A production slate, commonly known as a clapperboard, is one of the most essential tools on every professional film set. Used at the beginning of each take, it provides clear visual identification of scenes and takes while creating a synchronized clap that allows editors to match picture and sound during post-production.
Modern productions still rely on physical slates even when cameras generate metadata, as they provide an immediate visual reference for editors, assistant editors, DITs, script supervisors, and sound departments.
The slate features writable fields for production title, roll/card number, scene, shot, take, director, cinematographer, date, FPS, and additional notes. The hinged acrylic clapper produces a clean sync point that is easily visible and audible for manual or automatic synchronization.
Whether you’re shooting a commercial in Bangkok, a documentary in Chiang Mai, a feature film in Phuket, or a music video anywhere in Thailand, a production slate helps maintain an organized and efficient workflow from the first shot to final delivery.
Key Features:
- Type: Professional production slate / clapperboard
- Construction: Durable acrylic clapper with dry-erase writing surface
- Sync Tool: Audible clap for picture and sound synchronization
- Writable Fields:
- Production
- Roll / Card
- Scene
- Shot
- Take
- Director
- Director of Photography
- Date
- FPS
- Day / Night
- INT / EXT
- Reusable: Dry-erase compatible
- Application: Film, television, commercial, documentary, corporate, music video
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What’s Included:
- Production slate
- Dry-erase marker
- Cleaning cloth
- Protective carrying sleeve
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Why Rent a Production Slate?
A production slate is much more than a filmmaking tradition—it remains a critical workflow tool for professional productions.
Using a properly marked slate helps:
- Organize footage during production
- Speed up editing and media management
- Synchronize external audio quickly
- Reduce mistakes in post-production
- Improve communication between camera, sound, script supervision, and editorial departments
Even with modern digital workflows, a clearly marked slate saves valuable time throughout the post-production process.
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Perfect For:
- Feature films
- Commercial production
- Television series
- Music videos
- Documentary filmmaking
- Corporate video
- Interviews
- Student productions
- Short films
- Multi-camera productions
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Thailand Production Advantage
International productions filming in Thailand often work with multilingual crews and multiple production teams.
A properly maintained production slate provides a universal reference that simplifies communication between camera, sound, editorial, and post-production teams, ensuring efficient workflows regardless of crew size or shooting location.
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Order Notes:
- Available for pickup in Bangkok
- Nationwide delivery across Thailand within 24–48 hours
- Dry-erase marker included
- Compatible with all digital cinema and broadcast productions
