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Called by many
names, Clapper, Clapboard, Scene Slate, Clakker....
The Hollywood Dream Factory® Clapper is simply the best around!
HISTORY OF THE CLAPPER
The clapper (also known as a slate, skateboard, clacker,
clapsticks, clapper board), was invented sometime during the early
1920's. Sound was just being introduced to film, and film makers needed
a way to synchronize sound with film. Striking the sticks would create a
clap sound that would be recorded and later synchronized with the visual
film allowing the picture and sound to run in sync. Clappers are still
in use today and have become an historic symbol of the motion picture
industry.
Select your clapper style:
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Treatise on Choosing a Clapper
When choosing a clapper, pay attention to the little details and see
why Hollywood Dream Factory® product is the best quality and value.
What is the difference between our clapper and novelty imitations?
Many of the novelty clappers are made overseas of inferior materials
and craftsmanship. For instance, the boards are made from luann wood
which breaks, warps and cracks easily.
Also, the finish is not a chalk-grabbing surface, but a slick, painted
surface. The sticks are poor grade lumber and are held in place by
tacks rather than the 3 steel rivets and steel plate reinforcements
that we use.
After years of making thousands upon thousands of clappers, we’re very
experienced and have refined our skills and process to achieve a
standard of quality respected by film professionals.
Our clappers are simply the best around for the quality and fair
value. Used by professional film makers, our clappers are made by hand
right at the Dream Factory™.
We use the finest materials around. Our boards are durable, tempered
hardboard with a special chalkboard surface. The sticks are made from
 select northern hardwoods, hinged by rigid steel plates and rivets to
insure continued, rigorous use by professionals. The hand screen
printing is crisp and rich in details. Flat black sticks and boards
are deep black and non-reflective - a plus for photography -
Made by a
company with great passion for Cinema, combined with Old World
Craftsmanship and USA Quality....
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