Why the NotchStar teleprompter text fades at the edges
The NotchStar teleprompter fades its text at the top and bottom of the reading window. Lines you have already read fade out above, lines coming up fade in from below, and the middle stays fully clear. That is where your eyes should be, close to the camera.
How it works
The script sits in a window about 112 points tall. A soft mask makes roughly the top and bottom fifth of the window fade to nothing. When you press play, the text starts at the middle of the window and scrolls upward through it.
Why it helps
- You are not tempted to re read the line you have just said.
- The next line is visible but dim, so you can see it coming without being pulled ahead.
- Your gaze stays in one band, which keeps it near the lens.
What you can change
- Text size. The slider on the right sets the type from small to large. A larger size means fewer lines in the clear band.
- Speed. The slider with the tortoise and hare sets how quickly lines cross the band. See speed and size.
What you cannot change
The fade is fixed. There is no setting to turn it off, change its depth or make the window taller. The text is centred and set in a semibold weight. While you edit, the fade is off, because the script shows as a plain text box.
The tool is described on the Teleprompter feature page. To start reading, follow how to use the notch teleprompter.
