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LTC to Mpeg and then to AVID
Hi guys, I wanted to ask you for some advice…
I´m working on a new project in which we´ll have 9 Chase Cameras recording Mpeg files to Compact Flash, and I was wondering if there´s a way to make them save an LTC timecode in an audio channel so that later it can be transcoded and used on AVID platform.
Maybe with the new CloseCaption tool or something, what I´m trying to do is that these cameras have the same TC reference as the rest of the broadcast cameras. Does anybody know if this is possible? -
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No idea about the cams options, but if they have any half decent audio in, just broadcast an LTC signal and have them record it.
Should work swell.
If you don’t have a master TC generator, you can get one from me for 24 euros.
See here:
https://www.videotoolshed.com/?page=products&pID=38Now if the cams are so far away that you cannot wire / broadcast, only option is to use their internal clock.
Try to set the cam’s clock the same as good as possible.
Then you can use this to generate QT TC on the clips based on shooting start. (you have to wrap or transcode the Mpeg to QT first)
https://www.videotoolshed.com/?page=products&pID=42(From version 4 Avid can import QT and keep the QT timecode)
Of course this will get you not frame accurate TC, but at least within a second or so.)Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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wow, this looks grate!! Really appreciate your help.
I´m curious though, this should work with Avid (Version 4 and onwards only) running on windows platform, and with a QT carrying an LTC signal in an audio channel (prior transcode from mpeg to QT). Did I get you right? This program can interpret LTC signal in audio channel and transcode it to timecode?
Sorry for me asking this, but I just want to be sure before offering this to my client. -
No, you got it all wrong…
I have software that can convert LTC on a QT audio channel to QT TC.
But you don’t need it!
Avid can decode it ass well.
If you don’t know this stuff:
Either dive into the manual, or hire me as a consultant.hth,
Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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Ok, that´s what I thought.. my only doubt was if I needed Avid 4.0 to be able to read the LTC in the audio track.
I´ll see if we can get it to work on avid, if not, I´ll get in touch with you to buy that software.Thx for your help mate! Really appreciate it!
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Fernando,
You DO NOT GET IT!
Avid (any version) can read LTC.What you need is either a change of attitude and read manuals and test, or get a decent budget to be able to hire people who will kick your butt.
Now do not reply or i’ll call your boss.
Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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Well, there´s no need to be rude… Just because we´re not understanding each other doesn´t mean you have to disrespect me.
I know this stuff but just wanted to know if anyone have had experience trying what I mentioned on my first post.
Don´t worry I won´t bother you again, meanwhile you can try and take some good manner lessons.
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Pardon me for being rude. Nothing personal.
BUT (again, nothing personal…)
I’ve provided you with quite some information.
All I ask from you is to read and learn.
If you ‘know this stuff’ as you stated, you could ‘know’ at least a bit more.
I’m not here to sell my software, i’m here to help people.
But first you have to learn to help yourself. And that means hard work.I sense that you want a video tutorial showing your specific equipment in your specific situation to fix your issues. It’s not going to work that way.
You have to find Your way to get it right, and if you’re not putting in any effort, you’re not getting anywhere.
Do you get my point?
Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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no worries, I get what you´re saying…! But, by all means, I wasn´t asking for someone to do all the work for me!
As of tomorrow I´ll be able to put my hands on the equipment and start running some tests. So until then, I´m just guessing!
Thx for your help
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