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Converting FCP file to MOV file with SMPTE code embedded
Hey, I’m in a bit of a hurry on this particular bit of technical advice. I’m at work right now (current time 7:39am), and by the time I get out at 5:30pm I need to know how to do this.
I’m working on my Senior Thesis (due this Friday), and my composer needs an MOV file with SMTPE code available as a reference point on the file. He said he MUST have the code on the MOV file.
I was given some advice about putting the code on a Slug and running it through the whole film, but I can’t even get the Time Code to appear.
If someone could please help me convert my Final Cut Pro file to an MOV file with the Time Code on it, that would be great. Thanks. -
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When you export from FC to QT, what you get is a .mov. Put your clip in the FCs time-line and drop the filter “Time code reader” (In the effects, in Viideo). The TC of the time-line will appear in top of your image.
Cheers,
Rafael -
If it’s just a clip that will work but if it’s a sequence with cuts, you don’t do it that way.
Make a new sequence.
Drag your old sequence into the new sequence.
From the effects window, drag the timecode reader on to the new sequence.
Now you will see a continuous timecode of your sequence.If you want to change the size or position of the timecode,
drag v1 into the viewer and then select filters.
When you are ready to export, you need to render the entire sequence first.
Go to sequence, render all.If your composer can view Quicktime 7, export an h.264 file using Quicktime conversion.
Do medium quality and make the size 320 by 240. Composers don’t need
large sizes to do their work generally. But ask him what he wants.Dan
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