Mark the moment.
Red M marks at the Mac cursor. Blue R marks at the reading position from the phone. Add an optional note to an R mark. Export a marked script for the next stage of the production.
BUILT BY THE PEOPLE WHO SHOOT.
Built on set.For yournext take.
The teleprompter we wanted on our own productions. A focused Mac workspace, a clean Presenter screen, and an iPhone remote that puts the pace in the photographer’s hand.
Mac app · Apple Silicon · macOS 13+ · Six interface languages
✳EVERY MOVE, CONSIDERED.
GreatTeleprompter 3.21
THE OPERATOR EDITS. THE PHOTOGRAPHER SETS THE PACE.
Separate Presenter↗iPhone / Android remote↗Optional iPad reader↗Background editing↗M / R marks & notes
SEE THE REAL APP
Good work deserves
a better workflow.
28 seconds inside GreatTeleprompter. Real Mac interface, real scrolling and the controls you will use on set.
Recorded in the actual Mac app · English example interface · No soundtrack
01 / THE WAY A CREW WORKS
One location.
Everyone in their element.
The presenter shouldn’t have to wait for the operator. The photographer shouldn’t have to call across the room to change the pace. And a last-minute edit shouldn’t become part of the performance.
We made GreatTeleprompter around those moments. Developed by television professionals at Great Dane, for the studio, location shoots, ENG and the next unexpected change of plan.
01
The operator
Writes, finds, corrects and runs the script on Mac.
02
The photographer
Controls the text’s speed and playback from iPhone. Adds R marks and notes.
03
The presenter
Sees a clean reading screen. On a connected display or an optional iPad.
One trusted Wi-Fi network. The Mac stays on. The phone controls the prompter text, not the camera.
02 / PACE IN YOUR HAND
A small phone.
A big difference on set.
The photographer is already watching the performance. Let them adjust the pace without walking back to the Mac.
- Start, pause and change speed from iPhone.
- Swipe up for faster. Down for slower.
- Return to the beginning or the previous paragraph.
- Set a blue R mark. Double-tap to add a note.
INTERACTIVE WORKFLOW ILLUSTRATION
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Keep your eyes on the lens.
Stay in the story.
Let the crew set the pace.
The next take starts here.
iPhone remote → Mac
An illustration of speed control. Actual app screenshots are shown below.
03 / WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND THE SCENES
Fix the line.
Keep the presenter focused.
Correct a name. Rewrite the intro. Find the right sentence. Edit in the background while Presenter and mobile screens keep the last published version. Publish when you are ready.
The operatorBACKGROUND DRAFT
Welcome to today’s conversation.
The presenterPUBLISHED TEXT
Welcome to today’s conversation.
The reading screen stays unchanged until you publish.
See background editing in the actual Mac app
Interactive illustration. Try the two buttons to see the difference between a draft and published text.
04 / THE REAL WORKSPACE
A place for every screen.
A reason for every control.
Go straight to the line.
Search the script, jump between matches and read from the cursor. Import TXT, RTF or Word. Save your script and export marks without cluttering the presenter’s screen.
Not just for iPad.
Open Presenter on the Mac or move it to a connected external display. Choose fullscreen and mirrored text for your prompter setup. iPad is an extra option, not a requirement.
FROM SET TO EDIT
Mark it now.
Find it in the edit.
A line to retake? Add an R mark and a short note from your phone. Or place an M mark at the Mac cursor. Bring the log into the next stage of your production.
Read the marker import guide ↗R1↗DaVinci Resolve
M1↗Premiere / Final Cut Pro
Resolve: EDL timeline markers. Premiere: XML marker-reference sequence. Final Cut Pro: FCPXML marker-reference project.
Match camera clock timecode, recording date and frame rate. This is not automatic camera synchronisation and does not follow clips moved during editing. XML exports create separate reference timelines without footage.
EVERY MOVE, CONSIDERED.
We bought the software. Then we built what we were missing.
Great Dane makes film, live productions and communication. After years on our own shoots, we knew the moments that needed a better solution: a last-minute correction, a photographer setting the pace, a presenter who needs to stay focused. GreatTeleprompter grew from that experience. For social videos, studio days and location shoots.
Meet the people behind it↗05 / A SIMPLE START
Your next setup.
Three straightforward moves.
- 01
Open on your Mac.
The built-in guide opens on a fresh installation. Import a script or paste your words.
- 02
Choose the reading screen.
Open Presenter. Use the Mac, a connected screen, or an optional iPad reader.
- 03
Scan. Set the pace.
On the same Wi-Fi, scan the phone QR code. Start, stop, change speed and mark from iPhone.
BEFORE THE NEXT TAKE
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Can I use an Android phone?
Yes. The browser-based remote supports iPhone and Android. The Mac app must remain running.
Do I need an iPad?
No. GreatTeleprompter is a Mac app with its own separate Presenter window. Use it on your Mac or a connected display. The iPad reader is optional.
Does the phone control the camera?
No. It controls the teleprompter’s playback and speed and can create R marks with optional notes. Camera operation stays with your normal camera setup.
Will an edit appear immediately in Presenter?
In normal editing, Presenter follows the editor. Choose Edit in background to keep the published text on Presenter and mobile devices unchanged. Publish to Presenter applies your changes when you choose.
Where do my scripts go?
Scripts and marks are stored locally on your Mac. Published text is shared with the devices you pair over the local network. The app does not send manuscript analytics to Great Dane.
Can the phone work while the Mac is off?
No. The Mac is the host and must stay on with the app running. Use a trusted network that allows devices to reach each other; guest Wi-Fi may block this.
HELP & SUPPORT
A clear path to the next take.
Setup, connections and the little things that keep a production moving. Contact the Great Dane team if you need a hand.
Contact us
Requires
Apple Silicon Mac (M1 or later), macOS 13 or later.
Installation and updates
The Mac App Store release is in preparation. A test DMG, if supplied directly by Great Dane, is installed by opening it and dragging the app to Applications. Close an older version before replacing it. Test releases do not update through the App Store. Once an App Store edition is approved and available, its installation and updates will be managed there.
Connect iPhone or iPad
Keep the Mac app running and all devices on the same trusted Wi-Fi. Open Mobile / iPad via Wi-Fi on the Mac. Use the phone remote QR for playback, speed and R marks, or the separate iPad reader QR for read-only text. Allow local network access if macOS asks. Guest networks and client isolation may prevent pairing. The Mac must stay on.
Marks, notes and export
Mark at cursor on Mac creates a red M mark. Set R mark on the phone creates a blue R mark at the reading position. Double-tap the phone button quickly to add an optional note to that R mark. Mac M marks do not currently have a note field. Export marked script creates RTF or TXT; the reading screens remain clean.
Tell us what happened
Use Report an issue in the app, or email greatteleprompter.com/support/. Include the app version, your macOS version, what you were doing and what you expected. For a connection problem, include the device and browser type. Share only the script excerpts you intend us to see. The app never sends a report automatically.