FCP X: Floating Timecode Window
Did you know there was a floating timecode window inside Final Cut Pro X that you can drag wherever you want, even to a second monitor?
No, I didn’t either.
But it’s there and easy to access.
Right-click the Timecode display at the bottom of the Viewer and choose Show Timecode Window.
Ta-DAH!
Right-click (Control-click) inside the Timecode window and discover a variety of formatting options.
- Grab an edge or a corner and resize the display.
- Drag it to a second monitor, or anywhere in the interface you choose.
- Change the look of the text or background.
- Copy and paste timecode values within Final Cut, or between apps.
- Finally, click the close box, or right-click to display the menu, to make the display go away.
Very, very cool.
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6 Responses to FCP X: Floating Timecode Window
Hi Larry
This isn’t a default option, but one that’s added with FX Factory’s free Timecode plugin.
Chris:
Thanks! I couldn’t figure out how I overlooked this.
Visit FX Factory at: http://www.fxfactory.com.
Larry
Thanks so much for pointing this out. Here the direct link: https://fxfactory.com/info/timecode/
This feature was added in FCPX 10.4.4.
Dennis:
Smile… You are correct. But, I liked this article so I decided to run it again.
Larry
It only works for projects/timelines, not in the browser while logging (which is too bad)