Set readable text first, choose a pace second, and rehearse aloud before recording. iPhone, iPad, and Android offer fixed speed, timed scrolling, words per minute, and Voice Scroll. The Web dashboard offers fixed speed, words per minute, and target duration; use a mobile app for speech-following Voice Scroll.
Choose the pace that fits the take
- Fixed speed moves the text at a steady rate that you adjust by feel.
- Timed scrolling fits the current script to a target duration. Rehearse pauses as part of that time.
- Words per minute uses a speaking-rate target and the script length.
- Voice Scroll follows recognized speech on mobile. Check language and microphone access before relying on it.
Timed and WPM scrolling estimate a pace; neither guarantees an exact spoken duration. If you improvise, pause, or repeat a sentence, use the available playback controls and rehearse the transition.
Keep the same pace in browser rehearsal, video, and audio
In the Web dashboard, choose fixed speed, words per minute, or target duration in the pace control. The preference carries between the browser reader, video recording, and audio recording in that browser. The approximate remaining time is useful for rehearsal, but it is not a measure of what you have actually spoken.
After adding a paragraph or changing the target time, test again. Browser pace preferences are not a promise that every mobile reader setting will match. See the Web workflow for recording and file options.
Make the words readable from your camera position
- Place the device at the distance you will use during the take.
- Choose a comfortable font and size. Increase line spacing if lines are easy to lose.
- Adjust alignment, colors, and the reading cue where available.
- Move or resize the reading area so the active lines sit near the lens.
- Read one paragraph aloud and adjust the pace in small steps.
Current Android versions offer 12 bundled reader fonts, including choices that cover Cyrillic and accented Latin text. On iPhone and iPad, larger system text and VoiceOver labels help you reach library and reader controls. The exact layout depends on screen size and app version.
Read and record on a foldable Android phone
On supported folding devices, the reader or camera view and its controls can occupy separate panes in book or tabletop posture, with space for the hinge. Resizing the view preserves reading progress rather than intentionally restarting the script.
Outer-screen transfer and synchronized text on two screens appear only when the device and Android system expose the required capability. Follow any system consent prompt. A folding phone does not automatically support every external-screen mode. Before a full take, fold or unfold into the posture you plan to use, check the text area, then make a short recording and review it.
Set mirroring and countdown for the actual setup
Use horizontal or vertical mirroring when reflective glass or your rig requires it. Check the text through the glass, not only on the phone. Set a recording countdown when you need time to settle into position.
Reader mirroring and exported camera framing are different choices. Check a saved test video before assuming that a mirrored reader changes the final video.
Control a mounted reader without reaching for the screen
Use Web Remote for a paired device, a supported Bluetooth controller, or Apple Watch with iPhone. Confirm the connection and try start, stop, or speed controls before the take; available actions depend on the host and remote.
Record a short sample after changing the setup
Check the opening, a pause, and the ending. If the text runs ahead, reduce WPM or speed, increase the target duration, or shorten the script. If a font or orientation change wraps lines differently, rehearse again. Then continue with video recording or audio-only recording.
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