What does timecode mean?
A timecode is a numeric sequence representing specific times within a video or audio track. It helps editors identify exact moments in the footage for precise editing, syncing, or exporting.
What are the three types of timecodes?
- LTC (Linear Timecode) – Encoded as an audio signal, commonly used for syncing audio and video.
- VITC (Vertical Interval Timecode) – Embedded in a video signal’s vertical blanking interval.
- SMPTE Timecode – A standardized timecode format used in professional video and audio production.
How to read a timecode
Timecode is displayed in HH:MM:SS (hours, minutes, seconds), allowing editors to track specific frames within a video or audio clip.
How do you create a timecode?
You create a timecode using video or audio equipment that generates it, such as a camera or a digital recorder. Many editing software tools also allow you to generate and embed timecode during post-production.
Is a timecode analog or digital?
LTC is often transmitted as an analog audio signal, while other formats like SMPTE and VITC are digital.
How to sync using timecode
Ensure all devices (cameras, audio recorders) are set to the same timecode standard and run in sync. In post-production, align the timecode from each device to get perfect synchronization of audio and video tracks.
Do Riverside transcriptions have timestamps?
Yes, no matter what type of format you download your Riverside-created transcripts in, they will have timestamps throughout the text.
