When I joined the Norfolk Harvesters Rugby Football Club three years ago, I can recall feeling a bit perplexed at the sight of a bizarre-looking camera at our first game. It was bright green and attached to the top of a rather long pole; I was entirely ignorant of the fact that it was a camera at the time, arguably because I had never seen anything like it in my life, up until this point.
Eventually, I pieced two and two together and realized it was a camera, especially after our team received footage of the game we had just played. After asking a few questions, I learned that this specific camera is known as a Veo camera, and they’re primarily marketed to record and film sports.
It sort of looks like a robot at first glance, and there are different models to choose from. I’m unsure of the specific version my rugby club uses, but I remember being impressed while watching back that first game by the quality of the imaging and the sound.
From what I can gather, these cameras detect movement and swing back and forth to cover all components of a sports game. It might miss a thing or two on the far edges of a pitch or field, but for the most part, it does a damn good job of capturing all elements of a game.
It’s hugely beneficial to be able to watch back a game and determine work-ons. I don’t necessarily love watching myself make mistakes, but that is what the footage is for – to recognize errors and determine the best plan of action to correct them for future games. It can also be used for a good laugh when you see yourself doing something positively absurd.
These cameras are not cheap, but with some fundraising, they would make a fantastic addition to any sports team or club.
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