How should I film my swing for analysis?

Steady the phone on a tripod or solid surface at hip height, frame your whole body and the club or bat with a little margin, record in good even light, and capture the full swing including the finish. Hold the camera still — no panning.

What camera angle is best for swing analysis?

The two best angles are face-on (directly in front of you) and down-the-line (directly behind your hands, on the target line). Down-the-line is most important for path and plane; face-on is best for balance and sequencing.

How far away should the camera be?

Far enough to fit your whole body, the implement, and the start of ball flight in frame with a little room to spare. Too close clips the swing; too far makes detail hard to read.

Do I need slow-motion video?

No. Normal speed works well. If your phone offers a higher frame rate easily, it can help, but a clear angle and good lighting matter far more than slow motion.

Why does camera angle change my results?

Analysis is read from a 2D video, so an off-axis camera can fake a problem that is not really there — especially with swing plane and path. Filming truly face-on or down-the-line is the single biggest factor in an accurate read.

Can I upload a video I already have?

Yes, as long as it shows the full swing from a usable angle with reasonable lighting. If the angle is off, re-filming to a true face-on or down-the-line view will give you a more reliable result.

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How to Film Your Swing for AI Analysis

To film your swing for AI analysis, set your phone on a stable surface at about hip height, frame your whole body and the club or bat with a little room to spare, and record in good, even light. A true face-on or down-the-line angle matters most — the cleaner the angle, the more accurate the read.

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The 60-second setup

Get a clean clip

Steady the phone

A tripod or a solid surface — never handheld. A still camera is the foundation of a good read.

Hip height

Set the lens at roughly hip height so angles aren’t distorted from above or below.

Frame the whole swing

Fit your full body, the club or bat, and the start of ball flight with a little room to spare.

Good, even light

Bright, even lighting; avoid shooting into the sun or in deep shade.

Normal speed is fine

You don’t need slow-motion — a clear angle matters far more than frame rate.

Capture the finish

Record through the full finish so balance and sequencing can be judged.

The most important choice

Pick the right angle

Camera angle is the single biggest factor in an accurate read — because analysis is inferred from a 2D video, an off-axis camera can fake a problem that isn’t really there.

Down-the-line

Directly behind your hands, on the target line, at hip height. Best for swing path and plane.

Face-on

Directly in front of you, square to your body. Best for balance, weight shift, and sequencing.

One angle at a time

Film each angle as its own clip rather than a moving shot that captures neither cleanly.

Why it matters

A clean clip means an honest read

A true angle and good light let SwingVantage’s video analysis read your motion clearly and raise the confidence of every finding. A blurry or off-axis clip lowers confidence — and the estimated label on your results will reflect that honestly.

Your swing, decoded — coaching in your pocket. SwingVantage reads your data and hands you the one fix that matters most, with confident, data-backed guidance you can use today. Findings are heuristic estimates — smart reads that sharpen with every swing you add — and they pair perfectly with a coach for injury concerns or advanced technique work, so you show up to those sessions already ahead.

You’re set

Film it and get your fix

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Frequently asked questions

How should I film my swing for analysis?: Steady the phone on a tripod or solid surface at hip height, frame your whole body and the club or bat with a little margin, record in good even light, and capture the full swing including the finish. Hold the camera still — no panning.
What camera angle is best for swing analysis?: The two best angles are face-on (directly in front of you) and down-the-line (directly behind your hands, on the target line). Down-the-line is most important for path and plane; face-on is best for balance and sequencing.
How far away should the camera be?: Far enough to fit your whole body, the implement, and the start of ball flight in frame with a little room to spare. Too close clips the swing; too far makes detail hard to read.
Do I need slow-motion video?: No. Normal speed works well. If your phone offers a higher frame rate easily, it can help, but a clear angle and good lighting matter far more than slow motion.
Why does camera angle change my results?: Analysis is read from a 2D video, so an off-axis camera can fake a problem that is not really there — especially with swing plane and path. Filming truly face-on or down-the-line is the single biggest factor in an accurate read.
Can I upload a video I already have?: Yes, as long as it shows the full swing from a usable angle with reasonable lighting. If the angle is off, re-filming to a true face-on or down-the-line view will give you a more reliable result.