Burnt-in timecode (often abbreviated to BITC) is a human-readable on-screen version of the timecode information for a piece of material superimposed on a video image. BITC is sometimes used in conjunction with "real" machine-readable timecode, but more often used in copies of original material on to a non-broadcast format such as VHS, so that the VHS copies can be traced back to their master tape and the original time codes easily located.

Timecode is stored in the metadata areas of captured DV AVI files, and some software is able to "burn" (overlay) this into the video frames. For example, DVMP Pro is able to "burn" timecode or other items of DV metadata (such as date and time, iris, shutter speed, gain, white balance mode etc) into DV AVI files.

Time coded video allows accurate transcription of recorded media used by editors and producers to organize and put together shows.  Timecoding is not always necessary, but usually necessary when working with video, post production, film or television. 

Daily Transcript is set-up to work with time-code, so we do not charge extra on any of our script styles to insert time code on the delivered transcription as other companies do. If you have questions regarding time code our transcription staff will be happy to assist you.