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altering timecode in video generator burn-in
Hi, working in FCP 5.1.4, I created a timecode burn-in for my show sequence through the timecode generator in video filters. I then subclipped out a section of the show, anticipating that the burn-in for the smaller section would still match the burn-in for the same section inside the full show.
But the timecode burn-in in the smaller section defaulted back to 00:00:00:00 on the first frame of the smaller section, so the burn-in’s no longer matched for the same sequence on its own and as it lays within the full show.
How do I change the inpoint reading of the timecode burn-in for the smaller sequence so that it matches the original? I tried adjusting the timecode in sequence settings but that didn’t affect the video filter burn-in. Also, when I match-clip the track with the video filter in the smaller sequence, it shows up in the viewer with the desired time-code burn-in from the original (which again, doesn’t match the 00:00:00:00 now showing up in the new sequence).
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
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The two timecode filters in FCP can help to accomplish many different goals, but you have to state those goals clearly.
What is your objective? What are you hoping the timecode burnin will indicate to anyone looking at the video? This is not at all obvious from your post.
David
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY
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I’m not in front of FCP right now. Based on what you’re saying, it sounds like the TC reader filter doesn’t work properly with subclips.
Personally I don’t like or use subclips. I just break up the actual clips. Nice and simple. The only disadvantage is you can’t re-name them without first making them independent clips (pain in the ass). So instead I just use the description field for naming.
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are you using TC Reader filter or the TC Generator filter?
where are you applying the filter(s)? to the masterclips, clip instances in the original sequnece, clip instances in the partially duplicated sequence, or to a (trimmed) nest of the original sequneces?if you are using the TC Reader filter applied to a nest of the original sequence then you should get the result you’re looking for
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Andy,
Kind of what I was thinking, but something just doesn’t sound right. Its just not clear from the original explanation what the objective is and it makes me wonder if the Timecode Reader is really the proper filter for the job???
David
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY
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yep I hear you David, its a bit of a guessing game without clearer info … but a game we all seem to like playing (to some extent) 🙂
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Hi everyone, sorry for not being clear enough in my original post.
To clarify: I assembled an entire feature (running time 1 hr 38 min), added a “Property of” disclaimer in video track 2. Then I added a timecode burn-in for the entire show by adding a timecode generator through video filters and dropping it onto vid track 2.
My music composer wants Quick Times of individual scenes to work with (I have to send them out of state to him, so file sizes need to remain manageable) with timecode burn-ins that match the original timecode burn-in for the whole show. But when I subclip the individual scenes out of the full show, the timecode burn-ins for those scenes all default to 00:00:00:00 at the start of each subclip (as opposed to keeping the same burn-ins that they have in their original position within the full show). Does this help to clarify?
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Yes that helps. Why subclip? Why don’t you just export scenes using in and out points?
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY
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Mostly because I’m an idiot for not trying that sooner. Thanks, David. I’ll give it a try and hopefully the timecode won’t default (??). Any difference whether I export from the canvas or the viewer? I’ll probably know by the time you answer this … thanks again!
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Mark an in and out on the timeline, make certain to click in a gray empty area so that you know that no clips are selected, and then export.
Glad to help…
David
David Roth Weiss
Director/Editor
David Weiss Productions, Inc.
Los AngelesPOST-PRODUCTION WITHOUT THE USUAL INSANITY
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thanks David! I’m in business!
Rich
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