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Creative or operational relevance to directing
Additional use of the slate or clapper board during a take, typically for syncing purposes.
Second Sticks are additional slate information recorded during a take for improved sync.
Second Sticks are used when the initial slate information is incomplete or uncertain.
This is a professional technique for securing sync information in post-production.
Properly using Second Sticks is an advanced skill for experienced 2nd ACs.
For other related concepts, please refer to the linked entries in this lexicon collection.
Creative or operational relevance to directing
Importance in production planning and execution
1. Zu welchem Department gehört „Zweite Klappe"?
2. Wie viele verschiedene Fachperspektiven bietet dieser Eintrag?
The Lexikon is part of the Filmfarm ecosystem — alongside budgeting (FilmBalance), an industry magazine (FilmCircus) and crew networking (FilmCall, CrewMesh). One shared vocabulary for the whole production.