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Reading timecode from audio track in FCP
I have a multi-camera DVCam shoot where timecode will be laid on Ch 2 of the audio track. How do I get Final Cut (v.6.0.4) to read the timecode from that track in order to multiclip my footage?
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i totally agree on the test part.
But if it does not work, mail me a few seconds and i’ll have a look at it. (since i’m the developer i make it personal to get it to work for everyone)Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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Is there anyway FCP can read timecode off that audio track? I’m hoping to eliminate the step of exporting new timecoded quicktimes.
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No, there is no other way.
My app (the way it is now) takes XML from your bin, and creates QT refs, and gives you XML with a bin containing the new clips.You can be done in a few minutes, without any hassle.
Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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I assume it can create self-contained QT’s as well, that can be copied to multiple edit stations? Will the export take longer for self-contained QT’s?
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Yes, it can output self contained QT’s, but that takes slightly longer. (All the data has to be copied of course.)
There is no recompression, so how long it takes depends on drive speed.Do yourself a favour and just download it. The demo is free, and exactly the same code as the paid version. Only difference is that the demo exports clips no longer than one minute.
Make sure you turn OFF ‘expect TC breaks’ if you are sure there are none.(When you have recorded rec run TC and had a few breaks, and ingested an entire tape in one clip, there will be TC breaks in the LTC. In that case, turn it ON. It will slow down the process significant, but it still will be easier than finding all the breaks yourself)
If you have any questions after that, contact me.
Bouke
https://www.videotoolshed.com/
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Downloaded it. Will check it out. Thanks for your help!
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