Timecode in mpeg2

hi all
My client gives me the mpeg 2 source for dvd authoring.
he requires subtitle.
how do i burn timecodes in mpeg2 files for subtitling.
one way is we can directly type the subtitles in dvdsp.
but Is there any easiest way to burn timecoding in mpeg2 files,
with the minimal usage of time for exporting to mpg or Mpeg 1
so that my subtitle person can work individually
regards
senthil
G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8)

hi gary
thanks for ur reply
i tried intially with subtitle workshop but after sometime the subtltle is in non sync.
so i wanted a new solution
Is there any other way to burn timecode marks in mpeg 2 files directly
regards
senthil

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