A digital or binary code used to label each frame of a video signal. This is very useful for editing the video since the time code is in the form of hours, minutes, seconds, and frames.
Numerical reference in which each frame of a video picture is assigned a consecutive number.
1. Vertical interval time code (VITC). This is SMPTE time code that is recorded as video signals in the vertical interval of the active picture. It has the advantage of being readable by a VTR in still or jog. Multiple lines of VITC can be added to the signal allowing the encoding of more information than can be stored in normal LTC. 2. Linear time code (LTC). Time code recorded on a linear analog track (typically an audio channel) on a videotape. Also called longitudinal time code. Time code can be drop frame (59.94 Hz) that matches actual elapsed time by dropping occasional frames or non-drop frame (60 Hz) that runs continuously although it does not exactly match actual elapsed time.
The date, time, and frame information embedded in DV recordings; it can be read by editing software to break up clips.
A digitally encoded signal that is recorded on videotape in the format of hours:minutes:seconds:frames, which makes it easier to choose the exact location of a shot or sound bite.
Information recorded with audio or video to indicate a position in time. Usually consists of values for hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. Also called SMPTE time code.
The coding system recorded on video tape that allows for synchronization and editing. Time code records time in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames in this form: HH:MM:SS:FF
A digital code number recorded onto a videotape for editing purposes. When decoded, the time code identifies every frame of a videotape using digits reading hours:minutes:seconds and frames. Each individual video frame is assigned a unique address, a must for accurate editing. The three time code standards used for audio and video are VITC, LTC and RC.
Short for SMPTE Time Code. An industry standard timing and sync signal specification established by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. See also MIDI time code.
a sequence of numeric codes generated at regular intervals by a timing system
Numbers embedded onto videotape and digital recordings that indicate hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. Time code is used as a reference tool for video logs and editing in and out points.
Timing code laid down on videotape to give each frame a unique number so as to ensure exact transitions during editing.
A numbering system that is encoded onto video tape recorded in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. These numbers are then used in editing as a reference, appearing in this form: hh:mm:ss:ff.
A time code window along side of the video window can displays the total running time of the program, and the time it's played so far. A digital code number recorded onto videotape for editing purposes. When decoded, the time code identifies every frame of a videotape using digits reading hours: minutes: seconds: and frames. Each individual video frame is assigned a unique address, a must for accurate editing.
Used to enable precise editing, an electronic code recorded on videotape. This marks each frame with a time and a frame number for more precise editing.
When a magnetic or digital recording is time coded, a “clock” is recorded alongside each frame in the form 10:41:32.06 , hours:minutes:seconds.frames. (Note that the last two digits do not represent 1/100s of a second! There are 24 frames/second in a normal film, 25 frames/second for PAL and SECAM video and some films, and 30 frames/second for NTSC video.) When the recording is played, the signal is read and the time code information picked up and used by e.g. the subtitling equipment. It can be displayed in or outside the image.
A digital encryption recorded onto videotape that enables edit controllers to communicate super-accurate editing commands to camcorders and VCRs. The videotape is broken down to its basic units--hours, minutes, seconds and frames--and catalogued for editing accuracy. There are three time code systems: LTC, RCTC and VITC.
Short for SMPTE Time Code (a standardized timing and sync signal specified by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers).
System of numbering each frame of video with a unique address divided into hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
Electronic indexing method used for editing and timing video programs. Time code denotes hours, minutes, seconds and frames elapsed on videotape.
A system of identifying frames recorded on videotape by assigning each frame a chronological number based on a 24-hour clock.
A frame-by-frame address code time reference recorded on the spare track of videotape or inserted in the vertical blanking interval. It is an eight-digit number encoding time in hours, minutes, seconds, and video frames (e.g.: 02:04:48:16).
A time reference recorded on tape to identify each frame.
Numeric reference (hours/minutes/seconds/frames) for each frame of the film, essential during editing and other post-production work.
a frame numbering system adopted by SMPTE that assigns a number to each frame of video which indicates hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (e.g., 01:42:13:26).
A standard encoding scheme (hours:minutes:seconds:frames)... ( more)
Data embedded in a video signal that assigns an identification number to each frame in a video, in hours, minutes, seconds, and frames. Expedites scene indexing and affords editing precision. Not to be confused with real-time counter.
A standard of Synchronization created by SMPTE, which records a specific number on to each frame of video. Time code allows for frame accurate edits. To see an example of time code click here.
the numbers ascribed to every frame of video and recorded on the address track or an audio channel of the video tape. Each frame (30 frames per second) will have a distinct number attached to it defining hour/minute/second/frame, such as 02:47:21:28 which means: 2 hours, 47 minutes, 21 seconds and 28 frames.
Information that indicates a position in time on an audio or video recording, usually with values for hours, minutes, seconds and frames.
