FCE Timecode

Is it possible to bring in SPBeta w/ timecode using FCE and have the SPBeta timecode tagged to the import through FCE?
Mahalo for any clarity on this.

No. You need RS422 control to get the TC from a Beta deck I believe. FCE doesn't support that.

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    I have to create a quick demo movie for a client to review. I would like to embed the timecode visually in the corner so the client can review the movie on a DVD and then make comments relative to the displayed timecode. Is there a way to do this?

    You can try this free filter FCE Timecode Display. It has a few more options than the standard Video/Timecode Reader.
    Make sure to set Type = Absolute Timecode (default); probably you don't need IN/OUT values (uncheck it), but only Current Timecode (default).
    If you logged the reel name you can also display that (check the Reel Name option).
    You can position it anywhere on the screen and define font type, size, and color, and a (semi)transparent band beneath the text.
    Piero

  • Opening FCE 4 project in FCP 7? Is it possible?

    Hi All
    I am on the verge of buying FCE 4 to rough-cut a doc project that will likely end up being finished on FCP. Budget is tight at the moment and my current 'field' machine is too slow to run FCP 7 properly.
    I know that FCE cannot export an edit decision list, but that FCE 4 projects can be opened in FCP 6, according to Tom Wolsky (see http://forums.creativecow.net/thread/8/995580).
    I assumed that FCE 4 projects could thus be opened in FCP 7 -- but this website http://www.answers.com/topic/final-cut-pro says that FCE 4 is NOT compatible with FCP 7.
    Can anyone advise on this? Is it possible to rough-cut a project in Apple Intermediate Codec in FCE 4 and then open this project in FCP 7, re-import footage as ProRes, and finish?
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    Adam Welz

    Hi Tom
    I've split this question into two parts:
    A) I'm not entirely sure what the implications of FCE 4 losing 'all timecode' when converting (in this case AVCCAM .mts) files to AIC on import are. Apparently the original timecode is still there -- it's just not visible unless you use a filter like FCE Timecode Display (http://web.mac.com/piero.fiorani/PieroFFCE_Effect/TimecodeDisplay.html).
    I'm on a steep learning curve here, so please excuse me if I sound a bit dumb, but does the fact that AIC 'loses timecode' mean that if I open an FCE 4 project file in FCP 7 and try to re-capture media (and convert to ProRes while recapturing) from my original AVCCAM files using FCP 7, that FCP 7 will not know where to find the clips to re-capture?
    B) I'm also not sure what you mean by capturing media as DV anamorphic downconverted to retain timecode. Presumably this does not apply to AVCHD footage, as you have indicated elsewhere in this forum (and chapter 16 of the FCE users manual says) that the only transcode (ingest) option with FCE is to convert AVCHD footage (including AVCCAM footage) to full-size AIC? Please clarify.
    Thanks for all your help!
    Adam
    Message was edited by: adamwelz

  • Burning to DVD with Timecode on screen?

    Is there any way of having the timecode shown on screen when exporting a finished project?
    Either in a quicktime movie/converstion or in iDVD so when you watch the movie or DVD the timecode is on the screen?

    Hi Craig,
    Try Piero's excellent FCE Timecode Display filter
    He has written a number of very useful filters. Take a look at QuarterPIP too.

  • Capturing Video w/timecode while shooting

    If I hook up my Mini DV camera to my Powermac G5 via firewire 400, is there anyway I can record video to tape and record it to my computer with timecode at the same time in Final Cut Pro? If not, then is there a program out there for Mac that will let me do this?

    Timecode is always recorded by FCP during capture from your camera.
    By default it is not displayed within the video frame, unless you choose to do so by adding the bundled Timecode Reader or my free filter FCE Timecode Display to the captured clips.
    Both filters allow to display and burn the source timecode; the FCE Timecode Display provides a degree of additional flexibility in terms of formatting and displayed information.
    Piero

  • Final Cut Express to Timestamped DVD

    I have a Final Cut Express project that is 20 minutes long. There are 140 different clips. Each clip ranges from 5 to 30sec. a piece. I need to export something that all the editors can view on their separate computers w/ chapter markers that have timestamps so they can tell me what/where to edit.
    So far we have been doing it from FCE directly, but now that the video for this company is expanding I need to create a better workflow. One that multiple editors can view for instructing editing on videos.
    I am a graphic designer working @ a publishing company (we are diving into video blind, not my choice). I've got as far as making over 20 videos for viewing online. Now they have footage from one of they conferences they host and all of them need to view it for editing. Then they can come back and say "clip 3, 00:15:03 - 00:18:04, Clip 5 00:04:03 - 00:15:15 etc"... any suggestions?

    FCE Timecode Display may display the current timecode at the playhead position, the start and end timecode of the clip, and the reel name. You may enter this name either during capture (reel name plus timecode may uniquely identify a frame in your movie library), or later in the browser while in list view. Unfortunately there is no way to display the clip name.
    By using your own example it is not possible to display "clip 3, 00:15:03 - 00:18:04, Clip 5 00:04:03 - 00:15:15" but only something like "00:15:03 - 00:18:04" and "00:04:03 - 00:15:15", etc.
    Note however that using the default Type (Absolute Timecode) you might in fact get "02:15:03 - 02:18:04" and "03:04:03 - 03:15:15" if clip 3 starts at absolute 02:00:00 and clip 5 at absolute 03:00:00; in other words you might not need the clip name because the absolute timecode (also named source timecode) uniquely identifies the clip in the movie.
    Some warnings.
    - Burning many clips in iDVD is not an issue, as long as the whole movie is shorter than 2 hours: not a problem in your case (20 minutes, right ?).
    - Instead adding a chapter name to each clip might raise problems: first there is a limit in iDVD I don't recall, but for sure less than 150...; second there is no automatic way to name the chapters: you have to type each name in each chapter marker.
    - iDVD does not have a "time window", but if you burn the clips timecode using the filter above you'll be able to read it also in the iDVD preview window.
    - Finally, after burning the DVD, you can always read the movie timecode while playing back the movie with DVD Player: just use the various controls made available by the player. This however is the new timecode of the movie, not the absolute/source timecode of the original clips.
    I hope I answered your questions.
    Piero

  • Can't find time code from original footage (captured from mini-DV tape)

    Hi. I'm Old to mac, new to FCE, good at iMovieHD ('06). Just got FCE (4.0.1).
    Imported some footage (a few random practice clips) from a mini-DV tape I shot, but I can only see the time coding for each clip, not where that clip begins and ends in terms of the entire one hour mini-DV tape.
    My log is for the entire mini-DV. So this is a problem.
    I suppose I could re-import the entire 60 minute mini-DV tape from the start, but shouldn't the time code be embedded into each frame?
    Help much appreciated.
    d the h

    You can try the free filter FCE Timecode Display with its default settings to display the original timecode of each clip.
    Piero

  • Time Code Run over timeline

    Does anyone know if it's possible to run a timecode that matches the timecode of the masterclip? I.e. if I put a clip into my timeline, can I stamp the original timecode on top of it?
    I'm dealing with a project that will need subtitles, and am trying to figure out a good way to keep the timelines straight!
    thanks

    You may try the free filter FCE Timecode Display.
    Piero

  • Piero's time code generator/ FINAL CUT EXPRESS

    Does anyone know how to use Piero's time code program? I cannot get the numbers to move once I place the effect on the clip. They just stay at 00:00:00. Using FINAL CUT EXPRESS

    Getting the same problem. No numbers rolling over.
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    Timecodes: FCE TimeCode
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    Some font and size options tailored.
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  • Any timecode window plug-ins for older versions of FCE?

    Hey - thanks in advance for any help on this.
    I use FCE version 1 on a G4 running OSX 2.9. The most commonly recommended Free timecode plugin doesn't seem to work in my version. I install it, but it's not visible in the bins where it's supposed to show up. I tried saving it as a unix and/or unicode and all that other gobbly gook that you're supposed to try if it doesn't install properly. Anyhow, none of that helped. I can only assume it's because of my earlier version of FCE or my OSX.
    I need a timecode window visible on my finished project because I'm sending to a closed captioning place. Thanks again.
    G4   Mac OS X (10.2.x)   Also Have PC

    Wow - I had no idea my question would be such a great source of joy for those of you who enjoy making yourselves feel better by putting other people down. I'm glad I could help.
    For anyone else who is actually interested in helping and can refrain from insulting me, I'm still eagerly awaiting some friendly, HELPFUL, advice.
    And for the rest of you, by the way - I am a professional and as professionals know, you don't have to rely on the latest and greatest technology to get great results (if you're any good, that is). I humbly called myself a struggling artist, but my resume would put you to shame, so please, no more childish remarks.
    G4   Mac OS X (10.2.x)   Also Have PC

  • In FCE can I use timecode to be displayed on the movie frame?

    Hi,
    I would like to know if FCE has the capability of displaying a timecode such as 00:00:00 om the frame or another words on the movie say in the right lower section of the picture? Also can it be set to zero at any point I choose to show a certain event ie...space shuttle blasting off into space? Is that function built into FCE or do I need a plug-in? If so where do I get it from? Any help would be appreciated as this is frustrating for me trying to find a program that will do what I want it to without going to the FCP version. I want to keep my costs down. Thanks
    WizardHunt

    Which version of FCE are you using ? I could test it only with FCE 3.0, 3.5. I learned that some older versions have different filter support, that is not compatible with the current one. But I cannot test them since I don't have them...
    Otherwise, if your version is compatible, it's possible that the downloaded text file (the filter is a text file) does not have the correct "settings", has described in my Plugin Installation page. Basically you must make sure that Line Breaks are "Unix" and Encoding is "Unicode (UTF-8, no BOM)", otherwise FCE doesn't recognize it as a filter. To check/fix them unfortunately TextEdit doesn't help, but you may use the free TextWrangler.
    If you downloaded the .zip file these settings are already correct, while if you download the pure text file they might have been modified during download.
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    Piero

  • Timecode w/ FCE

    if i edit together a piece in final cut express & hand it over to an editor using final cut pro will they be able to read my in & out timecode marks based on the source material timecode? ie the original tapes they'll be working off of.
    thanks,
    kjr55

    So my editor would see my ins & outs of my rough edit on his tc display?
    Does FCE allow me to print out an edit list, ie. ins & outs?

  • Canon HV20 and Timecode for FCE

    Hi,
    I noticed in the FCE manual it states: Important: Some HDV camcorders do not record timecode, so you won’t be able to precisely recapture any clips if you delete the corresponding media files."
    Does the HV20 record a FCE compatible timecode in both HDV and DV modes? (I searched the forum and didn't find this issue).
    Thanks,
    Mace

    You might want to google that. Or ask on the production forum. Or a DV/HDV forum. Or look in the camera's manual. This forum probably has a small base of HV20 users.
    The manual is somewhat misleading. FCE converts HDV to the Apple Intermediate Codec when it captures and the timecode is lost in the conversion process.

  • FCE - LOCATING TIMECODE BREAK - Why? Help please

    Hello!
    I'm trying to capture a video from camera miniDV.
    I select "CAPTURE NOW" but after few seconds (when a scene changes), appears this error :
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    http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/7316/schermata20100426a11402.png
    My settings are these :
    http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3125/schermata20100426a11502.png
    Please help me...
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    Timecode breaks could be caused by:
    1. Actual timecode breaks on the tape.
    2. Dirty heads in the playback system.
    3. Bad Firewire cable.
    4. Capturing to a USB hard drive
    5. Capturing to an improperly formatted hard drive
    6. Capturing while an anti-virus program is running
    If you're using Capture Now, try setting FCP's Device Control to Non-Controllable Device.
    -DH
    Message was edited by: David Harbsmeier

  • Re: timecode w/ fce from kjr55,

    I'm running fce 4

    So my editor would see my ins & outs of my rough edit on his tc display?
    Does FCE allow me to print out an edit list, ie. ins & outs?

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