Slating has never been easier!
Now a “Simple” Solution to an age old problem.
How many times have you been frustrated in post-production trying to find the proper spelling or title of someone you interviewed because you didn’t document it on site? Using the Interview slate will allow you or an editor to easily see and verify the information in post-production saving you valuable time and money.
Successful professionals know that slating is an essential production element for scene identification, production notes, or matching shots to a script in post-production. Making it a habit to slate and log your shots while shooting will save you hours in the edit suite.
The EasySLATE system is the fastest, easiest, and most convenient way to incorporate slating into your production workflow.
EasySLATE comes complete with three slates designed to meet all of your shooting needs and includes a handy back focus chart.
1. EasySLATE makes it easy and convenient to slate wherever you shoot.
2. EasySLATE comes complete with a custom heavy duty compact carrying case for easy storage.
3. EasySLATE is durable, lightweight, and can be written on with dry erase markers.
EasySLATE system includes 3 Slates and a Back Focus Chart:
EasySLATE comes with two double sided, lightweight, heavy duty, 6” X 9” dry erase cards consisting of three slate templates that can be easily written on with dry erase markers, and because the writing surface of EasySLATE is made from state-of-the-art polymers, clean up is easy.
EasySLATE can be wiped clean with either the eraser end of the dry erase markers or with a soft cloth, all of which are included with the EasySLATE system. Regular cleaning and maintenance is quick and easy.
The lightweight EasySLATE system is packaged in a durable, custom designed black nylon carrying case to allow for easy storage, travel, organization, and protection.
Production/Independent Slate
Interview Slate
Side 2: Back Focus Chart
Side 1: Productions
Side 2: Notes
Side 1: Interviews
Why do you need EasySLATE?
• Ensures proper identification of shots, scenes, and interviews
• Helps achieve and facilitate a smoother, seamless workflow
• Smaller and lighter than traditional clapper boards
• Increases post-production efficiency
• Saves time during logging by cross referencing shots with scripts and shot logs
• Includes a unique Interview Slate - not found on typical clapper boards
• Document the correct spelling and titles of interviewees
• Great for marking “good” takes
• EasySLATE helps editors visually locate shots while searching in fast forward or reverse
• Footage that is clearly labeled is easier to work with
• Includes a handy durable carrying case, complete with markers and cleaning supplies
• Entire kit weighs ONLY 7.5 oz (212 g)
• Set critical back focus with the included Back Focus Chart
It only makes sense that documenting crucial information during production with a slate, and then recording it to film or tape, will make your footage more useful and easier to find in post-production. The absence of slating can make it very difficult to locate shots, and in some cases render your footage useless. Don’t let this happen to your work; slate while you are shooting.
Is slating worth it? It's all too easy to say, "I'll remember it later" in the midst of a hasty shoot, but all too often you forget. For most projects there are usually too many shots to keep organized in your head. Slating allows you or someone else using your footage to easily find and identify takes or interviews. Using EasySLATE will save you time and money!
“Once you get "re-used" to slating your footage, you'll find that your workflow improves and the use of profanity is greatly reduced in the office. Another perk is that you'll never again misspell a client or interviewees name. Having it written down on site will prevent that embarrassment...
I give the system a solid 4 cows because I like the way it works, I like the way it looks, and I think that it makes me more attentive to the small details that I used to let slip past. It's a simple idea with a clever implementation.”
-Jim Harvey, Creative Cow
