In movies when they go 'ACTION' and they click that black plastic thing...

[Scouzer]

What IS that thing called?

 

[axelfox]

Isn't it the other way around?

 

[preslove]

I'm pretty sure it is called a "money shot." ...

 

[Scouzer]

I can't really remember, but my girlfriend asked me to try and find out...

 

[Pepsi90919]

it's to sync up the audio and video. i forget the name of it.

 

[theprodigalrebel]

Clapperboard?

Edit: Yup

 

[Scouzer]

thanks!

 

[INFO]

clapper or slate.

if they forget to slate the beginning shot, they do it upside down at the end. this is called a tail slate.

 

[eplebnista]

Originally posted by: INFO
clapper or slate.

if they forget to slate the beginning shot, they do it upside down at the end. this is called a tail slate.

Thanks INFO!