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Time code window burn FCP5
I have been trying to output a sequnce with a time code window burn. I have nested the sequence into a new sequence and selected the filter Time Code generator. It does create a window burn but does not out put code from the sequence. Any ideas?
Sterling Johnson
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9 Replies
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The TIMECODE GENERATOR filter is set by the user. The TIMECODE READER filter probably does what you want. See the info from the FCP manual below.
Generating Timecode Window Burns
In Final Cut Pro HD, timecode reading and generation are separated into two filters,
replacing the Timecode Print filter. Both are located in the Video category of the Video
Filters bin in the Effects tab.
Timecode Reader
The Timecode Reader generates a visible timecode counter based on the clip or
sequence frame rate (timebase) to which the filter is applied.
Timecode Generator
The Timecode Generator generates a visible timecode counter independent of the
timebase and timecode format of the affected clip (or sequence). For example, you can
apply a Timecode Generator filter counting at 24 fps while the affected sequence has a
timebase of 29.97 fps.
The Timecode Generator now supports 60 fps and 60 @ 30 fps time display. For more
information about 60 @ 30 timecode, see -
Yes, that will do it. I just did this myself. Make sure you go to the controls for the TCR.
-trevor ward
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May I ask a related question? Glad to read that the Time Code Reader filter is designed to be applied to individual clips if desired. Here is what I’m trying to do: apply the reader filter to a series of individual clips I’ve captured, then create a WMV file of each individual clip to burn to a CD and send the client for review and selection of sound bites. I can’t seem to get these individual clips into Compressor. If I select these clips in the browser then Compressor isn’t available to me as an option in file>export. If I drag the clips from the capture scratch folder into compressor, of course they do not have the time code reader filter on board. I’m trying to avoid having to put all the clips into a timeline, because making an individual wmv file of each of my sound bite clips seems a good way for the client to know the name of the clip. Has anyone figured out the work flow to make this happen?
Dave Gardner
Producer/Director/Writer
Visions West
Breakthrough Communication for World-Class Companies
Colorado Springs * Dallas * Atlanta
Main Office:
760 Wycliffe Drive
Colorado Springs, -
You’ll have to put the clip into a timeline, add the filter, and then export it.
-trevor ward
http://www.redeyevideoproductions.com
orlando, fl -
That’s pretty bad news, as that makes the process VERY labor-intensive and time-consuming! Major bummer. Why would we be able to apply the filter to the clip if we then cannot do anything with it?
Dave Gardner
Producer/Director/Writer
Visions West
Breakthrough Communication for World-Class Companies
Colorado Springs * Dallas * Atlanta
Main Office:
760 Wycliffe Drive
Colorado Springs, -
it’s really not. You are altering the source file. You are placing text on the picture. It’s really quite simple. Drag clip to timeline. Drag filter over clip. File, export. How is that labor intensive? You were already prepared to drag the filter and then export the clip. just one more step that takes about 10-15 seconds.
-trevor ward
http://www.redeyevideoproductions.com
orlando, fl -
I probably have at least 300 clips. I’d have to create a new sequence, name it to match the clip name, then drag the clip and apply the filter. Vs. just apply the filter to the clips in the browser, highlight them and export to compressor (which obviously is the catch – I cannot export clips to compressor). I’d guess it would save a good 20 to 30 seconds per clip and a lot of wear and tear on thumb and fingers on mouse or trackball. Maybe I’m wrong about that! But I appreciate the dialog.
Dave Gardner
Producer/Director/Writer
Visions West
Breakthrough Communication for World-Class Companies
Colorado Springs * Dallas * Atlanta
Main Office:
760 Wycliffe Drive
Colorado Springs, -
200-300 clips!? what kind of customer is this? who is the editor? the customer? You might as well just give them the tape. Or if they have to files, just give them the files. The clips have a time code in a sense. if a clip is 60 seconds, they can tell you the clip name and the from :33 – :45 as the time code.
OR,
drag all the clips at once into one timeline. Then, apply the filter to all of them at once. I believe the filter can spit out the reel, clip name, and time automatically. Then export the timeline into compressor.
-trevor ward
http://www.redeyevideoproductions.com
orlando, fl -
That’s very helpful (drag all the clips at once into one timeline. Then, apply the filter to all of them at once. I believe the filter can spit out the reel, clip name, and time automatically. Then export the timeline into compressor.)
I didn’t know the filter could show clip name. That would solve the problem. Thank you. Will give it a try!
Dave Gardner
Producer/Director/Writer
Visions West
Breakthrough Communication for World-Class Companies
Colorado Springs * Dallas * Atlanta
Main Office:
760 Wycliffe Drive
Colorado Springs,
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