Frequently Asked Questions

I need MovieSlate's exported clip filenames to match my camera's filenames (for example, an ALEXA 35) so the clips link up correctly in Silverstack. How do I set the filename format?

MovieSlate builds clip filenames using the Filename Input Style tool, which assembles a name from tokens such as date, scene, and take. The tool ships with samples for several camera formats — pick the one closest to your camera as a starting point, then customize it to match your camera's exact naming scheme.
A few things to keep in mind:

• The filename can include the date down to the minute (mm). If your camera's names include seconds (ss) and your version of the tool doesn't offer a seconds token yet, you may need to match those clips manually in Silverstack.
• Some cameras append a short block of random characters or a checksum to the end of the filename (RED cameras have done this for years — e.g. the trailing a1CZK in B_0001C001_230814_143417_a1CZK). Most NLEs and media managers know to ignore that trailing portion when matching clips, but it isn't guaranteed across every editing or database app.