VIDEO RECORDING GUIDELINES
When recording or directly capturing a golf swing we highly recommend the
following:
- Use a miniDV or Digital 8 camcorder. ( Hi-8 or S-VHS
camcorders can be used if your computer has an analog video capture
device.)
DVD, Hard Drive, Webcams and other type cameras can not be used
to directly capture video within the programs and are not recommended
for various reasons. (Video from these sources can be captured in another
application, saved as a standard .AVI format file and imported into the
programs. Video quality and usefulness are not assured.)
- Connect camcorder to computer via their FireWire
ports/cable. (FireWire is also known as IEEE1394, Sony calls it "iLink.")
Do not connect to the USB ports.
- Observe the basics of good photography. Pay attention to proper
lighting, focusing and framing. Set the lens no wider than to see the
clubhead through its arc.
- Always use a tripod. Adjust tripod legs to level camera and position it at
hip height. When recording from the side, put camera directly in-line with
the ball at 90 degrees to the target. When taping from the rear, face camera
between the golfer's body and the target line. If possible, have golfer aim
at a target which will be visible in the picture.
- Select the fastest shutter speed lighting will
allow, 1/500 minimum. If your camcorder doesn't have manual shutter-speed
adjustments, use the "Sports" recording mode.
- If your camcorder has a
"Memory" mode for recording to a removable storage device, do not use
it. Select Camera for a "live" direct capture and Tape to record
to videocassette.
- If your camcorder has a
"Progressive Scan" mode, do not use this setting. Select
Normal to record as a standard "interlaced" .AVI format file.
Golf Swing Analysis System Professional,
Putting Analysis System and All Sports Analysis Program have integrated software which captures
video directly within the
program.
Programs come with easy-to-follow printed
Step-By-Step Guide and tutorials which cover video capturing and constructing a comprehensive
swing analysis. Also included is a list of suggestions for improving the
performance of your computer and the applications.
See Technical
Specifications for more details or if you have specific questions regarding video digitizing
hardware or the capturing process, click here.
Also, feel free to email Program Developer, Gary Brooks, brooks@thegolfsystem.com
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