Inserting timecode metadata - MediaConvert

Inserting timecode metadata

The Timecode insertion setting determines whether a given output has timecodes embedded in its metadata. MediaConvert automatically puts this information in the appropriate place, depending on the output codec. For MPEG-2 and QuickTime codecs, such as Apple ProRes, the service inserts the timecodes in the video I-frame metadata. For H.265 (HEVC) and H.264 (AVC), the service inserts the timecodes in the supplemental enhancement information (SEI) picture timing message.

To include timecode metadata in an output (console)

  1. On the Create job page, in the Job pane on the left, choose an output.

  2. Under Stream settings, Timecode insertion, choose Insert to include timecode metadata. Choose Disabled to omit timecode metadata.

To include timecode metadata in an output (API, SDK, and AWS CLI)

  • In your JSON job specification, set a value for TimecodeInsertion, located in Settings, OutputGroups, Outputs, VideoDescription.

    Use PIC_TIMING_SEI to include timecode metadata. Use DISABLED to omit timecode metadata.