SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
Epiphan Webcaster X2. It was recommended by the City FC (fka LA Galaxy SD) livestream producer a few years ago as the simplest solution for the money. No longer in production, but you can find them on eBay.
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Epiphan Webcaster X2. It was recommended by the City FC (fka LA Galaxy SD) livestream producer a few years ago as the simplest solution for the money. No longer in production, but you can find them on eBay.
I’ve been asked a couple of times by my kids teammates if I will be filming again this season. One mentioned it was the favorite part of the game.
I don’t think the kids even notice the camera during the games. Perhaps if I’m setting up on their side (sun direction dictates) but beyond that, I’m pretty invisible.
Occasionally I will hear “I need to see the replay of that” during a game which is amusing.
Coach will occasionally get the kids together and review a game when there its too hot/raining on practice day. I hope it helps but even if its just me watching after the fact, its still fun.
So here is a clip using the App DoubleTake which allowed me to use my phone to video with two zooms.
One had the keeper centered and zoomed in, the other showed almost half the field. I then edited the zoomed in video by zooming in a bit more then cut to the wide zoom video to see the finish of the play.
One had the keeper centered and zoomed in, the other showed almost half the field. I then edited the zoomed in video by zooming in a bit more then cut to the wide zoom video to see the finish of the play.
Desert Hound
DA
My DD and her team don't even think about it. They are recorded every game and have been for yrs.
I suspect most kids could care less.
Kids care less or are super excited I film alot of games.
The only people who should be nervous are the parents. I love all of you but some parents after watching the videos , tend to notice they are little loud joy sticking or reffing from the sideline. And hearing it second hand is a bit embarrassing (Thats why I started filming to shut myself up)
The mic picks up everything .........
The only people who should be nervous are the parents. I love all of you but some parents after watching the videos , tend to notice they are little loud joy sticking or reffing from the sideline. And hearing it second hand is a bit embarrassing (Thats why I started filming to shut myself up)
The mic picks up everything .........
SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
Can't disagree here. It's a nice side effect, for sure.
The main impetus was to get film on tape for scouts. The fact that my DD likes to review it and I am too focused to comment is a plus.
soccerfamof3
BRONZE
I would definitely like some info on flag mast and pole set-up.
20 Ft. Telescoping Flag Pole Kit
Amazing deals on this 20Ft Telescoping Flag Pole Kit at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com
This is what Im using for the mast, its ultra light and goes up the perfect height. The 25ft manfrotto is about the same height but about 3x the weight.
For the base I used a https://www.amazon.com/feet-Satelli...ellite+tv&qid=1603321895&s=electronics&sr=1-4
the whole set up cost about 80 dollars with coupons.
Being aluminum its very easy to set up, not as bulky as the manfrotto, but also isn't as nice as the manfrotto but does more than needed when comes to performance.
80 dollars vs 500 dollars
question, where did you get the connector from the pole to the gimbal? been searching around as they are different sized screw holes
SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
Light stand comes with a standard 1/4" 20 male connector at top. Gimbal has 2 female connections on bottom of grip (1/4" 20 and 3/8" 20) and it screws right in without an adaptor. The flat tripod that comes with the gimbal (shown in most pictures) also uses this 1/4" 20 female connection, so you just assemble the gimbal without the tripod and screw to pole.
soccerfamof3
BRONZE
What would I have to use or do to the top to be able to connect the camera? TIA!20 Ft. Telescoping Flag Pole Kit
Amazing deals on this 20Ft Telescoping Flag Pole Kit at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
This is what Im using for the mast, its ultra light and goes up the perfect height. The 25ft manfrotto is about the same height but about 3x the weight.
For the base I used a https://www.amazon.com/feet-Satelli...ellite+tv&qid=1603321895&s=electronics&sr=1-4
the whole set up cost about 80 dollars with coupons.
Being aluminum its very easy to set up, not as bulky as the manfrotto, but also isn't as nice as the manfrotto but does more than needed when comes to performance.
80 dollars vs 500 dollars
SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
Veo camera version 2 just announced with live stream capabilities. Game changer
SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
@SoccerLocker. Thanks for sharing your setup. I bought the Ronin to test out with my current setup. I’ll be using it with an iPhone 12 Pro Max running Filmic Pro and paired with an IPad running Filmic Remote. Hoping this works this so I dont have to stand on a ladder anymore in the blazing sun. I may try to mount my iPad up there to record with so I don’t have to spend hours transferring the files over from the phone. I use LumaFusion on my iPad to edit in the score boards and goal cam replays.
Question, can you get a few games off one charge for the Ronin?
Any overheating issues with it being in the sun for long periods of time?
Question, can you get a few games off one charge for the Ronin?
Any overheating issues with it being in the sun for long periods of time?
SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
You should be able to film multiple games. When I use it, a 2 hour recording uses ~20% of the battery. Probably less with an iPhone v a camera. I'm in AZ and have never had any overheating issues.
Awesome! Thanks for the response. Gonna test out my setup this weekend during a scrimmage.
I tried to use one of the gimbal setups and found them too slow. Here is what I use:
30' fiberglass pole
wonderpole.com
Surveyors tripod
Servo City radio control pan tilt system.
www.servocity.com
This type of radio control is pretty robust to interference, I have never had a glitch with it.
With this rig, you can use any camera from phones to cheap video cams to digital SLR's. You will need some sort of remote control arrangement depending on what camera you use. You can produce much better video than VEO, Trace, or any other automatic system with a bit of practice and effort.
30' fiberglass pole
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Surveyors tripod
Servo City radio control pan tilt system.
PT2645-S Wireless Pan & Tilt System
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With this rig, you can use any camera from phones to cheap video cams to digital SLR's. You will need some sort of remote control arrangement depending on what camera you use. You can produce much better video than VEO, Trace, or any other automatic system with a bit of practice and effort.
@SoccerLocker, could you tell me what speed/smoothness settings have worked the best for you?
Have you been able to compensate for the slight lag using the Ps4 Controller.
Have you been able to compensate for the slight lag using the Ps4 Controller.
SoccerLocker
SILVER ELITE
@mike-g, I keep the pan/tilt speed in the low 20s for a slow game and high 20s for a fast game. After I use the roll to set the camera level with the far touch line, it goes to 0. Smoothness I keep in the very low single digits I don't like the camera to slow to a halt, which can be perceived as lag.
I don't get much lag with my ps4 and these settings, and can usually keep the ball in the center square of the screen (my external monitor has a tic tac toe overlay that I use).
I do sometimes get lag in the zoom, but I use that as sparingly as possible.
Hope this helps!
I don't get much lag with my ps4 and these settings, and can usually keep the ball in the center square of the screen (my external monitor has a tic tac toe overlay that I use).
I do sometimes get lag in the zoom, but I use that as sparingly as possible.
Hope this helps!
@SoccerLocker Thanks for the tips. I used the setup this weekend and can agree with your settings. I didn't get much lag with the PS4 except with the zoom like you mentioned. It turns out my lag before was due to a remote wireless monitor I was using, but now I'm using it via HDMI and no lag.
I ended up getting a Sony AX43 camera to use with this and it works great!
Pro: You can use a shotgun mic, which I use with this camera.
Con; you need to worry about battery life.
I tried the Sony CX405, but the image quality wasn't great and you can't use an external mic.
Pro: You can plug the camera in via USB to an external battery pack.
Con: Image not as good, no 4k and no mic input.
Here is a sample of one of the games from this weekend. I literally bought he A43, on Saturday night before Best Buy closed, came home, charged it, and then brought it to the game in the morning to use. All worked out well fortunately.
I ended up getting a Sony AX43 camera to use with this and it works great!
Pro: You can use a shotgun mic, which I use with this camera.
Con; you need to worry about battery life.
I tried the Sony CX405, but the image quality wasn't great and you can't use an external mic.
Pro: You can plug the camera in via USB to an external battery pack.
Con: Image not as good, no 4k and no mic input.
Here is a sample of one of the games from this weekend. I literally bought he A43, on Saturday night before Best Buy closed, came home, charged it, and then brought it to the game in the morning to use. All worked out well fortunately.
Im selling one of my set ups, at least the motorized pan and tilt head and tripod...... I'll let the motorized head go for 200.00 its one of the best systems out there.
you can get amazing footage like this with the right set ups, wireless systems are OK but they lag and when you play dense areas like silver lakes , temecula or oceanside you get way too much lag from interference.......hardwire is the only way you can stay on the ball and get footage like this
Hit me up I live in tustin, If someone needs a 20ft tripod as well that will be another 300.00
9492742703
Chris D
you can get amazing footage like this with the right set ups, wireless systems are OK but they lag and when you play dense areas like silver lakes , temecula or oceanside you get way too much lag from interference.......hardwire is the only way you can stay on the ball and get footage like this
Hit me up I live in tustin, If someone needs a 20ft tripod as well that will be another 300.00
9492742703
Chris D