I am a Film student at Ahuntsic College. I have been studying Film for 1 year. This glossary to intended to help students in my program master common vocabulary in our field.
actor
noun
clapperboard
noun
A device of hinged boards that are struck together before filming as a signal to synchronize the starting of picture and sound machinery.
Example: The clapperboard, also known as a slate, serves a few key functions: Audio/video sync: The clap helps match the sound with the video later, so everything lines up properly.
