I think that you’re misunderstanding what the Timecode effect is for. The Timecode effect is for actually showing the time of the layer or composition, not an arbitrary number.

 

I think that you want to be using the Numbers effect, with the Format/Type set to Timecode.

 

 

 

From: After Effects Mail List [mailto:AE-List@media-motion.tv] On Behalf Of Mr. Eric D. Kirk
Sent: Saturday, 27 July 2013 11:11
To: After Effects Mail List
Subject: Re: [AE] CC Timecode Plugin

 

Hello, I posted this earlier in the week but I think it got mixed up in the Bug with this same plugin.

 

If anyone can help, my original note just below.

 

Thanks,

Eric

On Mon, Jul 22, 2013 at 2:08 PM, Mr. Eric D. Kirk <kirkproductions@gmail.com> wrote:

This CC timecode string just reminded me that I had a different issue with the timecode plugin (CS6).

 

I will be using it extensively on a film but there are times where I want the timecode to like fast forward, then back to normal speed.

 

So, I had initially set up a keyframe at beginning and end for say, 1 hour.  My thought was if I going along the timeline, and plant a keyframe at 5 minutes, another at 6, I should be able to adjust the time between those two points.  That doesn't work.

 

In fact, the moment I place a new keyframe, it halts the timer.  So, does anyone know the best method for altering the speed along the timeline?

 

I also have iExpression.  The only problem is I am already using that for another part and I don't want the two looks to be exactly the same.