How to Copy/paste incomplete timecode numbers in main counter?

[ryst]

Often times, when working with directors on films, I get mix change notes with incomplete timecodes.

For instance, instead of sending me a timecode like this: 00:47:30:14, they will forget the first 2 digits and type it like this: 47:30:14

That's fine, but when I am sent time codes without the first 2 digits, I cannot copy/paste that timecode into Pro Tools main counter. Pro Tools will only accept a full time code number to paste in.

Is there any way to paste an incomplete timecode into Pro Tools main counter or do I only have the option to type it in? Hope that makes sense.

[aholicsound]

Maybe you know this trick, but you can hit * on the numerical pad, and then use the arrow keys to move to the digit you want to change and type.

I've gotten pretty damn quick at jumping to a code.

Almost always leave the frame denominator to 00. Just needs to be close most of the time.



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[smurfyou]

I don’t think PT likes incomplete timecode, last I checked. I too find it easier just to type it in. Would usually involve the mouse to copy which is a hassle. In addition to "*" to attention the timecode counter you can use the "." key to input double 00's.

[lucienpalmer]

I get that a lot. If there aren't too many notes, copy the text :00 and click at the end of each string and paste. Then you have clickable and copyable full timecode.

Or just get really fast at reading and typing it. Not too hard w/ a numeric pad.

[Ray JB]

Possibly write a small routine in Keyboard Maestro?

[ryst]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I want to try and stay away from typing when there are a bunch of notes. But for smaller notes I can definitely just type out the timecode.

One thing I did discover is that apps like chatgpt can do this really quickly. So larger edit requests, I'll use chatgpt. Hopefully this helps out anyone else in a similar situation.

[Ryan Young]

Use a macro to type the numbers, not paste the numbers. It will fill from right to left and you should be ok, assuming you're in the same hour.

[its2loud]

Originally Posted by ryst

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I want to try and stay away from typing when there are a bunch of notes. But for smaller notes I can definitely just type out the timecode.

One thing I did discover is that apps like chatgpt can do this really quickly. So larger edit requests, I'll use chatgpt. Hopefully this helps out anyone else in a similar situation.

How does ChatGPT type in the TC for note locations into Pro Tools?

[ryst]

Originally Posted by its2loud

How does ChatGPT type in the TC for note locations into Pro Tools?

It doesn't. I tell Chat GPT or Notion to convert the numbers in a list of notes into timecode, and it spits it back out in seconds and adds the 00 at the beginning of each number that most directors I work with seem not to add. From there I copy/paste the new time code into Pro tools as I'm working my way through the mix changes. I won't do this for shorter notes but when there are a bunch of them, it certainly helps.

[fork-media]

thats a great tip. i tend to get lists of notes with no colon 01254103 for example.. I'm sure AI will cope!