# HDSLR Slate — The Only Slate App You'll Need

> Digital clapperboard app for filmmakers with production logging and timer. (iPhone/iPad app by Indie Film Gear LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdslr-slate/id424356956 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Indie Film Gear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/412384883)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $7.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdslr-slate/id424356956/reviews.md

## What is HDSLR Slate?

HDSLR Slate is a digital clapper board application for filmmakers and especially the new breed of DSLR filmmakers. This is a perfect and affordable companion for the indie filmmaker, videographer, and the new breed of video photographers.

Features Include:
- Universal App - Works on iPhones, iPods, and iPad's
- All the expected fields on a physical slate: production name, roll, scene, take, director, dp, date, int/ext, day/night, mos/sync, fps, cam
- Easy to enter data
- All data is recalled even if device is powered down
- Can be used on multi-cam shoots
- Automatic Increment of the Take field after each take
- Tap on Roll, Scene, or Take to increase by one (if its an integer number)
- Tap on Roll, Scene, or Take labels to reset the appropriate field back to "1"
- Includes an accurate Timer
- Timer Freezes for 2 seconds after slate is tapped
- Choice of Clap or Beep Sound
- Choice of Black or White Background
- Rotates Vertically and Horizontally on iPhone, Horizontal on iPad
- Support is our primary concern and keeping you (our customer’s happy). Any issues, bugs or suggestions just visit our website (at www.indiefilmgear.com) and/or shoot us an email (at support@indiefilmgear.com)
- Much more to come, especially based on your feedback.
- Follow us on www.twitter.com/indiefilmgear

## Key features

- Digital clapperboard functionality
- Production, scene, and take logging
- Automatic take increment
- Built-in timer with freeze
- Customizable clap/beep sound
- Choice of background color
- Universal app for iPhone and iPad

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $7.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Productions and Slate Database | $4.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #195 in Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hdslr-slate/id424356956/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Solid app

*2019-04-22, version 5.02*

Simple to use and does what it says. Would definitively recommend. Keep it up guys!

### 5/5 — Simple and Effective Application

*2019-04-22, version 5.02*

There’s a brief virtual tour video giving you the lay of the land. The user Interface is streamlined. You can even email production notes as an extra feature.

### 1/5 — New purchase

*2018-12-16, version 4.20*

Hello there. Please return my money. Your slate is Not working. I just bought it. My credit card is charged. But it not giving access to the app and keep telling that I have to buy it again. So please pay back my money.

### 4/5 — More features, we don’t care to pay

*2017-11-02*

Missing « RESET » timecode to any value... according to the needs. With manual ON/OFF.
Missing cameraman name .

Thanks

**Developer response:** DP field is there already but will add the manual on off for the time code running. Thnx

### 5/5 — Awesome clap board!!

*2015-10-09, version 4.01*

This is an awesome clapboard app. I've tried a number of the other clapboard apps and they don't compare. The free ones out there are ugly and practically unusable and the more expensive ones are decent but too overpriced. This one bridges the gap. Inexpensive and professional quality. This ones a no brainer if you're looking for a digital clapboard.

### 5/5 — Great slate app!

*2015-10-09, version 4.01*

Useful app. Well worth the $5 upgrade to save all your productions. Great straightforward design.

### 5/5 — Perfect Slate app for iPhone & iPad

*2015-06-10, version 3.7*

We have used this app on multiple shoots. It's Awesome ! Able to customize the items to fill your needs. Easily sync multi-cam shoots. I even found a small glitch in the iPhone app and it was corrected pronto. 
Fantastic customer service from the app support team. 
Highly Recommend. Try it - you won't be disappointed.

### 1/5 — App needs updating.

*2015-03-26, version 3.2*

When trying to change the frame rate in the app settings you get a white screen without any keys, and therefore cannot change the frame rate off of the default number.
The only way to get out of this is to quit and close the app.

### 5/5 — Killer App

*2014-04-02, version 3.0*

I love this app. Use it all the time!

### 5/5 — Easy to use

*2013-11-25, version 3.0*

Simple to use, and it works.  The reviewer who said it quit clapping probably did what I did, which was to click on the "MOS" button.  The "Sync" button next to it has to be selected in order for the clapper to work.

## Frequently asked questions about HDSLR Slate

### What is HDSLR Slate?

HDSLR Slate is a digital clapperboard application designed for filmmakers. It provides essential fields for logging production details like scene, take, and roll, along with a built-in timer.

### How much does HDSLR Slate cost?

HDSLR Slate is a paid application, priced at $7.99. This one-time purchase grants you access to all its features.

### What devices does HDSLR Slate support?

HDSLR Slate is a universal app that works on both iPhones and iPads. It supports vertical and horizontal rotation on iPhone, and horizontal rotation on iPad.

### Can HDSLR Slate be used for multi-cam shoots?

Yes, HDSLR Slate can be used on multi-cam shoots. The app's design allows for efficient logging across different camera angles.

### Does HDSLR Slate have a timer?

Yes, HDSLR Slate includes an accurate timer. The timer freezes for 2 seconds after the slate is tapped, providing a visual cue.

### What sound options are available on HDSLR Slate?

HDSLR Slate offers a choice between a clap sound and a beep sound for the clapper action. This allows users to select their preferred audio cue.

### How often is HDSLR Slate updated?

HDSLR Slate was last updated on March 25, 2024, to version 5.30. The developer indicates that more features are planned based on user feedback.

### What is the user rating for HDSLR Slate?

HDSLR Slate has a rating of 3.0 stars from 4 ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its current user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.30 — 2024-03-25

Updated to work for latest ios versions and bug fixes.

### 5.20 — 2019-04-30

Updated to export a proper pdf of all the data (when emailing out the production data).
Will include both HTML and pdf output.
Also formatting is much nicer.
Note: Remember to always back up your data and send to yourself before upgrading.

### 5.02 — 2019-02-17

Critical Bug Fixed in database when opening old version of the app.

### 5.01 — 2019-02-17

version 5
Updated for ios 11 and on and iphones X, Xr, Xs, XMax.
Cleaned up Code, bug Fixes, and overall UI rewrite.
Database is also updated so please make sure to backup all data before updating to new version.

### 4.20 — 2015-12-04

A Few Bug FIxes.
Some Font Issues Resolved.

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All apps by Indie Film Gear LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/412384883

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