Production Slate

Basics

• One of the tools used in a Prosumer/Professional Photo/Video Workflow
• Used for video organization (what is the video file, without needing to watch through it) and Audio Syncing
• Some also generate timecode, and/or have color/autofocus calibration tools
• For simple videos, a simple hand clap and/or announcement should work
• For inbetween workflows a semi-filled out one will work
• For Complex Workflows (Many Cameras, Many Takes, etc) a fully filled out and properly used one is essential
• There is a loosely standardized way of using them and filling them out as defined by the videos in the "Useful Links" section
• A non autofocus/color device should be very easy to 3d print (Base, clapper, and locking pin, as well as a paper insert/whiteboard painted side

See Also

• Prosumer/Professional Photo/Video Workflow
• Color Grading
• Color Chart and Calibration Tool
• Autofocus Calibration Aid

Useful Links

• A Video on How to Read One
• A Video on How to Use One (Basic Description)
• A Video on How to Use One (In Depth Description)