CLAPPER BOARD – TV – Film
Traditionally a board in two hinged parts used to create a loud sharp clap sound, and a visual image of the two parts of the board coming together. This allows the film editor to synchronise sound and picture so that characters will not appear OUT –OF- SYNC. The top part is smaller and is clapped onto the lower larger part on which is marked the scene number and the take number. The date is often included, the name of the film or production, and the director. Film productions can now use an electronic clapper board to give the data in electronic form, and use a pulse to sync up the film. Recording on video tape includes TIME CODE so it is no longer necessary to use a clapper board to sync up each take.
