Iyellkhan t1_iu69bnv wrote
Reply to comment by Uranium_moth in TIL, in film, a clapperboard’s purpose is ensuring proper synchronization of audio and video in post-production. It provides a distinct “clap” along with a visual event for the editor to reference at the start of a scene. by PianoCharged
you usually do it at the end if the talent is really in the zone and you want to go again immediately, or you're just grabbing a small piece immediately (otherwise known as a pickup). You'll also sometimes do it at the end if the scene is especially intense for the actors and you dont want that loud clap sound fucking up their state of mind
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