Exporting guide video/audio (DigiCut) for ProTools and DaVinci Resolve

All films have a 10:00:00:00 start timecode. With a 30 second clock your start time should be 09:59:30:00

*** Adding overlays is considered industry best practice but is optional. Goto Exporting the video file below if you wish to skip this step.

First we need to add timecode information which is useful for sound designers and colourists.

Adding Timecode Overlays

Create a New Item in your project. - Transparent Video

Add an extra Video track and apply the transparent video layer to it. Drag it out to cover the whole sequence.

We are now going to add 3 Effects

The 1^st Timecode Effect is for the Sequence Timecode

The 2^nd Timecode Effect is for the Clip Timecode

The 3^rd effect adds source clip names

From the Effects palette, drag and drop the Timecode effect onto the Transparent layer – twice

Then search for Clip Name and add that effect

Now Look at the Effect Controls – you will see 3 effects Sequence Timecode

Sequence Timecode

1. Adjust the Y Position so the timecode is at the top of frame

2. Change Timecode Source to: Generate

3. Set the start timecode to 09:59:30:00

Source Clip Timecode

1. Adjust the Y Position so the timecode is above the Clip Name

2. Change Timecode Source to: Media

3. Set the Source Track to Video 1

Clip Name

Adjust the Y Position so the timecode is above the Clip Name

Change Display to Sequence Clip Name

Set the Source Track to Video 1

You should end up with something like this

Goto File Export Media and use these setting for the ProTools video file.