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Time Code

Time code is the electrical address of frames on videotape. The dominant format is SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) time code. It reads like this:

00:00:00:00
hour : minute : second : frame

Time code is not like a cassette counter. The exact, absolute time code value is recorded, hence attached forever, together with the images. That’s why when you mark down a particular time code, you can always get back to that point later. There’s no inaccuracy.

Digitized media files on hard drive also maintain the same time code data.

Video Editing Glossary & Terms

180° Line
Video Capture or Digitize
Video Footage & Video Clip
Continuity Editing
Cut, Jump Cut & Cutaway
Cut Off
Video Frames
Log Sheet or Movie Shot List
Film & Video Montage
NG
Video Shot & Take
Sequence & Movie Scene
Video Transitions
Dissolve, Wipe, Fade
Tracking Shot
Pan, Tilt, Zoom
Close up & Extreme close up
Long shot
Medium Shot
Two Shot
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