Importing Video file with TimeCode

[Spyderrp7]

I want to import a video file inside a Pro Tools session but make sure the video starts at the correct Time Code. I thought that by using Spot it should read the original Time Code of the video file but it doesn't.

The video file was created with Atomos Shogun 7 recorder and has a DNxHD 36 codec.

The Pro Tools session and the video file have matching frame rates (25fps).

I have checked on Media Composer the video file and have validated that the video file indeed has a start Timecode.

Can Pro Tools read the start of that video file in someway?

[AndrewAction]

Originally Posted by Spyderrp7

I have checked on Media Composer the video file and have validated that the video file indeed has a start Timecode.
Can Pro Tools read the start of that video file in someway?

Hi, If you just need this file to work now then take another look at it in composer and get the clips start time from there. Use that time in Spot mode and your Pro Tools timeline set to Frames (not samples)

Andrew

[Spyderrp7]

Yes this is a good workaround.
But imagine in my case I have a live show with around 20 video files. I have to note down 20 time codes. It would be AWESOME to be able to automate this process!

So I guess this is not possible at the moment. I wish they could implement this function in the future.

[originalscottyg]

It would probably be a good idea to get the videos with timecode burn-in. That way you can verify not just the start timecode location, but also be sure that everything is staying in sync and there is no drift throughout the show.

[laki]

You could export an AAF linked to the video files from MC. This will have the clips placed at the correct tc.


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