To film your golf swing with your phone, you will need to fix it to a tripod to keep it level, directly behind you. Record the video in slow motion to see every movement in detail, or use an app that allows you to draw lines on your recorded footage.
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No more excuses
The most common question I hear is will filming my golf swing make any difference? I know that I asked the same question when I started down this road.
Why film your golf swing?
I have played golf for over 28 years. Sure I have had a few breaks in between, who hasn’t, but for the most part it has been a solid affair with the game. Yet all through this time, I have never taken the time to film my golf swing .
Why filming your swing is so important
I always felt like I had a really fluid golf swing. But once I started to film my golf swing, the reality was completely different.
Filming my swing saved me time and money
After an initial lesson I decided to film my golf swing to save me time and money.
How I integrated filming my golf swing with my practice sessions
It’s increadibly easy to work the filming of your golf swing into your practice regime.
What camera and app to use to film your golf swing?
Almost everyone nowadays has a smartphone. And recent surveys tell us that these new phones, have some of the best processors for taking great photographs and video. So it’s no shock that I use my smartphone to film my golf swing.
How to mount the phone when filming your golf swing?
To hold the phone I have the SelfieGolf Training System. No fancy film crew. No one stood behind me, just me, my phone and this fantastically easy to use product. Check out my review of this product here .
How to set up a golf ball?
To setup for this camera angle, follow these steps: 1 Place an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target line. 2 Place the ball on this target line 3 Align another alignment stick “parallel left” of the first alignment stick, directly under your hands. 4 Adjust the tripod so that the camera is at waist level, and then point it directly down the line of the second alignment stick, making sure it is far enough away to view the entire golf swing.
How to align a camera?
Place an alignment stick on the ground pointing at the target line. Place the ball on this target line. Align another alignment stick “parallel left” of the first alignment stick, directly under your hands. Adjust the tripod so that the camera is at waist level, and then point it directly down the line of the second alignment stick, ...
Mirror Vision
Although Mirror Vision is new on the market and does not have quite the same number of users and reviews as some of the other major players, this app is nothing to pull your nose up at.
Golf SwingPlane
This app was featured by USA Today in Golf and Gear 2011 and Golf Monthly UK. It was said to be the must-have swing comparison app.
Swing Profile Golf Analyzer
This app allows you to replay your own golf swing after the shot instantly and boasts of being the only golf app that can automatically capture and playback your golf swing completely handsfree.
V1 Golf
This app offers a free and paid membership version and is probably one of the best swing apps out there.
Shot Tracer
This is probably the best swing app on the market available for the iPhone and iPad. Professionals use it on the Challenge Tour, Seniors Tour, Canadian PGA Tour, Japan PGA Tour, Symetra Tour, and West Florida Tour.
What is the best way to record a golf swing?
The best way to record your golf swing is with a smartphone and a tripod. Several apps are available on smartphones that will help you identify your club path and alignment on your recordings, while a tripod will ensure the camera is stable and appropriately aligned.
How do I film my golf swing with my phone?
To film your golf swing with your phone, you will need to fix it to a tripod to keep it level, directly behind you. Record the video in slow motion to see every movement in detail, or use an app that allows you to draw lines on your recorded footage.
How do you set up a golf swing video?
To set up a golf swing video, you need to position your camera down the line of your shot, directly from behind you. The camera should be at a height level with your hands, when at address. The camera needs to be stable and have everything in picture from the top of your head to your feet.
Where should the camera be when filming your golf swing?
When filming your golf swing, the camera should be directly in line with your target, or face on. It should be pointed at the hands from both angles. This will allow you to look for errors in swing path or lateral movement, depending on the angle.
How do you draw lines on a golf swing recording?
To draw lines on your golf swing recording, you will need to use an app that includes this built-in feature. Apps such as Technique Golf by OnForm or V1 Golf allow you to record your swing and analyse it with lines for swing plane, lateral movement and head position.
How many FPS does it take to record a golf swing?
Any camera that records in 30 FPS (frames per second) or higher should be more than suitable to record a golf swing video that can be played back in real time, or slow motion. Most smartphones can record in 60 FPS or beyond, so there is no need to rush out and make a specific purchase for recording your golf swing.
Final message
There’s no denying it can feel awkward bumbling around at the driving range with a camera and tripod, but filming your golf swing may just be the remedy you have been looking for to correct the flaws that are plaguing your game.
