Modify Timecode of clip to start at zero issue

[dbeaty2]

I am working with clips that have embedded timecode. But I need to alter that timecode to start at zero because the producer logged the video based on a starting timecode of 00:00:00.  I should be able to "Modify Timecode" of a clip and then in the dialog, choose to use "Alternate" timecode and "Beginning" of the file. This allows me to enter timecode 00:00:00. If I hit apply I can see the timecode in the bin switch to 00:00:00 and then quickly jump back to the original timecode. So it might go from 15:23:00 to 00:00:00 and then back to 15.23.00 in 1 sec. Same if I choose multiple clips. So if I repeat this and do the exact same steps, on the second try it works.  Now the clip or clips all start at zero. So there is a bug there.

If I close the project and reopen, all the timecodes revert back to "Original"timcode and I have to do this all over.. It takes two attempts to get it to stick. And on project re-open all timecode is back to the file's original.

Mac High Sierra PP Build 13.1.5

[Ann Bens]

[dbeaty2]

Thanks Ann great work around.

[Ann Bens]

Actually its not a workaround but a preference setting.

[dbeaty2]

If you need only some clips timecode modified, it's a challenge.  This shows how the Media Start time jumps back after hitting OK in the modify clip dialog. But if you are persistant and try again, it works. 

[Jshylo]

This has been an issue for some time now and still not fixed. Sometimes opening up the project weeks later the clips are reset to their original timecode.

[Suraj5EBF · Accepted solution]

Hello, see the work arround for this issue here..https://community.adobe.com/t5/premiere-pro-bugs/modifying-timecode-in-2023-6/idc-p/14143507#M15605 

thanks,

Suraj Shinde.