Best film clapperboard reviewed | Top 4 best picks
Looking for the best movie clapperboard? If you’re a director, you obviously need a good film board.
The cosplayer will also need a film board if videos are being made with beautifully dressed figures and superheroes in the lead roles.
But if you’re a collector and simply love all things film, you might also be looking for a fun movie board clapper.
I have found the best film board clappers for you and I will entrust you with my favorite clapper: that is the Decopatent Film Clapper. You may wonder why, but my answer is simple; this is in fact the original wooden ‘Hollywood’ clapperboard as we know it from the past.
First, take a look at my best movie board clappers below:
| Best film board (clapper) | Images |
| Overall best film board clapper: Decopatent |  (view more images) |
| Best plastic film board clapper: Director Scene Board |  (view more images) |
| Best film board clapper for kids: Toi-toys Blackboard |  (view more images) |
| Best budget film board clapper: Amscan |  (view more images) |
In this post we'll cover:
What do you look for when you want to buy a film board clapper?
The most important thing is that you know what you are going to use the clapper for:
- As a serious tool to realize a film or video
- As decoration material
- To add to your collection of movie board clapper gadgets
What you have to pay attention to as a director with a serious film board clapper is the size and the material. The clapper is available in different sizes and in plastic or wood.
You write on a plastic clapper with a whiteboard marker. On a wooden ‘chalkboard’, however, with chalk.
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Overall best film board clapper: Decopatent
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At a party in Hollywood style, this original wooden Deco tent chalkboard clapperboard should not be missed.
The compartments can be written on with chalk and can be wiped off with a cloth or sponge.
It is nice for decoration, for the hobby director, but also as a serious clapperboard it does its job well.
Characteristics
- Can be written on with chalk or white water-based marker
- Size: 20 x 20 cm
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Best plastic film board clapper: Director Scene Board
This premium film clapperboard from Uwcamera is made of plastic material. It is easy to write on with a whiteboard marker and can be cleaned quickly.
Unlike the 20 x 20 cm Decopatent clapper, this Director Board measures 24.5 cm x 29.8 cm.
The built-in magnets in the middle of the board ensure a clear and crisp sound when closed.
This makes it perfect for directors or film fans.
Characteristics
- Can be written on with a white water-based marker.
- Size: 24.5 cm x 29.8 cm, slightly larger than average
Best movie board clapper for kids: Toi-toys Chalkboard
The simple, but beautiful Toi-toys Chalkboard Clapperboard is designed as home decoration or to play with.
It is made of high quality and durable wood and chalkboard and on the small side when compared to the best budget clapper below.
With this movie board clapper, kids are inspired to produce videos and act as a director, maybe your kid likes cosplay a lot?
It is also fun to use for messages or drawings. Crayons and an eraser are included.
Characteristics
- Can be written on with chalk or white water-based marker.
- Size: 23 x 22 cm
Best budget film board clapper: Amscan
A real Hollywood director’s clapboard for a friendly price.
It is a bit on the small side, but it looks cool and is especially suitable as a decoration because of its handy size. Great for theme parties or as table decoration.
The only drawback is that the cover is made of plastic, so you can’t write on it with crayons.
Characteristics
- Can be written on with a white water-based marker.
- Size: 17.8 x 20 cm
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