Hi everyone, glad to have found this forum!
I am validating a business model focused on selling sports highlights, and I need help structuring the MVP for my capture setup. Since recording the entire game is unfeasible (due to storage and editing time), my goal is to record only the relevant events.
The scenario I am trying to implement:
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Hardware: 2 iPhones covering the court using ultra-wide lenses.
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Recording: Circular Buffer (Retroactive) – when the trigger is pressed, it saves the last few seconds (the play).
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Sync: I need the trigger on one device to simultaneously activate the recording on the other.
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Post-Processing: Stitching the two angles to create a panoramic view, and subsequently manually reframing to vertical (9:16), but strictly for the necessary clips (since many plays develop entirely on just one side of the court).
The problem: I cannot find a tool that combines Buffer and Sync.
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Fullcourt: Syncs devices, but records the whole game.
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Video Buffer Camera 4K / MyMVP: Record in buffer mode, but do not sync two devices together.
Does anyone know of a solution that bridges this gap?
Extra question about ActionStitch: Does anyone here use ActionStitch with iPhones? I would like to know if anyone has a step-by-step guide on how to optimize capture with it on iOS.
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
I am using two Samsung phones to record whole match with 4k 30 FPS and ActionStitch can stitch them in 2-3 hours depening to your CPU speed.
1- You need to prepare a calibration file for your camera(ultra-wide Iphone) We can help for that step if you share your models.
2- I doN’t know about Circular Buffer (Retroactive) if you explain it more we can help.
3- You doN’t need to start recording simultaneously in Action stitch can sync them really good. And you can take any part of that video using Action Stitch.
4- Action Stitch has reframing options.
Extra question: I am not sure Iphone but in Samsung phones you can set the same ISO Brightness level etc. Or you can use my method if you doN’t have this option. Right now I am using ffmpeg to sync Brightness Contrast Saturation etc. Check ffmpeg docs or you can ask me details if you interest more.
First off, apologies for the delay in responding.
I’m researching the best setup for recording Futsal matches with a 100% focus on creating Highlights/Reels. I don’t need tactical analysis or full game processing; my main bottleneck is speeding up the post-production workflow (vertical reframing and cutting).
I have an iPhone 15 and an iPhone 13 available. I’ve narrowed it down to 4 possible scenarios and would like your opinion on item “D”. First, here are the scenarios:
1. Rig Sharing (Piggybacking on Broadcast) Using a mount to attach my phone to the official cameraman’s tripod.
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Pro: Guaranteed stability.
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Workflow: Use the Sporfie app with a Bluetooth button to tag plays live and receive the isolated clip instantly.
2. Static Wide Camera (GoPro/Action Cam) Placing a camera on a high tripod with 180° FOV to capture the whole court.
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Workflow: Use a remote to tag highlights during recording. In editing, I just grab the tagged clips and do reframing (similar to the BallerCam concept).
3. Gimbal with AI Tracking Using the XbotGo Chameleon on a high tripod.
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Pro: It already has native tracking and highlight marking functions.
4. Dual Camera Setup (Where I have doubts) Using two phones to cover the court (Left/Right) and stitching them later.
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The Problem: Solutions like FullCourt.ai do this, but they process everything on the server (slow), apply watermarks, and make it hard to access the “raw” files from the individual cameras.
My Question: Considering option 4 (Dual Cam), does anyone know of an app (iOS/Android) that allows syncing the recording trigger (Rec/Stop) between two devices and, ideally, marking highlights simultaneously on both files?
Finally, regarding hardware specs, I am using an iPhone 13 and 15… but the question remains: is it possible to sync the recording trigger to get Cam A and Cam B via a single “highlight” button?
Didn’t find the xbotgo reliable. That’s why I looked for this option.