CES 2011: Now for promptware

The Tiffen Company, a manufacturer and distributor of accessories for the still imaging, video, motion picture, and broadcast markets, is showcasing a smartphone teleprompter, the Listec PromptWare PW-04, at this year’s CES.

The Listec PromptWare PW-04 model is an affordable, portable teleprompter ideal for podcasters and bloggers looking to add scripted dialog to their broadcasts. The system is also widely used in traditional broadcasting and corporate environments for on-location reporting, video presentations, infomercials, corporate keynote presentations, and more.

Designed to work with Tiffen PromptWare Plus software as well as other teleprompter software, the Listec PromptWare PW-04 is a simple to use system that turns a smartphone and similar devices into a professional teleprompter. The PromptWare Plus software works with Apple iPod/iPhone iOS 3.2 and above, and Android 2.2 and above. Users can download the Listec PromptWare PW-04 from http://bit.ly/wDn2Bv.

The Listec PromptWare Plus software and PW-04 hardware feature highlights include:

• Smooth Scrolling in landscape or portrait mode with mirrored display and automatic prompter orientation.

• Prompting Screen Display to control font type, font size and on-screen text and background colors.

• Advanced Script Support lets users type stories directly into the PromptWare Plus software, send via email, or cut and paste text: plus, store multiple scripts.

• Wireless Speed Controller adjusts the speed of prompting script with the menu driven settings or the PW-04 custom wireless remote with full control of scrolling speeds/pause.

• Advanced Support from PromptWare Plus offers continuous loop for multiple takes and cue markers for more advanced workflows.

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