To avoid looking like they are "reading," professionals use several techniques: How to present
Because the glass is transparent from the back, the camera captures the presenter without seeing the reflected text. Operational Roles and Technology autocue
The glass reflects this text to the presenter, allowing them to read while looking directly into the camera lens. To avoid looking like they are "reading," professionals
Modern options include professional suites like Autocue Explorer and Pioneer , as well as free browser-based tools like CuePrompter . handle script edits
In professional TV production, specialized operators manage the scrolling speed to match the presenter’s natural pace, handle script edits, and organize the "running order".
A monitor below the glass displays the text in reverse (mirror image).