Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Clapperboards 00:44 - Clapperboard History 02:02 - Chapter 1: The Purpose of Clapperboards 07:03 - Chapter 2: How to Mark a Clapperboard 12:37 - Chapter 3: Slating on Set 15:57 - Takeaways

@ryzzamanongsong3905

10 ай бұрын

i wish i could download your vids😅

@umeshdevadiga9405

9 ай бұрын

Please name the bgm used in this video

@doctorpanigrahi9975

9 ай бұрын

This video gave me priapism

@allwaizeright9705

7 ай бұрын

You missed describing MOS by having fingers between the Clapper and the Slate...

@ProtectionV

4 ай бұрын

@@allwaizeright9705no they didn’t, see timestamp 9:28

I've been through 3 years of film school, and not one single camera teacher has explained a clapper board this thoroughly like StudioBinder. This channel is a treasure for filmmakers.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Consider this your extra credit production class ;)

@bfyre1

10 ай бұрын

Those schools are a waste of time

@WestonChilders

10 ай бұрын

Haha, most likely because majority of them never used a slate. Sadly, most teachers are career teachers, not career professional who became teachers.

@Novastar.SaberCombat

9 ай бұрын

I agree with Weston. Unless you have an instructor who is TRULY astute and actually worked for a living on productions, you're not going to get the information ABOUT legitimate productions.

@danejurus69

9 ай бұрын

Film school. Lol. 3 years! Sucker...

Important thing to note, for those who may not know: the clap is _not_ a cue for the actors to start performing. Actors do not begin until the director calls action, which comes after slating.

@blockmasterscott

9 ай бұрын

Wow, I never knew that. Thanks! 👍

@SmallSpoonBrigade

9 ай бұрын

@@blockmasterscott It's not obvious. The reason for that is to ensure that nothing gets missed waiting on the camera. So, the camera and audio gear will start, then the clapper board then after that the director will decide to start the actual scene The other way of thinking is that the clapperboard needs to come before whatever it is that you're trying to film, so the actors can't start acting until after it is out of frame. Likewise, it is part of the record of the take, so the camera and needs to be rolling and the sound itself used to be used to help sync the sound sources. Although these days, most folks use timecode generators if they're doing anything significant just because they don't need to take the time to sync the frame to the sound itself, the time code and video editing gear do that for you.

@blockmasterscott

9 ай бұрын

@@SmallSpoonBrigade Dude, that is so cool. I really enjoyed reading this. I’m always reading and learning about stuff. Thank you. 👍

@SmallSpoonBrigade

9 ай бұрын

@@blockmasterscott It's one of those things that isn't really obvious unless you're on set seeing it work. I only did one educational program segment, which was enough to know that I'd be miserable trying it as a job, but it was quite interesting to see what goes on.

@lk2055

9 ай бұрын

I was always wondering why actors seems to keep chatting after the clapper has gone off. Thanks

In one of the A Bug's Life "outtakes" there is a scene where they end the shot and as a gag, Woody steps in to back slate. I remember having to repeat myself over and over explaining that the fact Woody is holding the slate upside-down is not a joke, it's actual filmmaking etiquette.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

👍👍

@ProtectionV

4 ай бұрын

Hahaha nice

@Mekuzee_Khen

2 ай бұрын

Uhm... Woody in 'A Bug's Life'?

@azraelle6232

2 ай бұрын

Yes, Woody in 'A Bug's Life.' He appears in one of the "outtakes" at the end of the film.@@Mekuzee_Khen

All of this free information is borderline life-changing to individuals new to filmmaking with no resources. Your channel and content is the perfect launch pad and reference point for filmmaking knowledge. I’ve gained so much information from this channel. I can’t thank you enough.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

That's the goal!

@Mssmilelovejoy

10 ай бұрын

Just remember studiobinder doesn't get everything right. Use it as a guideline not a rulebook.

The only channel that brings to the table something new every single time and does not end up with repetitive content . Way to go !

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

💖💖

@ckannan90

10 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s kind of shocking that every video on this channel is technically an ad for the studio binder product. In a world where almost all of this kind of “content” is hastily put together to generate SEO towards the product’s checkout page (think every garbage blog post on every company’s website), it’s weird how every video on this channel is genuine educational content with just a sprinkling of product placement. Great job.

@PopCultureGian

10 ай бұрын

What is SEO ?

@emmanuelnkwocha1275

10 ай бұрын

I agree kus they actually know what they are talking about

@NgaTaeOfficial

10 ай бұрын

@@PopCultureGianSearch Engine Optimization

I always wondered about Clapperboards! Thank you for making this video! Always so useful as always!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jeevanrajan4613

10 ай бұрын

​@@StudioBindercan u tell about intime moive plz

As just somebody who just watches films, I found this "behind the scenes" info absolutely fascinating. Thank you.

I’m not a filmmaker and I didn’t know that there was this much complexity to it. I like learning/uncovering entirely new worlds I didn’t even think exist, I used to think it was just some dumb prop/trope that the film industry never grew out of

This thing has been one of those things that has just existed without question. Our minds have accepted and tuned out their existence for such a long time

The bit at the start with all the clapperboards in sync with the music might be one of the most satisfying things I’ve seen on the Internet

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

THis channel really just takes what we, the zero-budget and wannabe filmmakers, want to ask but have no idea how to ask it and explains it in perfect detail. Etiquette and informational, lovely video, thank you.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Glad the vids have been helpful!

The first movie I ever worked on was as a camera intern. The movie starred Jeff Goldblum, Rory Cochrane, Rosanna Arquette, Samuel Jackson (I remember asking who he was then) and Famke Janssen (her debut movie). I learned a lot on that movie (though a lot of what I learned applied to film). I was very lucky to have been a part of it. The camera crew even trusted me to slate a couple scenes. I remember slating a scene with Jeff Goldblum and Famke Jansen and a crew from Entertainment Tonight was there taping us filming the scene which made me even more nervous. I'm in the ET archives somewhere. I wish I could see it. One thing I remember the camera crew telling me is that when you slate the scene, you don't have to say the word SCENE in front of the scene number. Just say the number. You know the first number is a scene. You do say TAKE in front of that number. I see a lot of "low budget indie" production camera crews say "Scene" in front of the scene number when slating. Watch this video closely, you'll notice the "professional" crews are not saying the word scene before the scene number. Also, when shooting sound, the slate should be open when put into frame. Don't put the slate in frame closed, then open it to clack it. Closed sticks in frame means MOS. The video here says different, but I was dealing with "dummy" sticks in the film days. The video shows a "smart" slate, so maybe it's changed. On my first "indie" production (which was a complete disaster), the slate we used was used on The Godfather Part 3 which I thought was cool. It somehow "disappeared" after the production fell apart.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Good insight!

@smann7236

10 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing...quick question so basically clapper boards or slates are used to make post more easier to edit film...is that correct? So the editor knows what scenes are good to use or what scenes director wants or don't want...and if sound is used it's easier for editor to match two scenes together to match the sound ..have I understood it correctly?

@DyenamicFilms

10 ай бұрын

@@smann7236 Yes. That is basically correct. Sync the picture to sound and identify the scene, take number, etc. so it's easier in post production. I did make a short film (on digital HD) with no clapperboard at all before, but I was the one shooting and editing so I knew what everything was. The sound was recorded from the camera (not a separate recorder), so I didn't need to sync the sound either. If you don't have a slate, you can always clap your hands in front of the camera which I've also done to act as a sort of slate to sync sound.

@smann7236

10 ай бұрын

@@DyenamicFilms yes I'm glad you mentioned that...if you write direct and edit your own film you usually know how to edit through rushes without a slate...also handclapping is common for indie shoots...one thing I know now is that films we see on cinema and TV are structured like a corporate business everyone has their roles that's why they have slates and script supervisor and gaffer and dop department etc...but if you are on shoestring budget like Robert Rodriguez style then you have to DIY and use paper with notes for slates and hand clapping if needed for post. Making indie film is doable but having it released in cinema or shown in film festival is completely different ballgame..

@itoibo4208

Ай бұрын

@@DyenamicFilms how does clapping help you sync the sound, though? I read that the action starts after, when the director says to start, so how does the clapper fit in?

LIKE WOW!!! I also knew that the slate was used for syncing sound, but the lessons after that blew my mind. Once again, thank you Studio Binder for this lesson. I have a more in-depth take on the this simple device. I would recommend another lesson on the slate combined with how to manage a movie set, on all levels. This would help novice filmmakers get a better feel of how to conduct their projects with so many moving elements. Again, thank you!!!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback!

Hello StudioBinder team, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible content you share on your KZread channel. Your insights and guidance on movie-making have been invaluable to me. Your dedication to providing useful and informative content truly shines through, and I'm incredibly thankful for the knowledge and inspiration you've provided. Keep up the fantastic work! 🙏👏👏👏 Warm regards from Poland🙋

@misufilms

10 ай бұрын

second this

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Happy filming ❤

As a loader of 8 years you did a great job of explaining all that, people don't realise how much goes into it. Only part you missed out, is the 100 Slates. We like to do custom drawings and art on those boards to make them special, some ACs are too talented at this!!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

It's a necessity!

@NabilTouchie

10 ай бұрын

Interesting, whats a 100 Slate?

@enzoisthegreatest

9 ай бұрын

@@NabilTouchieevery time the slate count gets to the number 100 or a multiple of! Known as a ‘century’ board

@user-xv4he4mt4x

9 ай бұрын

how can one as a slate loader for 8 years and still doing it?😢

@NJBmedia

9 ай бұрын

@@user-xv4he4mt4x Ive focused for the last 3 years as well, but focus work isn't always available or step back down for a larger project. We don't all want to be DPs as well...

Our daughter is a film director. It is so informational to learn all that goes on at a set! Great job and super neat clips of actual movies being cut! Thanks

It's incredible how these days you can easily get access to some invaluable information regarding almost any topic by people willing to share their knowledge and expertise. That's something you could only dream of a couple of decades ago. For me, this is the greatest gift of this era ❤

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Knowledge!

This was just fascinating! Thanks studiobinder for this 👍 I was curious about this from long time but hadn't made effort to know how the slate is used There are just so many things to know about filmmaking, these kind of deep dives makes anyone appreciate each and every process!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

That's the goal!

Different movies introduce the villains first and others the protagonist, why and which one should be chosen in different stories? - video idea

@MarkFilipAnthony

10 ай бұрын

I think it depends on what the story and message one want the film to be about. Often the first scene establishes the theme of a film, maybe a antagonist struggles and reason of action will be reflected in similar way to the Main protagonist along the story. Starting with the protagonist will maybe therfore do the opposite. Introduce a theme that will affect the antagonist later, and it's their reaction to that theme that moves the plot

@Manan00007

10 ай бұрын

Batman movies

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

Ive been on multiple film, music and YT video shoots multiple times and this little device each time has saved lots of time in editing,

If i ever make a film in future.. I would like to thank this particular channel first of all . Because these guys are covering a valid yet various topics related to film making. I would wholeheartedly say that Studiobinder is my first and best guru to learn about film making 🙏🙏🙏

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

As he was explaining each thing I kept thinking, holy crap this is so useful

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

We hope so :)

This is the first video I have seen of yours. As a teacher of complex technical topics for 5+ years to many global companies, I have to say this is an amazing video. It is succinct, edited very well, and visually appealing. I am impressed!

@Manish_3333

9 ай бұрын

As a bullshit detector, I can say that you are bluffing about your career.

this is by far the most informative description of what a slate/clapperboard is. I have always wondered what its use is. Thank you for this.

This is the kind of detailed info I love.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Us too :)

This is a True Audiovisual Encyclopedia about the Clapperboard in Filmmaking. Thanks StudioBinder for this Inspiring video.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Who knew there was so much to learn about clapperboards! Thanks - that was awesome

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Part of the fundamentals :)

Well this was awesome. I didn't realize there was so much detail and protocol. Thank you for this!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Hope it helps!

Awesome video. In Europe the slate is treated a bit different. We start with slate 1, take 1. Slate 2, take 1 etc. And every 1111, 2222 ,3333 etc. slate there is champagne for everybody!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

🥂

Who knew something so simple could be so complicated

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Just need to be thorough :)

To go back to the very early sound films a hand clap from an actor was also used. End slates are also used in some special effects / armoury scenes where pyro devices are triggered by blank gunfire. The sound clapper can accidently trigger the pyro if a 'audio trigger switch' is used. I can't say much more because I don't want to give away all the film industry secrets which need to be kept secret squirrel.

It's useful for huge productions, that have several hours of media to go over in post production. The DIT will log the dailies (coverage) into bins for easier access in post production. On big productions, the 2nd AC (assistant camera) will be in charge of actually "slating". 1st AC should be able to slate in case the 2nd AC is not on set (rarely, if ever happens). In fact, everyone in the camera department should know how to slate properly. The crazy thing is this: the sound department is responsible for providing, and setting up the smart slate(s). Dummy slates are usually in both the Camera Department and Sound Department, and are not very expensive. Smart slates usually cost $900+.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

👌

@Mssmilelovejoy

10 ай бұрын

Lol most smart slates I see are $2000+ now.

@jasonnakai4700

10 ай бұрын

@@Mssmilelovejoy Deity smart slates start at $999, on the modest end and go from up there. I didn't know you wanted a price sheet on all smart slates. FFS. Which is why I put $900+ Where did you get yours?

A tip for anyone who will be slating anything soon, for an ideal positioning you want to take the focal length of the lens and divide it by 10 - and then hold the slate that far away! Ie 50mm lens = roughly 5 feet away, 75mm lens = slate 7 and a half feet away etc! Also some loaders tend to tilt the whole board down before clapping as general practice just to make sure that the ‘clap’ of the sticks is definitely in frame ! This is also done on tighter shots where you might not have a smaller board accessible.

Incredible! This channel constantly reminds me why I fell in love with filmmaking in the first place. There are so many moving parts, and always something new and interesting to learn in this craft.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Always something new to learn 🔥

This is cool! I knew about the sound syncing but not so much the rest. I am thoroughly impressed by how important this piece of equipment is for filmmaking. Thanks

This was very informative. I purchased a clapper board for shooting my own videos because it was easier / faster syncing audio when scratch audio isn't possible but I didn't know all these related details regarding scenes and markers. Really appreciate this video. Very cool!

Thank you so much for making this! I've been on so many student/indie productions that don't mark shoots accordingly and it gets frustrating. Now I can reference this great video! ❤🎬👏

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help :)

That's why this deserve a lot of views. I don't even know what it's called until i came across this channel. Great explanation after hearing this in my 43 years of existence. Better late than never. Well done.

Amazing! I had no idea! Something I felt was so inconsequential to a film is actually a major vertebrae in backbone to the process of filming. I am definitely going to subscribe! If this detailed description of a common (to me) everyday object, to which, actually has profound meaning then I'm a fan of this channel. Thank you!

This is a treasure trove of excellent info. Thanks for sharing.

A lot more complex than I thought. Good breakdown.

Something I never really thought about!! I like how StudioBinder is always trying to bring up new topics!!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Covering all things filmmaking :)

Best explanation on slates I've ever heard!

I never knew all the details on how this was used. Very enlightening.

This is the most concise video on film slating I've seen 😊 slates have saved my butt many times 😅

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Thank you for including Slates for Sarah Jones clapperboards at 3:25 and 6:05

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Of course :)

Very interesting! I've often wondered about these details. Thanks.

Thank you StudioBinder for the great work! Now I know how important the slate is.

I've always wanted to know this since I was a kid and finally 35 years old a you tube video shows me. Thanks.

Wow! There's a lot more to a slate than I realized. Thanks for posting this.

This channel always expand my knowledge and make me respect every person in film industry who help create our beloved movies. Thank you for your interesting and useful content as always!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for such an informative video!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thanks for your explanation, finally know the board functions

I'm just a tourist on this channel: I've never been involved with movie production and I never will be. Nevertheless, I know that your videos have made me better at scriptwriting because 10 seconds after I said to myself, "They are about to tell us, 'You can use a clapperboard and our software to make a great movie,'" you told us just that. You've trained me well.

@wolexismedia

10 ай бұрын

Never say never

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

😂 Happy writing

That’s so amazing! I never knew. Now I need to order one for my short films 😊

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

I needed this information badly, thank you for doing this, it was really good and helpful

This is one of the best channels. Thanks for the indepth insight

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Happy to help :)

I could have lived without this knowledge, but I'm glad that I know it now. TQ❤

I smiled troughout the whole video. I love clapperboards. Thanks for the video! Great as always

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Can't do without them!

wow! so much info I never knew I wanted and probably wouldn't have gotten anywhere else. thanks so much, guys

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Hope it helps!

I wish a channel like Studio Binder would make an essay about what is Fanservice. I feel that it is a big component of many movies, for better or worse, which is often overlooked

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

Wow, that was great! So informative, sir! Subscribed!

im an editor and i hate when people who shoots are too lazy to clap/slate, its an industry standard procedure and it really helps everyone in post and production stages, and yet... they called themselves professionals sheesh...

@johnnhoj6749

10 ай бұрын

I've done plenty of editing myself but I've also been on the set a lot and understand why it sometimes happens. However, with my editor's hat on, as desperate it gets on the set or location please folks at least clap your hands together or tap the end of a mic in shot. If all else fails, a few frames of the shot and take number scribbled on a piece of paper after the grabbed shot won't hurt either.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Definitely should!

Nice! This video is definitely going into the playlist!

This video answered so many of my questions about slates!

This randomly appeared in my recommendations then I stuck it in watch later for months. My mistake. This was so cool and informative, even for someone who isn't a filmmaker, like me.

My dad was a member of the DGA and was a voting member of the academy awards. I have his chalk board clapper board (pre-digital, no time code and not a white board). It has so much gaffer tape residue on the back from different scenes and productions he used it on.

If you are recording yourself, literal hand-clapping can be a godsend when figuring out where each of your takes are. If you can clap where the camera can see your hands come together even better. The big spikes on the audio timeline are super easy to find.

@SmallSpoonBrigade

9 ай бұрын

It can be, but at this point, time code generators aren't exactly expensive. A software time code generator that can be fed into the mic jack of a camera can be had for less than a $20 dollars and makes the hand clapping largely pointless. The main thing that the clapping does beyond that is make it easy to visually see the takes as you scan through the video.

It’s a good day when studio binder uploads a new video ^^

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Every Monday is a good day ;)

Surprisingly fascinating information

You are so great StudioBinder. Thanks again.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@DelightLovesMovies

10 ай бұрын

@@StudioBinder You're welcome.

Amazing video as always

Great video ! Please make a video on the director's viewfinder.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion!

Dude the amount of work and effort and time that go into making a movie is just insane.

@SmallSpoonBrigade

9 ай бұрын

Yes, even a smaller production like the one I was in as a kid is still a pretty complicated thing to get right. I don't remember there being a clapperboard involved, but that was the '80s and by that point, timecode was already a thing and the tape that I got later on was for production use and had the timecode displayed so that when they did the editing, they could use that. Presumably the audio gear they were using to record also had the same timecode as well. With that stuff, there's little point to the clapper part of the board, you just need something to keep track of which takes are where.

Holy moly what a wonderful overview. Always wondered what these Clapperboards where all about. Now I know. ❤🤘

Learning everyday something from this channel

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

👍👍

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for another brilliant tutorial 👏🤩 even the VO (per usual) was done beautifully 🗣🎙👍

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is fantastic, and much more deep than what I thought it was

This was very interesting and informative.

So insightful, thank you so much!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Oh great. The other latter information pertaining a clapperboard/slate I didn't know. Now I'm all clued up about it thanx to StudioBinder! You're great guys. Free film school tuition. Lol!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Class in session!

This is amazing! Thanks for this video, I learnt a lot through this today!

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

👍👍

Highly Highly Informative Content 🙏🙏🙏❤️ thanks alot

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

10:00 Now I know why the clapperboard was held upside down in Johnny Cage's story section in MK1.

Great stuff as always!

Learned so much here, thanks for sharing this knowledge.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

Just stumbled onto this page! You guys make GREAT videos! Much appreciated!!! Thanks

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@kingomez123

10 ай бұрын

I truly love your videos thanks a lot ❤

Brilliant guide.. 🙌🏻

Awesome video, thanks for the info.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much for this. Awesome video.

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Cheers!

I'm trying to increase the quality of my videos/become more efficient with the process. This was extremely useful for someone with no background in filmaking. Thanks!

Finally I really got it,thank you guys❤❤❤

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Surprisingly informative and interesting. ⏩

It's official. Who needs school when you have Studio Binder!?!?

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

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Good job in showing a variety of bts's using clappers to drive the point of how important they are for any production home

Thank you for this video

That was so interesting! I had no idea! Thanks for sharing. ❤️

@StudioBinder

10 ай бұрын

happy to help!

Very informative ❤️‍🔥

i've learned something today, today is a good day. :3