To have the timecode count related to the film camera, select the mode “Frame counter Film“ which is often referred to as “film related timecode“. In this mode, the frame counter of the timecode (the last two digits of the timecode display) is increased by 1 if the film is advanced by one frame e.g. 24 times a second at 24 fps. This way it is easy to identify one particular film frame by looking at the video image. On the other hand, this mode will create an unusual time- code count because some video images are repeated to cope with the different frame rates of the video and the film camera. These repeated images will get duplicated time- code words which will create error messages on some timecode readers.
To relate the timecode count to the video system, select “Frame counter Video“. This is often referred to as “video related timecode“. Every full video frame will advance the timecode by 1 e.g. 25 times a second in PAL or 30 times a second in NTSC. In this mode the IVS creates a standard timecode. On the other hand, it is more difficult to restore the link back to the timecode, which was recorded on film. To get a reliable relation, it is necessary to utilize the Pull- Down (refer to chapter 6.8) or White Line Flag information (refer to chapter 6.11).
At every full second, both time counts are identical.
In case of “Frame counter Film“ there will be a / before the frame count (the last two digits of the timecode display), in case of “Frame counter Video“ there will be a : Aphoto.
11:24:30/03
11:24:30:03
11:24:30/**
The Frame count is only active if timecode is actually recorded on Film. In all other cases a
**Aphoto symbol will appear in place of the frame count.
Timecode is only recorded on film at standard speeds. These are 23.976 fps, 24 fps, 25 fps,
29.97fps and 30 fps. At all other speeds, time- code is displayed on the video assist without the frame count and it is not recorded on film.
Timecode is only valid when Flicker Free is on.
•Move the cursor > with the Ê and Ë keys to the line
– FRAME COUNTER. The Í or Ì keys switch the frame counter mode between “FILM“ and “VIDEO“.
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