To take a golf swing video, you should position the camera to show both the Face-on and the Down-the-line views of your golf swing. This way, you can see errors that you may make in the swing path, lateral movement, and more. You should also stand far enough away from the subject to get a full view of his/her body. There are also tips for positioning the camera that will help you improve your swing.
Downswing portion of golf swing
The hips rotate to the left during the downswing portion of the golf swing. At this time, the hips are about 30 degrees open, while the shoulders are still far back. As the downswing progresses, the shoulders catch up to the hips. In order to make the golf ball land on the target, both the hips and shoulders must rotate at the proper time and speed. Ultimately, they must be perfectly coordinated.
Face-on view
If you’d like to see your golf swing in all its glory, you should record it in a face-on view. This way, you can see everything from hip sway and swing plane to clubface position at impact. Face-on views of golf swing videos are especially useful if you’re working on improving your technique. But how to set up the camera to capture the best results? Here are some simple tips:
Down the line view
A good golf swing video should capture the entire shaft of the club. If possible, it’s best to shoot from the down line view. If you shoot from the face on view, the camera creates an illusion that the swing isn’t complete. A down line view helps you see the entire plane of the backswing and the clubface at the top. Here are a few tips to capture the best possible swing video.
Positioning of camera
When shooting a golf swing video, the camera position should be consistent, centered at the hand height. You should aim to capture the entire shaft of the club during a full swing. While there are exceptions to this rule, there are some general guidelines to follow. Keeping the camera centered at hand height can help you avoid obstructing the action of your body. Here are some pointers for positioning the camera.
Rolling shutter distortion effect
A rolling shutter distortion effect on a golf swing video can make the club appear to bend backwards and reach the ball earlier than it actually does. While the distortion effect is often frustrating, it is not real. To understand how the distortion affects golf swing videos, consider FIG. 3. FIG. 3: The distortion effect. When the camera rolls backwards, the club head seems to reach the ball before the shaft.
Getting the club pointed up at hip height on backswing
Often, golfers confuse their hips and knees during the backswing. When a golfer keeps his or her right knee in a still position, the clubhead will not turn properly in the backswing, resulting in difficulty turning the shoulders and hips at the proper angle. The right hip and knee should point up and toward the target halfway through the backswing, and the club should turn at about the same angle on both sides. A proper turn will help players hit down on the ball with a thin, clean strike.
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