Elgato Prompter - saved by a software update?

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I've been using the Elgato Prompter for around 100 days - it's time to look at whether the AWFUL software issues I encountered in my initial review/unboxing have been fixed with the v.19 release.
Discover out what the new features are, why I've still got some reservations, and a special hack I've discovered to make the Prompter experience much better.
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@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Thinking of buying this and still have questions? Drop them below and I’ll do my best to answer!

@gymwithhym 2 ай бұрын

Are you still having problems with the connection? I'm thinking about getting it, but I cant have something temperamental at such a high price point

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Like I say in the video it’s definitely better than it was (pre update it was worse than 50/50 likelihood it’d connect on the first go), but it still doesn’t work every time. Another commented mentioned that the fact I have an existing external display might be affecting it but if that’s the problem, it’s still not good enough.

@gymwithhym 2 ай бұрын

@@ThatMarkGilroy is it possible that its the usbc-usbc cable that's not fast enough?

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

I tried it with a 480Mbps cable which should be more than capable, and a standard Apple USB-C cable too. Same story.

@gymwithhym 2 ай бұрын

@@ThatMarkGilroy thats tragic ill hold off until then. its 2024 I cant believe they still supply it with USBA and that there's no ability to buy a USBC -USBc from elgato that's guaranteed to work

@NatGreenOnline 2 ай бұрын

I just got mine a few days ago and it paired instantly with my M1 Mac Mini. The power button seems a little strange (it doesn't seem to work 100% of the time) bit overall I'm liking the prompter so far. The scrolling is fine as is but it would be nice to have the voice auto-follow mode and some of the script formatting options you mentioned but that should be able to be added in an update... hopefully. For the price I don't think you can beat the Prompter.

@JamesKerLindsay 2 ай бұрын

Thanks. I just watched both videos. A really great overview of Prompter. I bought one and it is brilliant in so many ways, but I also had huge problem getting it set up on a Mac. DisplayLink was the issue. Once I cracked that it has worked really well. I just wish there was a way to use the Camera Hub software without being plugged in to Prompter to format scripts offline.

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks James. Yes - the need to be 'tethered' again makes me think they designed this with streamers in mind and not youtube creators. If I need to be in a different place to where my laptop is using a teleprompter (outside, in a different studio, with a client etc), this suddenly becomes quite a complex set-up that is entirely dependent on your laptop battery life.

@janette99 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you. And I love the way you say "chunky chapter" :D

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😁

@johntomasi1981 2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate your frank assessment of this thing. I've been back and forth about it and your advice has been a big help. I think I'll hold out a little longer. I'm hoping the software will get better. The connection issue is my biggest concern. The last thing I need is to fiddle with my teleprompter just as I'm about to start. Thanks again.

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks John. Seeing how they’ve resolved many of my original gripes has me optimistic for future updates. I think your approach is a good one if you already have a solution that’s working for you!

@smody121 2 ай бұрын

Looking forward to them implementing a voice following feature (like Workflow) in the next update. As someone who's been using this for work Zoom calls, I absolutely love it. This update not only fixed a few of the more glaring issues, but means they'll likely continue to do so.

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

A feature like that would make this an absolute must buy. My only challenge is how it would work if you’re already using your computer to record external audio whilst presenting - might be a case of too many channels.

@TMTVProductionsPR 2 ай бұрын

You told me they were gonna fix it and I got mine! Loving it. 💪

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Nice- enjoy!

@rollonfood 2 ай бұрын

Nice video ya northern 🐒! I have this same blinking prompter and I agree the software is absolute bobbins. The first version was an absolute joke, this update seems to have fixed my biggest gripes. Not being able to use more than one script, and not being able to paste scripts in one go. Can you still not work on scripts without the prompter plugged in (offline)? I keep mine on the shelf when I'm not using it.

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Bobbins is a word I thought about using but didn't think some of the viewers on the other side of the atlantic would understand! And yes, you can't work on scripts without the prompter plugged in. Which is a bit mad really, but doesn't massively impact my workflow as I keep/write all my scripts in Notion before pasting in when I'm ready to record.

@TheBiggestJesus Ай бұрын

Just got my Prompter. The software recognizes it ... whenever it feels like it. I'll be working on something else and it will just connect, out of the blue, which makes me blue.

@ThatMarkGilroy Ай бұрын

Sounds familiar. Mac too?

@TheBiggestJesus Ай бұрын

@@ThatMarkGilroy PC

@max_s557 Ай бұрын

cheers mate great vid!

@ThatMarkGilroy Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@pitzkale Ай бұрын

Also, it DOESN'T SAVE SCRIPTS. A prompter that deletes scripts when you exit the software. like, WHAT?

@ThatMarkGilroy Ай бұрын

The update has solved this. The only issue on the script front is that you have to have the Prompter connected in order to work on the scripts inside the app. 🤦🏻‍♂️

@SebelyPal 2 ай бұрын

Which teleprompter would use where you can use your iPhone as a teleprompter and the display is pretty good. I am using a sony zv-e10 with a wide angle Sony-11mm F1.8 Lens so I do not want vinegaret on the edges. I bought an elagato but will probably return because of the issues Thanks

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I'd look at Desview - the T2 holds a phone and has a remote control geni.us/8GSqH - another good option is the padcaster by Parrot.

@JStanhouse 2 ай бұрын

Good timing on this video, Been working on myself(loosing weight) and working on my videos(mostly editing and story telling) and today my wife said you have really bad eye contact in your videos so was looking into this. I do stream also and probably would use it for that but not primarily. You don't happen to have any advice on audio interfaces do you? (I also noticed my voice over sound is not as good as even my go pro and I think my weakness is the audio interface) Anyway love the video. (and your other one)

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Hey Jason and thank you. I use a couple of different audio interfaces depending on where I’m recording. Check this kit page as well as my desk setup for a couple of options thatmarkgilroy.com/en-gbp/pages/vlogging

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

@JStanhouse PS I just watched your 20K steps in a day video and your presenting style is great - a teleprompter would definitely help. If not this one try looking at the Padcaster or some of the Desview options.

@JStanhouse 2 ай бұрын

Thanks, I enjoyed the walking but putting that video together (and cutting it down to size as it was originally 15 minutes long) was a pain. I think my next video ill keep at a longer length. :)@@ThatMarkGilroy

@1imanni1 Ай бұрын

Thunderbolt 3 cable will fix the connectivity issue

@ThatMarkGilroy Ай бұрын

YES MATE. This seems to have sorted my issue finally! Thanks for posting.

@KarlSainte 2 ай бұрын

I just bought this with a discount, so I’m kinda worried about your issues with it with a Mac. I’m running with an M1 MacBook Pro for my set up as well. Question, are you running any other external monitors with your MacBook or just off the MacBook Pro screen itself?

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

I’m sure you’ll be fine. It works. Just not all the time! And yes, I am running an external monitor with my MBP at the same time as using this…although I’ve tested it without and it’s pretty much the same. What discount did you get?

@KarlSainte 2 ай бұрын

@@ThatMarkGilroy code: ZZ-SCANN

@dominickbucci7697 28 күн бұрын

I can’t get that camera hub software to work with my Instalink camera and Elgato is telling me I have to use one of their cameras.

@ThatMarkGilroy 27 күн бұрын

Urgh. That’s a horrible move by them.

@cinestyleinc6159 Ай бұрын

Pocket Cue 4K Monitor Model it included the Smartphone Front Sled and I got the Tablet Mini Front Sled, it's a super modular model and the software Prompter People includes is by far the best Prompting software I've used (You can resize the window so you can have a confidence feed up with the Prompter going) either way I'm happy I went with a Prompter brand instead of a brand that never did prompters before. I tried both models and even though the Pocket Cue is a bit more pricey it's way better overall and I can use it on Film Sets (Already have) where I just run text in it, but I mostly use it for Zoom and Google Meets with an FX3.

@ThatMarkGilroy Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I’ll check out the pocketcue!

@pitzkale Ай бұрын

That thing with a built in monitor is $800 If Elgato adds saving scripts to camera hub and speak-to-scroll there won't be a reason to get anything else.

@cinestyleinc6159 Ай бұрын

@@pitzkale the monitor is not built in to the pocket cue it’s interchangeable to a tablet or phone.

@pitzkale Ай бұрын

@@cinestyleinc6159 there is a version with a built-in monitor. It's $800. I already have prompters for tablets and phones. I don't like having to use them as my monitor. That's why I was drawn to Elgato in the first place..

@SellYourService 2 ай бұрын

This is really interesting Mark. I've got the prompter and found a lot of the same issues as you. Be interesting to see if the update makes it easier for me to use.

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike! Fingers crossed you have your issues ironed out too (most of them at least).

@FinanciallFreed0m 2 ай бұрын

When using this promoter. Do you see your eyes move? Is this worth the buy? I’m worried in production this will be noticeable. Any feedback would be great.

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

I’m sitting about 1-1.5m away from the prompter recording this video, with the horizontal and vertical margins dialled-in so that they’re the same size as my camera lens (you do this in the Elgato software). I don’t think you can see my eyes moving and that’s probably the best way to achieve that look. If I sat too close to the prompter and had the margins set too wide, then there would be a danger you could see my eyes moving.

@FinanciallFreed0m 2 ай бұрын

@@ThatMarkGilroy you have now made me buy this product lol! Thank you for the reply back. Great video 🫡

@ThatMarkGilroy 2 ай бұрын

@@FinanciallFreed0m no probs- enjoy!