Apple Final Cut Pro 7 - Manual (Page 824)

To modify the timecode of a clip’s media file
1 In the Browser, select the clip or sequence with the timecode you want to change.
2 Choose Modify > Timecode.
The Modify Timecode
dialog shows all
properties associated
with the selected clip
or sequence.
3 Verify that the settings are correct:
• Frame to Set: Choose the frame you want to alter.
• Current: Choose this to alter the timecode of the current frame in the clip or sequence.
• Starting: Choose this to change the timecode of the starting frame of the clip or
sequence.
• Source TC: Select this checkbox to add or alter the timecode of the source clip or
sequence’s media file on disk.
• Aux TC 1 and Aux TC 2: Select these checkboxes to create or change the properties of
auxiliary timecode clips or sequences.
• Reel/Roll: The reel number is displayed here. If you need to change the reel number,
enter the reel number here.
Tip: You can also change the reel number in the Browser or the Item Properties dialog.
For more information, see
“Changing Clip Properties in the Browser” and “Viewing and
Changing Clip Properties in the Item Properties Window.”
• Timecode: The current timecode is displayed here. If you choose to modify the timecode,
enter the new timecode value here.
• Format: Choose Drop Frame or Non-Drop Frame from the pop-up menu.
• Rate: Choose a timecode rate from the pop-up menu.
4 Enter the new timecode value in the Timecode field.
5 Click OK to permanently change the timecode.
824 Chapter 51 Working with Timecode