Tentacle Sync, a German company with a focus on how timecode is handled on film & television projects, has a new Slate/TIMEBAR combo that integrates into their popular Timecode Bluetooth system. This isn’t the first slate to hit the market, but it warrants a full review because the Tentacle Sync E MKII Timecode generator has become the go-to for my projects in recent years. The Slate/TIMEBAR has been smartly designed to work as two products in one. Let’s take a look! The core bit of technology discussed in this article is the TIMEBAR ($379) – an aptly named OLED timecode display. Pair the TIMEBAR with the acrylic Tentacle Slate ($329) and Presto! You now have a slate to indicate classic scene information paired with a display that is wirelessly connected to your Tentacle Timecode generators or Tentacle TRACK E Pocket recorder. Tentacle Sync also has one of the easiest apps to use in an industry rife with dubious mobile software applications. Of course, the TIMEBAR connects seamlessly to the same app. Okay, let’s back up a moment with a bit about why all of these on-location Tentacle products are important and how they can make your life much easier in post-production. Why is timecode important? Go ahead and skip this section if you are already well versed in all things timecode, but for those of us who want a little refresh (no shame in that), then give this section a quick read. SMPTE, a trade organization that helps create film...
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