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Are there any agencies around that can film a recruitment video? If so, how much does this type of service cost? Thanks in advance.
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Where are you located ?
I have several options for you. Send me a email @ Ohiopgf@gmail.com and will get you someone
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ncsa, Q athlete or softball factory offer this service however; you can save yourself a lot of money and do it yourself if you have a palm recorder and movie maker software.
Go to you tube or one of the many recruiting sites like captin u, softball showcase, be recruited to get ideas and see some good and bad videos.
We had HS a player use one I listred above #9. The service cost almost 3k and the video was cropped sped up or slowed down so much it did not accuratly demonstrate her abilities.The same team has another player with a couple videos done by her dad #7 that worked very well for her. Her dad was not a pro by any means...
The link is below..
COLERAIN Fastpitch - (Cincinnati, OH) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
Go to you tube or one of the many recruiting sites like captin u, softball showcase, be recruited to get ideas and see some good and bad videos.
We had HS a player use one I listred above #9. The service cost almost 3k and the video was cropped sped up or slowed down so much it did not accuratly demonstrate her abilities.The same team has another player with a couple videos done by her dad #7 that worked very well for her. Her dad was not a pro by any means...
The link is below..
COLERAIN Fastpitch - (Cincinnati, OH) - powered by LeagueLineup.com
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I will speak up about the recruiting video. We did one for oldest DD a few years ago and the result was terrible! I honestly feel it did her a disservice to put that in front of D1 coaches. Although I think I could do a decent one on my own now, the learning curve is a little steep! Here is what I would do now if I was putting together a skills video myself:
1. Take any opportunity you can to ask D1/D2 coaches EXACTLY what they are looking for (and not) in a skills video.
2. Watch as many skills videos as you can on Youtube and take notes on what looked impressive and what looked bush league. (PM me if you want to see bush league and I can send you a link to mine!)
3. Spend the money on a good middle of the road video editing software program for your computer (unless yours comes with one, then just make sure you know how to use it!).
4. Write down a plan ahead of time to make a 3-4 minute video. This should include a script of your daughter introducing herself and what you intend to show on film. Obviously there is a big difference between the format for a pitcher/catcher/infielder/outfielder. If your DD is like mine and wants to market herself as a "utility player," good luck in keeping that to 3 min!
5. Film ... get a series of your daughter demonstrating your pre-planned skills at her best between 1-3 times unedited.
6. Go home, edit, and see what you have on film and repeat until you both are satisfied.
This can be done well for sure by an individual, but unless you have the time to do all this and good knowledge about softball mechanics and what D1/D2 coaches are looking for, I would consider using a service for between $1,000 - 3,000. If you do your homework with a service, you should be able to get a high quality video with a little less headache on your part.
Best advice I can give you is talk to as many people as possible who have done this before and do your homework ahead of time!
Good luck!
1. Take any opportunity you can to ask D1/D2 coaches EXACTLY what they are looking for (and not) in a skills video.
2. Watch as many skills videos as you can on Youtube and take notes on what looked impressive and what looked bush league. (PM me if you want to see bush league and I can send you a link to mine!)
3. Spend the money on a good middle of the road video editing software program for your computer (unless yours comes with one, then just make sure you know how to use it!).
4. Write down a plan ahead of time to make a 3-4 minute video. This should include a script of your daughter introducing herself and what you intend to show on film. Obviously there is a big difference between the format for a pitcher/catcher/infielder/outfielder. If your DD is like mine and wants to market herself as a "utility player," good luck in keeping that to 3 min!
5. Film ... get a series of your daughter demonstrating your pre-planned skills at her best between 1-3 times unedited.
6. Go home, edit, and see what you have on film and repeat until you both are satisfied.
This can be done well for sure by an individual, but unless you have the time to do all this and good knowledge about softball mechanics and what D1/D2 coaches are looking for, I would consider using a service for between $1,000 - 3,000. If you do your homework with a service, you should be able to get a high quality video with a little less headache on your part.
Best advice I can give you is talk to as many people as possible who have done this before and do your homework ahead of time!
Good luck!
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What software video packages does anybody recommend (or not)?
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Agree with Coach Dennis, do it yourself. Coaches get videos, profiles, etc., by hundreds to thousands....they don't care if you're forking out thousands of dollars, they want the basics and why not do it cheaper?...post your daughter's positions and I'll come back and type up what you should be filming from my Recruitment book to help you out. And most importantly, think of 2 to 3 days of filming. No not all day, just doing different areas, such as hitting vs. pitching, vs catching. etc. Don't do the whole thing in one day, want your dd to be well rested, sharp...book says that as well 
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Fastpitch86: Windows Software Moviemaker is pretty good--meaning it wasn't complicated to figure out how to do it.
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Agree with softballheart. For most cases you can probably just get proficient at using the video editing software your computer comes with. I would start with that and if you feel like you need a bigger platform then look at Sony Vegas pro. Can get way more than you will need for about $100-200.
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Don't spend thousands on a video you can do yourself. We did my DDs and sent it out using a private YouTube link that can only be viewed by those you send the link too. Worked great for us. May take a little time and effort but well worth it.
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Contact me if you need video, I have done a few also, go to you tube and search floyd Shroyer and you can see ones I've done, Email. Cyclonesfp@zoominternet.net
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Thanks for the update. Will also check out the Sony Vegas Pro. Also, wasn't aware YouTube had a feature to send private links...sounds nice.
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Ok if anyone is interested in video work done I have someone that will do the total package for under $200 just email me at Ohiopgf@gmail.com
Some advise if you do it yourself.
A skills video can be an important supplemental tool in your recruiting plan. Most colleges will not recruit a kid strictly off of her skills video, but the video is often the player's introduction to the coaching staff.It can be the catalyst for the school to begin a serious evaluationof the player and to begin the live competition phase of the evaluation. Therefore it is important that the video shows the player in a favorable light. You have about 30 seconds to catch there eye.
1. Nothing hokey. No music, no special effects, no weird speeches, etc.
2.Show more of what you do well and show less of what you do not do well.If you are great athlete show it. We have our better athletes dosome agility drills on their video so the coach can see their speed,quickness, jumping ability, lateral movement, hip turn, etc. If you are a power hitter, show yourself hitting the ball far. If you run poorly, don't put in base running footage.
3.Keep everything crisp. Always hustle and have the you tube video move quickly from segment to segment. No excessive standing around. However, I will say I have watched some video's where the editing is so quick that it gives me a headache watching the tape. I have seen tapes where a kid takes 50 swings in about a minute. The tape does not show a setup, load or finish. If I was trying to evaluate the hitter I would want to see that too.
4.How long should it be? In order to cover what we want offensively and defensively they usually run 3 to 5 minutes.For pitchers if it is just pitching probably about 3 minutes. If it is pitching plus hitting and defense it may last 7 to 8 minutes.Some college coaches will say they don’t need that much, but we want to provide a couple of angles and setups on the skills.
5.When editing, I look for successive good reps to minimize the noticeable edit cuts. In other words, when we look at the hitter hitting balls off the tee, we look for 3 or 4 in a row where she didthings right. That makes the tape appear less like the “best of”collection and more like an everyday event for the player.
6.Shooting a skills video can be exhausting.Bring some teammates to assist you in shagging balls, fielding throws, etc. The player will need some time between drills and reps.
7.Do a you tube link.Easy to attach and send in emails to coaches. Remember make it easy on them.
Hope this helps.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. I love talking about this stuff Good Luck Warren 216-704-9908
Some advise if you do it yourself.
A skills video can be an important supplemental tool in your recruiting plan. Most colleges will not recruit a kid strictly off of her skills video, but the video is often the player's introduction to the coaching staff.It can be the catalyst for the school to begin a serious evaluationof the player and to begin the live competition phase of the evaluation. Therefore it is important that the video shows the player in a favorable light. You have about 30 seconds to catch there eye.
1. Nothing hokey. No music, no special effects, no weird speeches, etc.
2.Show more of what you do well and show less of what you do not do well.If you are great athlete show it. We have our better athletes dosome agility drills on their video so the coach can see their speed,quickness, jumping ability, lateral movement, hip turn, etc. If you are a power hitter, show yourself hitting the ball far. If you run poorly, don't put in base running footage.
3.Keep everything crisp. Always hustle and have the you tube video move quickly from segment to segment. No excessive standing around. However, I will say I have watched some video's where the editing is so quick that it gives me a headache watching the tape. I have seen tapes where a kid takes 50 swings in about a minute. The tape does not show a setup, load or finish. If I was trying to evaluate the hitter I would want to see that too.
4.How long should it be? In order to cover what we want offensively and defensively they usually run 3 to 5 minutes.For pitchers if it is just pitching probably about 3 minutes. If it is pitching plus hitting and defense it may last 7 to 8 minutes.Some college coaches will say they don’t need that much, but we want to provide a couple of angles and setups on the skills.
5.When editing, I look for successive good reps to minimize the noticeable edit cuts. In other words, when we look at the hitter hitting balls off the tee, we look for 3 or 4 in a row where she didthings right. That makes the tape appear less like the “best of”collection and more like an everyday event for the player.
6.Shooting a skills video can be exhausting.Bring some teammates to assist you in shagging balls, fielding throws, etc. The player will need some time between drills and reps.
7.Do a you tube link.Easy to attach and send in emails to coaches. Remember make it easy on them.
Hope this helps.
If you have any questions please feel free to give me a call. I love talking about this stuff Good Luck Warren 216-704-9908
