site_archiver@lists.apple.com Delivered-To: pro-apps-dev@lists.apple.com On Sun, Feb 5, 2006 4:17 PM, Rolf Howarth <rolf@squarebox.co.uk> wrote:
Hmm, what does the following mean in an XML file exported from FCP 5? I thought ntsc TRUE means 29.97 fps (drop frame timecode), whereas NDF means non-drop frame. So, which is it...?
<timecode> <rate> <timebase>30</timebase> <ntsc>TRUE</ntsc> </rate> <string>10:19:57:01</string> <frame>1115911</frame> <displayformat>NDF</displayformat> <source>source</source> <reel> <name>038</name> </reel> </timecode>
The <ntsc> tag means "divide timebase by 1.001", but it doesn't say anything at all timecode formatting. It does *not* mean 29.97, since it can also mean 23.976 if <timebase> is 24. The <displayformat> tag is what sets the formatting, which can be either DF or NDF, regardless of the frame rate. Timecode formatting and framerate are completely independent, although many of the combinations aren't commonly used. And, yes, it would be better if none of this 1.001 crap existed. ----- Bob Currier rcurrier@synthetic-ap.com Synthetic Aperture voice: +1 949 493-3444 Helping Make Your Work Look Its Best fax: +1 949 203-2108 web: www.synthetic-ap.com _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Pro-apps-dev mailing list (Pro-apps-dev@lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: http://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/pro-apps-dev/site_archiver%40lists.ap... This email sent to site_archiver@lists.apple.com