Step 1: Make sure you have the proper equipment
A successful capture depends on your camera device being charged and stably mounted in tripods and mounts. See this article for guidance on proper setup equipment.Step 2: Camera orientation
The first option you’ll choose on-screen during camera setup is camera orientation.Pick the best orientation for your athlete, movement, and space. This article on portrait vs. landscape orientation provides helpful guidance on when to choose each option.
Step 3: Camera positions
In this step you’ll choose the camera positioning. Note that 1-camera assessments all have only one positioning option each - however for hitting captures, where the camera is placed is dependent on the selected handedness.
Step 4: Place the camera
Now you’re ready to place your camera. There is a helpful silhouette indicating where the camera should be placed in relation to the athlete.
Tips:
- It’s very important that the athlete stays fully in view for their whole movement - if the camera can’t see part of their body, we can’t track it.
- Having someone stand in position and do a practice swing/pitch/jump can help you make sure your cameras are place far enough away from the athlete to capture their whole body.
Step 5: Enter the distance
Once your camera is placed at the proper distance, measure and enter the distances on this screen.
Tips:
- Always measure from the center of the tripod to the center of where the athlete will be standing when they start the movement.
- If you’re capturing in the same facility every time, you can mark the tripod position on the ground with tape or paint, and make a note of the distance so you don’t have to re-measure every single time.
Step 6: Level the camera
Lastly, you’ll adjust the tilt of the device so it’s level, and then tighten down that position on your tripod. A good tripod or ball-and-socket tilt attachment helps a ton.
