Soloshot for video? Anyone have reviews?

[Spfister]

I’m looking to get a camera set up for filming my son. I do not want to have to actually operate the camera during the games though. . any suggestions? I’ve seen some mention of Soloshot… Is it any good?

 

[ChrisD]

Are you looking to just film your kid, then the solo is the way to go. Theres plenty of parents that have them, I personally think it would be boring to just watch my kid, but if you looking just make highlights that maybe the way to go.

 

[Giesbock]

Start by asking “why am I filming my kid?”.

Recruting video?
Memories of when he was a kid?

I hear from smarter people than me that College coaches want game context, movement off the ball, defense, attitude, etc... So for that I guess Solo might work . Or Trace. Or InStat.

if you want dynamic, fast footage and nuance of YOUR athlete, get a compact video camera on a Monopod and roam the sidelines considering where your kid plays and direction of sun. Become a camera man. No 16’ mast can capture the same energy as an eye level, close up shot.

But it starts with why and what you want the film for.

 

[Spfister]

Start by asking “why am I filming my kid?”.

Recruting video?
Memories of when he was a kid?

I hear from smarter people than me that College coaches want game context, movement off the ball, defense, attitude, etc... So for that I guess Solo might work . Or Trace. Or InStat.

if you want dynamic, fast footage and nuance of YOUR athlete, get a compact video camera on a Monopod and roam the sidelines considering where your kid plays and direction of sun. Become a camera man. No 16’ mast can capture the same energy as an eye level, close up shot.

But it starts with why and what you want the film for.

Recruiting video only. I’m don’t want to be having to film during games. I’m a single mom… And operating the camera is not my thing… Plus many times I can’t make it to the games and would rely on another parent to get it set up but don’t want to ask them to film.

 

[Giesbock]

Well first things first! Sorry I called you a camera-man!!
If recruiting is the thing, maybe talk to coach about team video service.

good luck!

 

[socalkdg]

Another option that works well if you have an Iphone.

The new Iphone 11 Pro has multiple zoom options, which you can combine with the app "Double Take" so you can zoom on your player as well as have a wide angle shot being shot at the same time. I can get half the field in with wide view and a much closer view of my kid with the zoom, both get recorded at the same time, giving you two videos for you to use.

 

[SoccerLocker]

If recruiting is the thing, maybe talk to coach about team video service.

This X 100. If your club won't film, band together with the parents and get a Veo Camera

About $2k for the year. Piece of cake to setup and no camera person needed. Veo pans scans and zooms the game with AI, then stores the footgage online.

Colleges have been asking more and more for entire game films, but the kids can create their own highlights themselves, if desired. Really important to film if colleges can't come and see the games (IMO).

 

[MadRhino]

We have the soloshot, and although the video quality is really good there have been some issues and limitations. Be aware that it only records the movement of your player who is wearing the sensor that is synced with the camera. My daughter had a really awesome long range goal, but you don't actually see the goal. Just her striking the ball and then celebrating with her team since the camera doesn't follow the ball. So unless your player is a goalie with the action coming to them, it might be tough to get the video footage you want. The camera's software was also buggy, re-booting a lot and not syncing with the sensor, so sometimes it didn't work. We haven't used it recently because of this and went back to recording with our iPhone. HTH

 

[SoCal GK mom]

I’m looking to get a camera set up for filming my son. I do not want to have to actually operate the camera during the games though. . any suggestions? I’ve seen some mention of Soloshot… Is it any good?

I have a soloshot. It takes really great HD video of my GK. Team video is not good at all for a GK, because the camera is placed in the middle of the field and the keeper is tiny on the screen. However, the soloshot is wonky. It works possibly half of the time. It is not at all easy to set up, so it would be a hard ask of another parent. It often shuts down mid-game, traces something other than my kid, or simply won't trace at all. The concept is great but the reality is frustrating. On the other hand, I have gotten some really good video of my kid when the camera was working! (Also there is very limited live support for the device so if you run into problems, you have to wait a few days for them to call you back). Re: only seeing your kid or missing other elements of the play, you can set the zoom to a wider setting so that you can see the run of play.