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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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41 Q. Is there a clapperboard-style case available for my iPad (for example, an iPad mini 4)? Posted 06/10/2026 General
42 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
43 Q. Can I get a trial license of MovieSlate for iPad before I buy it? Posted 06/10/2026 Sales
44 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
45 Q. What does the 'Preserve Note Line Break' setting do in Facing Pages? Posted 06/08/2026 General
46 Q. What does the 'Prefix Lap Titles with Take' setting do in the Stopwatch? Posted 06/08/2026 General
47 Q. What does the 'Show Lap Note Editor' setting do in the Stopwatch? Posted 06/08/2026 General
48 Q. I shared my lined script with another user and they can't see my coverage lines, even though I can see them on my copy. How do I make my markup visible to others — and how do I change existing annotations between public and private? Posted 06/05/2026 Script Dept
49 Q. I'm using a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter to feed LTC timecode into my iPad, but that uses up the only USB-C port. How can I keep the iPad charged while it's on set receiving timecode? Posted 06/05/2026 Timecode Sync
50 Q. My editor needs my script in .txt format for Avid ScriptSync. Can MovieSlate export the script as a plain text file? Posted 06/05/2026 Script Dept
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