Hudl- any officials utilizing it?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by jchamp

VLC and Handbrake both have functionality to convert video, ... Handbrake requires less command line experience, and is a much easier one to use in general.

I used to use a program called Multiquence back in the day, I had bought a license that removed the shareware limitations on it, but that was back in 2002.
I've heard good reviews about Nero Vision, which I think is now Nero Video, iMovie, and Windows Movie Maker.
My drug of choice is Lightworks, which had a strange learning curve due to some bizarre UI choices the developers made, but I had to use it for another project I was on a couple years ago.

If you have the time to learn the interface, I would recommend Lightworks. Otherwise any of the others can do what you need.

I use Handbrake myself -- very familiar with the Mac version of it. Free and works extremely well.

[jeschmit]

I'll chalk up another vote to using Handbrake. Very easy to convert videos with that program.

I also use MPEGStreamclip to clip plays on my Mac. It allows you to save your clips in almost every file type out there... and it's free.

I've also dabbled in VLC, but I like the MPEGStreamclip program as it allows you to fast forward the video a lot easier, and you can also rip DVDs onto your computer in a movie file (this allows me to upload my games onto my iDevice).

Finally, I use iMovie to edit, add text, add transitions and slo-mo replay to my clips.

[Brad]

Cool ... good tips, jeschmit. Thanks.

[bisonlj]

Although Hudl was built by coaches for coaches it generally works well for officials as well. Are there any feature changes Hudl could make that you think would be better for officials? What is it missing for us?

[JRutledge]

The only way this works better for officials is to have someone else taping the video. I could see most plays when I used this program. The only problem was the video skills of the person taping and how long they showed us in the picture. Otherwise not much the program can do better.

Peace

[raider]

This year we started using HUDL for our officials. We have 4 HD cameras and dispatch a rookie official to video the game. He takes a wide angle so as to get all officials on the screen. Each time the umpire spots the ball, he stops and starts the video (as well as some other times). This gives us the HUDL plays. That way we also get the between play activity by the crew. We have 3rd party retired officials review the HUDL video and do their evaluation from that. They make their comments and tie in the specific plays.
We also use it for trainnig purposes. I am also one of our state observers and I video any game I observe the same way. Then my report cites specific plays.
Very hard to argue with the video. Most guys appreciate the feedback. Some, who think they are great, don't appreciate it being pointed out that they are not. Hopefully they get on board or leave.

Dave