Can anyone reccommend a good swing analysis software that I can use with my high school kids?
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Right View Pro - excellent product (no affiliation, Freshman son's Summer Team uses it).
Right View Pro is the top of the line program. I have a lot of experience with it and think that it is great.
Does anyone know of any that is less expensive???
Dartfish is also a pretty good program however it probably isnt any cheaper. Really not sure.
You also might consider just getting an inexpensive High Definition video camera that allows to do super slo-mo videos and replay. I believe Casio and a few other companies have camera's as cheap as the mid 150's to 200. It certainly doesn't give you the range of options like Right View or Dartfish but if your on a budget, it might do the job.
You also might consider just getting an inexpensive High Definition video camera that allows to do super slo-mo videos and replay. I believe Casio and a few other companies have camera's as cheap as the mid 150's to 200. It certainly doesn't give you the range of options like Right View or Dartfish but if your on a budget, it might do the job.
My son's hitting instructor, who is also the HS hitting instructor, has it but rarely uses it anymore. Most of the time he will come over work on some stuff, then take some video and look at it directly from the camera to the TV.
quote:then take some video and look at it directly from the camera to the TV.
We do exactly the same thing with an inexpensive HD slow-mo camera that allows for instant playback on TV in live speed, or slo-mo(and super slo-mo), and the ability to stop it at any point.
Quicktime software is free. Can step through MP4 and AVI videos frame by frame using the arrow keys.
Right View Pro is great but expensive and more than most people need. Try this. Great value, everything most people need. Epstein and most Epstein instructors use it:
JC Video
Can also be ordered thru Epstein site:
Epstein Swing Analysis Software
Good Luck.
JC Video
Can also be ordered thru Epstein site:
Epstein Swing Analysis Software
Good Luck.
V1 software works very well and you can get it for $40. They even have a basic version that I use with my players for free. I also got the Iphone app and really love it. Affordable, easy to use, and does all I need.
I think I still have RVP too, but never used it because I couldn't figure out how to import/use more MLB clips I have. PM me if you're interested and maybe we can work out a transfer of ownership (sale)?
I like Kinova for pitching and hitting. Plus it is FREE!
Hi, first time poster.
Kinovea looks pretty intriguing. Does anyone know if there are any MLB clips to import into it? (I know Right View Pro comes with MLB clips but can't afford RVP.)
Kinovea looks pretty intriguing. Does anyone know if there are any MLB clips to import into it? (I know Right View Pro comes with MLB clips but can't afford RVP.)
Thanks for the heads up on Kinovea. I downloaded it yesterday at it fits my needs perfectly. The zoom feature is cool and the entire program is easy to use and easy to navigate.
I appreciate it.
I appreciate it.
quote:colickyboy
To get major league clips for import I downloaded a free video capture software package and copied video clips from youtube. I then imported the videos into Kinovea.
quote:Thanks for the heads up on Kinovea. I downloaded it yesterday at it fits my needs perfectly. The zoom feature is cool and the entire program is easy to use and easy to navigate.
I appreciate it.
You are welcome...Just glade I am able to give something back to this site.
I had a hard time finding something for Mac. I finally found one called Objectus but I haven't really learned how to use it just yet though.
We use www.PowerChalk.com
We have a hitting coach account and a pitching coach account. Kids all have a free account. Works well including support for my Mac and ipad.
We have a hitting coach account and a pitching coach account. Kids all have a free account. Works well including support for my Mac and ipad.
I also vote for a DIY method.
I use quicktime along with a screen marking utility (ability to draw lines, arrows, circles).
Considering its free, I'm not complaining.
I use quicktime along with a screen marking utility (ability to draw lines, arrows, circles).
Considering its free, I'm not complaining.
right view is wonderful, i have used it for years and spent 3 days with don slaught who developed it, it's worth the money if you're going to do this for a long time.
if you need a cheap redneck way to do it, use 2 cheap dvd players and old tube tvs you can by for next to nothing at thrift stores and pawn shops. put major league hitters on 1 dvd and your guys on the other. cheap sony dvd players from walmart have frame advance features which is what you want. then use a dry erase marker to mark lines on the tv. when you're done use a spray bottle of ammonia to wipe off the screen and go again.
the nice thing about right view is you can sync the swings and get printouts when you learn how to use it. it's not that hard and i'm no computer expert. anyway that's my 2 cents. keep working with them, you're on the right path
if you need a cheap redneck way to do it, use 2 cheap dvd players and old tube tvs you can by for next to nothing at thrift stores and pawn shops. put major league hitters on 1 dvd and your guys on the other. cheap sony dvd players from walmart have frame advance features which is what you want. then use a dry erase marker to mark lines on the tv. when you're done use a spray bottle of ammonia to wipe off the screen and go again.
the nice thing about right view is you can sync the swings and get printouts when you learn how to use it. it's not that hard and i'm no computer expert. anyway that's my 2 cents. keep working with them, you're on the right path
Anyone have experience with Motion Pro video software for Mac?
quote:Originally posted by dusty delso:
right view is wonderful, i have used it for years and spent 3 days with don slaught who developed it, it's worth the money if you're going to do this for a long time.
if you need a cheap redneck way to do it, use 2 cheap dvd players and old tube tvs you can by for next to nothing at thrift stores and pawn shops. put major league hitters on 1 dvd and your guys on the other. cheap sony dvd players from walmart have frame advance features which is what you want. then use a dry erase marker to mark lines on the tv. when you're done use a spray bottle of ammonia to wipe off the screen and go again.
the nice thing about right view is you can sync the swings and get printouts when you learn how to use it. it's not that hard and i'm no computer expert. anyway that's my 2 cents. keep working with them, you're on the right path
This is the way that it should be done. So much easier than using a computer!
Outside of that, I recommend either Right View Pro (because I like some of Don Slaught's teaching information) or Powerchalk.com
Theres a new site out,MotionSportsLab.com, It offers Free web-based swing analysis you can do yourself. It lets you Upload your own video and view it side by side with pros and use line, circle, etc. no downloads or cd's, By far the best service ive seen!
If you're looking for software on your desktop, you can't beat free - Kinovea.
If you have a coach or instructors who know what they're doing, you may want to look at a more team-focused app - www.motion.io - that operates online (cloud). It has a web app that embeds on other sites (eteamz etc) and syncs with the mobile apps for Android and Apple. Plus the free version gives you unlimited video uploads (not 1 - 5 videos). Pretty cool.
Between Right View Pro and the Epstein software which one do you guys recommend?
