Tip #1260: How to Burn Timecode Into Video
… for Apple Final Cut Pro X
Tip #1260: How to Burn Timecode Into Video
Larry Jordan – LarryJordan.com
This generator can display either project or source clip timecode.
Final Cut Pro provides a fast way to add timecode to your review videos using a generator.
Add Generator > Elements > Timecode to the top layer of your project. Final Cut will automatically superimpose it over all lower video layers.
In the Video Inspector, you can change:
- Whether to display project or source clip timecode
- The position of the timecode
- Font, size and color
- Background color
- The starting timecode number
- The label that appears to the left of the timecode (“Fly-Fishing” in the screen shot).
This feature makes it easy for both you and the people reviewing your videos to be sure you are talking about the same point of your project.
Looks great! Will this work with version 10.4.6? It would be helpful if the tip indicated which version this applies to. Thanks! 🙂
Harry:
Yes. Effects haven’t changed for several versions of FCP.
Larry
FCP includes another way to add timecode to your video: Effects > Basics > Timecode. It is similar to the generator described above, but adds the ability to include the clip name.
Bill:
Good to know – thanks.
Larry