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CLAPPER BOARD [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- second assistant cameraman 1, record 1, English, second%20assistant%20cameraman
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- clapper-loader 2, record 1, English, clapper%2Dloader
- clapper/loader 3, record 1, English, clapper%2Floader
- clapper-boy 4, record 1, English, clapper%2Dboy
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assistant to the camera operator. 1, record 1, English, - second%20assistant%20cameraman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A second assistant, the clapper-loader or clapper-boy, holds up the slate at the start of the shot, loads film into the magazines, keeps a record of the footage shot and other technical details, and generally assists on more menial tasks. 4, record 1, English, - second%20assistant%20cameraman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The fourth member [of the camera crew] is the clapper/loader who loads the film into the magazines, keeps the camera notes or sheets, and announces the scene number before clapping, i. e., producing a synchronized audible and visible signal with the clapper board. 3, record 1, English, - second%20assistant%20cameraman
Record 1, Key term(s)
- clapper boy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- second assistant-opérateur
1, record 1, French, second%20assistant%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- deuxième assistant opérateur 2, record 1, French, deuxi%C3%A8me%20assistant%20op%C3%A9rateur
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Agent technique de la production cinématographique sous les ordres du chef-opérateur [...] 1, record 1, French, - second%20assistant%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il aide le premier assistant lors des essais préalables du matériel avant le début du film. Pendant la durée du tournage il est responsable du stockage de la pellicule vierge et impressionnée; il réceptionne la pellicule vierge et expédie la pellicule impressionnée au laboratoire de traitement; charge et décharge les magasins; tient une comptabilité de la pellicule et en est responsable devant l'administration du film. 1, record 1, French, - second%20assistant%2Dop%C3%A9rateur
Record 1, Key term(s)
- claqueman
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cinematografía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- segundo asistente de cámara
1, record 1, Spanish, segundo%20asistente%20de%20c%C3%A1mara
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- claquetista 2, record 1, Spanish, claquetista
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
- Television Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clapstick
1, record 2, English, clapstick
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- clap-sticks 2, record 2, English, clap%2Dsticks
correct
- clapper-board 2, record 2, English, clapper%2Dboard
correct
- clapper board 3, record 2, English, clapper%20board
correct
- clap 2, record 2, English, clap
correct, familiar
- clapstick board 3, record 2, English, clapstick%20board
correct
- slate 4, record 2, English, slate
correct
- clapper 5, record 2, English, clapper
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pair of hinged boards which are clapped together to signal the start of a film sequence for helping the synchronization of sound and picture in the editing. 6, record 2, English, - clapstick
Record 2, Key term(s)
- clapsticks
- clap stick
- clap sticks
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- claquette
1, record 2, French, claquette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- clap 2, record 2, French, clap
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif composé de deux planchettes reliées par une charnière, utilisé pour signaler le début de chaque prise de vues d'un tournage afin de faciliter l'identification et la synchronisation des séquences au moment du montage. 3, record 2, French, - claquette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y equipo audiovisuales
- Cinematografía
- Televisión (Artes escénicas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- claqueta
1, record 2, Spanish, claqueta
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento [constituido por dos piezas articuladas mediante una charnela] que permite reconocer y ordenar las escenas rodadas y, por otra parte, sincronizar las imágenes y los sonidos correspondientes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - claqueta
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