Timecode Sync Plugin

Receive timecode from, and send timecode to cameras, sound recorders, and timecode generators.

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How reliable is the sync?
When WiFi synced with a Timecode Buddy:master (TCB), MovieSlate displays the same timecode as seen on the TCB. The TCB timecode generator accuracy is 0.2 ppm TCXO reference oscillator (less than one half frame drift a day). Learn more

Five hours after jam-syncing an iPad 2 with MovieSlate to timecode from a Denecke GR-1— displayed timecode was identical on both devices. View test results


Timecode Sync Plugin Features
  • Send/Receive LTC timecode via iOS device’s headphone jack
  • Works with supported cameras, sound recorders, and TC generators
  • Supported frame rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 30
  • Can auto start/shot MovieSlate shots when camera starts/stops
  • Try before you buy— from MovieSlate’s Settings > Timecode Syncing
  • WiFi syncs timecode with other MovieSlates (iOS devices)
  • WiFi syncs timecode with Timecode Buddy:master units

Receive timecode.
Connect a compatible audio cable from an LTC timecode source to the headphone jack of your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. Once MovieSlate has detected the external timecode, the cable can be disconnected, and timecode is “jam synced”. Compatible cables Compatible cameras

Send timecode.
Use your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch as a timecode generator. Run a standard audio cable between MovieSlate and your compatible camera or other external timecode device.

WiFi Sync with Timecode Buddy.
With the Timecode Sync plugin, MovieSlate users can enjoy SMPTE timecode that’s synched over WiFi in real time from the extremely accurate Timecode Buddy system. Buddy settings, timecode, userbits, and framerate can all be changed directly from MovieSlate (after entering the 4 digit password). Learn more

WiFi Sync with other MovieSlates.
Send timecode and data via WiFi from one iOS device running MovieSlate to another..

Remotely control MovieSlate iPads.
Using a WiFi sync connection, remotely trigger an iPad’s MovieSlate clap from another iOS device running MovieSlate.

Jam timecode and userbits.
Easily “jam” (manually set) the timecode and the userbits display using MovieSlate’s optimized keypad— to enter new values, or to display clock time-of-day.

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Logo: PureBlend Software Design Group