Quality Filter Tags

As you may know a DP will like to see on the side of a Matte Box a list of what filters are in it. As well as a tag on the camera if the frame rate or shutter is different than normal.

The best method I have found is having small tags on all of the filter cases with soft side velcro on the back. That is so it can attach to the filter case and the side of a matte box. I also want to stress the durability of these little tags, because I have gone through a few sets of these. I ran across a great way of making them more sturdy. By using a thin plastic like the material for a "for Rent" sign the tag will have just the right strength.

WHAT YOU NEED
1. Sheet of plastic (as seen here FOR RENT sign)
2. Velcro 2-4 feet long. Depending on how many tags you need.
3. Scissors
4. P-touch. Best if you get 1" size. But I guess you could print out on computer and then laminate



I found that laying down the soft side velcro on the printed side lets our labels look clearer. So I place down a foot worth of velcro and then cut it out. Then I print out my labels on my p-touch. After trimming down the labels I pack them tightly and neatly on the plastic.



Once I cut out the tags I place them on my front box where there is already hard side velcro. Now they are ready for my next job.