binny
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Post by binny on Dec 3, 2006 21:10:26 GMT -6
First thanks for all the great info and input around this site. Very helpful for a young coach like myself. I've been thinking a lot about upgrading the way we handle our film. We are pretty archaic with only press box VHS that is not very good. We don't get what we could out of it.
I would like to know what any of you use that might work well for a 1.) New Camcorder for endzone shot and 2) Program for editing film and burning cutups onto DVD's (can I do this with VHS if I convert to DVD with my DVD recorder?). My wife and I happen to be in the market for a labtop anyway, so I might as well get one that will be used for FB.
I know I need some sort of editing program, but I'm just looking for something that will splice endzone and pressbox film for each play. I am looking for equipment to make this relatively easy. I have been reading the posts about Proscout and am wondering if you can still get that for free, or if I would want something else.
Thanks
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Post by Mav on Dec 4, 2006 8:23:58 GMT -6
The 1st thing you'll probably want to do is film your games using a digital camcorder. Be sure it uses the industry standard Mini-DV tapes. We purchased a brand new JVC Mini-DV camcorder a couple of years back for about $250 - pretty cheap. Be sure the optical zoom is at least 20X and it has a remote control. www4.shopping.com/xPO-JVC-GRD290-DV-CamcorderObviously, if you want the endzone angle, you'll need 2 cameras. btw- check out your local cable access company or AV club -- you may find someone who'll film for you for short $ and may already have the equipment. That's what we did for the wide side angle and used our JVC camera from the endzone. For the laptop - check out the specs of the Dell Inspiron 9400. For less than $1,400, you get 17" screen, 1 GB of memory, 100GB internal 7200rpm harddrive, ATI 256MB video card, and a 320GB external harddrive (420GB is enough storage for 50+ games) and an internal DVD burner. www.dell.com/content/products/productdetails.aspx/inspn_9400?c=us&l=en&s=bsd&cs=04The last piece of hardware you'll probably need is a Canopus analog to digital converter for about $225. This will convert VHS tapes to digital video for you computer. If your opponents don't still trade with VHS tapes you can skip this component. www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=details&kw=GRADVC110&is=REG&Q=&O=productlist&sku=349146Now for the software -- there's been plenty of discussions on this board on this topic. Bottom line is if you're one of lucky teams who have plenty of funds, purchase DSV- www.dsvusa.com It's list price is $5,600 for one copy and about $4,000 for each add'l copy. Or talk to Proscout Video - www.proscoutvideo.com and get a free site licsense (unlimited copies) of their editing software. You'll have to agree to upload your game films to their servers. They (potentially) make their money by selling access of your games to your players for highlights. Grab it quick -- not sure how long this deal/they will last  . It's funtionality and usefulness is about 90% of DSVs. We've used Proscout for 2 years while we continue to raise funds to purchase DSV. Let me kow if you have any questions. First thanks for all the great info and input around this site. Very helpful for a young coach like myself. I've been thinking a lot about upgrading the way we handle our film. We are pretty archaic with only press box VHS that is not very good. We don't get what we could out of it. I would like to know what any of you use that might work well for a 1.) New Camcorder for endzone shot and 2) Program for editing film and burning cutups onto DVD's (can I do this with VHS if I convert to DVD with my DVD recorder?). My wife and I happen to be in the market for a labtop anyway, so I might as well get one that will be used for FB. I know I need some sort of editing program, but I'm just looking for something that will splice endzone and pressbox film for each play. I am looking for equipment to make this relatively easy. I have been reading the posts about Proscout and am wondering if you can still get that for free, or if I would want something else. Thanks |
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. It's funtionality and usefulness is about 90% of DSVs. We've used Proscout for 2 years while we continue to raise funds to purchase DSV.