Recording Tips

Good video gives good results. The AI has to see a small, fast ball from far away, so how you film matters more than anything else. Follow these steps.

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The six things that matter most

Get these right and your report will be much more accurate.

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Put the camera up high

Place it in the middle, behind one baseline, 7 to 10 feet off the ground. Use a fence mount or a tall tripod. At chest height the near players hide the ball.

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Show the whole court

All four corners must be in view for the whole video, with a little space around them. Try to keep other courts out of view.

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Use 60 frames per second

Set your camera to 1080p at 60 fps. At 30 fps a fast ball turns into a blur. Our in-app recorder asks for 60 fps when your phone can do it.

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Turn off HDR and stabilisation

Both change the picture in ways that confuse the AI. Keep the sound on, so your replay has the sound of the game.

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Keep it still

Do not hold the phone, zoom or move the camera while recording. Record one game per video.

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Avoid bright light behind the court

Do not point the camera at the sun or bright windows. Even light works best.

Before you press record

Set up behind the baseline

Put the camera in line with the middle of the court, a few feet behind the baseline, 7 to 10 feet high.

Check the picture

Hold the phone sideways (landscape). Make sure you can see all four corners and both kitchens.

Check the settings

1080p, 60 fps, HDR off, stabilisation off, sound on.

Start before the first serve

Start recording before the game begins and stop after it ends.

Confirm the court corners

After you upload, check the four court corners we mark and fix them if needed. This makes a big difference to accuracy.

Recording FAQ

Can I use my phone to record?

Yes. A modern phone works well. Set it to 1080p at 60 fps, turn off HDR and stabilisation, and put it on a tripod or fence mount. Where you put the phone matters more than which phone you have.

What if I can't get the camera up high?

Go as high as you can. 7 to 10 feet is best. A fence clip or a tall tripod at head height is still much better than chest height. Keep the camera in the middle, behind the baseline.

How long should clips be?

Whole matches are fine. If you only want specific games, record continuous segments rather than lots of tiny clips.

Does lighting really matter that much?

Yes. Backlighting turns players into silhouettes and hides the ball. Shoot with the light behind the camera whenever you can.

Filmed a good match?

Upload it and let the AI run the film session. Great footage in means sharp analysis out.

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