Scene 1, Take 101, Action!

The Clapperboard is a tool used to help putting scenes together. If an action takes place in a park then at a house, and then at the park again, chances are instead of doing the scenes in order, they will film all the scenes in one place at the same time. The Clapper helps sort the scenes. Thy used to be made like a chalkboard, but nowadays, we see more and more electronic ones called Smart Slates. To make sure that the clapboard is seen under any lighting, the clapper has black and white stripes. Someone also usually repeat what is on the clapboard too, like "Scene 5, take 2, Action". Some movies put the clapboard put the clapboard upside down at the first and last scene, so they are easier to spot.
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