Tip #1228: How to Burn-in Timecode
… for Apple Motion
Tip #1228: How to Burn-in Timecode
Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com
FxFactory Pro provides a wide variety of generators, transitions and effects for Motion and FCP X.
Motion does not have the ability to burn timecode into video, say to provide a reference when sending a project to a client to review. But, you still can – with a little help from FXFactory.
Using the Timecode generator from FXFactory Pro, you can easily superimpose timecode for a single clip, or an entire project.
Adjustable settings include:
- Position
- Font size, color and kerning
- Type of timecode
- Background
- Drop shadow
A free trial is available.
Although I have no need to burn timecode into my videos, I have used this FxFactory Timecode plug-in for several years, long before Apple added a timecode window to the Windows menu. I find that compared to the timecode in the middle of the screen, this Timecode plug-in display’s larger font makes timecode much easier to read. I place it below my timeline. It’s a “freebie” from FxFactory.
Bill:
Thanks for letting us know.
Larry