We are a service. That means a technician comes out and provides everything needed for prompter and does the job. (Note: Like everybody else, we don't rent out gear. Too sophisticated to have it come back alive.)
When booking a prompter, here's the questions you'll be asked:
The date and location of the job.
How many cameras will need prompter on them.
Is it film or video? If film, which camera is it? If video, what SIZE camera is it? (i.e., an ADULT camera like something in the Beta-Cam family, or is it a CONSUMER sized camera.) Size matters when its video.
Will the prompter be mounted on the head, the dolly, the jib arm, or do you want the prompter to "push up" to the camera? (If you push up, your talent is looking directly into the lens for a perfect eyeline, but you are restricted in panning. This is a great, easy solution for a lock-off shot.)
Are you shooting indoors or outdoors?
Is there electricity there?
Do you have a great caterer? (Just kidding.)
When will the script be available, and by what means: e.g., email, thumb drive on set.
Those are the basics.
Give us a call at 818-445-7936. That's our cell phone. Also call our office at 818-790-7418 and leave a message there.
Thanks for using StarPrompt!
Bev Feldman, owner-operator
