Teachers find recording video lectures draining and frustrating due to multiple takes and difficulty maintaining eye contact with the camera while reading a script.

Existing solutions like reading from paper or using a separate teleprompter device are awkward, break eye contact, and make lectures boring for students.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 15, 2026

Workarounds Described

reading script off paper while recording

Implied Software Gaps

Teleprompter integrated with camera for natural eye contact

App Concept

NotchPrompter

NotchPrompter is a Mac app that turns your MacBook's notch into a teleprompter, scrolling the script just around the camera so teachers can read naturally while maintaining eye contact with the lens. It reduces the need for multiple takes and makes recorded lectures more engaging.

Key Features

Script display in MacBook notch
Voice-controlled auto-scroll
Adjustable speed and font size
Works with any recording software

Target Users: Teachers and educators who record video lectures for online courses at universities, schools, or e-learning platforms

Revenue Model: Freemium with $9.99/mo pro tier for advanced features like custom scripts and multi-camera support

Existing Solutions Mentioned

reading script off paper

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