One of the first things you’ll do in sportFX is upload a video of your athletic performance to get it analyzed. The app is designed to make this process quick and user-friendly. Follow these steps to capture or upload your footage and receive AI-driven feedback:
1. Open the Film Room and tap the “+” (New Video) button: In the app’s navigation menu, go to the Film Room section (usually indicated by a clapperboard 🎥 icon). This is where all your videos will be listed. Tap the “+” button (often at the center of the bottom menu) to start a new recording or upload.
2. Record or Select a Video: sportFX gives you two options: - Record in real-time: Use your phone’s camera to film yourself (or the athlete) performing the sport skill live. For example, you might prop up the phone or have someone film your batting swing, pitching motion, quarterback throw, etc. The app may provide a silhouette or guide on screen to ensure you’re fully in frame. Tip: Aim to capture the full body in motion and from a clear angle (side-on or 45-degree angle to the action tends to work well) with good lighting. - Upload from gallery: If you already have a video of your performance (from a recent game or practice), you can choose it from your camera roll. The app supports common video formats. Select the clip that you want analyzed.
3. Submit for Analysis: After recording or choosing a file, confirm the upload. You might be prompted to label the video (e.g. “Pitching session 10/5” or “Swing at batting cages”) for your own organization. Once you submit, sportFX will begin processing the video with its AI. No additional sensors or input needed – just that video. The app will indicate that the video is being analyzed (you may see a “Processing…” status next to the video entry).
A look at the sportFX “Film Room” where uploaded videos are listed. Each entry shows the type of session and status – for example, “Pitching #1 – Completed” with an overall score, or “Pitching #2 – Processing…” while the AI analysis is underway. Once processing is done, you can tap on a completed session to view detailed results.
4. Wait a few moments: The AI works quickly. In many cases, you’ll get results in seconds or a couple of minutes at most[7], depending on video length and your internet speed. The processing is cloud-based, so ensure you have an internet connection. You can leave the app open; some users might even receive a notification when analysis is complete (if notifications are enabled).
5. View the Results: When your video’s status turns to “Completed”, tap on that entry to open the analysis report. This is where the magic happens – sportFX will display a wealth of insights from your video: - Overall Score or Rating: The app may give an overall performance score or efficiency rating for that attempt (for example, an “Overall 96” as shown in the UI). This number can help you gauge at a glance how well that rep went, but the real value is in the detailed metrics and feedback. - Key Metrics: You’ll see various measured metrics from the video. These are tailored to the sport and action. For instance, in a pitching video you might see metrics like shoulder rotation angle, hip-shoulder separation, release speed, etc. In a batting swing, you might get launch angle, exit velocity of the ball, swing tempo, hand speed, “smash factor,” and more. If it’s a footwork drill or agility run, you may see acceleration, change-of-direction time, etc. - Visual Replay: sportFX may show a replay of your video with overlays. Many users get a ghosted 3D stick-figure or skeleton overlay on their video or a comparative model, illustrating your biomechanics in action[3]. You might be able to scrub through the video with this overlay to see joint angles at various points. This visual feedback is like having a motion-capture lab on your phone, highlighting things like your posture, angles of limbs, and timing of movements. - Analysis Tabs: The interface could include multiple tabs or views – e.g. Metrics, Insights/Coach Feedback, maybe Comparison if you have previous data or a pro benchmark. Explore each section to get a full picture of your performance.
6. Interpret the Metrics: Don’t worry if you’re not sure what all the metrics mean. sportFX’s next feature – the AI coach feedback – will translate these numbers into plain language advice, which we cover in the next section. However, the metrics screen itself often highlights extremes or notable values (maybe color-coding things that are below average, average, or above average compared to a reference). For example, the app might highlight that your “Max Linear Hand Speed: 107 m/s” is an outstanding value, or that “Launch Angle: 28°” is within an optimal range for a home-run swing. Over time, you’ll learn which metrics correspond to power, efficiency, consistency, etc., for your sport.
7. Save or Share (Optional): After viewing the results, you can typically save the analysis (it’s saved in the app by default in your history). You might also have options to share a summary – for example, sending the video with overlay and key stats to a coach or on social media. sportFX is about improving you, but you can certainly share your progress or cool stats with others if you want. (Always be mindful of privacy – only share what you’re comfortable with. By design, sportFX won’t share your data with anyone unless you choose to[25].)
That’s the process of getting an analysis! You can repeat this for each training session or performance you want to evaluate. The Film Room will keep a chronological list of all your uploads, so you can go back and review any past session’s video and results. Each entry shows the date/time and your own title for easy reference.
Pro Tips for Video Analysis: - Make sure the whole movement is visible in the frame. For example, if analyzing a swing, prop the camera far enough to see from head to toe and the full swing arc. If analyzing a sprint or agility drill, ensure the path is in view. - Good lighting and contrast help the computer vision. Try to film in a well-lit environment with a background that isn’t too cluttered. Avoid extremely dark or backlit videos where your form is a silhouette, as it may be harder for the AI to detect your joints. - If your video is not being analyzed well or errors out, check that it’s a supported format/length. Extremely long videos might need trimming to just the key motion. Also ensure your internet connection is stable when uploading. - You can use sportFX for game film or practice – both are supported. For in-game footage, the app will still analyze your individual movements (just note that if there are many people in frame, it’s best if you’re central or marked in some way; the AI is trained to focus on the primary athlete, but clarity helps).
Once you have your video analyzed, the next step is understanding the feedback and coaching tips the app gives you based on that analysis. We’ll cover that in the following section.