How to use a clapperboard 🎬 - A simple guide with pro tips 🎥

In this video we explain how to use a clapperboard / slate in the UK. We explore the different sections of the board and then give a typical use scenario. If you are getting your first work as part of the camera team on a film set or shooting your own project these quick tips will help get you started. If you are a film maker, camera trainee or camera assistant, this video will help you prepare for the next time you are on set.

You can find professional clapperboard here: https://www.cinestore.co.uk/collectio...

Credits: Shot and edited by Nico Biarese. 2nd camera: Nathan Pearson

PDF Guide: https://www.cinestore.co.uk/how-to-us...
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TimeStamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:23 What is a Clapperboard for?
0:51 Board information explained
1:59 A typical use case
2:34 USA Slating System
3:01 Pro tips
3:29 Recording without sound
3:42 Soft Sticks
3:55 End board
4:20 Framing the board
4:41 Board care
5:34 Different board sizes
5:59 Custom clapperboards
6:26 Board construction
7:05 Summary and close