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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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11 Q. 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? Posted 06/28/2026 General
12 Q. My crew mostly uses Android tablets rather than iPads. Is there an Android version of MovieSlate? Posted 06/27/2026 General
13 Q. The clap sound and the on-screen clapper sticks don't line up — the audio is off by a few frames. How do I get the sticks and the sound to stay in sync? Posted 06/27/2026 Troubleshooting
14 Q. When the director changes their mind after I've circled a take in red, I can't figure out how to un-circle it. How do I remove a circled take? Posted 06/27/2026 Script Dept
15 Q. I have a Sony Venice with the CBK-WA02 Wi-Fi module. Is there a way for MovieSlate to automatically receive the clip name or other information from the camera? Posted 06/27/2026 General
16 Q. I've used MovieSlate on my iPad for years and now want to run the full Pro version on my Mac, but I can't figure out how to sign in to / enable the Pro features. How do I do it? Posted 06/27/2026 Pro Features
17 Q. I'm shooting a music video and the track isn't released yet. Can I only choose a song from my iTunes library, or is there a way to get my own MP3/WAV into the app to sync to? Posted 06/27/2026 General
18 Q. Can I enter my report distribution email addresses ahead of time so they're ready to go each day, instead of typing them in every time I send reports? Posted 06/26/2026 General
19 Q. My Progress Report is using the scene durations I estimated during pre-production breakdown, not the actual times each scene ran on set. Shouldn't the report update with the real times as I shoot each day? Posted 06/26/2026 Script Dept
20 Q. I emailed my reports to my editors and they can't open them. What setting do I need to change so they get files they can open? Posted 06/26/2026 Troubleshooting
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