Cinema Slate vs ProSlate

Cinema Slate is the professional digital clapperboard and production slate for filmmakers and videographers. Mark takes with a real clap, generate sync timecode, and keep a clean shot log — all from your phone or tablet, at a fraction of the cost of a hardware slate. Replace a physical clapperboard with a production-ready digital board. Tap the clapper to start, generate or lock to timecode, rate takes, and move on to the next shot. Used on indie sets, commercials, docs, music videos, and multi-cam shoots — saving hours later in the edit when matching, syncing, and logging footage. PRODUCTION FIELDS Edit production info on the slate and in project details: scene, shot, take, roll, day, director, DOP, operator, lens, mic, FPS, location, day/night, sound, MOS/sync, and INT/EXT. Industry-style lettered shot codes (A, B, … Z, AA) with quick increment/decrement controls keep you moving between setups. CLAPPERBOARD Tap the sticks for an audible clap and screen flash — a sync marker for picture and sound. Go hands-free with volume buttons or a shake, so both hands stay on the stick. Shot a bad one? Redo discards the entry so you can clap again cleanly. Happy with it? Next Take saves notes and rating, then advances to the next take. LOGGING & EXPORT Every clap logs scene, shot, take, roll, day, and timecode to your shot history. Add notes and a rating, then filter the log by scene or shot — no more wading through footage. Export CSV for editorial, and backup or restore your entire database as JSON. With PRO: unlimited projects, and take numbers beyond take 1 — organize by client, project, and production. TELEPROMPTER (PRO) Keep scripts in every project and read them fullscreen: adjustable speed, text size, and width, mirroring for beam splitters, reading guide, and countdown. Voice mode scrolls only while you speak, and Follow Take resets the reader when a take starts. SLATE SYNC (PRO) Sync project metadata and full take history to nearby Cinema Slate apps over your local network. Optional passcode pairing keeps production data safe while mirroring slate state across multiple devices on set. TIMECODE (PRO) Full timecode display down to the frame. Generate Free Run, Rec Run or Time of Day timecode and jam sync your cameras. Output LTC audio for cameras and recorders with LTC in. Lock to external sources — Tentacle Sync, ATEM switchers, BT Cam, nearby devices over network or Bluetooth, or any LTC device — or broadcast timecode over the network so every device stays frame-accurate. Play back media files with embedded timecode. BT CAM INTEGRATION (PRO) Pair with BT Cam over your network: send or receive timecode, and start or stop recording on every camera connected in BT Cam the moment you clap. Discover BT Cam on your LAN, on this device, or by manual host. OFFLINE & PRIVATE No sign-up required. Works fully offline, anywhere. Your shot history is always on hand to view, edit, or send. GETTING STARTED Create a new project or use the default one Set scene, shot, and take Tap the clapper to start PRICING Free forever with basic features. Unlock PRO with one one-time purchase — no subscription, ever. PRO FEATURES one-time purchase - Timecode generator: Free Run, Rec Run & Time of Day - Full timecode display (hours:minutes:seconds:frames) - Slate Sync — sync project metadata and full take history to nearby Cinema Slate apps - Secure pairing — optional passcode for Slate Sync - Nearby timecode — sync timecode from nearby devices over network or Bluetooth - Wireless timecode sync with Tentacle Sync, ATEM, BT Cam - LTC Audio generator for cameras and recorders with LTC-In - Timecode sync with any LTC device - Media file timecode playback - Camera remote control: clap triggers record start/stop on cameras connected in BT Cam - Unlimited projects — organize by client, project, and production - Teleprompter — per-project scripts, TXT/Markdown import, mirroring, voice scrolling - Take numbering beyond take 1 — full multi-take logging

Pro Slate turns your iPhone or iPad into a practical digital production slate for film, television, commercial, documentary, student, and independent productions. Keep essential production information organized and clearly visible on set. Configure the slate for a small crew or a full production, display running timecode, mark takes with an animated clapper, and create detailed reports for post-production. FEATURES • Professional camera-facing digital slate • Custom frame-rate entry from 0.001 to 10,000 fps • Time-of-day, free-run, and elapsed timecode modes • Drop-frame support for compatible frame rates • Scene, take, roll, camera, production, and crew information • Optional camera, sound, user-bits, notes, and production-status fields • Small Production and Full Production presets • Automatic take advancement and take logging • Native clap sounds, haptic feedback, and optional screen flash • Field locking to prevent accidental changes • Fullscreen camera-facing mode • PDF and CSV take-log exports • Portrait and landscape support for iPhone and iPad • Local data storage with restoration after relaunch • VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, Reduce Motion, and other iOS accessibility support CUSTOMIZE YOUR SLATE Choose which information appears before beginning a production. Hide fields you do not need for a cleaner slate, or enable detailed camera and sound metadata for larger shoots. Your configuration and production information are saved locally so you can continue where you left off. TAKE LOGS AND REPORTS Each marked take can be recorded with its timecode and production metadata. Export all logged takes as a PDF production report or CSV file for sharing, archiving, and post-production reference. PRIVACY Pro Slate does not require an account. Production information is stored locally on your device and is exported only when you choose to share it. IMPORTANT Pro Slate generates display timecode using the device. Unless connected to and verified with supported external equipment, it should not be treated as a certified master clock or a replacement for dedicated hardware synchronization. Pro Slate is provided by Origin 51 LLC and created by Scott Welsch.