timecode
Video position marker
Timecode is a system of numeric labels marking specific points in audio or video recordings, typically displayed as hours:minutes:seconds:frames.
It allows precise synchronization between multiple recordings and accurate editing: The editor synced the audio to the video using timecode.
In professional production, timecode makes it possible to locate exact moments in footage and coordinate separate elements.
Supporting outer structure
- counterFlat service surface
- clockDevice displaying time
- displayPresentation for viewing
- readoutDisplayed recorded data
milliseconds · seconds · minutes · hours · metadata · indexing · marking · reference
Coordinate timing or data
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
drift · matching · locking · interlocking · simultaneity · concurrency · parallel · master
Ordered display of events
sequence · footage · clip · scrubbing · shuttle · jog · marker · locator
Film scene marking device
- slateFissile metamorphic rock
- takeCapture or filmed segment
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- shotQuick liquor serving
reel · dailies · rushes · soundtrack · audio · video · production · post-production
frame
Supporting outer structure
readout · milliseconds · seconds · minutes · hours · metadata · indexing · marking · reference · precision
sync
Coordinate timing or data
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
offset · drift · matching · locking · interlocking · simultaneity · concurrency · parallel · master · slave
timeline
Ordered display of events
cut · sequence · footage · clip · scrubbing · shuttle · jog · marker · locator · conform
clapperboard
Film scene marking device
shot · reel · dailies · rushes · soundtrack · audio · video · production · post-production · broadcast
- Post-productionediting, editor, color grading, film editor, color correction
- film editingediting, film editing, cut, editor, splice
- timestampsdate, datetime, hour, minute, second
- production soundsound mixer, boom operator, boom mic, room tone, lavalier
- stage techprojectors, LED screens, LED walls, lighting rigs, microphones
- sync signalssync, master clock, LTC, vsync, lip sync
timecodeduration
Length of existence
elapsed time · runtime · running time · time remaining · countdown