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Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate with Black and White Clapper Sticks
The Birns and Sawyer #485100 is the economy version of the traditional chalk board-style production scene marking slate. Slightly lighter in weight than the standard #485130 this slate measures 7 ½ by 11 inches and it will fit into a camera assistant's front-box.
| Writing Surface | Chalkboard |
| Dimensions (HxW) | 7 ½ x 11 inches |
| Clapper | Black and White |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Compact (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home movies (4)
- Independent films (4)
- In the studio (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Enthusiast (3), Film student (3)
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Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Professional Quality
Cons
- Not EXTREMELY durable
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate:
I use this slate for syncing independent films. It's got a nice clap. Not too bulky. Chalk erases well. Be aware, however, that it is essentially a chalkboard. There is no backing to support it so while it can withstand repeated claps, if you set something heavy on it, it is probably going to break. This slate probably isn't appropriate for complicated shoots, as it doesn't provide enough space to write extra stuff on it. But as a part of the whole professionalism image, no actor will notice the difference.
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate:
Very good considered the price[...]Over all very good
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate:
We are relatively amateur filmmakers, so this product is perfect for bumping us up to a higher skill level while still keeping the price low.
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate:
Can't do a video without a clapper board, and this one is well built and perfect for my uses. Easy to write on and it adds a lot of character to my video shooting. Fun to say "Lights, camera action too!"
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Robust
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate:
What can one say? It is a clap board and it does a fine job of clapping.
I'm doing lightweight training videos with simply synchronization needs, so I don't need anything fancy. I do appreciate that it isn't one of those tiny boards.
I like that it uses chalk rather than dry-erase markers; chalk seems much more green and there is no temptation to accidentally write something using a permanent marker.
Comments about Birns & Sawyer 485100 Economy Chalkboard Production Slate:
Nice for everything
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Production Essentials
- Price: $11.59
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