Filming Golf

[Matty2803]

Hi Guys!

Looking to film golf videos, course vlogs, tips ect.

Other than -

Camcorder
Camcorder Tri-pod
iPhone (Got Already)
iPhone Tripod
Wired Mic

What else do you think i would need?

Thanks for your help guys!

 

[bobmac]

You need a camera that will record at at least 120 frames per second and I suggest the V1 golf analysis software which is a free download for the basic version

 

[Matty2803]

Hi, sorry if i didn't make it clear.

It would be for filming Course Vlogs etc, like youtube style videos, father than slow mo swing analysis.

Thanks

 

[davidy233]

If you are filming in the wind and want ambient sound then a 'dead cat' microphone cover is an absolute necessity - wind noise is what ruins a lot of videos.

Don't know how experienced you are at video? but the lesson I've learned that improved my shooting most it to is to 'think in shots' - and generally don't zoom in or out during the shot.

I intend filming a video of my home course this summer - love this behind the scenes of Torrey Pines course video https://vimeo.com/57977995

Don't see why you'd need a camera that films 120 fps myself - I'd say you've got everything you need to do a decent job - It's mainly thought, experience and talent not equipment - you've got the most important bit of kit for decent video - a tripod

 

[duncan mackie]

What else do you think i would need?

helicopter

 

[Matty2803]

Thanks David!

Yes Duncan, I can play golf, film golf and film from a Helicopter at the same time! haha!

 

[davidy233]

To be fair I'd forgotten about the quadcopter BTW if anyone knows someone in the Dundee area who flies them i'd love to be put in touch.

Rest of what they do isn't rocket science though, it's thought and experience.

 

[MegaSteve]

Under no circumstances operate the zoom whilst panning... [or vice versa]...

Doing so ruins every 'home movie' I've ever seen....

 

[mchacker]

Here you go David, bound to be someone that will help www.dmac1.org

 

[Matty2803]

Thanks for the tips!

 

[davidy233]

Here you go David, bound to be someone that will help www.dmac1.org

Cheers

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Phone Mark Crossfield!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Matty2803]

Phone Mark Crossfield!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha! I've sent him an email!!!

 

[pendodave]

Just watching home-made vids by crossfield and the like is useful. Gives some ideas of camera angles and 'scene' lengths/editing which make the vid much more interesting to watch.

A couple of things worth thinking about are a decent 'bed' (background music) and the mix of sound between that, on course recording and overdubbed commentary. All little things that oil the wheels.

Worth paying attention to time of day and weather too, as interesting sky and good shadows make everything look a lot more interesting. Although it's nice to play golf in bright sun in the early afternoon it makes for really flat light and even interesting courses look washed out.

 

[CMAC]

Haha! I've sent him an email!!!

good luck getting a reply

 

[davidy233]

When I mentioned earlier about 'thinking in shots' - a book called 'How to shoot video that doesn't suck' expains it pretty well.

Guy who wrote it has articles and video tips on his website http://www.stevestockman.com/

Nothing there that is golf specific but some good advice for anyone shooting video

 

[Slab]

The boring bit and might not be what OP meant but depending on the location or course he may require permission to film and depending on other persons present or on the course this might even extend to things like insurance (if someone trips over his tripod for example)

I know its the claim culture gone mad thing but just saying...

 

[Sybez]

I want a GoPro+3 hero to shoot some play...