Adjusting Frames Per Second
Tap the camera icon in the menu to open the capture screen
Click the "Mid" or "Max" icon in the menu bar
Record your video at the selected FPS setting
Quick Tips for Better Video Quality
Position yourself to have the best lighting possible.
Use additional artificial lighting if indoors.
Carefully position yourself outdoors so the sun is behind the camera, not behind you.
Ensure your device settings are optimized.
Tactical Rundown
Step 1 - What is Frames per Second?
Frames per second describe the rate at which consecutive images, called frames, are displayed or recorded per second in a video. Film cameras typically capture and playback at 24 fps, however, for video games, sports broadcasts, and other fast-paced content, higher frame rates like 30 fps, 60 fps, or even 120 fps are used for greater visual clarity and responsiveness.
More frames per second are not always better. The human eye usually cannot perceive fps improvements beyond 30 fps. More frames per second also greatly increase the storage or memory required to save the video. Frames per second and video quality are not directly related.
In sports, a higher frame rate is often preferred to ensure specific moments are captured as a frame. A higher frame rate makes it more likely that you can capture the impact of the club on the golf ball, or baseball bat and baseball. For this reason, many advanced players and coaches will try to record in as high of a frame rate as possible when recording swings.
Some devices will not be capable of recording at the maximum frames per second allowed in the V1 COACH app. For more information about your specific device, refer to these help articles:
Step 2 - How else can I improve my video quality?
Other factors like resolution settings and lighting will also greatly impact your video quality.
Refer to the help articles linked above to change the specific resolution settings on your device. Higher resolutions, such as 4K (3840x2160 pixels) or 1080p (1920x1080 pixels), offer greater detail and clarity compared to lower resolutions like 720p (1280x720 pixels) or standard definition (SD).
The lighting conditions during video recording can significantly impact the overall quality.
When recording inside, ensure you have ample lighting. Adding a backlight (light coming from behind the camera towards you) can greatly enhance video quality in a room with overhead lighting.
When recording outside pay attention to the position of the sun and try to avoid placing the sun behind you. Depending on the orientation of your hitting facility this may or may not be possible on very sunny days.
Step 3 - How do I adjust my frames per second in the V1 COACH app?
To adjust your frames per second in the app, open the capture screen and select MID or MAX from the menu bar. The app will default to MID to conserve storage space.
The MID setting is an acceptable frame rate that still conserves storage space.
The MAX setting is the maximum frame rate your device allows and will take up more storage space.
If you do not see MID or MAX as an option in the app, that may mean your device is not capable of recording at the maximum frame rate.
Step 4 - How do I import high-quality video?
If you prefer to import the video, please ensure you trim the video to just show the swing or other action. This will help reduce the size of the video and the speed of importing it.
If you receive an error message upon importing, it is likely because the file size of the video is too large. Try trimming the video as much as you can and importing it again. If you continue to have an error while importing, please contact our support team for more help.
To learn how to import a video, click here. If you need further assistance, email us at customersuccess@v1sports.com.
For help trimming videos on your device refer to these help articles:
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