Teleprompter App for Broadcast Professionals
A powerful cross-platform teleprompter solution designed for live broadcast, studio productions, and field reporting. Built for both Mac and Windows, the app empowers media teams with intuitive controls, multi-language support, and real-time integration with media servers.
Industry
Media, Broadcast
Project Duration
8 Months
Location
India
Technology Stack
Node.js, ElectronJS, WebSockets
Our Role
1
Requirement Discovery Sessions
2
UI/UX design
3
Desktop App Development
4
Hardware Remote Devices Integration
5
QA testing
Project Brief
Exato Software developed a powerful cross-platform teleprompter solution designed for live broadcast, studio productions, and field reporting. Built for both Mac and Windows, the app empowers media teams with intuitive controls, multi-language support, and real-time integration with media servers.
The interface prioritizes usability and responsiveness, with fine-tuned text control, smart previewing, and personalized theme settings — all while delivering ultra-reliable performance in high-stakes broadcast environments.
Challenge Section
Ensuring ultra-smooth scrolling with variable speeds across Mac and Windows devices.
Integrating with proprietary MOS protocols used by newsrooms.
Creating a real-time mirrored video preview without lag.
Supporting multi-language rendering, including RTL and Asian character sets.
Providing intuitive manual and remote controls without interrupting the presenter flow.
Process / Approach Section
We adopted a phased implementation approach:
User Research: – Gamification principles & user journey mapping
MVP Development: – Core features using Agile sprints
Feedback Loop– Pilot run with 1000+ users for iteration
QA – Security and performance testing
Solution Section
A cross-platform system with:
Multi-Language Input: Accepts scripts in any language, including RTL and complex character sets.
Flipping Modes: Supports vertical and horizontal mirror output for flexibility with camera setups.
Custom Themes: Preloaded with six color-coded theme options for background/text combinations.
Remote Control: Operated using keyboard shortcuts or an external remote device.
MOS Server Integration: Direct integration with MOS servers to auto-load scripts from newsroom systems.
Live Screen Preview: Mini window shows what’s displayed on the secondary monitor.
Timed Rendering: Automatic rendering of text over 10, 20, 50, or 90 seconds for pacing.
Result Metrics Section
Used by over 50 studios in real-time production.
Zero-crash stability under extended runtime conditions.
Time to render scripts reduced by 60%, improving production efficiency.
How Exato Helped the Client
Built a Dual-Platform App
Delivered a native experience on both Mac and Windows using a unified tech stack.
Integrated MOS Workflows
Enabled media teams to fetch and play scripts directly from newsroom systems.
Optimized for On-Air Use
Provided real-time screen mirroring and smart navigation tools.
Custom UX Design
Created a user-friendly interface tailored to newsroom and studio workflows.
Ensured Script Accuracy
Enabled manual and remote control options to avoid prompt skipping or delays.
Delivered Low-Latency Rendering
Ensured smooth scrolling and immediate response to control inputs.
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