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olivac44
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July 28, 2016
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Premiere Pro CC and Burn In Timecode/Source Name

  • July 28, 2016
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Does Premiere really not allow for burn-in source names?

Client wants burn-in source timecode, files names and record timecode, among other things.

It's looking like I will have to individually apply timecode to each clip for the source timecode. However, there are a lot of clips that have been resized and have motion, which moves the timecode around. It seems like I have to key frame the source timecode so it stays in one place. Isn't there an easier way to do this? I can't imagine this is the only way to go about it. Burn-in source timecode and file names is a common request.

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    Correct answer Meg The Dog

    So I think I solved the source timecode movement.

    Using transparent video, I was able to apply timecode and direct the source track to determine which clip I'm using. My timecode is locked in place because there's no movement on the transparent video. Problem solved.

    However, I'm still inquiring about burn-in source names. Shouldn't there be an option for this? Or do I have to go back through and apply a title card for each one?


    Apply the Clip Name effect to your transparent video layer and direct it to the source clips.

    MtD

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    Dr.Rek
    Dr.Rek
    Known Participant
    February 22, 2024

    Using a transparent video layer (or adjustment layer). Drop the "Metadata & Timecode Burn-in" effect on it. It will let you do up to 5 lines of data. I just found this page, but ended up using that effect so I could label two seperate clips in a frame with both file name and source timecode.

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    johnquinn314
    Participant
    November 15, 2018

    The Clip Name Effect only includes video tracks - is there a way to display Audio Clip names?

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      Michal_K
      Known Participant
      August 27, 2021

      Also looking for a solution for that

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      GarrettAEvans
      Participating Frequently
      July 28, 2016

      Check out the Settings panel for Overlays...if Transmit means export, it may stick that way.

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      Meg The Dog
      Inspiring
      July 28, 2016

      GarrettAEvans wrote:

      ...if Transmit means export, it may stick that way.

      It does not, it won't.

      MtD

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      GarrettAEvans
      Participating Frequently
      July 28, 2016

      What about trying the Overlay settings under the Wrench tool icon...in combination with a really nice screen capture?

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      GarrettAEvans
      Participating Frequently
      July 28, 2016

      So they want the source timecode on each shot you used in the cut they'll be watching?

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      olivac44Author
      Participating Frequently
      July 28, 2016

      Yes. And source names.

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      olivac44Author
      Participating Frequently
      July 28, 2016

      So I think I solved the source timecode movement.

      Using transparent video, I was able to apply timecode and direct the source track to determine which clip I'm using. My timecode is locked in place because there's no movement on the transparent video. Problem solved.

      However, I'm still inquiring about burn-in source names. Shouldn't there be an option for this? Or do I have to go back through and apply a title card for each one?

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