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		<title>Avoid Unattractive Currency Rates displayed at High Street Agents</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Large numbers of quality forex companies provide two (or more) account forms &#8211; some for corporate clients and ones for private client. However for what reason do they provide a differing system when the aspiration is the same, to exchange currencies? OK, every party that buys and sells currency pairs is doing so for their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Large numbers of quality forex companies provide two (or more) account forms &#8211; some for corporate clients and ones for private client. However for what reason do they provide a differing system when the aspiration is the same, to exchange currencies? OK, every party that buys and sells currency pairs is doing so for their own aims. For example, you as a retail account holder may be keen on betting on forex movements by employing a financial spread betting account. However, you could be a corporation that needs to pay for foreign products. Both need to access the <a title="foreign exchange" href="http://www.whichwaytopay.com/">foreign exchange</a> market yet could use varying strategies.</p>
<p>Bypass Bad Foreign Exchange Rates offered at Bureaux de Change. It is no mystery that the <a title="best exchange rates" href="http://www.currencyexchangeuk.co.uk/">best euro exchange rate</a> are located on the web &#8211; not at normal bureaux de change. However why exactly is this the fact? The key reason is rather straightforward: internet companies do not have to pay large burdens like rent. Thus they may offer far superior currency rates. The currency rate you are offered is very appealing yet booking holiday cash on the internet does ask from you that you think in advance. You need to order your holiday currency before you go to the airport and arrange to pick it up at a high street branch or request home dispatch.</p>
<p>Is a Fast Cash Loan a Great Plan for People with Low Credit? If someone has severe debts, then <a title="payday loans" href="http://www.g72.co.uk/payday-loans.html">payday loans</a> might seem like a perfect way out. But is it a great plan to receive a payday loan if you presently have severe credit difficulties? Some individuals could say that it is better to stay away from all loan products if you are already struggling to pay off unpaid deficit. But there are other people who could say that it is good that everyone could access borrowed funds, particularly in an unexpected position. For example, you could be unable to gain mainstream loans yet badly need cash for a doctor&#8217;s prescription.</p>
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		<title>A Guide To MiDAS Training Courses</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>MiDAS is the Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme, organised by the Community Transport Association U.K. (CTA) which promotes a nationally recognised standard for the assessment and training of minibus drivers. It is a membership based scheme that has been designed to enhance minibus driving standards and promote the safer operation of minibuses.</p>
<p><strong>Who is it aimed at? </strong></p>
<p><a title="MiDAS Training" href="http://www.crhtraining.co.uk/courses/index.php?id=22">MiDAS training</a> is applicable to any organisation operating or using minibuses. Member organisations range from small voluntary organisations operating one vehicle, to local authorities operating large fleets of minibuses as well as schools, colleges and universities.</p>
<p><strong>How does MiDAS work?</strong></p>
<p>MiDAS operates on a &#8220;cascade&#8221; approach. CTA has appointed a number of training agents, who provide training for minibus Driver Assessor/Trainers (DAT&#8217;s) nominated from member organisations.</p>
<p>A DAT can then assess the competence of other minibus drivers, and provide them with training on how to safely use a minibus.</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s involved in becoming a DAT?</strong></p>
<p>In order to register as a DAT, a person has to undertake a thorough driving assessment (it is essential that they are able to drive to an &#8220;above average&#8221; standard) and participation in a course lasting three days for standard minibuses and a further day for wheelchair accessible minibuses.</p>
<p><strong>What&#8217;s included in the DAT&#8217;s Training Course?</strong></p>
<p>The course gives information and practical experience on how to undertake a minibus driving assessment in an objective and consistent manner, how to structure on-road assessments, provide &#8220;classroom based&#8221; safety training, and refresher training.The safety training, which can be delivered on a group or individual basis, uses key learning points from a number of areas:</p>
<p>Legal Responsibilities of a Minibus Driver Passenger Safety Child Passenger Safety Defensive Driving Manual Handling Awareness Health &amp; Safety Awareness Accident &amp; Emergency Procedures Personal Safety for Drivers</p>
<p>Each DAT is given a comprehensive trainer&#8217;s manual which includes all the information from the course, along with audio visual material needed to run the safety training sessions. DAT&#8217;s certificates are valid for two years after which refresher training will be required.</p>
<p><strong>What do drivers get out of this?</strong></p>
<p>Drivers who successfully complete the MiDAS assessment and training programme will receive a nationally recognised certificate valid for four years, as well as the option of obtaining the comprehensive &#8220;MiDAS Driver&#8217;s Handbook&#8221;.</p>
<p>This article was brought to you by CRH transport Training, a UK leader in transport training services, including LGV/HGV Training, <a title="PCV Training" href="http://www.crhtraining.co.uk/courses/index.php?id=31">PCV Training</a>, MiDAS Training and more.</p>
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		<title>Going Shopping for the Best Flannel Sheets Easily</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The customary amount of stress that the majority of individuals find while looking for new linens for their linen closet is apt to vary based on the precise amount of cash that they can manage to pay out.  If you are lucky enough to have a significant budget, you will decide that choosing your [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The customary amount of stress that the majority of individuals find while looking for new linens for their linen closet is apt to vary based on the precise amount of cash that they can manage to pay out.  If you are lucky enough to have a significant budget, you will decide that choosing your favorite color is the greatest complication that you have.</p>
<p>If your budget is substantially smaller, then looking into the prices will be your biggest problem.  This finds many consumers looking to stretch their finances by purchasing budget quality sheets like <a href="http://www.flannel-sheets.net/">flannel bed sheets</a>.</p>
<p>By avoiding the hassles of searching only for budget quality linens including the ultra comfortable and cozy flannel sheets you can make certain that your cash goes much further than you ever imagined it would go.  This can permit you to pick up as many sheet sets as you would desire for a really small amount of cash, nevertheless be aware that you are still apt to find a significant amount of linen sets that you like and want to buy.</p>
<p>Looking around for the greatest choice of <a href="http://www.flannel-sheets.net/deep-pocket/">deep pocket flannel sheets</a> will surely discover you searching towards the internet, which could help you to spare not only time from shopping all around town however a bundle of cash as well due to price comparison has never been easier.  Using the ability to search online you would discover that obtaining the flannel sheets of your dreams is one of the most pleasant shopping experiences that you could ever take part in and really appreciate the efforts that you place into obtaining your next fabulously comfortable set of flannel sheets in lieu of the complications of traveling from store to store.</p>
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		<title>What you should know about pregnancy?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people takes pregnancy is an easy period and forget to make any planning. This is a big mistake as you won&#8217;t have much time once the child is born. There are various preparations that you will need to make. For instance you will want to make sure that you have all the necessary furniture [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people takes pregnancy is an easy period and forget to make any planning. This is a big mistake as you won&#8217;t have much time once the child is born. There are various preparations that you will need to make. For instance you will want to make sure that you have all the necessary furniture and equipment for your baby. The aim of this article is to provide you more information on this topic to help you make the best possible plan.</p>
<p>First of all you&#8217;ll want to have all the necessary equipments and furniture ready for the arrival of baby.   For instance you will surely need a place where you will put baby to sleep.  You&#8217;ll need a <a href="http://www.babychildcare.com/">All links related to changing table pad </a> so as to allow you to keep baby clean.  It is important that you think on those items before the arrival of baby so that you can have enough time to purchase them. </p>
<p> The very fact of having a baby can result in a lot of stress and it is critical that you get organised. In truth this can mean an increasing workload for both parents and parents will need to create a new time table to be able to cope with this.   The bad news is that there are tons of people who fail to make the balance between their family life and their working life.  For this reason I always advise people to consider courses on stress management if they feel that they are overwhelmed.  Are you interested to learn more on this subject? Take a look at this article on stress courses (<a href="http://www.mondeveloppementpersonnel.com/formation-a-la-gestion-du-stress-2/"> formation gestion du stress</a>) as it holds some interesting point. </p>
<p> As well you may be interested in studying food preparation.   This may avoid you from being confused once the infant is born.   It is a renowned fact that today children have problems eating healthily with all the junk foods present everywhere.  It might be important that you figure out how to prepare healthy food if you want your children to stay in good shape.  This French document on healthy recipe (<a href="http://www.nouvellecuisinebio.com/recette-vapeur.asp"> recette vapeur</a>) has really caught my attention and should be worth taking a look if you want to find out more about this. </p>
<p>Parents who are really serious about the health of their child should really start the planning stage as early as possible. This will avoid them the trouble of rushing to the shops once the baby is born. This will provide them some more time to enjoy the birth of their child. I hope that the small tips given in this article has really been helpful to you and that you will put them into practice.</p>
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		<title>Travel By The Railroad Train to The San Diego Area For Your   Next Great Family Vacation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have not traveled by Amtrak for a vacation, perhaps it is time to to give it some consideration.&#160; Many North American destination cities are easily accessible by train.&#160; Given how beautiful and interesting our country is, the trip itself can be a big part of the total enjoyment. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have not traveled by <a href=" http://www.socal-vacation-guru.com/amtrak.html">Amtrak</a> for a vacation, perhaps it is time to to give it some consideration.&nbsp; Many North American destination cities are easily accessible by train.&nbsp; Given how beautiful and interesting our country is, the trip itself can be a big part of the total enjoyment. </p>
<p>Of all the many great vacation destinations accessible by train, <a href="http://www.socal-vacation-guru.com/san-diego-vacations.html">San Diego</a> must be near the top of the list.&nbsp; The train runs right into the middle of town, with easy local public transportation to get you to your hotel and most of the attractions.&nbsp; Compared to other parts of Southern California, San Diego is actually relatively close together.&nbsp; You can even get around to a lot of vacation attractions by walking if you enjoy that.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>San Diego is really loaded with interesting places to visit.&nbsp; Visiting all of the beaches, museums, historical attractions and other amusements could truly take weeks.&nbsp; So it is safe to assume that you can engage yourself in a week of both relaxation and activity in this harbor city.&nbsp; The weather in the summer is particularly appealing, with a moderate sea breeze cooling things off.</p>
<p>Perhaps you would like to make an even more ambitious <a href=" http://www.socal-vacation-guru.com/train-travel.html">train travel</a> event, in which case you can take the train up the coast.&nbsp; It is easy to take the train from San Diego all the way to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, with maybe ten stops in between.&nbsp; By doing any of the above, it would be reasonable to engage in a one- or two-week vacation without using a car.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget that a trip by train can add several days on to the total schedule compared to flying, but if you have the right mindset the traveling can be part of the overall enjoyment of the trip.</p>
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		<title>Utilizing Shoe Storage Boxes to Store Shoes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[People have different sort of footwear for different activities and this means that you will have more than a few pair of shoes that you stock in your cabinet. With the sort of living you have, it is not shocking to notice that your wardrobe has a room for shoe storage containers. We all want [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People have different sort of footwear for different activities and this means that you will have more than a few pair of shoes that you stock in your cabinet. With the sort of living you have, it is not shocking to notice that your wardrobe has a room for shoe storage containers. We all want a neat house and an sorted out wardrobe and cabinets so it is a nice idea to use shoe storage containers to tidy up and fix our shoe arrangements.</p>
<p>Some people are happy with just getting a shoe cabinet and placing all their shoes there. But we really need to take care of our shoes because there are some of them that are ruined even if they are not used. Even with a shoe storage cabinet, it is still wise to use shoe storage containers where you can put your shoes individually apart. By using containers, you store your shoes from pairingwith the wrong pair or getting pressed around those that you use more frequently. This fantastic <a href="http://www.shoestoragesolutions.com/">shoe storage ideas</a> web site can be a good match for anyone concerned with <a href="http://www.shoestoragesolutions.com/shoe-storage-bench">shoe bench</a> and other relevant subjects.</p>
<p>Shoe storage containers mainly fit fine with shoe storage cabinets. There are cabinets which can keep 20 pairs of shoes. If you use shoe storage containers in these, you will have a better time maintaining your shoes and always set for use. When you just keep them on storage cabinets, you risk accumulating dust and particles in them which could make them more prone to breakage and aging. So always keep your shoes clean as the best shoes would really take you to the best places.</p>
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		<title>How to choice CD  Copier</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Each type ecommerce is special, so the applications and requirements for DVD Duplicator are going to be unique. There are some questions you should consider before you order a CD Replicator
. Once you answer these initial questions you will be on the correct path in making an well known decision.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Each type ecommerce is special, so the applications and requirements for <a href="http://luckystarduplicator.com">DVD Duplicator</a> are going to be unique. There are some questions you should consider before you order a <a href="http://luckystarduplicator.com/index.php?cPath=42">CD Replicator</p>
<p></a>. Once you answer these initial questions you will be on the correct path in making an well known decision.</p>
<p>The first question you need to answer is what type of data do you need to duplicate? Will they be CD Audio, Video CD or DVD, or Photo CD or DVD or combinations of data types? If you are a church ministry, audio recording is the norm, and with certain duplicators this can be done while the sermon is in progress. This is also true for bands and musical groups that want to duplicate their own recordable DVDs or a live recording. These DVDs can be made &#8220;on-the-fly&#8221; with live event recorders featuring direct video input devices. Businesses and colleges that produce DVD catalogs use a combination &#8211; multi-media presentations, forms and even video. You&#8217;ll want to know the specific formats you anticipate duplicating so you can limit the duplicator models you consider to those that will support all of your required format types.</p>
<p>You should also try your best to estimate the number of recordable <a href="http://luckystarduplicator.com/index.php?cPath=61">Taiyo Yuden printable Media</a> DVDs you&#8217;ll need to duplicate during some fixed time period. Be it a day, week, month or quarter, your volume requirements will play a very important role in narrowing down the universe of available models to the most appropriate ones. Certain DVD duplicating applications require very fast turnaround times for varying volumes of discs, while others have broad production windows with lots of advanced notice of the production requirement. Do you need to produce DVDs immediately after a meeting or recording session? Or do you have a longer window allowing you to mail out to customers? Short production window parameters will significantly narrow the list of appropriate duplicator models for you to choose, but if you have the luxury of long lead times, your options are fairly limitless.</p>
<p>What you want the physical disc to look like after it has been produced, and how it will be presented to the ultimate recipient of the disc is also important. Will you want a 4 color offset print quality print on the surface of the disc to provide a professional look in a clear cover CD DVD case? Maybe you want to include your brand and some simple text, or perhaps you don&#8217;t require any identification on the disc at all. Whichever the case, you&#8217;ll want to determine your requirements in this area before you start comparing duplicator types and models.</p>
<p>Who will be responsible for operating the cd duplicating machine. Are you gonna to hire a specialist or a part-time employee? Or perhaps you have someone with a high level of technical expertise who is going to produce the CDs for the next point release? Either way, you need to give some thought as to who the &#8220;users&#8221; will be. You don&#8217;t want to invest in a product that&#8217;s too difficult to use&#8230;and therefore isn&#8217;t, or one that&#8217;s real easy to use, but as a result doesn&#8217;t provide all of the features that the power users need.</p>
<p>Another important point to consider is whether or not you want to limit or maximize access to the  DVD Copier.</p>
<p>Decide if you would allow all your employee can access your duplicator machine just like office utilities such as fax , telephone or the duplicator machine is better locked in separed room for limit access. Think this issue through before you make your purchase, and you&#8217;ll avoid any potential for buyer&#8217;s remorse</p>
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		<title>Building Outrageous Bedding</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[When was the last time you thought about waterbed sheets or bed in a bag sets or even bed sheets before bed time? A bed sheet is a piece of cloth that is designed and used to cover a mattress. A bed sheet serves the purpose of keeping the mattress clean from dirt and provides [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When was the last time you thought about <a href="http://www.preciousbedding.com/waterbed-sheets-c-139.html">waterbed sheets</a> or <a href="http://www.preciousbedding.com/bed-in-a-bag-sets-c-87.html">bed in a bag sets</a> or even <a href="http://www.preciousbedding.com/guide-buying-sheets-a-12.html">bed sheets</a> before bed time? A bed sheet is a piece of cloth that is designed and used to cover a mattress. A bed sheet serves the purpose of keeping the mattress clean from dirt and provides a more comfortable feel to the sleeper than if he or she were to simply lay on top of the mattress with no sheet.  Bed sheets should give your bed nothing less than an elegant, comfortable feeling, but just how do you shop for good quality bedding and is it as simple as the higher cost guaranteeing the best linen? Well, one of the most important things to look out for when shopping for bed sheets is the thread count. </p>
<p>But to keep it simple, once you make sure you&#8217;re happy with the design and price, only check out when you&#8217;ve confirmed a thread count that is comfortable with you. As a guide the cheaper sheets made of cotton, muslin other cotton blends typically have a thread count of 150. Remember, bed sheets are a critical factor in feeling the quality of your bed, and as we spend on average one third of our life there, we may as well make it as comfortable as possible, so buy good quality linen. </p>
<p>Cotton is by far the most popular material because it is snuggly in the winter and cool in the summer (although they have to be warmed up in the winter first). There&#8217;s just something about sinking into a bed with high quality cotton sheets. In addition to being comfortable, manufacturers tend to produce them in more styles and colors (than other sheet types) to keep up with the consumer demand.  Finally, a silk or satin pair of sheets is considered the ultimate in luxury. They are silky soft and will keep you from sweating in the summer. You can literally slide into bed and if you have a satin or silk pillow case, lay your head in pure luxury. The only downside to satin and silk sheets is that they tend to slide off of the bed if not fitted properly.</p>
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		<title>Teleprompting 101: Preparing For Your First Teleprompter Presentation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teleprompting 101: Preparing For Your First Teleprompter Presentation
Using a teleprompter is straightforward and the end result both professional and accurate, making their use popular for video presentations, award ceremonies, live conferences, product launches and increasingly as live note holders for public speakers.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Teleprompting 101: Preparing For Your First Teleprompter Presentation</p>
<p>Using a teleprompter is straightforward and the end result both professional and accurate, making their use popular for video presentations, award ceremonies, live conferences, product launches and increasingly as live note holders for public speakers.</p>
<p>However new users are often apprehensive. Newcomers may experience discomfort, nervousness or even drowsiness. Some new presenters can even come across as appearing dishonest.</p>
<p>This article is a summary of what to expect on a video production and the best ways to get professional results by using a teleprompter during your next presentation. </p>
<p>Word Smithing</p>
<p>Your presentation starts at the script. All your information and content is in the script. Designing your script to be spoken out loud is the key to a successful presentation. You can supply it to the auto cue operator in any word processing format, Mac or PC, preferably emailed to the production company ahead of time.</p>
<p>Use shorter sentences whenever possible and always try to use the contracted form of words, to better mimic the way people speak and give your delivery a more natural flow. Your auto cue script should only contain the text to be read. No bullet points, indents, tables, charts, borders, scene directions . . . just your monologue. If you need graphical aids, use screen graphics that can be displayed to your audience.</p>
<p>The auto cue operator will review the script and do some basic preparation so the lines read clearly on the auto cue screen. Keep in mind that if a lot of retouching is needed before the shoot day, a fee may be applied to cover editing time. So don&#8217;t send the auto cue operator a fully laid out storyboard . . . just send the speech!</p>
<p>Dress for Success</p>
<p>Once your script is done, it&#8217;s time to take a look at some of the more basic ingredients of your presentation. </p>
<p>A script is normally written with a particular audience in mind, so dress accordingly. Theatrical elements not withstanding, presenters would do well to wear comfortable clothing, reflecting the mood and overall tone of the message they are trying to get across.</p>
<p>Avoid striking reds wherever possible and steer clear of bright white clothes. These don&#8217;t copy well to video and are usually less than flattering for your skin tones. Pinstripes, hounds-tooth and any other patterns with very fine lines can also be distracting.</p>
<p>Makeup is used for both cosmetic and technical reasons . . . hiding blemishes is one thing but lights used in both video and stage environments are bright, harsh and hot, so makeup is often used to take out the shiny spots on the T of the face caused by the heat (and sometimes by nerves).</p>
<p>All that counts in video and stage production is the final result. In these strange environments, the final product is more important than the actual production stages, so don&#8217;t feel overly self conscious if the production company makes alterations to your wardrobe or insist you have makeup applied.</p>
<p>Your producer should have given you more specific information about what to wear and how to look your best, depending on the project.</p>
<p>Location</p>
<p>Regardless of whether the shoot is held in a studio, in an office or on the street, the same number 1 rule applies . . . safety first. Look out for cables on the floor, light stands, heavy rigging and awkwardly placed props. Stage lights are bright and for a good reason. They get very hot, so best not to touch!</p>
<p>When you arrive at, the Director will get you up to speed with how the set up is going and introduce you to the crew. For a shoot involving the use of a teleprompter, the crew will typically be made up of at least four people. The teleprompter operator, the sound operator, the camera operator and the Director. The bulk of the technical work will be done before you get there and after the shoot is over.</p>
<p>First port of call will be wardrobe and makeup. If you have any alterations or additions to the script though, make sure the teleprompter operator is aware of these as soon as possible.</p>
<p>The key feature of the teleprompter is to take a screen of text from a computer and project a smooth scrolling page of text onto a screen. Editing functions are limited, so allow the operator plenty of time to make any required edits. For single, this is quite easy to do. If new pages need to be added though, it takes time to either type these out or copy from a file.</p>
<p>When all the text is in place and you&#8217;re ready to go, grab a glass of water (not too cold) and get ready for the Director&#8217;s &#8220;3-2-1 . . . ACTION!&#8221;</p>
<p>Rolling, ACTION!</p>
<p>People will usually begin to fuss as you make your way to the camera . . . best to let them get on with it. You probably won&#8217;t hear that much from your auto cue operator unless he makes some alterations during your pre-read.</p>
<p>As you look into the monitor, it soon becomes apparent why bullet points and formatting are a bad idea. They would take up far too much space on the screen.</p>
<p>The Director is in charge of directing your presentation during the rehearsals and the final shoot. If time allows however, the teleprompter operator will often provide a general overview of the cue.</p>
<p>Here are the 5 main points to be aware of during your presentation:</p>
<p>1. Try the Script</p>
<p>You should always be given a pre-read of the script on the actual teleprompter during the rehearsal. Occasionally you&#8217;ll find words that normally run together being split to span over two pages to assist the delivery. Sometimes the opposite makes more sense. Written text normally spans 8-15 words on each line. In this medium however, the usual span is 3-5 words per line.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s an altogether different reading pace and you need to get used to it. It&#8217;s the teleprompter operator&#8217;s job to assist with the readability options.</p>
<p>2. Keep to Your Own Speed</p>
<p>The teleprompter operator will react to your delivery, constantly refining the scroll speed to match your reading speed. If you speed up, the auto cue speeds up. Slow down, the auto cue slows down.</p>
<p>3. Hold Eye Contact</p>
<p>This is something that needs practice, and/or a lot of takes to perfect. Until the Director tell you anything different, before the take starts, during the take and after it ends, just keep looking directly at the camera. That is of course unless you&#8217;ve mastered the process.</p>
<p>Eye movements are more crucial, the closer the shot is. Eye movements away from your audience make you look either uneasy or slightly dishonest. The only time you can really look away from the screen is when the Director says &#8216;cut&#8217;.</p>
<p>Most people won&#8217;t even know they are looking away from the camera. Turn away during an edit point in the script and the take will have to be re-done.</p>
<p>It&#8217;s ok to blink though!</p>
<p>4. Keep still</p>
<p>People very rarely stand totally still, often rocking from side to side of shuffling their feet. This is a perfectly natural movement but isn&#8217;t really the best thing to do during a shoot. It makes you look uncomfortable or distracted . . . which, if you&#8217;re rocking, then you are. It&#8217;s a bit like the eye contact and body movement discussed earlier on. Animated gestures in a production are fine as part of our communication is based on movement. Awkward looking swaying or shuffling aren&#8217;t.</p>
<p>As you get to start of the take, spend a few moments warming up. Stretches, bends, jumps. Anything to shake out your fatigue. The aim is to be both mentally and physically prepared. If the warm up still won&#8217;t keep you still, ask for a pedestal to rest one foot on or even make your presentation sitting down.</p>
<p>5. Value the Message</p>
<p>This may sound a little cheesy, but don&#8217;t just read your message . . . value the script! Remember, the script is a message that&#8217;s important. On some occasions you may not like what you&#8217;re saying, but you have to believe in the script. Use gestures, insert stresses too your presentation, don&#8217;t be monotonous . . . practice in front of a mirror!</p>
<p>All the information you will need is in the script and it&#8217;s crafted to get a clear massage across. Make the audience understand how important that message really is.</p>
<p>The Finished Product</p>
<p>So you&#8217;ve finished your recording and it&#8217;s time to see the finished product. The first thing you&#8217;ll confront when watching the tape is vanity. Don&#8217;t worry . . . it happens to everybody.</p>
<p>You might think you sound strange. You might think you look weird. The reason for this reaction is simple . . . you are used to seeing a reflected image of yourself rather than how everyone really sees you. Seeing your left side where your right side normally appears and vice versa is strange.</p>
<p>Some camera angles can also distort your appearance. You might fool yourself into thinking you look unwell or have put on weight. Giving polished presentations involves self criticism. Not negativity, but constructive criticism. Go over your performance and try to rectify any distracting or awkward habits. </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t split hairs here. Your concern is to make a sincere, polished presentation. You usually find that around the eyes. Are you mesmerized by the scrolling text, or speaking lifelessly? Are you a rocker? Are you maintaining eye line?</p>
<p>It&#8217;s all about getting an appreciation of your own performance. More importantly, do you look like you believe what you are saying? Business leaders from all industries realize the importance of an effective, personal and likeable communication style, yet public speaking is a major stepping stone for many of us. </p>
<p>This article has been all about the use of a teleprompter and an overview of how to best prepare for video production and presentations. It will need some homework on your part but when you meet the crew on the big day, the emphasis will be on making the best delivery and getting your message across as professionally as possible.</p>
<p>When you are ready to bring your presentations in-house, using professional <a href="http://www.promptdog.com">prompter software</a> can make a huge difference to the success of your production. </p>
<p>You can get a good idea of how this affordable <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y0GNc0vrKE">teleprompter</a> can help you by watching the great demo available on YouTube.</p>
<p>PromptDog also has a Mac version demo at <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xkJS1uIcqs">teleprompter for Mac OS X</a>.</p>
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