how to export aiff sound with original tape TC for transcription work ?

[Ben Holmes]

Since an AIFF file cannot contain timecode, why not export a small quicktime (using H.264) with burnt-in timecode on it (using the timecode filter) and give the transcriber the sound AND the vision. I assume since you’re giving them an AIFF they have a computer, so should be able to view the QT on that.

All our transcriptions are done from a VHS with BITC – old skool!

Ben

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[Herve Nisic]

Thank you Ben
I think I’ll try your solution
all the best
Herve.N

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[Herve Nisic]

oups
I tried the Timecode filter, but it burns the timeline TC not the original tape TC. I could not figure out a way to change that.
Any idea someone ?
Thank you

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[Jeff Coleman]

Don’t think it can be done as an AIFF. Try:
DVD: Put Time Code Reader filter on your clip in timeline and turn it into a DVD that your transcriptionist can listen to and watch for TC numbers on the screen. (Transcriptionist needs to be able to transcribe from DVD)
QUICKTIME: You could also eliminate the rendering and DVD compression by simply exporting as a quicktime movie with video (grungy custom multimedia small setting) and have your transcriptionist play the quicktime movie with free Sebsky Tools in order to see the TC. https://www.dharmafilm.com/sebskytools/. (Transcriptionist would need a Mac OS X 10.2.2 or later to view the movie via Sebsky.)
HERVE N: export the clip/tape as an AIFF, have it transcribed and then take that transcription and add the time-code numbers manually at key points (by viewing the original clips and matching them to the transcription).
anybody else?

[Jeff Coleman]

Are you using the Time-Code Reader filter?
Are you applying it to the clip in the time-line? not to a nest?.
It burns the time-code of the clip, not the time-line unless you’ve nested.
cf. FCP Help under “Generating timecode window burns”

Love,
Jeff

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[Herve Nisic]

[Countdown] “Are you using the Time-Code Reader filter?”

yes. It was my mistake, I first used the Time code generator filter.
Now it works and I have started a batch conversion.
Thank you so much for your help
all the best
Herve.N

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[Lee Berger]

The transcribers I’ve used use a cassette player or software with a foot pedal that allows them to control the tape or file (fwd, rev, play) while they type. I can’t imagine that a professional transcriber would want to transcribe while trying to control a Quicktime movie or a DVD.

[Herve Nisic]

[Lee Berger] “I can’t imagine that a professional transcriber would want to transcribe while trying to control a Quicktime movie or a DVD.”

Lee
Apparently, there are some transcription software that can use a quicktime movie ! The person who is going to do that for this film is highly professional.

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[Ben Oliver]

what i have done, is just match up the starting timecode..with the corresponding timecode in on the tape, in the timeline, and render out..the numbers in qt have alway matched up fine for me.

or just transcribe the audio, then go back and time code it later with a vhs dub of the tape, or something.

[Lee Berger]

Herve,
I would love to know what software your transcriber uses. Currently my transcriber uses Start Stop Universal Transcription System, a USB foot pedal and software for PC only. It does not support Quicktime.

Thanks,

Lee