NG
Most shows DO apply that rule to inserts if they use clocks. The use of sweeping second hands is the work of the devil - if you've ever tried cueing one...
Clocks are very useful if you need to mark an in on an ingested server clip in a hurry. Find the -5" point exactly (easy with a non-sweep clock), stripe it as 09.59.55.00 and you have a perfect 10:00:00:00 in point available... Much, much more useful than a slate.
noggin
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the Digital Production Partnership guidelines for completed programmes being delivered by file to all the major UK broadcasters says that a clock or slate can be used:
Obviously this doesn't apply to VT inserts, but I'd imagine post production houses would just apply the same rule to everything they churn out.
Quote:
Where a moving clock is used, it must provide a clear countdown of at least 7 seconds, including a hand moving in 1 sec steps (i.e. not smooth motion) around a circular clock face. Clocks with only digital countdown are not acceptable.
Obviously this doesn't apply to VT inserts, but I'd imagine post production houses would just apply the same rule to everything they churn out.
Most shows DO apply that rule to inserts if they use clocks. The use of sweeping second hands is the work of the devil - if you've ever tried cueing one...
Clocks are very useful if you need to mark an in on an ingested server clip in a hurry. Find the -5" point exactly (easy with a non-sweep clock), stripe it as 09.59.55.00 and you have a perfect 10:00:00:00 in point available... Much, much more useful than a slate.
