Export clips with timecode

[Nino26744242rwkk]

Hello,  I have several clips and want to export clips separately while maintaining the correct timecode starting point. I put a timecode on the invisible video on top of these clips when I export it starts again from 0 but I want it to continue correctly. I really need to make this correctly because I should give animators clips so they have right time codes

[Mike Dziennik]

I'm not exactly sure what you mean.

Do you want to export the clips with their original source timecode? Or are you trying to give them a new timecode? If you put the Timecode effect on 'Invisible video' it won't use the timecode of the clip underneath. 

Have you tried putting the Timecode effect on the clip itself?

Need more information about exactly what you're trying to do.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

Hello, Thank you for your answer. So I have multiple clips, if I put separate time codes it won't be correct. I had one video and then I cut it, So the first clip is from 1-5 sec, and then I need the second one to continue from 5-10 and so on. But when I export because there is one timecode on the transparent video, for each clip it starts from 0

[Byron Cortez]

I don't quite understand what exactly you need. But, if you need to export with timecode you can do it from the Export module. You activate the Timecode Overlay checkbox and you can adjust some simple parameters.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

I divided the original video into several smaller clips, where the first clip covers the footage from 1 to 5 seconds. My intention was for the second clip to seamlessly continue from the 5th second to the 10th second, and so on for subsequent clips.

However, when I exported the clips and viewed them, I noticed that each clip's Time code started from 0 seconds instead of picking up where the previous clip ended.

[Sami Succar]

When you apply the timecode effect, change its source to what you're trying to achieve. It seems that all your clips in the timeline are nested in new sequences, so they're starting at 0.

We'll need further explanation and screenshots of how you're trying to achieve what you need so we can better help you.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

Initially, I had a single video that I decided to divide into multiple clips.

To ensure each clip had its own correct timecode, I structured them as follows:

The first clip started from 0 seconds and ended at the point where I made the cut, let's say at 5 seconds. This meant that the first clip encompassed the footage from 0 to 5 seconds.

For the subsequent clips, I ensured a seamless continuation from where the previous clip left off. For example, the second clip began precisely at the 5-second mark, and I allowed it to play until the next cut, which might have been at 10 seconds.

I maintained this pattern for all the remaining clips. Each clip started exactly where the previous one ended, ensuring a smooth and uninterrupted sequence.

I nested them to export separetly but time code starts from 0, how can i export them separetly and maintain timecode as i wish

[Sami Succar]

So, I guess you're exporting from the project window, right? selecting all nests and exporting. By default a nest would have a starting timecode of 0, as this is equivalent to creating a new sequence.

You need to set the starting timecode of each nest individually.

On your timeline (containing the nests one after the other), position the playhead at the beginning of the cut. Copy the timecode. Double click on the nest to open it. Click on the three line at the top of your timeline next to the nest's name. Click on start time and paste the timecode. Do this for all the subsequent nest before you export.

[Sami Succar]

Alternatively, I see no reason for you to create nests in the first place. After you lay out your videos on the timeline, simply select each clip and go to Markers > Mark Selection. This will set up the in/out points to each clip. Go to File > Export > Media, this will export the selected clip with the timecode of the timeline by default.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

How can i apply timecodes individuallt so they start from 5 sec where the previous clip finished

[Sami Succar]

I still don't really understand how you're "applying" the timecodes. Can you please explain?

Do you want to "overlay/burn" the timecode on top of the video? Or do you mean you want the timecode in the metadata to match your timeline?

Please share screenshots of what you're trying to do so we understand what it is exactly that you're looking for. Everything has a solution once we understand what you're looking for.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

I am applying a timecode from effects, I take it and put it on the clip.

[Sami Succar]

And you said you were exporting the clips individually, how are you doing that?

[Nino26744242rwkk]

I created nest for each and then exported

[Nino26744242rwkk]

Thank you, You are really trying to help me. I appreciate that. Sorry that I didn't explain well what I need

[Sami Succar]

But are you exporting from the timeline or from the project window? I still don't really understand why you need the nests. Send me a copy of your project and I'll try to explain to you how to go about it.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

I created it to export separately( maybe I do wrong), I attached the file. my goal is to have clips with the right timecodes

[Sami Succar · Accepted solution]

Here you go. I did the first 3 clips, do the same for the rest. Let me know if you have any questions.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

Thank you very much !!! I am so happy, You made my day 

[Sami Succar]

For the next time you're doing something similar, there's no need for you to create nests. Just follow the same method after you put your clips and timecode on the timeline.

[Nino26744242rwkk]

I didn't have a media encoder so that's why I did this way. But as I understood without a media encoder it's not possible so I have now installed it.Thank you

[Sami Succar]

It is possible directly in Premiere, but using Media Encoder is easier for queuing and exporting many files. In Premiere you would need to wait for each export to finish before moving to the next. Glad I could help.