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davideriffle
davideriffle
Participant
April 29, 2020
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Why does Pr timecode have semi-colons instead of colons?

  • April 29, 2020
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Why does my timecode in Premiere Pro have semi-colons instead of colons? How can I change this?

    Correct answer Meg The Dog

    Because your timecode is drop frame timecode. The semi-colon is a visual indicator of this in timecode readers.

    If you work with Non-Drop frame timecode, you will see the colon indicated.

    To change the kind of timecode you are using in your sequence, click in the timeline then go to Sequence > Sequence settings.

    MtD

    2 replies

    davideriffle
    davideriffleAuthor
    Participant
    April 30, 2020

    Your solution got me looking in the right direction. I did have my timeline set correctly to Non-Drop Frame, but within my Timecode effect settings under Field Symbol>Time Display. I needed to change that to Non-Drop Frame. Thanks a million for your assistance!

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      Filmmakerj
      Participant
      October 14, 2020

      Thank you, this is the exact issue I had too

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      Meg The DogCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      April 29, 2020

      Because your timecode is drop frame timecode. The semi-colon is a visual indicator of this in timecode readers.

      If you work with Non-Drop frame timecode, you will see the colon indicated.

      To change the kind of timecode you are using in your sequence, click in the timeline then go to Sequence > Sequence settings.

      MtD

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