It's just reading words off a screen, how hard can that be?  Well if you sound like you are just reading words off a screen you won't book the job, sound like an expert, connect with your audience or be seen as credible or genuine by anyone, including yourself.  Here you'll learn how to combat the two biggest obstacles in cultivating the skill of TelePrompTer reading: Sounding like your are reading, and looking like a deer in the headlights or worse - expressionless!  Click on TelePrompTer Intensive for additional info.

Spring 2010 Classes SOLD OUT/WAIT LIST - look for new classes coming June 2010! (inquire about 1-1 Private coaching: patricia@mediaimagecoach.com)

What the heck is an EarPrompter and how does it work?  It's simple, an EarPrompter can become your secret weapon during speeches, presentations, auditions and on shoot days.  Instead of of seeing and reading your script like with a TelePrompTer, you HEAR your script in your ear with a special earpiece that fits into your ear canal and is commonly attached to a small recorder, sometimes wireless.  You record your script with the pacing and emphasis that your presentation calls for and "parrot" it back as you listen.  What? Sounds like a major juggling act and you have trouble walking and chewy gum at the same time?  Nonsense, once you learn this skill you are in total control and free to give a great performance without worrying about remembering what you want or need to say.   

No need to ever look down at your notes again, or break eye contact to find your spot on that awful cue card.  Producers love this skill for so many reasons.  First, EarPrompters can go where TelePrompTer's can't.  Like when you're out on location and there's no AC power, or there's sunlight glaring into a TelePrompTer screen, the TelePrompTer goes down, or they simply do not want to incur the expensive of hiring a TelePrompTer and operator for the day.  If the read needs to be an exact time, once it's recorded to time, your delivery will hit that time mark with every read.  With your EarPrompter the potential to save money and save time is always there.

Casting Directors generally welcome EarPrompters.  They've got wall to wall copy for you, it's a spokesperson audition, and you've just delivered that copy straight into the lens like you've known it your whole life - that's a prepared talent.  While it's not right for all auditions, if you've got the skill and the equipment in your bag, you'll have it at your fingertips ready to use once you have evaluated the audition environment and need.  Click on EarPrompter for additional info.

3 week classes Spring 2010 @ Actors Connection: www.actorsconnection.com for registration information  (Also inquire about 1-1 Private coaching: patricia@mediaimagecoach.com)-  "Thank you for everything, especially for the additional follow up phone support, the EarPrompter Training and your production contact list has helped tremendously, I've booked three jobs now with Concepts TV Productions using EarPrompter. You've made my transition from "stay-at-home" mom for 5 years to going back into the "business" a very easy and enjoyable one.  -Johanna Tacadena 

In four sessions, learn all the ins and outs of the business, including working with scripts, audition scenarios, transitions, interview technique, working with TelePrompTer, improv techniques, and more.   At the end of the final class each student will be offered an in depth booklet of information that recaps the various types of programming, program formats, host "types", audition scenarios, important points to remember, frequently asked questions, production company contacts, hosting agents contacts, website resources, marketing resources, demo reel tips, on-air image tips, and headshot tips.   Spring 2010 CLASSES SOLD OUT - NEW CLASSES COMING IN JUNE 2010(inquire about 1-1 Private coaching: patricia@mediaimagecoach.com)

The best preparation for any situation is the knowledge that you've "been through this before".  This advanced on-camera hosting class puts you deeper into the technical aspects of hosting your own show or segment, hosting corporate video, and infomercials through more intense and lengthy copy drills.  In four sessions you'll work with "co-hosts", juggle between product demos and prompter, interview multiple guests and learn how to deal with unresponsive and irate guests.  Timed drills will challenge you to hit your "out cues". Then you'll have the opportunity to create your own host segment presented on-camera for the class. Click above to learn more. 

4 WEEK SPRING 2010 CLASS BEGINS MAY 4TH 2010 Register on-line at www.actorsconnection.com 

(inquire about 1-1 Private coaching: patricia@mediaimagecoach.com)

With today’s technology sooner or later all of us will end up in front of an audience. Whether it’s on stage, at the podium, during video conferencing, net meetings, web video, or corporate video ---are you ready to communicate comfortably? Here you'll learn strategies to gain control of your nerves, your credibility, and your passion.  One-on-One sessions booking now. (inquire about 1-1 Private coaching: patricia@mediaimagecoach.com)  Recent Clients Include: KPMG, Guardian Industries, Clickable.com, First30Days.com, Computer Design & Integration, HealthiNation, Investools Inc., American Medical Association, ProvoCraft Inc., Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation.

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