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Frequently Asked Questions

We know you have them, here are answers to the common ones.

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101 Q. I copied an annotation and pasted it onto a script page, but it doesn't appear. When I tap where it should be I can see its selection outline, yet the annotation itself stays invisible. How do I fix it? Posted 06/11/2026 Script Dept
102 Q. I used to sync timecode wirelessly with a Timecode Buddy, but it's no longer being made. What wireless timecode devices does MovieSlate support now? Posted 06/11/2026 Timecode Sync
103 Q. Is there a clapperboard-style case available for my iPad (for example, an iPad mini 4)? Posted 06/10/2026 General
104 Q. I'm thinking about buying a Deneke TS-3 smart slate. Can I sync it with MovieSlate 8? Posted 06/10/2026 Timecode Sync
105 Q. I want to use MovieSlate just to generate a flash and an audible pop for syncing audio that's recorded separately from the video. How do I configure it for a simple, non-logging slate? Posted 06/10/2026 General
106 Q. Can I get a trial license of MovieSlate for iPad before I buy it? Posted 06/10/2026 Sales
107 Q. I imported another script supervisor's lined pages into MovieSlate, but when I updated to the latest script revision her lining/markup didn't appear on the new pages. Is that normal? Posted 06/10/2026 Script Dept
108 Q. While setting up my workspace I had to enable 'Increment Slate Numbers.' What does that setting actually mean, and do I need it? Posted 06/10/2026 General
109 Q. Can MovieSlate's sync function send timecode over Bluetooth to a slate like the BETSO WTCS-1, so the app acts as the timecode source instead of a separate TX/RX box? Posted 06/10/2026 Timecode Sync
110 Q. Why do I need to pay for Pro Features just to sync timecode? Shouldn't jam sync be part of the basic app? Posted 06/10/2026 Sales
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