator, the sound operator, the camera operator and the Director. The bulk of the technical work will be done before you get there and after the shoot is over.

First port of call will be wardrobe and makeup. If you have any alterations or additions to the script though, make sure the teleprompter operator is aware of these as soon as possible.

The key feature of the teleprompter is to take a screen of text from a computer and project a smooth scrolling page of text onto a screen. Editing functions are limited, so allow the operator plenty of time to make any required edits. For single, this is quite easy to do. If new pages need to be added though, it takes time to either type these out or copy from a file.

When all the text is in place and you’re ready to go, grab a glass of water (not too cold) and get ready for the Director’s “3-2-1 . . . ACTION!”

Rolling, ACTION!

People will usually begin to fuss as you make your way to the camera . . . best to let them get on with it. You probably won’t hear that much from your auto cue operator unless he makes some alterations during your pre-read.

As you look into the monitor, it soon becomes apparent why bullet points and formatting are a bad idea. They would take up far too much space on the screen.

The Director is in charge of directing your presentation during the rehearsals and the final shoot. If time allows however, the teleprompter operator will often provide a general overview of the cue.

Here are the 5 main points to be aware of during your presentation:

1. Try the Script

You should always be given a pre-read of the script on the actual teleprompter during the rehearsal. Occasionally you’ll find words that normally run together being split to span over two pages to assist the delivery. Sometimes the opposite makes more sense. Written text normally spans 8-15 words on each line. In this medium however, the usual span is 3-5 words per line.

It’s an altogether different reading pace and you need to get used to it. It’s the teleprompter operator’s job to assist with the readability options.

2. Keep to Your Own Speed

The teleprompter operator will react to your delivery, constantly refining the scroll speed to match your reading speed. If you speed up, the auto cue speeds up. Slow down, the auto cue slows down.

3. Hold Eye Contact

This is something that needs practice, and/or a lot of takes to perfect. Until the Director tell you anything different, before the take starts, during the take and after it ends, just keep looking directly at the camera. That is of course unless you’ve mastered the process.

Eye movements are more crucial, the closer the shot is. Eye movements away from your audience make you look either uneasy or slightly dishonest. The only time you can really look away from the screen is when the Director says ‘cut’.

Most people won’t even know they are looking away from the camera. Turn away during an edit point in the script and the take will have to be re-done.

It’s ok to blink though!

4. Keep still

People very rarely stand totally still, often rocking from side to side of shuffling their feet. This is a perfectly natural movement but isn’t really the best thing to do during a shoot. It makes you look uncomfortable or distracted . . . which, if you’re rocking, then you are. It’s a bit like the eye contact and body movement discussed earlier on. Animated gestures in a production are fine as part of our communication is based on movement. Awkward looking swaying or shuffling aren’t.

As you get to start of the take, spend a few moments warming up. Stretches, bends, jumps. Anything to shake out your fatigue. The aim is to be both mentally and physically prepared. If the warm up still won’t keep you still, ask for a pedestal to rest one foot on or even make your presentation sitting down.

5. Value the Message

This may sound a little cheesy, but don’t just read your message . . . value the script! Remember, the script is a message that’s important. On some occasions you may not like what you’re saying, but you have to believe in the script. Use gestures, insert stresses too your presentation, don’t be monotonous . . . practice in front of a mirror!

All the information you will need is in the script and it’s crafted to get a clear massage across. Make the audience understand how important that message really is.

The Finished Product

So you’ve finished your recording and it’s time to see the finished product. The first thing you’ll confront when watching the tape is vanity. Don’t worry . . . it happens to everybody.

You might think you sound strange. You might think you look weird. The reason for this reaction is simple . . . you are used to seeing a reflected image of yourself rather than how everyone really sees you. Seeing your left side where your right side normally appears and vice versa is strange.

Some camera angles can also distort your appearance. You might fool yourself into thinking you look unwell or have put on weight. Giving polished presentations involves self criticism. Not negativity, but constructive criticism. Go over your performance and try to rectify any distracting or awkward habits.

Don’t split hairs here. Your concern is to make a sincere, polished presentation. You usually find that around the eyes. Are you mesmerized by the scrolling text, or speaking lifelessly? Are you a rocker? Are you maintaining eye line?

It’s all about getting an appreciation of your own performance. More importantly, do you look like you believe what you are saying? Business leaders from all industries realize the importance of an effective, personal and likeable communication style, yet public speaking is a major stepping stone for many of us.

This article has been all about the use of a teleprompter and an overview of how to best prepare for video production and presentations. It will need some homework on your part but when you meet the crew on the big day, the emphasis will be on making the best delivery and getting your message across as professionally as possible.

When you are ready to bring your presentations in-house, using professional prompter software can make a huge difference to the success of your production.

You can get a good idea of how this affordable teleprompter can help you by watching the great demo available on YouTube.

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Sooner or later during their career, most business people are faced with the prospect of delivering a presentation, either live or on video.

Here’s 5 tips to keep in mind when delivering your next presentation with the aid of a teleprompter:

1. Pre-Read the Script

The director should always let you pre-read the script on the teleprompter in rehearsal.

Words that normally run together will occasionally be split over two pages to help with the overall readability of the piece. Sometimes the opposite occurs for the same reasons.

On a written page, you will normally be reading 8-15 words per line, but with this medium you’ll be reading 3-5 words per line.

This is a different reading rhythm and needs getting used to. Your teleprompter operator will be there to help you over any readability hurdles.

2. Go at your own pace

The teleprompter operator will match the text scroll to your own reading speed. Speak faster and the text will scroll quicker. Slow down the text scroll will slow down as well.

3. Keep Eye Contact

This requires a lot of practice and usually quite a few takes to get right.

Unless the Director instructs you otherwise, before, during and after the take ends, just keep looking straight at the camera. Unless that is of course you’ve mastered the whole thing.

Eye movements are more significant, the closer the shot is. Eye movements away from your audience will make you look either uncomfortable or slightly dishonest. The only time you should really look away from the monitor is when the Director says ‘cut’.

For many, it’s an involuntary reaction and many won’t even be aware they are glancing away from the camera. Lose contact during a script edit point however and the shot will have to be taken again.

But you are allowed to blink!

4. Don’t Rock

Even when standing still, people usually sway from side to side or shuffle their feet positions. This is a completely normal reaction but one best left out of a video shoot.

Shifting from side to side makes you look uneasy, which you probably are if you’re rocking about.

Similar to the eye contact and movement discussed earlier, gesturing in a performance is fine. Animated gestures are integral to our communication process and are perfectly normal. Shifting from side to side or awkwardly shuffling your feet though isn’t an accepted part of a video shoot though.

At the start of a take, shake the fidgety off. Stretch, run on the spot, jump up and down. Anything to shake off the lethargy and fatigue. Commence each take mentally and physically prepared.

If that won’t do the trick, the crew can provide a foot rest to keep one foot off the ground or even get the shot with you sitting down.

5. Get involved

This might sounds a touch corny, but your job is more than just reading the message. You need to sell it!

Delivering a long script could make you feel drowsy, a feeling which will be reflected in your appearance.

If you yourself look bored with the presentation, imagine how your audience will be feeling. Get upbeat about the project. You might not like the script or even agree with it, but you have to deliver a convincing performance. Vary the stress of your voice, use gestures, get into things. Practice in front of a mirror if you have to but by all means try not to look bored with the whole business!

Everything you need is in the script and it’s written to be clear and easy to understand. You need to let the audience understand just how important your message is.

The Finished Product

The presentation is finished and it’s time to see how well it went.

The first thing you’ll encounter looking at the video will probably be your vanity. Don’t sweat it. This is a perfectly normal state of affairs for almost everyone.

You might think you sound weird. You might think you look strange. The reason for this impression is simple . . . you are used to seeing a reflected view of yourself rather than how everyone really sees you. Viewing your left side where your right side usually appears and vice versa is strange.

Some camera angles can also distort your appearance. You might trick yourself into believing you look unwell or have put on weight.

Giving competent presentations involves self criticism. Not negativity, but constructive criticism. Go over your performance and try to correct any distracting or awkward habits.

Don’t split hairs here. Your objective is to give a sincere, polished performance.

They say the truth is reflected in the eyes. Are you fixated by the scrolling texts or making a dull, boring delivery? Are you moving around? Are you breaking eye contact?

The point here is to get a real overview of your performance. The key objective is to deliver your presentation like you really believe in what you’re talking about.

Business leaders from all industries value the importance of an effective, personal and likeable communication style, yet public speaking is a major problem for many of us.

This article has been all about the use of a teleprompter and an overview of how to best prepare for video shoots and presentations.

When you are ready to bring your presentations in-house, be sure take a look at the affordable teleprompter software offered by promptdog.com.

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