A slate is used
A) to synch the audio with the image.
B) mainly as a prop in shows about the glory days of Hollywood, along with the director's bullhorn.
C) to sketch out storyboards.
D) none of the above.

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A slate, also known as a clapboard, is used in filmmaking to sync the audio with the image during post-production editing. The slate contains information about the production, scene, take, and can also include a visual and audible cue to help synchronize the audio and visual elements. It is not used for sketching storyboards or as a prop in shows about the glory days of Hollywood.

A Slate Is Used