Including timecode metadata in the output - MediaLive

Including timecode metadata in the output

You can set up a MediaLive channel to include timecode metadata in the individual output encode. Timecode metadata is supported in any type of output group except Frame Capture.

The timecode is inserted according to the standard for the output encode:

  • H.264 – The timecode is inserted in an SEI message of type pic_timing, in accordance with section D.1.2 of ISO/IEC 14496-10-2005

  • H.265 – The timecode is inserted in an SEI message of type timecode, in accordance with section D.2.26 of ITU-T H.265

  • MPEG – The timecode is inserted in each GOP header, in accordance with section 6.2.2.6 of ISO/IEC 13818-2-2000 (R2006)

To include timecode metadata in the output

On the output side, in each video encode, you specify whether to include the timecode. By default, the timecode is not included in the video encode.

  1. On the Create Channel page, in the Output groups section, choose an output group, then choose an output.

  2. Display the Stream settings section, and then choose the Video section. In Codec settings, choose the codec for this video encode. More fields appear.

  3. Choose Timecode, then in Timecode insertion, choose an option:

    • DISABLED – This encode won't include timecode metadata.

    • PIC_TIMING_SEI (for AV1, H.264, or H.265) or GOP_timecode (MPEG) – This encode will include timecode metadata.