We’re your local San Francisco-based teleprompter rental and operator team. We’ve served the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Silicon Valley for over 30 years.
At Tanner Teleprompting, we help speakers deliver with clarity and confidence— on stage and on camera.
We provide professional teleprompter rentals, skilled operators, and on-camera training for smooth, natural delivery in any setting.
From Fortune 500 CEOs to national political leaders, when clear communication matters most, they trust Tanner Teleprompting.
We Define the Art of Teleprompting.
Our skilled, friendly team and premium equipment ensure your presentation runs smoothly and exceeds expectations at every stage. Bringing confidence to your event since 1993. Based in San Francisco and trusted worldwide.
We handle the speeches that change the world.
From political conventions to rock concerts, our teleprompting services support the most important messages—and the people who deliver them. We prompt for CEOs, athletes, celebrities, fundraisers, nonprofits, commencements, and documentaries across the country and around the globe.
Camera Eyeline Teleprompter Rentals
Need a prompter for on-camera talent? We rent eyeline teleprompters in every size—from compact 7″ handhelds to towering 40″ megaprompters. Fast setup on tripods, Steadicams, jibs, or freestanding options.
Need daylight visibility? Rent our high-bright monitors and battery packs for outdoor shoots.
📍 Based in San Francisco with hubs in Sacramento and Silicon Valley—we also travel nationwide and internationally.
Live Event Teleprompting
Make your speakers shine at the podium or when they walk on stage. We rent robotic rise-and-fall presidential prompters when multiple people of varying heights are speaking at a lectern. Our Downstage confidence monitors are best for speakers who wander the stage.
Interrotron Rentals
Get the powerful direct-to-camera look made famous by Errol Morris. Our Interrotron systems create real eyeline engagement for interviews and testimonials. We’ll deliver, set up, and support wherever you need—so you can focus on the story, not the equipment.
(We’ve seen it mispelled as interrortron, interratron, interatron, interotron, interretron, and even nteratron. We’ve got you.)
EyeDirect and VoxBox Rentals
Want the same Interrotron eyeline effect with less gear and fewer crew? These lightweight systems are perfect for fast-moving crews who fly in to the San Francisco Airport, stop by our nearby shop, before shooting in Napa, Reno, Tahoe, or Marin. No power needed. We ship EyeDirect and VoxBox systems nationwide!
Rehearsals and Teleprompter Training
Don’t leave it to chance or feel stressed. We offer pre-show teleprompter rehearsal days and training sessions so you’re confident when presenting. Polish your delivery and fine-tune your script without a whole crew waiting. This helps you get a good night’s sleep before the event.
Musician Teleprompting Services
We discreetly feed your lyrics into high-bright monitors hidden in plain sight. Encased in audio speaker-style shrouds, our prompters blend in with your gear—so fans see the show, not the screen.
Remote Teleprompting Services
Present from anywhere. We offer remote teleprompter control and Interrotron-style setups for virtual events and distant interviews. Ideal for staying safe on set or working across time zones.
Try Before You Buy: Teleprompter Reviews
Not all gear is created equal. We’ve seen and tested it all—and we’ll help you choose the best teleprompters, apps, and accessories for your workflow. Skip the cheap stuff. Get expert advice first.
Custom teleprompter Fabrication
Got a weird setup or special scenario? We love it. We design and build custom teleprompter solutions for unusual formats, specialty shoots, or tech challenges.
And we don’t care if you spell it TelePrompTer, telepromter, telepromper, or even AutoCue. We speak them all. 😉
Tanner Teleprompting: Our Values
1. We show up ready.
Prepared, punctual, and organized so every project flows smoothly.
2. We value connection.
Curiosity, kindness, and clear communication make for better client and crew collaboration.
3. We share our know-how.
We’re always learning, teaching, and bringing fresh ideas to every production.
4. We maintain our tools with care.
Our premium gear stays reliable because we leave it ready for the next teammate and the next client.
5. We celebrate each other.
We share recognition so everyone benefits — and our clients feel the strength of a unified team.
6. We design a smooth process.
From the first reassuring conversation to the final invoice, we make every step feel easy.
7. We elevate the on-set experience.
Calm, attentive professionalism defines our setup, collaboration with other departments, support for talent, and safe teardown.
Renting teleprompters is easy!
We listen to you and ask questions about your unique event. We choose the best teleprompter from our large inventory stored in Sacramento, San Francisco, and San Jose. We match you with one of our friendly, skilled teleprompter operators.
Our team delivers the teleprompter and laptops to your site. We quickly set up with your crew. Then, we format the teleprompter script. Finally, we train your speaker to look natural and authentic. Because of this, your event flows smoothly, and you look like the hero.
How are we better?
We honestly want you to succeed. We’re local. We focus on teleprompter rentals for San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Monterey, Napa, and Silicon Valley. Plus we give Nevada some love with Reno, Lake Tahoe, and Las Vegas, too. Repeat clients trust our equipment and operators. They feel safe, so they hire us to travel worldwide.
We’re innovative, love learning, and fully staffed, too. You get the best experience because our Tech Manager constantly inspects and upgrades equipment. Our Operations Manager makes sure things are perfect for everyone, for every event.
We take your trust seriously. We sometimes prompt for companies or political parties that compete with each other. So, for safety, our laptops are dedicated to our operators instead of sharing. After the show, we send you the latest document, then delete the files from our laptops.
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“Ambre said they’d ask you to change something,
Barbara H.
and before it was out of their mouths, you had it done!”
Highlander Films
Our quick FAQ section:
1. What is teleprompting and how does it work?
Answer:
Teleprompting is the use of a screen that displays scripted text for a speaker to read while maintaining eye contact with the camera or audience. At Tanner Teleprompting, we use high-quality monitors and skilled operators to keep scripts flowing at your speaker’s natural pace.
2. What types of teleprompters do you offer?
Answer:
We offer professional presidential, studio, freestanding, and remote teleprompters for a variety of settings—live events, green screens, and on-location video shoots.
3. Can I rent a teleprompter with an operator?
Answer:
Yes. Every rental includes a trained operator who manages the speed, setup, and formatting to ensure a smooth experience for your presenter.
4. Do you offer remote teleprompting services?
Answer:
Yes. Our remote teleprompting lets your speaker see and read the script in real time via Zoom, Webex, or any video conferencing platform—ideal for virtual events and interviews.
5. What areas do you serve?
Answer:
We’re based in Northern California and serve the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, San Jose, Lake Tahoe, and Reno areas. We also travel worldwide and prompt remotely.
6. How much does it cost to rent a teleprompter?
Answer:
Pricing depends on the type of prompter and location. Contact us for a quick quote based on your project needs.
7. Do you provide teleprompter training or rehearsal?
Answer:
Yes. We offer on-camera coaching and pre-event rehearsals to help speakers feel confident and natural when using a teleprompter.
8. Can you help with last-minute bookings?
Answer:
Absolutely. We’ve handled hundreds of fast-turnaround events and can often provide same-day or next-day support.