Final Cut Pro 6: About 60 fps Drop Frame Timecode Support

Issue

Final Cut Pro 6.0.2 has support for 60 fps drop frame timecode. This includes support for capture, export via QuickTime, FireWire device control, and third-party interfaces. 60 @ 30 timecode can also be displayed in drop frame mode.

If you edit a 60 fps clip with drop frame timecode into an empty sequence, the sequence’s drop frame setting may not be set as expected.

Affected products

Solution

To correct the drop frame setting of the sequence, choose Sequence > Settings, click the Timeline Options tab, and then select the Drop Frame checkbox.

Note: Sequences that use 60 fps timecode have the Drop Frame option selected by default (as is the case with sequences that use 30 fps timecode). Many devices that use 60 fps timecode use non-drop frame timecode by default, so you may want to change your sequence settings (choose Sequence > Settings, click the Timeline Options tab, deselect the Drop Frame option, and then click OK).

Published Date: Feb 20, 2012