Posting Video Clips

I will post clips for anyone that does not have access to their own web storage space that can be linked to.

You can send the clip to:

clips@hsbbweb.com

I will only post one clip per week in the order they arrive providing nothing happens to the server hosting the clips. Otherwise, you are more than welcome to post your own clip from your own web hosting site.

I will convert your clips for you from wmv, mov, avi and mpg if I can. If I have trouble, I’ll let you know.

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As a rule of thumb, the posted clips do not represent the true tempo of the clip. This is a cyber-space or server thing. If you want to see the true tempo of the a clip (as sent to me,) then you MUST downdload the clip to your computer and view it with your favorite video editor/player.

What I’ve found to work well:

1) A detailed statement on what you want from others ………not “what do you think?” or "I'd like to have comments."

2) Clips angles to consider are throwing side, back and front. The camera should be set at belt height for the side and front views, and high enough from the back to see the solid foot plant of the stride foot.

3) The clip should be filmed at 30 fps….15 fps doesn’t represent throwing mechanics very well. Still pictures mean nothing when trying to analyze a throw.

4) Shoot the clip with good lighting and a high shutter speed, or as high a shutter speed allowed by the aperture setting.

5) The clip should show the player head to foot.

6) Additional clips should be from the back just off to the right for a RHP, or just off to the left for LHP. They should include head to foot, and both feet when the front foot plants.

7) If a front view is used, then an angle as close to home plate and thrower as possible.

8) Use a tripod. Do not pan the throw.

9) Send one throw at a time, not two or three throws in one clip.

10) Try to keep each clip under 2000KB

If I’ve missed anything, I’ll add to this post.

I encourage all members (novices to the guys and gals that have lived baseball for a long time) to join in with meaningful dialogue and input.

My job/duty is to monitor this forum. All postings with personal accusations will be deleted ASAP.