What is the black & white tool called on movie sets that the director clicks down right before he says action?

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2007-12-07 10:51:41 · 7 answers · asked by jhicago 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies

It's called a "clapper board."

2007-12-07 10:59:48 · answer #1 · answered by Edward G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The tool used is called a clapper board

2007-12-07 19:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by frank in spain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

That would be called a "Marker" Don't really have a source, just know that's what it is called.

2007-12-07 18:57:16 · answer #3 · answered by Big D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It is called a clapboard.

2007-12-07 18:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by CarolSandyToes1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The clapper? I think....

2007-12-07 18:58:26 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe they called it a "slate".

2007-12-07 19:00:07 · answer #6 · answered by Bob H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

the clicky thing

2007-12-07 18:56:56 · answer #7 · answered by Jesus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋