A signal that contains information such as time, date, and other specific useful information which can be recorded and used as a time reference for bookkeeping and synchronization tasks. The popular SMPTE timecode is an 80 bit digital word that occurs once per video or film frame. SMPTE timecode is at a rate (about 5 kHz) that allows it to be recorded on audio tracks. Some devices (codecs, recorders, etc.) have special digital timecode tracks, while others just use analog tracks for this purpose.
With videos, a time stamp placed on each frame.
An electronic indexing method used for editing and timing video programs. Timecode denotes hours, minutes, seconds, and frames (00:00:00:00) elapsed on a videotape. Address track timecode is recorded simultaneously with the video picture. Longitudinal timecode (LTC) is recorded on an audio track. Vertical interval timecode (VITC) is recorded in the vertical blanking interval of the video track. SMPTE timecode is the prevalent standard. Other timecodes exist that include film timecode and audio timecode used during film projects. During editing, the Avid system can display and track several types of timecode.
A system that allocates an individual label to each frame of video, based on hours, minutes, seconds and frames, plus a tape identifier. Used to ensure accuracy at the editing stage.
Any of a number of coded signals used to maintain synchronisation between multiple audio, video or motion picture film components of a programme, and to facilitate editing by assigning a unique identifier to each frame or corresponding audio segment. Principally refers to the SMPTE LTC that is supported on all types of recording media. SMPTE VITC is an alternative system for VT use.
A way of labelling video, audio and film with a time and a frame number. Usually done according to SMPTE 12M
A format for assigning each frame of video a unique, sequential unit of time. The format is hours-minutes-seconds-frames.
Timecode is a signal that contains a chronological record of the absolute time in a recording. It is used for synchronizing different recorders. It can be used for electronic editing. Timecode was initially invented for motion pictures as a method of synchronizing the pictures recorded in the frames of a camera with the sound recorded on a tape recorder.
An electronic code recorded on video tape which uniquely labels each frame with a time and frame number so that the video can be edited with utmost precision using a suitable timecode edit controller. See VITC, SMTPE.
A method of associating each frame of film or video in a clip with a unique, sequential unit of time. The format is hours: minutes: seconds: frames.
A feature within a video tape that identifies individual frames to define how frames are counted throughout a project. It is similar to the page numbers of a book: if the pages of the book are out of sequence or have gaps, then things get confusing. Similarly, if a video tape does not have a timecode, then finding a particular clip on tape would be time-consuming and confusing.
The method of interpreting frames in time for use in video editing within given standards (such as NTSC, PAL, Film etc) see also Drop-Frame Timecode.
A synchronization system that records the corresponding hours, minutes, seconds, and frame number designation to each video frame. Using the timecode, you can easily and more precisely edit your video footage.
Timecode is a numbering system encoded in the video tape itself. It measures time in the following format: hh:mm:ss:ff, where h= hours, m=minutes, s=seconds and f=frames.
A method of time stamping individual frames in a movie. Timecode is displayed as follows: HH:MM:SS:FF where HH = hours, MM = minutes, SS = seconds and FF = frames.
Standard format for recording time information to allow synchronization of several devices, mainly to pictures. Common formats are: 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 Fr,/s (frames per second. If timecode is used for synchronization in digital environments, clock-referenced recording of TC is mandatory.
Time information arranged as hour : minute : second : frame. Each video frame is represented as a unique time code number.
An index or counter used to identify an individual frame of a video; timecode is usually expressed in SMPTE format (hours:minutes:seconds:frames or hh:mm:ss:ff). Timecodes can be written on certain tape formats (like Beta SP) as an independent track of information.
Signal that contains chronological record of the absolute time in a recording. Used to synchronize different recorders and different/separate medias. Also used in electronic editing
electronically generated code marking every frame in video. A gift from the gods for shotlisting.
A unique number given to each video frame, comprising of hour, minutes, seconds and frames. Used to identify each frame as well as required for accurate editing.
A numerical code burned onto the screen measured in hours, minutes, seconds and frames. The timecode is essential to captioning (or any form of video editing, for that matter) because it gives the caption editor a source of reference and measurement.
Electronic guide track added to film, video or audio material to provide a time reference for editing, synchronization, etc.
Timecode, real name Rob Playford, (born 25 March 1968) is a UK drum and bass DJ, producer and record label owner.
Timecode is a 2000 experimental drama film, directed by Mike Figgis.
