Taking video Pub Share

Here are some guidelines for taking video for ski movement analysis:

• film the skier from the front, side and from behind
• at least 5 turns from the front and 5 from behind
• do not fill the viewfinder with the skier, fill about 1/2 - 3/4 or you'll lose the skier sometimes
• keep following the skier and zooming in/out to keep the skier in that area of the viewfinder

Here's a sample video run, although the skier got too close to the camera for a good lateral view:

More novel approaches include following the skier with a GoPro or similar camera. This is very useful, as it conveys a different point of view:

Drones are especially useful on race course.

Read also How to choose a camcorder for ski coaching.

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