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JBarrett · Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject: iPod as mini-monitor?

I was just reading some rather lengthy material on my iPod Touch, and decided to read the stuff out loud for practice. While doing so, it occurred to me that reading from the iPod might be a useful alternative to reading from printed copy while voicing some projects. The swipe of a finger across its surface is super-quiet, meaning less editing than when juggling paper. If all the swiping feels like a hassle, there are teleprompter a Hobo Tounge

s that would allow one to setup a script to scroll automatically.

Would I want to use the iPod Touch like this forever? Heck no. I see it as more of a way to work around other issues, like the lack of funds for a separate LCD monitor, or a way to have self-lit copy while reading under blankets and pillows at a hotel because the laptop is too blasted noisy. I haven't had the latter experience yet, but the funding issue is right up my alley, so I plan on giving this a try, and will report my thoughts on the experiment. If anyone here has done something similar, I'd love to hear about it!
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bobsouer · Posted: Sat May 30, 2009 6:59 pm Post subject:

Justin,

A very interesting idea! I'm interested to read about your further experiences.
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Jason Bishop · Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 1:35 pm Post subject:

Justin,

Harlan Hogan mentioned reading scripts/copy off his IPhone in one of his articles pertaining to his PortaBooth, so it's certainly an idea that works!

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davidmonteath · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:53 am Post subject:

I have done that several times, the only problem is that the iphone screen can be too sensitive and you can sweep or scroll too far too fast and lose your place, which can be slightly annoying!!!
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georgethetech · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 9:14 am Post subject:

I see an iPhone a Hobo Tounge

coming. Better get my iPhone dev kit and get to work!
What features would you like to see?
1- place marking?
2- ability to highlight?
3- corrections by clicking word or phrase and retype?
4- s.bodelin.com/video/PP_video.swf" target="_blank" class="postlink">autoscrolling teleprompter style?
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mcm · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 10:30 am Post subject:

Has anyone tried using a Kindle for this purpose?

georgethetech · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject:

That would be brilliant. The latest Kindle with larger display can use Hobo Laughing

F's, I understand. That should mean you can read ANY document on the Kindle you like. Expensive solution, but if you already happen to own one...
However, I don't think there's any flexibility for writing software for the Kindle, like there is for the iTouch.
Yet...
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David Swinehart · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

georgethetech · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 12:44 pm Post subject:

That's a cool idea, iPhone a Hobo Tounge

already available for Pro Tools.
I've sold a few Tranzports for this purpose, see
s/Logic" target="_blank" class="postlink">Tranzport
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David Swinehart · Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:02 pm Post subject:

Indeed. And with the Keynote Remote a Hobo Tounge

, I know it's possible for the iPhone to read back the output from that which is on the Mac's screen, it would stand to reason that it would work with something like Logic... Just read back the status of the meters, etc.

Here you go:

EDIT: Hold the phone (pun intended)... I'm now reading on FOLabs' site that the ProRemote a Hobo Tounge

will support the Logic platform! Looks like the wish is already granted: http://www.folabs.com/proremote.html
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