Which statement best describes the prompter's use on new shows?

• A. Cue cards are used for new shows and allow talent to speak directly to the audience.
• B. Prompter is used for new shows and allows talent to look directly into the camera.
• C. Robotic cameras are used for new shows to adjust shots from control rooms.
• D. Jibs are used for new shows to achieve wide-angle shots.

Answer: (B)

Teleprompter use on news shows is all about delivering scripted lines while keeping the anchor’s eyes on the camera. The prompter sits so the text appears in the host’s line of sight, usually reflected or displayed near the lens, allowing a natural delivery without looking away to read or memorize. This setup helps maintain direct eye contact with viewers, giving the broadcast a confident, conversational feel and reducing pauses or misreads.

Cue cards, by contrast, require glancing away to read the text, which breaks that eye contact with the audience. Robotic cameras and jibs describe equipment for moving or framing shots, not for providing scripted text to read.