Clapperboards Slate Boards

A clapperboard, or slate, serves two practical purposes on a video shoot: the clap sound gives editors a clear audio and video sync point when footage is recorded on separate devices, and the written scene, take, and shot details keep hours of footage organised during editing rather than relying on file names alone. It's a small, low-cost tool that saves significant time in post-production.

Whether you're working solo or with a small crew, using a slate consistently makes multi-camera or multi-take shoots far easier to sort through afterward, especially once a project has hundreds of clips to sift back through. Visit us in-store in Blairgowrie, Johannesburg, or shop online, with our team on hand to help you pick a size that suits your workflow.