SlateMate

SlateMate is a utility tool for editors, VFX, and delivery teams to automatically add slates to multiple videos and seamlessly stitch them back—boosting consistency and turnaround. Key features Batch slating: scan folders of mp4/mov/avi/mkv and process shot by shot CSV‑driven matching: map “Submission Notes” by Shot with robust parsing Smart slate: Show, Clip, Date, Frame Count, Notes; optional thumbnail Flexible export: Match Source, DNxHR SQ, ProRes 422 Timecode alignment: set start TC to frame 1000 (24/25 fps) Clear progress and actionable error messages Custom backgrounds: built‑in preset, import PNG, preview, set default Show list management for quick project switching 100% on‑device, offline processing How it works 1) Choose a Show and load the shots folder 2) Select a CSV containing Shot and Submission Notes 3) Pick an export folder and format (optional thumbnail, TC alignment) 4) Click “Slate!” to start batch processing Quality and compatibility Preserve or convert to ProRes/DNxHR as needed Sensible pixel formats and color settings to reduce manual tuning Safety check to prevent exporting into the source folder Privacy Everything runs locally. No data leaves your device.