Master the art of video editing with our comprehensive "Coach Paint Tools" article, where you'll learn to leverage a range of elements such as cursors, arrows, text boxes, and more, to create captivating and professional-quality videos.
Before deepening into this article, we suggest reading our Coach Paint First Stesp Article 📖.
Tool Administrator
Gain full control over your tool menu with the Tool Administrator, enabling you to add new tools, remove unwanted tools, create personalized ones, and save them as default.
Work on your tools!
Simply click on the Tool Administration button and drag any tool that you want from the available options to your left panel.
Let's say you liked your tool to have your team colors and some personalized sizes, then you can create a personalized tool and save it to use whenever you like in one or more profiles.
You can learn all that by watching the next video:
Profiles
Profiles are different settings of tools that you can have at the same time in Coach Paint. You can set and use different types of profiles differentiated by their colors, teams, logos, sizes, etc.
Coach Paint Tools Review
Let's review some of the most used Coach Paint tools and how they work:
Cursors
Cursors are one of the simplest but most effective tools available. See a brief video tutorial on how cursors work.
Here are some cool results that you can obtain with cursors:
Click here to see the video; also, learn how you can obtain the same results here.
Playback Speed
With just a click, you can pause the action and indulge in the details or create a breathtaking slow-motion playback that adds intensity to crucial moments. Simply scroll the mouse wheel to adjust the timing and create the perfect sports highlight clip.
Place a Pause
See the following video to learn how to place a pause on your clip:
Steps:
Open Coach Paint.
Play your clip until you find the frame that you want to pause.
Click the Playback Speed tool.
Click the Pause button.
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Scroll with the wheel of your mouse to select the exact time you want the pause to endure.
Click the Pause button once again to confirm the pause.
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Take a moment to appreciate the paused frame and if you are happy with the result, just Save and Recue.
Now you can start working on the pause you added.
Slow Motion effect
See the following video to learn how to apply a Slow Motion effect:
Steps:
Open Coach Paint.
Play your clip until you find the frame where you want to apply the effect.
Click the Playback Speed tool.
Click on the Slow Motion button.
Scroll with the wheel of your mouse to select the exact time you want the slow-motion effect to endure.
Click on the Slow Motion button again to confirm it.
Take a moment to appreciate the effect and if you are happy with the result, Save and Recue.
Now you can start working with your slow motions.
Erase a Pause or a Slow Motion
To erase either a pause or a slow motion, place the time marker on the one you want to delete.
Click the Playback Speed tool.
Click the Pause or the Slow Motion button (depending on which you want to delete).
Set your time during the Pause/Slow Motion segment.
Click the Trash Can button.
Click Save and Recue.
Chose your default Pause or SlowMotion duration
You can also change the default settings such as the Pause duration and Slow Motion speed.
Click the Profile Settings button on the top bar.
Select Settings.
Click the Duration tab.
Set the new Pause and Slow Motion speed duration.
Click Ok.
Arrows
Empower your Coach Paint experience with dynamic visual cues. Use arrows to effortlessly guide attention, highlight key elements, and indicate direction within the software interface.
See all the arrows available here:
Here is a Video that can show you how to achieve great results by adding Cursors and pauses to your arrows.
If you want to learn how to achieve that result, please follow the detailed step-by-step video.
Trajectory
Unleash the power of ball tracking in the telestration software. Seamlessly track the ball's movement over a selected timeframe, generating an engaging animation that visualizes its path.
Steps:
Select the tool.
Click on the ball in the exact frame before it starts moving.
Scroll forward in time a few frames and keep track of the ball by creating new Keyframes. A trajectory line will be drawn between the starting point and the last one added.
Keep scrolling, adding points, and adjusting until the end of the desired trajectory. The more Keframes you have, the more precise the path will be.
Select the endpoint of the animation.
Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Zone tools
The Zone tools are essential features in our telestration software designed to highlight specific areas on the field, making it easier to focus on critical aspects of the game or presentation. Here are the three Zone tools at your disposal. Before using these tools, remember to check that the Chroma Key is correctly applied.
Column Zone
Pitch Zone
Zone Disc
Column
Zone Polygon
Here is a nice result that you can obtain by using Zone Polygon + Cursors Linked Close.
Also, take a look at this video if you want to learn how to use arrows like a PRO.
View tools
Enhance the telestration experience by providing two powerful tools that allow users to highlight what the player sees or what lies directly in front of them.
Zoom tools
Take control of your video in Coach Paint with two intuitive tools designed to enhance focus and detail with our Zoom tools.
Zoom and Zoom Spot
Steps:
Select the tool.
Set the tool in the space you want to zoom in.
Adjust the size and position of the tool. Note: You can change the amount of zoom within the tool and the shape between a circle and a square.
Once you are satisfied with the length and position of the tool, go to the ending point.
Select the In/Out tool.
Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Learn how to use both Zoom tools to create a great analysis alongside the Playback Speed tool here.
Zoom Pan
Steps:
Select the tool.
Use the Zoom Bar to create focus on the desired part of the clip. You can scroll forward in time to create Zoomed keyframes.
With this tool, you also can add pauses or slow motions to your video by using the options at the bottom of the screen.
Once you are satisfied with your analysis click Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Pass Counter
The Pass Counter is a powerful tool that allows you to easily count passes in a clip. You can use it in two different ways:
Above the field: To use the Pass Counter above the pitch, simply click below the player when he passes the ball so you can start counting the passes.
Fixed on the screen: To use the Pass Counter fixed in the screen, simply drag and drop the Pass Counter to the desired location. You can add a new Pass Counter on top of each other every time one of the players makes an additional pass, as in the video, or you can finish the animation of the previous pass (set individual endpoints) each time a player makes a new pass.
Time Counter
The Time Counter tool accurately tracks and displays the elapsed time within a specified duration.
Steps:
Select the Time Counter tool.
Set the tool in the space where you want to display it. If you are not happy with the place, you can drag and drop it to a better spot or even change its size.
Once you are happy with the place, go to the exact frame where you want it to start counting and click the numbered button next to Count Start. The timer will adjust to that point in time.
Now, go to the frame where you want the tool to stop counting and click the numbered button next to Count End. The numbers will set that point in time.
Add a label to the tool. It will give a title to the information you want to illustrate.
Set an Endpoint to the tool.
Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Distance Counter
The Distance Counter tool provides a straightforward means to display the distance between two distinct frames, allowing users to visualize and communicate specific measurements accurately.
Note: Please note that the Distance Counter tool functions solely to display distances between two frames and does not perform automatic calculations. It is essential to have the pre-determined distance available beforehand to use the tool effectively.
Distance Counter
Select the tool and click on the screen, where you want the Distance Counter to appear. You can also drag and drop it, to change its position.
Choose the "Count Fom" and "Count To" values. For example, count from o to 50.
Go to the exact frame where you want to counter to start displaying the distance and select "Count Start". For example, the exact moment when the player is kicking a long ball.
Now go to the exact frame where you want the tool to finish its count and select "Count End". For example, the exact same moment when the other player receives the ball.
Select a label value to be displayed as a title.
Also, in the "Text" tab in the "Properties" of the tool, you might find some changes that you can make to the text.
- Add a unit by writing the unit in the TextFormat field in the "Text" Tab:
- Change the position of the number and the units by changing the TextPosition values in the "Text" Tab.
- Change the size of the number and units by changing the TextSize value in the "Text" Tab.
- Change the Label's Position by changing the TextPosition value in the "Label" Tab.- Change the Label's Size by changing the TextSize value in the "Label" Tab.
Save, Recue, and your animation is ready!
Cut Out
Unlock the ability to manipulate player movements in advance with the Cut Out Tool. Seamlessly relocate a player before their actual movement, enabling you to showcase their intended path in anticipation.
There are two ways of using the cut-out tool. Utilize it live during screen sharing to demonstrate points effectively in real time. Alternatively, leverage its power with pauses to create multiple keyframes, enabling you to meticulously plan and showcase the intended movements of the player.
Cut Out Tool Live
The Live Cut Out Tool is great for live presentations and enables you to quickly move a player or object on the screen in real-time. It is ideal for situations where you need to make rapid adjustments during a live event or presentation. For example, if you're giving a live sports analysis or commentary, you can use the live Cut Out tool to swiftly move a player from one spot to another on the screen to illustrate a particular point or analysis. Here is a quick video that you can see:
Steps:
Select the tool.
Click the scissors on the bottom left corner of the screen.
Select the square of the player that you want to cut out. If the player doesn’t have a square, you can click and drag to create one.
The player will be amplified and the clipping must be perfected by painting with the left mouse click the areas that do not correspond to the player.
Select the check mark.
Drag and drop the player where you want him to be.
Note: Remember, the Live Cut Out does not create any keyframes, so it's just for Live use cases.
Keyframed Cut Out Tool
The keyframed Cut Out Tool operates with a pause and is more focused on creating a polished telestration or visual analysis. With it, you can create detailed telestrations or annotations on the screen to highlight specific moments or provide in-depth analysis. By setting keyframes at different points in the video timeline, you can control the movement and appearance of objects or players, adding a professional touch to your presentation. Please see the video below:
Steps:
Go to the properties of the Cut Out and make sure the “AutoPauseEnabled” checkbox is enabled. Also, change the standard “AutoPauseDuration” to 200 frames. Once changes are done, select "OK".
Click the scissors on the bottom left corner of the screen.
Select the square of the player that you want to cut out. If the player doesn’t have a square, you can click and drag to create one.
The player will be amplified and the clipping must be perfected by painting with the left mouse click the areas that do not correspond to the player.
Select the check mark.
Click once on the player's rectangle to select it. The rectangle will turn white and a Pause will be generated automatically on the timeline.
To create Keframes, you need to move forward in time, so scroll a few moments ahead and drag the player to his newest position. That will create a new Keyframe.
You can add as many Keyframes as you want, and move the player to more than one spot. Once you are happy with the results, just Save and Recue.
Vanish Players
Our Vanish Players feature empowers you to delve deeper into your video analysis, effortlessly removing selected players from the scene temporarily. Seamlessly illustrate strategies, break down tactics, and spotlight key moments with this innovative tool.
Steps:
Go to the properties of the Cut Out and disable the "Glow" property from the "Glow" tab; and the “GostOpacity” and the "PlayerOpacity" from the "move" tab.
Click the scissors on the bottom left corner of the screen.
Select the square of the player/players that you want to Vanish. If the player doesn’t have a square, you can click and drag to create one.
The player will be amplified and the clipping must be perfected by painting with the left mouse click the areas that do not correspond to the player.
Select the check mark.
The player will disappear from the screen. Make sure to have a pause in the timeline so you can specify how much time you want the player to vanish.
Text Boxes
Text boxes are your go-to tool for adding text to your visuals. Whether it's a label, a lower third, a text box, or a tag, they can help you convey your message effectively. This guide will show you how to use them effortlessly.
There are some general steps that you can follow:
Select the tool. Make sure the clip is calibrated in order to illustrate the text in perspective.
Click on the spot where you want to set the tool. A window will pop up with the type of backgrounds available.
Choose the desired background.
Adjust the size and position of the tool.
Type the text that you want to display and close the window.
Scroll to the last frame that you want the tool to be visible.
Select the In/Out tool.
Set the ending of the tool.
Save and Recue.
Review the clip.
Let's now see every tool individually:
Freetext
Label
Logo
Lower Third
Tag
Tag Long
Tag Position
Number Tool
Text Box
Text Edit
Coach Paint Logo
See some nice results that you can build with the Text Boxes: Click here to see the video. Also, you can learn here how we did this video.
Learn how to add measures to some tag tools here.
Offside tools
The offside tools suite comprises three powerful tools designed to assist users in analyzing offside scenarios effectively:
Column Offside: This tool provides precise measurements and visual indicators for determining offside situations by utilizing columns or vertical markers within the video frame. This tool depends 100% on the calibration and that's why its result can be very precise.
Tackle Box Tool: With the Tackle Box Tool, users can define a transversal line to mark the last defender position and it doesn't depend on the field's calibration. The disadvantage is that is not as precise, as you would need to draw the line yourself.
Wall Tool: The Wall Tool enables users to set up virtual walls in the video frame, aiding in the identification and assessment of offside positions. This tool depends on the field calibration to be used.
Steps:
Column Offside & Wall tool
Select the tool.
Click on the exact point where you want the offside tool to divide the field. Note: both tools require the pitch to be accurately calibrated to work appropriately.
Adjust the tool in position and size.
Select the In/Out tool.
Set the ending of the tool.
Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Tackle Box Tool
Select the tool.
Within a pause, click on the pitch. A circle will appear.
Click and drag the circle that was shown in the last step.
Note: Ensure you move the exact same circles and you don’t add new ones because it will distort the tool.
Adjust the position and angle of the tool, if necessary.
Select the In/Out tool.
Set the ending of the tool.
Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Spotlights
Our telestration software features an array of dynamic tools designed to illuminate and emphasize key elements in the field. Among these tools are the Spotlights—powerful features that allow you to draw attention to specific areas of interest. Let's explore the three distinct types of spotlights available:
Steps:
Select the tool.
Click on the feet of the player selected.
Scroll forward in time.
Hold and drag the tool to follow the player. A keyframe will be added to the tool’s timeline.
Keep scrolling, dragging, and adjusting until the end of the desired player’s tracking.
Save and Recue.
Review your clip.
Formation tool
Our formation tool is a versatile feature tailored to provide users with a realistic 3D stadium environment, enhancing their training session creation with animated keyframes. It offers an array of dynamic tools meticulously crafted to facilitate the visualization and execution of strategic formations. Within this tool, users can meticulously design their sessions, orchestrating player movements and positioning with precision.
Web Remote control
The Web Remote Control feature in Coach Paint allows users to utilize the software through a browser. See the following video:
Here's a brief overview of the steps to use this feature:
Open the config editor within Coach Paint.
Navigate to the Remote Control tab.
Activate the Web Control option.
Copy the generated address provided.
Save the changes made.
Open Coach Paint on your device.
Paste the copied address into your browser to use Coach Paint through the web interface.
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