Associations to the word «Clapperboard»

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Wiktionary

CLAPPERBOARD, noun. (film) A device used in film production, having hinged boards that are brought together with a clap, used to synchronize picture and sound at the start of each take of a motion picture or other video production.

Dictionary definition

CLAPPERBOARD, noun. Photographic equipment used to synchronize sound and motion picture; boards held in front of a movie camera are banged together.

Wise words

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