Timecode with Resolume

Smpte time code is a signal that helps us synchronize different tools in the audiovisual industry, video lighting, special effects among others.

1) The first thing that is needed is an SMPTE signal. There are different types of frame rates, the most common are:

• • 24 fps

• • 25 fps

• • 29.97 (Non drop Frame) fps

• 30 fps

Fps = Frames per second

This signal can be generated by means of different audio programs such as Protools, Live, Digital Perfomer, Horae, an exclusive channel is assigned for the generation of SMPTE.

Horae:

https://sononum.net/horae

2) It is recommended to use an external audio card for better management.

http://www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/ultralite-mk3

3) The video to be synchronized must be at the same frames (in this case, 30 fps). We need resolume to enable the smpte within resolume and the video must not contain audio or it can be undocked inside the clip box.

4) Preferences in Resolume:

• • Audio

• • External Audio FFT Input

• • SMPTE Timecode Input

• SMPTE Timecode Framerate (in this case 30 fps)

5) Now we see a new option in the bar below the decks. Here we can see a reference of the signal. And we can select the adjustment in case there is a delay.

6) We upload a video and in transport we select SMPTE 1 or 2 depending on our configuration in the preferences menu. We indicate the offset that will be used. We select the clip, we shoot the audio and ready, to play !. If you like to use the resolume unattended it is important to place a video by layer. (In other words if there are 10 videos it would be 10 layers). All are selected. You have to remember that one peculiarity in Resolume 6 is that you can use two different smpte signals.

Notes:

Resolume is not yet compatible with MIDI Timecode, wich is another digital timecode and more precise, to convert MIDITimedcode to LTC it can be use a card like Rosendahl.

http://www.rosendahl-studiotechnik.de/mif4.html

VDMX Is compatible with midi timecode.

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMPTE_timecode