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This effect can be created within Final Cut Pro X, but Compressor
allows you to add the timecode window at the transcoding stage
as well. In Compressor, burned-in timecode (BITC) is added as a
video effect.
Add a timecode window to transcoded
video
Because a window dub is not intended to be consumed as final
output, this task will create a small file suitable for sharing, rather
than a high-quality file intended for mastering.
1. In the Settings pane, choose New Setting from the Add pop-
up menu .
2. In the dialog that appears, choose QuickTime Movie from the
Format pop-up menu, type “Window Dub” in the Name field,
type “Small H.264 with BITC” in the Description field, then
click OK.
The new Window Dub setting appears in the Custom area of
the Settings pane, and the General inspector displays the
basic properties for the setting. (If the inspector pane is not
visible, click the Inspector button in the upper-right corner
of the Compressor window.)
3. In the inspector pane, click Video to open to the Video
inspector.
4. In the Video Properties area, choose “Up to 854 x 480” from
the “Frame size” pop-up menu.










