Setting up the camera correctly is very important to get the most from your online lesson.
Recommended Camera Setup:
- Set the video camera to the highest shutter speed available on the camera that works for the light conditions. This will make it easier to see the position of the club throughout the swing. Do NOT use auto shutter.
- The camera viewfinder must have an unobstructed view of the club head throughout the swing.
- Place the video camera on a tripod. Video taken from a moving camera does not work well for online lessons.
- Make sure that the camera is properly positioned:
Camera height -
Set the camera to be between 4 and 5 feet from the ground.
Approximately the height of your leading arm when it is parallel to the ground during your back-swing.
Make sure the camera is level both horizontally and vertically.
Down the line view -
Place the tripod so that the camera is directly behind your hands and aligned parallel to the target line. Lay a stick, shaft or golf club on the ground in front of your toes to aid in aligning the camera. The stick on the ground must appear as a straight line in the camera viewfinder and your hands must be directly above the stick on the ground.
Front view –
Set up the camera perpendicular to the target line aligned to be looking at the midpoint of your stance. Use two sticks, shafts, or golf clubs placed on the ground in the shape of a “T” to aid in aligning yourself and the camera.
