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# Keycode Syntax

Keycode in Autodesk Visual Effects and Finishing applications uses the following syntax:

KQ123456 7890+12

Where:

- K is the film manufacturer.
- Q is the film emulsion.
- 123456 (6 digits) is the film reel unique identifier.
- 7890 (4 digits) is the footage number.
- 12 (2 digits) is the frame number.

In 35mm / 3 perf keycode, a reference foot value is also set. The value can be 1, 2, or 3 between parenthesis:

KQ123456 1234+00(1)