Can't change timecode in Cineform avi at DVinfo.net

Declan Harrington · January 1st, 2008, 08:22 AM

Hi Folks, and Happy New Year

I'm relatively new to video editing and am having some trouble with timecode. I have a canon HV20 with PP CS3 which I started to use to edit a music video I'm working on. I imported all my clips originally using batch capture from the camera and as soon as I added a second video track the glitches started and my workflow was extremely slow. So I opted for Aspect HD and so far am impressed with the improved perfomance. The problem I'm having now is that If want to change the timecode of a clip for syncing purposes using File->Timecode->Set at Current Frame it doesn't stick ie: when I reopen the project it reverts back to the original timecode. I've done some googling and it seems that the timecode is stored in the avi file? But premiere seems unable to update it when it uses the cineform codec. My previous non-cineform project was fine with changing the timecode.

I recaptured all my clips in PP with the batch capture btw. SO timecode is the same as in my original batch logs

David Newman · January 1st, 2008, 12:13 PM

It just tested this, and you are correct. Something has changed and we will look into this when we are back from holidays.

Declan Harrington · January 1st, 2008, 01:17 PM

Thanks David. I've logged a ticket with support as well. Any ideas as to how long it might take to fix?

Declan Harrington · January 4th, 2008, 08:59 AM

I'm guessing this update isn't coming anytime in the next week so can anyonme suggest a work around that can help me finish my edit in that time?

I have a non Cineform project with the same files captured. If I try to import this into a new PPCS3 Cineform project would this convert the files to Cineform and keep the timecode?

My only solution now is to do it a video track at a time as the edited timecode will stay with the clip until I close PP. Any other suggestions for a relative newbie? I have about 30 takes that need to be synced to the audio track

Declan Harrington · January 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM

Just got the latest update and this problem is now fixed. Thanks a million CF :)

January 1st, 2008, 08:22 AM	#1
Declan Harrington New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London (UK) Posts: 22	Can't change timecode in Cineform avi Hi Folks, and Happy New Year I'm relatively new to video editing and am having some trouble with timecode. I have a canon HV20 with PP CS3 which I started to use to edit a music video I'm working on. I imported all my clips originally using batch capture from the camera and as soon as I added a second video track the glitches started and my workflow was extremely slow. So I opted for Aspect HD and so far am impressed with the improved perfomance. The problem I'm having now is that If want to change the timecode of a clip for syncing purposes using File->Timecode->Set at Current Frame it doesn't stick ie: when I reopen the project it reverts back to the original timecode. I've done some googling and it seems that the timecode is stored in the avi file? But premiere seems unable to update it when it uses the cineform codec. My previous non-cineform project was fine with changing the timecode. I recaptured all my clips in PP with the batch capture btw. SO timecode is the same as in my original batch logs

January 1st, 2008, 12:13 PM	#2
David Newman CTO, CineForm Inc. Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California Posts: 8,095	It just tested this, and you are correct. Something has changed and we will look into this when we are back from holidays. __________________ David Newman -- web: www.gopro.com blog: cineform.blogspot.com -- twitter: twitter.com/David_Newman

January 1st, 2008, 01:17 PM	#3
Declan Harrington New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London (UK) Posts: 22	Thanks David. I've logged a ticket with support as well. Any ideas as to how long it might take to fix?

January 4th, 2008, 08:59 AM	#4
Declan Harrington New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London (UK) Posts: 22	I'm guessing this update isn't coming anytime in the next week so can anyonme suggest a work around that can help me finish my edit in that time? I have a non Cineform project with the same files captured. If I try to import this into a new PPCS3 Cineform project would this convert the files to Cineform and keep the timecode? My only solution now is to do it a video track at a time as the edited timecode will stay with the clip until I close PP. Any other suggestions for a relative newbie? I have about 30 takes that need to be synced to the audio track

January 5th, 2008, 09:47 AM	#5
Declan Harrington New Boot Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London (UK) Posts: 22	Just got the latest update and this problem is now fixed. Thanks a million CF :)