Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11")
The Pearstone SADC-911 is a production slate made of white acrylic and designed to be used with dry erase markers. A cost-effective production tool that's especially useful in sync sound productions--whether video, film, or dual-system DSLR--the slate comes with standard-size color clapper sticks and has a writing surface of 7 x 11".
| Writing Surface | Dry Erase |
| Dimensions (WxH) |
Overall: 9.25 x 11" (23.5 x 27.9 cm) Writing Surface: 7 x 11" (17.8 x 27.9 cm) |
| Clapper | Color |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 106 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
96%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (89)
- Professional quality (53)
- Lightweight (39)
- Compact (37)
- Improves performance (28)
Cons
- Lacks functionality (3)
Best Uses
- Independent films (90)
- In the studio (53)
- Complex projects (38)
- Home movies (30)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Professional artist (43), Business owner (41), Film student (23), Enthusiast (12)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (92), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great design...great piece of equipment
The clapper board is an immensely important piece of equipment if you are shooting video. Especially if you are recording audio independently of the video.I purchased this product in preparation for a feature film, ...Read complete review
The clapper board is an immensely important piece of equipment if you are shooting video. Especially if you are recording audio independently of the video.I purchased this product in preparation for a feature film, and it proved itself many times over.THE PROSThe "clap" is loud and succinct. The clapper also easily attaches to the board magnetically for compact keeping. On one side, the board and clapper have color bars that are great, both for white balancing shots and for post color correction work. On the opposite side are black and white bars which help with focus, aliasing, B&W post work, and the list goes on.The labels are clear and sunk into the board itself to prevent them from being scratched off during use. All necessary labels are included which are extremely helpful for keeping scenes organized. The white board itself is of great quality, and is easy to write on/erase using dry erase markers.THE CONSNo cons that I can think of. This product comes exactly as advertised. There are better boards out there, but if price is an issue for you (it was for me) you cannot go wrong here.BOTTOM LINEI bought this board expecting basic use, and was greatly surprised at just how useful this product is. The functions are great and the functionality is impressive.I wholeheartedly recommend this product! For [$], you won't find anything better.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Cheap option, not worth it
I used it on a four day shoot and not only did a screw on the hinge come loose, but one of the sticks chipped. Minor inconveniences, but probably not worth it if more...Read complete review
I used it on a four day shoot and not only did a screw on the hinge come loose, but one of the sticks chipped. Minor inconveniences, but probably not worth it if more expensive slates are going to be more durable. Would have given it 2.5 out of 5 but I can't.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Great Price
Cons
- Not very sturdy
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Great price for a great working piece of equipment.The construction is a bit flimsy but still worth what it costs.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
So far this slate has worked perfectly for me. For the money, it's well worth it. You'll need to tighten the screws a little at first, but after that, the thing functions exactly how you'd expect a slate to function.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Have used on 3 multicam shoots. It works for a reasonable price. Holding up so far.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
I think it's awesome and very useful but the magnet goes away after a while.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
Cons
- Fragile
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Allows editors to easily identify clips. When it first sent I was disappointed because the corner was chipped. It looked like before B and H sent it, it had dropped from a shelf and it fell on the corner breaking the bottom. After exchanging it (took about 2.5 weeks) I was really happy with it!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- CommercialPromo Shoots
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Sturdy, reliable and well built. This is exactly the clapperboard I am looking for. Not only does it have black and white hash marks on one side, but the color on the other so I can make adjustments in post when I need to. It's the perfect board for my work on commercials and shorts.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
I use this for a video class I teach at high school. The production slate is exactly what we were looking for: something durable, something easy, and something affordable.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Works great. The etched board it perfect, the clapper had a magnet, sturdy construction.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
I have been using this clapperboard to assist with a DSLR dual system and it has been working great. I'll mostly be syncing using plural eyes but still clapping for safeties sake. It's a great sturdy build quality with a magnet to keep the clap stick from hanging loose.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Well made and very useful for movie production.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
The slate is a solid build, the slap is crisp and does the job. One of the bolts fell off the first day of use, but we screwed it on and ever since it has not given us any problem.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
The clap is a good, clear tone for synching, the sticks well weighted, the board fairly easy to clean. The nuts attaching the sticks, as other reviewers mention on this and other sites, can come loose. Whoever is slating should be checking for this every 10 uses or so. If you hand tighten regualrly, this should never cause serious trouble. A padded case is also a good idea; keep the box until you get one.
You should also note this is NOT a 9.75x11 clapboard. One AC complained about this on the set recently.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- All projects
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Everyone seems to be arguing about the fact that the markers stain the board. All I have to say is buy dry erase board cleaner, there ya go. Problem solved. Sticks clap nicely. I like the colors on front, for matching scenes. Also, I don't think that it says in the product description, but there's a whole second set of places you can write things in at on the back side, so it's kinda like 2 boards in one. the sticks on the backside are black and white.
Pros
- Good build
- Good value
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Well built for the money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
The clapper part isn't solid wood, it's some kind of MDF or wood composite like Ikea furniture so the clap it lets out isn't as sharp and loud as the ones I've been using in school.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
I haven't had any issues with this slate yet. Seems solid, and does what it needs to do.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
I use this when shooting with a Canon 5D and a zoom recorder.
It's well made, is exactly what I needed.
Strong enough to stand up to the rigors of a not to subtle assistant!
Great value!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Improves Performance
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
You simply CANNOT beat this product at this price. Covers everything you need if you are not in the realm of syncing timecode. A+
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Easy To Use
- Highly Compatible
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Complex Projects
- Home Movies
- Independent Films
- In The Studio
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
It serves its purpose very well! Unlike some other posts state, it is in fact a dry erase slate, witch come in handy. Its very well built. I have not had any problems with it so far. Great for the DSLR users out there. Its also a great icebreaker for the people you are filming and photographing, it really eases up tension and give the subjects a really laid back fun attitude. I think this is an awesome buy!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact Design
- Lightweight
- Professional Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Independent Films
Comments about Pearstone Acrylic Dry Erase Clapboard with Color Sticks (9.25x11"):
Very nice quality! I just like to have it in my hands!!
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