Andy’s Timecode Generator
Andy’s Timecode Generator
Monday, September 5, 2005
A timecode generator, eh? Damn you’re good, Andy, but doesn’t Apple already have a built-in timecode generator? Yes, but this one is a timecode “generator”.
Nope, you’re going to have to run that by me again. Apple already have their “Timecode Generator” , this one is a “Timecode Generator”, heck even the controls all look to be identical. Yes thats right, it is completely identical ... except Apple’s Timecode Generator is a “filter”. My Timecode Generator is a “generator”.
You know how if you want to create a BITC master of your edit you have to nest the sequence and then add a timecode reader or timecode generator filter to your nest.? Well this one offers an alternative workflow, allowing you to add a timecode generator directly to your existing sequence as an overlay on an upper video track. Adjust the offset to match your sequence timecode, or simply use it as its own free running reference. Easy.