LightPro Clapper Board Slate - Colour Sticks

An essential production slate featuring a dry-erase acrylic surface and integrated multi-colour clapper sticks designed for seamless dual-system audio synchronization and post-production colour calibration.

Precision Performance in the Field

The LightPro production slate incorporates a high-density acrylic plate engineered for clean, ghost-free dry-erase marker application and rapid erasure cycles during fast-paced filming schedules. The engraved text and organizational grids ensure long-term visibility without risk of fading under harsh production lighting or repetitive chemical cleaning.

The clapper sub-assembly relies on dual wooden clapper sticks fitted with an integrated internal magnetic lock. This mechanical tension guarantees a crisp, resonant acoustic spike and a definitive visual closing point, streamlining the alignment of multi-system audio files with primary camera sensor data.

The top-mounted sticks feature standardized multi-colour reference bars. These physical colour targets provide an immediate on-set visual reference for camera technicians to establish accurate white balance, manage skin-tone rendering, and expedite lookup table application during the digital intermediate and color grading process.

Spec Sheet & Capabilities Architecture

• Board Material: High-grade 3mm thick polished acrylic

• Clapper Stick Material: Solid wood with integrated permanent magnets

• Markings: Infilled engraved lettering and grid layout for durability

• Visual Calibration Targets: Red, green, blue, yellow, cyan, magenta, white, and black reference bars

• Writing Compatibility: Standard dry-erase markers and non-permanent slate pens

• Acoustic Sync Element: Mechanical wood-on-wood impact with magnetic closure assist

• Dimensions: 280mm x 220mm overall surface profile

• Weight: Lightweight chassis configured for minimal operator fatigue

Professional Inquiry FAQ

Q: Does the surface support wet-erase markers or grease pencils?

A: This board is engineered exclusively for dry-erase markers. Using grease pencils or permanent ink can degrade or stain the acrylic substrate over extended use, whereas dry-erase markers wipe clean instantly with a standard microfiber cloth.

Q: How do the color bars assist the digital imaging technician?

A: The integrated color bars provide a known, unvarying color reference under active set lighting. The post-production team uses these vectors to match exposure, contrast, and chroma levels across different camera bodies and sensor types.

Q: What prevents the clapper sticks from vibrating or double-clapping?

A: The internal magnetic retention system provides a mechanical snap that pulls the sticks firmly together upon impact. This eliminates secondary vibrations and double-claps, providing a single, clean sound transient for the editing workflow.