clapperboard

/ˈklæpərbɔːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A board used in filmmaking to mark the beginning and end of a scene, typically marked with the scene number, camera angle, and other relevant details.

“The director yelled ‘action’ and the camera rolled, with the clapperboard clearly visible on the screen.”

Synonyms

  • film slate
  • slate

Antonyms

  • none