A practical studio workflow
Burned-In Timecode for Review Copies: Keep Notes Aligned
Use burned-in timecode when reviewers need a visible reference independent of the player.
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The practical answer
Use burned-in timecode when reviewers need a visible reference independent of the player. Keep the review copy clearly separate from the clean delivery master.
A client sends screenshots from a review film and types time references in email. A visible counter reduces ambiguity only if everyone uses the same version.
Put it into practice
A three-step working sequence
- 01
Choose a timecode start and frame rate
Write the requirement down before sending the files. Use the project identifiers in the record below.
- 02
Label the review version in the picture
Use the real recipient or receiving environment for this check. Record the result against the current version.
- 03
Map notes to that version before replacing the cut
Keep the result with the project handoff. Resolve any mismatch before treating this step as complete.
Worked handoff
A concrete example
Name files Campaign_V04_REVIEW_TC.mp4 and Campaign_V04_CLEAN.mov. Tell reviewers which one contains the counter and whether notes refer to elapsed player time or the burn-in. Keep the reference consistent throughout the round.
Keep the record
Your project worksheet
Version, frame rate, timecode start, review filename, clean-master filename.
Use these fields to record your own project. The blank worksheet includes the three steps above, room for results, an owner and a date. It is an editorial template, not an automatic export from the product.
Download the CSV worksheet ↓Product fit
Where uncompressed.io fits
uncompressed.io brings playback and timecoded feedback together. Team storage and caption needs can affect plan choice, but the process for resolving scope and factual claims remains yours. A video host does not replace your commercial agreement or specialist quality control.
Product reference: the existing uncompressed.io workflow guide. The scenarios and worksheets on this page are illustrative editorial examples, not customer testimonials.
Make the next step concrete
Test it with one real project.
Check the client handoff, then choose the plan that matches the work you need to deliver.