Deity Microphones TC-SL1 Wireless Timecode Smart Slate (Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz)
- Generate/Jam All SMPTE Timecode Formats
- Bright LED Dot Matrix Timecode Display
- Clapperboard, Backlit Dry-Erase Surface
- Bluetooth Wireless Control from Phone
Tentacle Sync TIMEBAR Timecode Slate
- All-in-One Digital Timecode Slate Kit
- Precision-Engineered Acrylic Board
- Durable Clapper Sticks
- Timecode Generator with TC In/Out
Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Dry Erase Production Slate with Soft Case Kit
- Slate Has Color Clap Sticks
- Uses Dry-Erase Markers
- Engraved Text and Lines
- Case Protects Slate from Scratches
Elvid 7-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Color Clapper Sticks
Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Color Clapper Sticks
Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Soft Case & Dry-Erase Marker Kit
- 9-Section Color Clapper Production Slate
- Padded Case with Zippered Closure
- 4-Color Dry-Erase Marker Accessory Set
Elvid 7-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Soft Case Kit
- 7-Section Acrylic Production Slate
- Color Clapper Sticks
- Foam Padded Soft Case
- Zippered Closure
Elvid 7-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Soft Case & Dry-Erase Marker Kit
- 7-Section Color Clapper Production Slate
- Padded Case with Zippered Closure
- 4-Color Dry-Erase Marker Accessory Set
Dot Line Color Clapboard
- 3mm Thickness
- Dry-Erase Writing Surface
- Magnetic Lock Wood Clapper Sticks
- 11 x 9" Overall Size
Cavision Next-Gen Production Slate with Color Clapper Sticks (American Style, Color)
- Reinforced ABS Slate, Color Sticks
- Text Preprinted within Acrylic Slate
- Roll/Scene/Take Labels
- Latch Secures Sticks When Closed
Alan Gordon Enterprises Color Combo Scene Slate with Pouch and Marker
- 11 x 9 Inches
- Fits All Standard Front Boxes
- Acrylic with Engraved Letters and Lines
- Color-Designed Clap Sticks Made of Wood
Alan Gordon Enterprises 11x9" Scene Slate with Marker & Soft Case Kit
- 11x9" Heavy-Duty Acrylic Scene Slate
- Fits All Standard Front Boxes
- Adler Wood, Multi-Color Clap Sticks
- Distinctive Pitch Clap
Delta 1 8x7" Chalkboard Production Slate
ikan Mini Insert Slate
- Works with Dry Erase Markers
- Basic Industry Shot Labels
- Small Size for Tight Shots & Inserts
- Translucent to Avoid Glare
Cavision Next-Gen Painted Clapper Slate V2 (B&W)
- Reinforced Slate, Smooth Hinge
- B&W Painted Features, Latch System
- Resonance Chamber for Loud Clap
- ABS/Acrylic Dry-Erase Surface
Alan Gordon Enterprises Engraved Black and White Combo Slate
- Fits in Standard Front Boxes
- Engraved Lettering
- Magnetic Closure of Clap Sticks
- Clap Sticks Are Permanently Attached
Filmsticks Gripsticks Color Clapperboard Kit (Small, USA Version)
Dot Line Color Clapboard with Color Whiteboard Markers Kit
- Acrylic Color Clapboard
- Black, Blue, Green, Orange & Red Markers
- Dry-Erase Writing Surface
- Markers are Refillable up to 4x
Elvid 9-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Dry-Erase Marker Kit
- 7-Section Color Clapper Production Slate
- 4-Color Dry-Erase Marker Accessory Set
Elvid 7-Section Acrylic Production Slate with Dry-Erase Marker Kit
- 7-Section Color Clapper Production Slate
- 4-Color Dry-Erase Marker Accessory Set
Filmsticks Gripsticks Laminate Resin Clapper Sticks (Tiny, Color)
- Resin Clapper Sticks
- Hex Screws with Nylon-Tipped Ends
- Weather-Resistant Construction
- Slate Board Not Included
Filmsticks All-Weather Clappersticks Kit (Tiny)
Cavision Next-Generation Color Clapper Slate with LED Light and Soft Case Kit
- Color Clap Sticks
- LED Light with Five Modes
- Resonance Chamber Amplifies Clap Sound
- ABS Structure & Reinforced Slate
Filmsticks All-Weather Clappersticks Kit (Small)
Filmsticks Timecode Acrylic Board (Medium, USA)
- Window for Tentacle Sync Timebar
- Use with Filmsticks Timecode Sticks
- Thicker Acrylic, for Indoor/Outdoor Use
- USA-Style Production Info Layout
Filmsticks Gripsticks Color Clapperboard Kit (Medium, USA Version)
Denecke TS-C Compact Timecode Slate (Color Clapper, EL Backlit)
- Compact Timecode Slate
- Color Clapper
- EL Backlit
- Jams to All Standard Frame Rates
CGE Tools Double Clip 9 x 6" Clipboard (Blue)
Learn About Director's Movie Clapboards & Film Slates
Maintain order and professionalism during your shoots with production slates. An important tool for movie and TV projects, director's slates, also known as director's clapboards, help ensure visuals, sounds, and special effects sync up perfectly in the editing room, resulting in a well-made final product. Whether you're working on home-based projects, student films, or full-scale professional shoots, movie clapboards and production slate accessories help save your entire crew valuable time and effort in the long run.
The Benefits of Director's Clapboards
With the director, sometimes multiple directors, working behind the camera, you'll want to make sure the rest of the crew, especially the editing team, knows the correct order of scenes, shot numbers, and takes that go into each day of production. Since you want to ensure everything looks and sounds as intended from start to finish, setting up each scene with a professional film slate is the best way to keep things flowing on schedule, and within the project's budget. While old-school, chalkboard-style versions can be rather messy, some people prefer the classic look and feel of them. However, you may prefer a more modern design with a dry-erase surface that cleans up quickly, while being much easier to read and maintain through years' worth of regular use.
Standard Film Slates
Paired with director's viewfinder accessories, scene slates with black-and-white or color-striped clapper sticks help users quickly establish a shot with the date, time, location, and other key information. If you're looking for a simple film slate that offers no-frills operation, you'll find a variety of styles made from durable materials such as traditional, acrylic, or masonite. Many choose to work with dry-erase markers or chalk pens, or you can apply preprinted labels for a cleaner look. For tighter shots or scenes without sound, you may want to consider insert clapboards that work well for marking footage for post-production work. Several come with soft storage cases to keep the surfaces clean and scuff-free between uses.
Digital Production Movie Slates
Step up your productions a notch with digital slates. This style of production slate features digital timecode and/or scene displays, some with built-in light and motion sensors. Many digital models have backlit OLED displays to ensure clear readouts, even in low-light environments, and some have optional interchangeable bodies so you can swap them out for a more customized look. Select models plug directly into computers to help you precisely track and sync shots across multiple cameras, or users can make use of timecode offsets to compensate for processing delays when using digital equipment.
Get your projects moving in the right direction with film, TV, and photography equipment. You'll find a wide range of slates, cameras, and digital storage devices, plus professional on-air studio lights and clock timers from B&H Photo and Video.


