1. I just made this mock-up: “iSlate” Timecode Slate for Apple iPad Basically it is a clapper case that you put (slip) an Apple iPad into. The case is sold with the iSlate Timecode Slate app (that is downloaded from the app store) and installed. The clapper section is made out of wood to produce the reference sound needed by the sound recordist that we are already accustomed to and the rest of the body is made out of a thick rubber for durability. Like a traditional timecode slate you are able to write onto it and basically has all the features of a Dencke TS-C Time Code Slate (all frame rates, off speed, ascending and descending timecode, black-n-white or color clapper sticks). The mockup here is made up of the Dencke TS-C and TS-3 slates. The only thing missing would be the ability to jam sync timecode to the camera or other devices. But maybe this is something that can be done wirelessly via bluetooth. In addition the clapper triggers a screenshot of the info on the screen as well as generates a text document that can later be downloaded for further referencing OR (as suggested by Ryan Adams) be transmitted wirelessly (on the clap) to the person logging the take information and/or automatically updates an excel document. Also a matte screen removeable decal can be applied to cut down on glare. ———- I know this is probably not an original idea and I don’t care. I just wanted to sketch something that I think one day someone with the resources will make. I think it is a pretty good and inexpensive way to have a slate, if you already have an iPad. Does this already exists?

    I just made this mock-up:

    “iSlate” Timecode Slate for Apple iPad

    Basically it is a clapper case that you put (slip) an Apple iPad into. The case is sold with the iSlate Timecode Slate app (that is downloaded from the app store) and installed. The clapper section is made out of wood to produce the reference sound needed by the sound recordist that we are already accustomed to and the rest of the body is made out of a thick rubber for durability.

    Like a traditional timecode slate you are able to write onto it and basically has all the features of a Dencke TS-C Time Code Slate (all frame rates, off speed, ascending and descending timecode, black-n-white or color clapper sticks). The mockup here is made up of the Dencke TS-C and TS-3 slates. The only thing missing would be the ability to jam sync timecode to the camera or other devices. But maybe this is something that can be done wirelessly via bluetooth.

    In addition the clapper triggers a screenshot of the info on the screen as well as generates a text document that can later be downloaded for further referencing OR (as suggested by Ryan Adams) be transmitted wirelessly (on the clap) to the person logging the take information and/or automatically updates an excel document.

    Also a matte screen removeable decal can be applied to cut down on glare.

    ———-

    I know this is probably not an original idea and I don’t care. I just wanted to sketch something that I think one day someone with the resources will make. I think it is a pretty good and inexpensive way to have a slate, if you already have an iPad.

    Does this already exists?

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