We
at DT Studios Photography are pleased to announce the addition
of "Digital Video Production" to our growing list of
photography services.
We
provide all types of Video Photography including:
Athletic Skills Tapes
&
Sports Action Video
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We use High Quality Digital Capture and Production Equipment.
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We Photograph, Edit & Produce High Quality DVDs and CDs.
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Skills Tapes (videos) start at $250 for the original copy.
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Additional copies are $5 each at the time of your order ($10 each
afterwards).
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Digital Audio and Visual Graphics Enhancements are also available.
Sports
Skills, Recruiting and Scholarship Videos are now an essential
part of marketing young athletes to colleges and universities.
Let us help you put together a concise, no nonsense video designed
to clearly demonstrate the skills of your athlete. DT Studios
can help you produce a finished DVD as a part of your plan to
secure a valuable sports scholarship for your athlete. Please
call 452-1456 for more information or to schedule a session.
VIDEOTAPING
YOUR SOFTBALL SKILLS
Skills Tapes - General Information:
College Coaches want to see everything you are capable of doing.
If you play several positions, show footage of those different
skills. Keep in mind that these colleges receive a large number
of videotapes each season and simply don't have time to view excess
and unneeded footage. We also strongly recommend that you do not
include any High School or Travel ball video unless a coach specifically
asks to see it, if so, put it on a separate tape other than on
your skills video. Your video doesn't have to be fancy. You don't
need music, freeze frames, dissolves, etc. However, you do want
the tape to impress those who see it. A short 8-12 minute concise
and clear video that showcases the player's skills.
When to shoot your video:
Video should be shot, edited and copied in the early spring of
your Junior year, and letters/resumes and tapes/CD's sent out
to coaches with a summer travel schedule by May.
Before
You Shoot Your Video:
1. Plan ahead: Take the time to write out a brief script
of those skills you want to show and write an introduction and
a closing to your tape.
Here's an example:
Introduction:
"Hello, my names is ______ , I play for ______ High School
and ______ Travel team, I am currently a Junior and will graduate
in _____ , my primary position is ______ and my secondary position
is _____ , I am _____ tall and weigh _____ lbs. , I bat (R/L)
and throw (R/L).
Closing: "I just want to close in saying _____"
(Mention your strengths, any softball honors or awards, special
accomplishments, goals or anything else you may wish to add).
"Thank you very much for watching my tape. I hope to hear
from you soon"
Practice
this short speech before you video tape it. Don't be nervous,
we can shoot several takes of your introduction and edit the best
pieces together.
2. Be organized: Look at dates, times and schedules for
when you can shoot. If a coach, instructor or another player is
going to help out, make sure that you can accommodate their schedule.
Allow for the weather too, rescheduling is often necessary. Make
sure you have everything you need.
3. Relax: The more relaxed everyone is, the better things
will turn out. Don't worry about being "perfect" on
every swing or throw, the tapes can be edited. If you're enjoying
yourself, it will come across in your video and make the right
impression.
What coaches want to see:
The order you perform the skills makes no difference. The entire
tape should only be approximately 8 to 12 minutes in length.
HITTING:
• A view from beyond the opposite batters box, facing the
batter as they are in their stance, close view. Full swings in
this segment, if you have full swings from both right and left
side, show both.
BUNTING:
• Sac Bunts: View from pitching circle, left and right sides,
if applicable.
• Bunt for Hit: View from pitching circle, left and right
sides, if applicable.
• Drag Bunt: View from pitching circle, left and right sides,
if applicable.
• Slap Bunt: View from beyond opposite batters box, left
and right side, if applicable.
THROWING
AND CATCHING: (All Positions)
• Fielding ground balls, some directly at you, some to your
right and left.
• Balls to your right and left should be approximately 15
to 20 feet each way.
• Show the throw to a base. (Note) Always have an angle to
show the throw.
CATCHERS:
(Full Equipment)
• Block ball in dirt, some right at you, some to show lateral
movement.
• Field bunts and throw to all bases.
• Pick off, show throws to 1st and 3rd base.
• Steals, show throw to and and 3rd base, with the fielder
on the move to cover the base.
CORNERS:
• Field bunts, throw to 1st, and and 3rd bases.
• At 1st base, taking throws in the dirt.
• At 3rd base, taking throws from the outfield, making a
tag.
MIDDLE
INFIELDERS:
• Double play, pivot and footwork.
• Double play, feeds.
• Shortstop, covering second on a steal.
• Second, covering first on a bunt.
• Fly balls overhead, Texas Leaguer.
OUTFIELDERS:
• Fielding fly balls, some directly at you, some to your
right, left and forward.
• Show the throw to 2B, 3B and home. Be sure to showcase
your arm strength.
PITCHERS:
• Two Angles: From behind pitcher on throwing side &
side angle.
• Show 5-6 of each pitch you have.
• A pitcher should show some fielding at her position. Fielding
grounders and bunts, throwing to all bases.
BASE
RUNNING:
• Home to first, after you swing.
• Home to home, after you swing.
SLIDING:
• Stealing 2nd and or 3rd:
~ Show different slides you are capable of doing.
Figure-four, slide-by and head-first.
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