TimeCode project numbering at DVinfo.net

Geoff Jak · April 26th, 2010, 07:44 PM

Hi...I am producing 6 programs for a client with all programs having an interlocking theme. So when I show then a draft of, say, videos 1 and 6, neither have a timecode that represents the video production number it is. They only have timecode from 00.00.00.

Is there a way to drop in a production number at the head of the TC, just as you do when shooting on location, ie, when say, tape 2 goes in you set up the timecode to start at 2, then 3 etc.
I'm on Vegas 9 but have 8 as well. thx

Seth Bloombaum · April 26th, 2010, 11:27 PM

Yes.

Let's say you're on the timeline for project 6. Park the cursor somewhere, perhaps the start of show, or the start of the timeline, or the start of colorbars - whatever.

Select Options | Ruler Format | Set Time at Cursor, then type in something like 6.00.00.00 <enter>.

That's it!

This submenu is also available by right-clicking the timecode display.

Geoff Jak · April 27th, 2010, 12:31 AM

Agh!- my fault. I havent been explanatory enough - i should have said -TimeCode Window!...I need a TC window on screen so the client can make commnets. I see how your idea works and thanks but I couldnt see a way for that to happen with what i just did.

Edward Troxel · April 27th, 2010, 07:09 AM

Just drop a timecode effect on the track. This will give you the project timecode. It won't change the beginning number between clips but you can use whatever they give you as a timecode and match it up on the timeline.

Seth Bloombaum · April 27th, 2010, 11:41 AM

Um, right, that's a common application - didn't realize you were prepping review reels. The method above takes you as far as show reels.

As Edward says above, go through the steps, then drop the Sony Timecode effect - could be on the track.

The TC effect displays different code when applied in different places, and Vegas gives you choices!

Project, Bus, Track = Timeline Code (project code)
Event = starts at 0:00 for each event that it is on.
Media = original camera timecode

See the attached photo for an example of using master and media TC in a review copy of a multicam shoot. The big TC in the center is project, the smaller windows are camera TC.

These tricks make Vegas quite a versatile generator of TC window dubs...

Geoff Jak · May 7th, 2010, 11:16 AM

Sorry to sound like a ludite but I need to insert new header timecode for 6 video productions. Productions start from 1 through 6 and vary from 8 to 20 minutes duration. How do I insert hour numbers 1 through 6 to reflect the production number as opposed to just having the Vegas TC generator which to the best of my knowledge will only generate TC from 00 hours.

I have read your replies and thank you for them but if you have explained how to do this i dont get it. Please try again.
Thx

Geoff Jak · May 7th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Hey!...minutes later I finally get it... and so easy when you know how. Viva Vegas!

I much appreciate your time folks. Thx Geoff Jak

April 26th, 2010, 07:44 PM	#1
Geoff Jak Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 121	TimeCode project numbering Hi...I am producing 6 programs for a client with all programs having an interlocking theme. So when I show then a draft of, say, videos 1 and 6, neither have a timecode that represents the video production number it is. They only have timecode from 00.00.00. Is there a way to drop in a production number at the head of the TC, just as you do when shooting on location, ie, when say, tape 2 goes in you set up the timecode to start at 2, then 3 etc. I'm on Vegas 9 but have 8 as well. thx

April 26th, 2010, 11:27 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Yes. Let's say you're on the timeline for project 6. Park the cursor somewhere, perhaps the start of show, or the start of the timeline, or the start of colorbars - whatever. Select Options \| Ruler Format \| Set Time at Cursor, then type in something like 6.00.00.00 <enter>. That's it! This submenu is also available by right-clicking the timecode display. __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001.

April 27th, 2010, 07:09 AM	#4
Edward Troxel Sponsor: JET DV Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 7,953	Just drop a timecode effect on the track. This will give you the project timecode. It won't change the beginning number between clips but you can use whatever they give you as a timecode and match it up on the timeline. __________________ Edward Troxel [SCVU] JETDV Scripts/Scripting Tutorials/Excalibur/Montage Magic/Newsletters

April 27th, 2010, 11:41 AM	#5
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	Um, right, that's a common application - didn't realize you were prepping review reels. The method above takes you as far as show reels. As Edward says above, go through the steps, then drop the Sony Timecode effect - could be on the track. The TC effect displays different code when applied in different places, and Vegas gives you choices! Project, Bus, Track = Timeline Code (project code) Event = starts at 0:00 for each event that it is on. Media = original camera timecode See the attached photo for an example of using master and media TC in a review copy of a multicam shoot. The big TC in the center is project, the smaller windows are camera TC. These tricks make Vegas quite a versatile generator of TC window dubs... Attached Thumbnails __________________ 30 years of pro media production. Vegas user since 1.0. Webcaster since 1997. Freelancer since 2000. College instructor since 2001. Last edited by Seth Bloombaum; April 27th, 2010 at 04:17 PM.

April 27th, 2010, 12:31 AM	#3
Geoff Jak Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 121	Agh!- my fault. I havent been explanatory enough - i should have said -TimeCode Window!...I need a TC window on screen so the client can make commnets. I see how your idea works and thanks but I couldnt see a way for that to happen with what i just did.

May 7th, 2010, 11:16 AM	#6
Geoff Jak Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 121	Sorry to sound like a ludite but I need to insert new header timecode for 6 video productions. Productions start from 1 through 6 and vary from 8 to 20 minutes duration. How do I insert hour numbers 1 through 6 to reflect the production number as opposed to just having the Vegas TC generator which to the best of my knowledge will only generate TC from 00 hours. I have read your replies and thank you for them but if you have explained how to do this i dont get it. Please try again. Thx

May 7th, 2010, 11:47 AM	#7
Geoff Jak Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 121	Hey!...minutes later I finally get it... and so easy when you know how. Viva Vegas! I much appreciate your time folks. Thx Geoff Jak