Checking tape timecode on captured clips. at DVinfo.net

Dale Lundy · July 8th, 2006, 09:17 AM

I'm trying to view my tape timecode in the project media/trimmer in Vegas and I can't quite find how to do it. Anyone know?

Glenn Chan · July 8th, 2006, 01:03 PM

Open the clip in the trimmer.

If you need to burn timecode into the picture, use the timecode filter at the *mediaFX* level. It works at the mediaFX level only, not at the event level.

Rightclick the clip/event to see both options.

Dale Lundy · July 8th, 2006, 01:57 PM

I don't want to burn the timecode onto the picture; I want to view the timecode that was originally on the tape.

Jason Kan · December 28th, 2006, 11:26 PM

Anyone has the answer to this?

Seth Bloombaum · December 29th, 2006, 02:38 PM

to display source timecode on the timeline thumbnails:

Options | Preferences | Video | Show source frame numbers on event thumbnails as: | Timecode

Then, zoom in to the timeline as desired.

However, be aware that Vegas does not recognize source timecode from all HDV camera manufacturer formats. In this case, every event on the timeline will start at "0:00".

***edit***
I've seen good source timecode in vegas from all dv footage, from Sony HVR-Z1U, and some modes of JVC HD-100.

Jason Kan · December 29th, 2006, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. But, it does start from 0:00. Also, it does not show the actual date when the video was recorded. I guess it does not work with HV10. Too bad, it's not as simple as jpeg which we can view all these in EXIF info.

I have 2 questions.

1) Is the original recording date and time embedded in .m2t files? (I have a HV10)
2) If so, any tool or utility can extract that info from .m2t?

-Jason

Douglas Spotted Eagle · December 29th, 2006, 11:34 PM

Jason, if you view T/C from the Media Pool as previously suggested, the HV10 does embed the T/C in the stream, i'm looking at footage from the HV10 in Vegas 7c right now. You'll see original T/C, but not the date/timestamp, of course.

http://www.codeproject.com/cs/media/...m_analyzer.asp will let you view the timestamp, but not sure how it might help your workflow.

Jason Robinson · December 30th, 2006, 02:35 AM

i usually just see capture date. But I rarely use timecode to sync anything. That is what a flash or loud noise are for. Seems easy for me at least.

jason

Dave Stern · December 30th, 2006, 10:59 AM

Dale -

Not sure if you're using SD or HD(V), but two tools which can help with this for SD (avi files) are:

http://dts8888.com/vDTS/vdts.htm - this will parse a SD AVI file and create a new avi file with date/time stamp info embedded onto the video with many different options

scenalizer live - http://www.scenalyzer.com/ - if you capture with this, you can see the date/time in the file as it's being captured, again, SD DV format required

not sure how / whether these tools will be upgraded for HDV, but may be worth knowing about

hope this helps..

July 8th, 2006, 09:17 AM	#1
Dale Lundy Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 31	Checking tape timecode on captured clips. I'm trying to view my tape timecode in the project media/trimmer in Vegas and I can't quite find how to do it. Anyone know?

December 29th, 2006, 02:38 PM	#5
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	to display source timecode on the timeline thumbnails: Options \| Preferences \| Video \| Show source frame numbers on event thumbnails as: \| Timecode Then, zoom in to the timeline as desired. However, be aware that Vegas does not recognize source timecode from all HDV camera manufacturer formats. In this case, every event on the timeline will start at "0:00". *edit* I've seen good source timecode in vegas from all dv footage, from Sony HVR-Z1U, and some modes of JVC HD-100. Last edited by Seth Bloombaum; December 30th, 2006 at 01:54 AM.

December 29th, 2006, 11:34 PM	#7
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	Jason, if you view T/C from the Media Pool as previously suggested, the HV10 does embed the T/C in the stream, i'm looking at footage from the HV10 in Vegas 7c right now. You'll see original T/C, but not the date/timestamp, of course. http://www.codeproject.com/cs/media/...m_analyzer.asp will let you view the timestamp, but not sure how it might help your workflow. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

December 30th, 2006, 02:35 AM	#8
Jason Robinson Trustee Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 1,997	capture date i usually just see capture date. But I rarely use timecode to sync anything. That is what a flash or loud noise are for. Seems easy for me at least. jason

July 8th, 2006, 01:03 PM	#2
Glenn Chan Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 4,750	Open the clip in the trimmer. If you need to burn timecode into the picture, use the timecode filter at the mediaFX level. It works at the mediaFX level only, not at the event level. Rightclick the clip/event to see both options.

July 8th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#3
Dale Lundy Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 31	I don't want to burn the timecode onto the picture; I want to view the timecode that was originally on the tape.

December 28th, 2006, 11:26 PM	#4
Jason Kan New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 9	Anyone has the answer to this?

December 29th, 2006, 11:06 PM	#6
Jason Kan New Boot Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 9	Thanks for the suggestion. But, it does start from 0:00. Also, it does not show the actual date when the video was recorded. I guess it does not work with HV10. Too bad, it's not as simple as jpeg which we can view all these in EXIF info. I have 2 questions. 1) Is the original recording date and time embedded in .m2t files? (I have a HV10) 2) If so, any tool or utility can extract that info from .m2t? -Jason

December 30th, 2006, 10:59 AM	#9
Dave Stern Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 391	Dale - Not sure if you're using SD or HD(V), but two tools which can help with this for SD (avi files) are: http://dts8888.com/vDTS/vdts.htm - this will parse a SD AVI file and create a new avi file with date/time stamp info embedded onto the video with many different options scenalizer live - http://www.scenalyzer.com/ - if you capture with this, you can see the date/time in the file as it's being captured, again, SD DV format required not sure how / whether these tools will be upgraded for HDV, but may be worth knowing about hope this helps..