How to film a boxing bout with a phone
Boxing stats are coming to Reelstat. This guide works today with any camera app, and your footage will be ready when we are.
Where to put the phone.
At a neutral corner, outside the ring.
How high.
Above the top rope.
Framing.
Landscape. The whole ring, with both fighters in the picture all the time.
Settings.
Do Not Disturb on. Screen brightness down to save battery. Plug in a power bank. Keep about 5 GB free. Close other apps.
During the game.
Do not move the tripod and do not zoom. If someone stands in front, ask them kindly to move.
Common mistakes.
- Filming in portrait. The playing area does not fit.
- Too close. The fighters leave the frame.
- A corner team member standing in front of the phone.
After the game.
Stop recording and keep the video. Your footage will be ready when we are.