Using the Teleprompter
Record yourself delivering a sermon script with a scrolling teleprompter overlay — control speed, mirror the text, take multiple takes, and save your recording.
The Teleprompter lets you record yourself reading a sermon script while the words scroll automatically on screen — no memorizing, no looking down at notes. When you are done, review your takes, toggle any visual overlays, and save your best recording directly to the sermon.
What You'll Learn
- How to open the Teleprompter Studio from a sermon
- How to set scroll speed and mirror mode
- How to record, pause, stop, and retake
- How to review takes and add visual overlays before saving
The Teleprompter is available on the Growth plan.
Step-by-Step
Open the Teleprompter Studio
From any sermon's output panel, find the script-based output you want to record and click Open in Teleprompter. The studio opens full-screen and immediately requests camera and microphone access. Grant access when your browser prompts you.
The studio opens full-screen — your camera preview fills the background If camera access is denied or unavailable, an error message will appear with guidance on how to grant permissions in your browser settings.
Set your scroll speed
Before you record, adjust the WPM slider at the bottom of the screen. The slider ranges from 80 to 220 words per minute. Drag it left to slow down, right to speed up.
A good starting point for most speakers is 130-150 WPM. You can adjust it between takes if the script moved too fast or too slow.
Enable mirror mode (optional)
If you are recording with an external monitor or prompter glass in front of your camera, toggle Mirror Mode using the flip icon in the controls row. The text will appear reversed on screen so it reads correctly through the reflective surface.
Record your sermon
Press the red Record button. A 3-second countdown appears before recording begins. Once recording starts:
- The script automatically scrolls at your chosen speed.
- A timer in the top-left shows elapsed time.
- Press Pause (yellow button) to pause both recording and scrolling.
- Press Resume to continue from where you left off.
- Press Stop (square button) to end the take.
The script scrolls automatically — controls stay visible at the bottom Review your takes
After you stop recording, the studio switches to a review screen showing a preview of your take. If you recorded multiple takes, select between them using the take buttons below the preview.
Compare takes side by side before deciding which one to save To record another take, click Record Another Take — the studio returns to the camera view and you can start again. Previous takes are preserved.
To discard a take while still recording and start fresh, click the Retake icon (the circular arrow) in the controls row.
Toggle visual overlays
If your sermon output includes a cue timeline (B-roll suggestions, text overlays, or cut points), a list of those cues appears on the right side of the review screen. Toggle any cue on or off before saving. Only enabled overlays will be included when the video is processed.
Decide which visual overlays to include before uploading Upload your recording
Click Upload Recording to save your selected take. A progress bar tracks the upload. When the upload completes, you can optionally click Render with Overlays to apply the enabled cues to your video. Rendering happens in the background — you can close the studio and return later.
Once rendered, a Download Rendered Video button appears so you can save the final file.
Do a quick test run at a comfortable WPM before your real take. Record 30 seconds, watch the playback, and adjust speed if the script moved ahead of or behind your natural pace.
Common Questions
What happens if I lose my camera feed mid-recording? If the camera disconnects, the recording will stop. Check your camera connection and browser permissions, then reopen the studio to start a new take.
How many takes can I record? There is no hard limit. Each take is stored locally in your browser until you upload one. Once you navigate away or close the studio, unsaved takes are lost — upload before closing.
Does the teleprompter record audio? Yes. The studio captures both video and audio from your camera/microphone. Make sure your microphone is working before you begin.
Can I use the teleprompter without recording? Yes. A read-only scrolling view is also available from sermon outputs — it has play, pause, and speed controls but does not access your camera. Use it for practice runs before a real recording session.
What's Next?
To import past sermon recordings from YouTube, see /guide/youtube/importing-from-youtube.