Which timecode type is embedded in the video frame for on-set synchronization?

Which timecode type is embedded in the video frame for on-set synchronization?

• A. LTC
• B. MTC
• C. VITC
• D. VITC is video-embedded timecode in the video frame used for on-set video synchronization.

Answer: (D)

Timecode embedded in the video frame is VITC, which stands for Vertical Interval Timecode. It’s encoded directly into the video signal’s vertical interval, so every frame carries its own timestamp. This allows on-set and post devices to read the exact frame timing from the image itself, enabling precise frame-accurate synchronization across cameras and video equipment even if the audio or other signals aren’t synced. That makes VITC ideal for on-set video synchronization. By contrast, LTC is carried on an audio track, and MIDI Timecode is used for synchronizing MIDI devices, not embedded in the video frames.

Timecode embedded in the video frame is VITC, which stands for Vertical Interval Timecode. It’s encoded directly into the video signal’s vertical interval, so every frame carries its own timestamp. This allows on-set and post devices to read the exact frame timing from the image itself, enabling precise frame-accurate synchronization across cameras and video equipment even if the audio or other signals aren’t synced. That makes VITC ideal for on-set video synchronization. By contrast, LTC is carried on an audio track, and MIDI Timecode is used for synchronizing MIDI devices, not embedded in the video frames.