Designed for film production on the move, the FilmLight Slate Control Surface for Color Gradingis a portable, high-precision color-grading panel with context-sensitive controls. Its keys are back-projected and adaptive to show you the functions available to you within your current operation. Moreover, to allow multiple features to be supported, sets of buttons can be swapped into different modes quickly and easily.

One of the most powerful features of Slate is the ability to define custom functionality using the Chalk utility (available separately). Chalk for Slate allows you to customize button layouts for Slate panels. You can select between preset button layouts, make your own unique layouts, and edit the functionality of individual buttons. The Slate control surface is suited to working with the Baselight Editions within your editing or compositing system, and is equally at home with the full Baselight color grading system and with the Daylight platform for the On-Set Dailies system.

Portable Color Grading Panel    Context-Sensitive Controls    Dual 800 x 240 Backlit Display Screens    66 x Soft-Mapped/Labelled Push Keys    3 x IR Optical Trackballs    12 x Limitless Rotary Optical Encoders    USB 2.0 Port    100-240V Auto-Ranging PSU    Works with Chalk, Baselight & Daylight

All keys are soft-configured so that any operation can be assigned to any key, and have a dynamically displayed label or image that shows the exact context in every operation directly on the key.

Slate features twelve limitless optical encoders for rotary input. Each encoder has an integrated push switch for further operations.

Slate employs two display screens to give the colorist clear and instant feedback. They not only display the values for the current operation, but also show the flow of operations to assist in navigation with more complex tasks.

All controls vary in range, sensitivity, and feedback depending on the operation. The function and labelling of keys, encoders, and displays changes seamlessly with every operation. Slate only illuminates the active controls to speed up navigation.

The trackballs feature a six-contact point mounting system, ensuring movement is easy in every direction, with third-axis rings designed to float precisely under the lightest touch.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I'd like to power the TS-C with an external power source. Can someone tell me if B&H sells a compatible one?

A: The Denecke TS-C Compact Timecode Slate (Color Clapper, EL Backlit) can only be powered via six AA batteries, which is not something we currently have a power adapter for.

Q: 2. Does the bag have adjustable padded dividers in the main compartment?

A: The Lowepro Pro Messenger Bag 180 AW does have adjustable padded dividers in the main compartment, yes.

Q: 3. Do you need another device to wirelessly sync this to a camera like the Arri Amira?

A: Timecode generators with wireless communication can be paired with the Denecke TS-C Compact Timecode Slate (Color Clapper, EL Backlit) and camera for sync, such as from Tentacle Sync and those from Ambient. The Denecke TS-TCB offers wifi communication with timecode buddy products.

Q: 4. Can this sidecar be used on either side of the console?

A: This sidecar can be placed on either side of the RAVEN CORE Station.

Q: 5. What's the best cable to sync timecode with a Zoom F4?

A: This Ambient Recording 5-pin Lemo to BNC will work: https://bhpho.to/3gmJdTq

Q: 6. Is this a good desktop mic for normal voice dictation?

A: Yes you can use the Thronmax MDrill One Pro USB Microphone for voice dictation and it will work well for that application.

Q: 7. Is everything needed to calibrate, built in to the monitor?

A: The SmallHD OLED 27" 4K Production and Grading Monitor does not have the ability to self-calibrate the display, so calibration tools must be purchased. The tools required are: Colorimetry Research CR-250-RH Spectroradiometer / Spectrophotometer B&H # COCR250RH • MFR # CR-250-RH Colorimetry Research CR-100 Tristimulus Colorimeter/Photometer B&H # COCR100 • MFR # CR-100 Portrait Displays Calman Studio Calibration Software (Download) B&H # POCALMANSTD • MFR # SFTSTDO AVMATRIX 12G-SDI & 4K HDMI 2.0 Pattern Generator B&H # AVPG4K • MFR # PG4K

Q: 8. I have the Zoom F8 with BNC Timecode Out. What's the easiest/cheapest/best way to jam from the recorder to this slate? Thanks in advance!

A: You will need the B&H # SOXLLB2 MFR # XL-LB2 cable - this will give you both timecode in/out of your F8 and timecode out of your slate *handy for jamming other devices - cameras etc

Q: 9. Will this bracket work on a D5600

A: Yes, the 3 Legged Thing Lexie Universal Multifunction L-Bracket (Copper) is a universal bracket that will work on the Nikon D5600.

Q: 10. Is it compatible with Linux Mint ( the last one I bought said it was and it wasnt )?

A: The THRONMAX M2P-B MDrill One Pro USB Microphone does not list compatibility with Linux Mint in the specifications.