Transform

Hi,
I want to add a transform (scale) but I want it to be added before my Timecode effect, so that the timecode is not zoomed out.

Normally I would just move the effect to the bottom for it to be applied last, but you cannot move effect after Compositing tab.

Do I really need to install a plug-in to solve this ?

Try using "Timecode" found in the Elements section of Generators. You can set it to read the Source timecode, and it won't be effected by scaling the clip.

Unfortunately that does not give me source file name, which is another thing from Timecode in Effects, instead of the one in Generators.

So I really need a plug-in that will do; scale,rotate, displacement. (a free one?)

Thanks

Source in the timecode generator means the source of the generator, so it starts at zero.

Hi Morten, welcome to the forums.

This free 3D Transform filter will do everything you need, and a little more:

www.finalcutargentina.com/?p=129

It was developed in 2011 by our good friend Leo Hans. I have just tested it with 10.3.2 and it still works like a charm. You can manipulate (and animate) Position, Rotation Scale, Shear, Anchor Point, and you can even add a little drop shadow to you image.

Download the 3D Transform filter from the website (it's in Spanish, click on the blue word aca to start the download). Then place the downloaded folder in User > Movies > Motion templates > Effects

Apply the 3D Transform filter to your image and make sure that the filter sits above your Timecode filter in the Inspector. Thus the effect will only affect your video and not the Timecode overlay.

- Ronny

Tom Wolsky wrote: Source in the timecode generator means the source of the generator, so it starts at zero.

No, I'm using it, and it is reading the clip's own source timecode.

But no, name and such needs to be added.

And free plugins are GREAT! Thanks Ronny!

FCPX.guru wrote:

Tom Wolsky wrote: Source in the timecode generator means the source of the generator, so it starts at zero.

No, I'm using it, and it is reading the clip's own source timecode.
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hmm, maybe a different one?
Mine behaves as Tom describes, have a look:



The 2nd, top one, does not read-out the clips Timestamp, which would have been 8:16, but the TC-Generators 'time', here at its start, somewhere in a project and a clip, 00:00 …
Both Gens are set to 'Source'…