How, and what you shoot, varies depending on what you want for your video. Here are a few tips to help you get great quality video for whatever your final project.
Filming for Highlight Reels
Coaches like to see your athlete’s performance within the game situation. Zooming in too close doesn’t give the right perspective. Just make sure the video is in focus and you’re close enough to the action to clearly identify your athlete and to see the action. PPG will add a highlight spot or an arrow so a coach can easily see where to look.
Filming for Keepsake Videos
You’ll want in game action of everyone, if it’s a team video, and also lots of “b-roll”. High fives, smiles, lacing up and all the interaction between coaches and team mates that are what sports are all about will make great content for a keepsake video.
Filming for Game Film Review
Just the facts thanks. Coaches are a no-nonsense bunch. Keep the angle wide to see all the action on offense and defense. but a bit of zoom can be helpful in outdoor sports when you’re filming at distance. If there are players on the field, let it roll. Coaches would rather skim through dead time on fast forward than miss a key play because you forgot to press play after a time out or a whistle.
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