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AVCHD timecode confusion
Sorry guys/gals.. been searching the FCP manual and archived posts here but not feeling sharp enough to fully understand yet what I should be doing…
I’d like to create timecode for a series of AVCHD clips I shot before I start editing, so that I can give a DVD copy to the client so we can cross-reference about the edit, and perhaps provide some pointer to the original AVCHD files I have archived (as disc images) if something goes wrong.
I also understand that I can generate a ‘on-screen’ timecode in Compressor.
I have got as far as placing all the ProRes(logged a transferred from AVCHD) footage chronologically in the timeline and nested it.
This in itself, I notice, gives it the kind of timecode I’m looking for.
However, when I start editing and double click on a segment to open it in the viewer, I’m taken to a different tab in the timeline (which apparently isn’t nested).
Basically I’d like to retain a sequential timecode applied to the rushes while editing (as each AVCHD clips resets to zero in-camera).
I don’t want this permanently ‘on-screen’ while editing, but I’d like the option of putting it ‘on-screen’ when providing reviewing copies for the client.
Any tips or pointers to an idiot-proof work-flow would be greatly appreciated.
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5 Replies
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You can apply a timecode generator filter to a nested sequence. To open the nested sequence to get to the controls, either select the nest in the Timeline and press Return, or Option double-click the nest. Either one will open the nest into the Viewer.
All the best,
Tom
Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP6,” “Basic Training for FCS2” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
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You can also add a tc reader to each clip. It will be more accurate and easier to track.
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If i understand you right, you want to alter the TC so it’s not always zero based. Right?
Should not be a problem, i could alter my (free) QTchange app. to give the clips TC based on the creation date, and a reelname based on creation day or so.
Contact me offlist, i’d like a sample clip to test with.
Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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Why not nest the comp ur editing in – when u need to make a preview copy 4 client – and then tc filter that? This will reference back to ur edit.
Chris Tompkins
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Thanks everyone for your help. I went with applying a TC reader filter to the clips in the end, and customised the label (i.e. first part) of the TC for each clip to reflect the source AVCHD media. I had feared that this would create rendering/playback delays, but it all worked in real time thankfully.
To be honest I haven’t had a chance to properly try the nesting method but I will when I get the chance.
One thing that really surprised me prior to doing the above, is that TC generated by Compressor cannot be taken from the source clip TC. Or perhaps I’m missing something? Surely this would be a useful option?
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