All you need to know about the Beamsplitter Glass
Yes, the thin film optical coating provides the reflective surface for the script. Also, ordinary glass has a green tint which will affect all your footage. The beamsplitter glass is colour-neutral.
The glass used with prompt-it® Teleprompters has dual view with reflection and transmission of light. 70% light transmission and 30% reflection (70T/30R). It has an optical thin-film coating on one side that reflects and transmits light waves that fall upon it at a specific ratio. prompt-it® beamsplitter glass is high quality and true-to-source colour of [...]
The results are better. You can stand closer to the teleprompter and your audience will not see your eyes moving so much from left to right. The glass is also more portable, lighter, stronger and less expensive (as there is less glass). This cost saving is passed onto you!
The sticker magic Up until 2021, we put a blue dot on the corner of the glass. The side of the blue dot is the side that faces the talent (the human presenting). After 2021, we added two little stickers, on each side of the glass. One sticker has a smily face, the other [...]
If you are standing very close (within 50cm to 1m of the glass), and your tablet brightness is set to maximum, you will see slight ghosting. This is normal. Decrease the brightness of your tablet and step back to a reasonable distance (approx. 2m) and the ghosting will no longer be visible. If the doubling [...]
Your prompt-it® Teleprompter comes with a beamsplitter glass cleaning kit. To ensure your beamsplitter glass stays clear, it will need to be carefully and regularly cleaned. NEVER use ammonia-based cleaning agents, strong alkalis, acids, detergents with fluoride or solvents on your glass as they can damage the special coating. Always use a soft, lint-free cloth [...]
Place it on a soft surface. You can use the glare cover provided in the prompt-it® MAXI or FLEX kit. Take the ammonia-free spray bottle from the cleaning kit and spray once or twice on the beamsplitter glass. Using the squeegee, push backwards and forwards, up and down the glass to clean it. Make sure [...]
Good News! We sell replacement glass for the FLEX and MAXI, just click the link to place an order Replacement Glass. We do not supply replacement glass for the MINI.