Apple Final Cut Pro HD (4.5): New Features - Manual (Page 92)

92 Chapter 5 Viewing and Modifying Timecode
24 @ 25 Timecode
24 @ 25 timecode displays 25 fps timecode while you are editing 24 fps video.
For more information about 24 @ 25 fps editing, see “ Editing Film With Final Cut Pro
in a PAL Environment ” on page 73.
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 “
720p60 and 60 @ 30 fps Timecode ” on
page 49.
To generate a visible timecode “window burn,” apply the Timecode Reader
filter to one of the following:
• Individual clips
• An entire sequence
To apply the Timecode Reader filter to an entire sequence:
1 Nest your original sequence within a second sequence with matching sequence settings.
2 Within the second sequence, apply the Timecode Reader filter to the nested,
original sequence.
Note: Older projects that use the Timecode Print filter will still function properly.
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