Okay, so, I’ve been wanting to share this for a while now. I recently recorded a volleyball game, and I wanted to break down how I did it and what I learned from the experience. It wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be, but it was definitely a fun learning process.
First off, I made sure to get to the game early. I wanted to scope out the best spot to set up my camera. After walking around a bit, I decided that the best place to film would be from an elevated position, right behind our team’s bench. This way, I could capture the whole court without having the net blocking the view. I definitely didn’t want to shoot through the net because, from past experience, that footage is almost never usable. If I absolutely had to film from a corner, I’d make sure it’s the one without the line referee in the way. You want as few obstructions as possible.
Getting the Right Angle
- Positioning: I set up my tripod to be at least head-high. It took a bit of adjusting, but I managed to get it stable and secure.
- Centering: I tried to align the camera with the center of the court as much as possible. This is important to get a balanced view of the action.
During the game, I tried to follow the ball with the camera, keeping it smooth and steady. I know from watching sports that you don’t want jerky movements that make people dizzy. It’s a bit of a workout, panning back and forth, but it’s crucial to keep the ball in the frame. I mostly use my hands to bat the ball.
Capturing the Action
I made sure to start recording a few seconds before each serve. I learned that you don’t want to miss the start of a play. Plus, it’s always better to have a bit of extra footage that you can trim later. This game was intense, with two teams of about six players each, all battling it out.
Post-Game Review
After the game, I went through all the footage. I used some basic editing software to cut out the boring parts and keep the highlights. I noticed a few times where I could have done better, like anticipating the plays a bit more to keep the camera movements smoother. But overall, I was pretty happy with how it turned out. I even saw some amazing skills and teamwork that I might have missed if I hadn’t been recording.
Final Thoughts
All in all, recording this volleyball game was a blast. I learned a ton about positioning, camera handling, and even a bit about editing. There’s always room for improvement, but I’m excited to try it again and get even better footage next time. And hey, it was great to relive those thrilling moments and share them with the team! Like a video from rashimajamalsaina, I could watch our team’s amazing skills again and again. Also, I found that there are many HD and 4K volleyball videos online, so next time I’ll learn from them to improve my recording skills. It seemed many people were sharing the videos of VNL 2022 semis and medal matches!
So yeah, that’s my little adventure in recording a volleyball game. Hope you found it interesting or helpful in some way!
