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GOLF
TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE®
Teaching Golf Online… USGTF Leading the Way
Microsoft’s new Vista operating
system got me thinking, “It’s a great time to be a kid.” Kids
haven’t had to deal with the past 20 years of computing. They don’t
have preconceived notions about how things work. It doesn’t bother
them to press NO to turn a cell phone ON and doesn’t amaze them that
they can create a new identity on Second Life or play virtual
ping-pong with someone in Austria.
Taking advantage of cool new stuff in
Vista will be a lot easier for someone who doesn’t wonder how you
can watch live TV on your computer while recording a 2nd show in the
background. It’s much the same with video analysis. If you missed
the past 20 years of teaching with video, you’re in great shape. Now
is the time to jump in! With a computer, a camera, and a new
analysis program called SwingView Pro, you can do everything you
ever wanted with video, and some things you didn’t know you could.
Time to be a kid again!
I’ve coached thousands of pros on
camera selection and computer setup and can say with certainty that
video analysis is not as hard as people expect it to be. This year
is the ideal time to get involved in video. It’s a golden era where
everything works like it is supposed to before things go HD. Here’s
what to buy and how to profit from your purchase.
- Laptop computer and sunshade.
Get one with an Intel Duo Core processor, at least 1 GIG of RAM
memory, a CD burner. Make sure the computer has a Firewire port.
Cost: $900
- DV camcorder with manually
adjustable shutter speed. All record at 60 frames per second,
but not all allow you to manually adjust the shutter speed. Any
brand (Panasonic, JVC, Sony, Samsung, Canon) is OK, but don’t
get a direct to DVD disc camera. I’d recommend the Canon ZR-500
for the best bang for your buck. Cost: $275
- Firewire cable. Firewire is just
a brand name for a type of connection on your computer. It’s
like a USB port, but different. Think CD vs. DVD… similar but
different formats. Connect your camera to your computer with a
Firewire cable. Cables come in many different lengths and vary
in price. $6 will get you a 6’ cable and $80 buys you a 70’
cable. A 25’ cable works great for most single-camera setups to
get all the angles you need. 25’ cable: $35
- Video program. This is where
everyone tries to guess which program works the best. The truth
is, like a golf swing, what works for you is what works best.
SwingView Pro has a 45-day money back guarantee and countless
pro testimonials that it’s the best program available with the
best customer support anywhere. Download the free demo from:
www.golfaroundtheworld.com/svp/v6. Video tutorials are
included with the download.
Out of the box you can expect to:
Record swings (up to 4-camera capture). Auto-capture and playback.
Draw lines, angles and text. Look at swings in side-by-side or
“overlay” mode. Record video tips and drills to give to students.
Burn free CD’s with analysis and viewer program with a few clicks of
your mouse. E-mail screen recordings of your analysis directly to
students. Support for Zelocity’s PureLaunch, P3Pro Swing, Weight-
Right and D.B.S. force plates is included. Remotely coach students
via the internet using SwingCoach Live. If you download the demo
(above) you can call our support line to give SwingCoach Live a run
through. Headset recommended. 561-848-8529.
Don’t let the rants about the new
Vista OS worry you. It’s the dawn of the golden age of computing and
the world is yours for the taking. Broaden your horizons with Skype,
Google Earth, SightSpeed and YouTube. Fascinate yourself with
Wikipedia, Zillow, Photobucket and Flickr. But generate more income
and become a better teacher using the new SwingView Pro 6.0.
Contact:
dane@golfaroundtheworld.com
Toll Free: 800-824-4279
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