Tidskodat

Tidskodat is a term used to describe media that has an embedded timecode or is associated with a timecode track. In film, television, and digital media workflows, a timecode provides a continuous reference clock that can be used to synchronize multiple streams and to locate specific moments quickly. In Swedish and Norwegian contexts, tidskodat describes materials that rely on timecode to maintain timing across devices and stages of production.

Timecode is typically expressed as hours:minutes:seconds:frames, with the frame rate depending on the standard (for example 24, 25, 29.97, or 30 fps). The SMPTE standard defines the structure and formatting of timecode; variations include drop-frame timecode used in some NTSC-based workflows. Media can be tidskodat either embedded inside the file's metadata or stored in an external sidecar file or in a separate logging system.

In practice, tidskodat materials enable precise editing, logging, and playback control. Editors use timecode to align video with audio, synchronize multiple camera angles, or locate events during post-production. Dailies, edit decision lists (EDLs), and broadcast playout often rely on timecode to ensure frame-accurate synchronization. Archive and provenance workflows also use timecodes to reference specific moments across generations of copies.

Common file formats and containers support timecode through metadata tracks or headers (for example MXF, QuickTime, or WAV/AIFF metadata in audio). While the exact representation may vary, the concept of a stable, frame-accurate timing reference remains central to media workflows.