The Roll Slate is a short clip recorded with your Roll video. It helps us capture a clean, empty background shot (also called a "plate") that’s required for applying visual effects (VFX) to your video.
🎯 A Slate is required to unlock advanced VFX like simulated camera movements and background enhancements.
🧭 How to Enter Slate Mode
You can enter Slate mode at any time during your session:
On the bottom toolbar of your active web call, select Slate
🔒 Note: Only Hosts (the owner of the call) can trigger Slates.
🎬 How to Record a Slate (Step-by-Step)
As the Host, select Slate from the bottom toolbar of your web call
Ask all participants to step out of the camera view
Stay out of frame for at least 3 seconds to capture a clean background
Step back into view
End the recording
That’s it! Your Slate will automatically attach to your session and enable VFX processing.
☁️ Automatic Uploads
Once you stop the recording:
All participant files will automatically upload to the cloud
The Roll app can remain in the background - no need to keep it open
Just don’t force quit the app while uploads are in progress
🎥 Watch: How to Record a Slate
Prefer a quick walkthrough? Watch the step-by-step Slate demo video below:
🛠 Need help? Reach out anytime at hello@roll.ai