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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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111 Q. Is there a clapperboard-style case available for my iPad (for example, an iPad mini 4)? Posted 06/10/2026 General
112 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
113 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
114 Q. Can I get a trial license of MovieSlate for iPad before I buy it? Posted 06/10/2026 Sales
115 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
116 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
117 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
118 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
119 Q. I have my wired timecode cabling set up correctly, and under the timecode test I can see a strong incoming signal. But when I go back to the slate, the app's timecode still isn't matching my generator. What am I missing? Posted 06/09/2026 Timecode Sync
120 Q. I have MovieSlate Pro and I'm trying to sync the app with a RED Komodo (or another newer RED camera), but it never appears when I tap Sync to Cameras. Why won't it connect? Posted 06/09/2026 WiFi Device Sync
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