Generate Timecode

QE wrote on 9/25/2013, 4:51 PM

How can I generate a timecode on a video track. Essentially i want a time code placed in the top left corner of the screen so the client can reference the time code, hours:minutes:seconds:frames to make changes for this project after i give them a DVD

Thanks

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Steve Mann wrote on 9/25/2013, 5:08 PM

"How can I generate a timecode on a video track"

With the Timecode F/X

In Vegas Pro you can add FX to the Media, Event, Track, or Master Output. Where you add them obviously has different behavior. For example, adding Timecode to the media uses the media's embedded timecode. Adding Timecode to an event will start at zero for each event regardless of where it is on the timeline. Adding Timecode to the Track will start at the Timeline Ruler start (which could be non-zero) for the duration of the track but will only be seen when that track is seen. Adding timecode to the Master Output will start at the Timeline Ruler start and overlay the entire project.

I would add it to the media in the Project Media window because subsequent edits won't change the timecode.

QE wrote on 9/25/2013, 5:24 PM

Thanks Steve

I'm doing just as you suggested and rendering the video as we speak!!!

Cheers!