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18 March 2003
If, during the 2002 Winter Olympics, you saw the video clips of two skiers melded into one clip to illustrate how each performed on the same portion of the course, then you know Dartfish.
Dartfish develops digital imaging applications for sports that are used for broadcast and athlete training, such as at the 2002 Olympics, where TV broadcasts offered glimpses of the technology also used in training by 45 medalists and their coaches. This month, Dartfish becomes the official video analysis software of USPTA, which has 12,500 member tennis professionals worldwide.
"USPTA professionals will have a distinct advantage using Dartfish software in their lesson programs," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler. "Even experienced tennis teachers and coaches who already use video analysis will gain a better understanding of the game by analyzing stroke and footwork mechanics with the help of this exciting technology. In turn, they'll be better able to help players of all ages and skill levels achieve goals and enjoy the sport more."
Dartfish's patented technologies include SimulCam? and StroMotion?. SimulCam allows two separate video clips to be fused into one clip while isolating the moving objects, allowing comparison between players or between one player's strokes. With StroMotion, individual frames within moving video are frozen so that distinct movements can be seen as separate images. In addition, Dartfish users can draw, calculate angles, create split-screen video clips, e-mail video clips and print still images from clips.
In the future, USPTA members who purchase Dartfish software will receive a manual in CD-ROM format and reference set of clips being developed by Dartfish. USPTA headquarters will use the software in educational productions.
Dartfish was created in 1999 in Fribourg, Switzerland, and specializes in producing digital images that are educational, interactive and entertaining to create a new dimension in the sport experience. Dartfish technologies and know-how are widely recognized in the sports world for breakthrough sport training applications, exclusive televised broadcast footage and interactive Internet content.
Founded in 1927, USPTA is the world's oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching professionals. It strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. The association offers more than 30 professional benefits for its members, including certification and extensive educational opportunities. It also works with organizations such as USTA, TIA, CMAA and IHRSA to improve tennis programming.
Contact:
DARTFISH
Ted Simons, Special Markets Consultant
(435) 647.7778
USPTA
Diane Richbourg, Dir. of Public Relations
Shawna Riley, Dir. of Communications
(713) 978-7782
Warren Pretorious, USPTA Master Professional
(435) 615-5426
USPTA Endorses Dartfish Technology
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| With StroMotion, individual frames within moving video are frozen so that distinct movements can be seen as separate images |
Dartfish develops digital imaging applications for sports that are used for broadcast and athlete training, such as at the 2002 Olympics, where TV broadcasts offered glimpses of the technology also used in training by 45 medalists and their coaches. This month, Dartfish becomes the official video analysis software of USPTA, which has 12,500 member tennis professionals worldwide.
"USPTA professionals will have a distinct advantage using Dartfish software in their lesson programs," said USPTA CEO Tim Heckler. "Even experienced tennis teachers and coaches who already use video analysis will gain a better understanding of the game by analyzing stroke and footwork mechanics with the help of this exciting technology. In turn, they'll be better able to help players of all ages and skill levels achieve goals and enjoy the sport more."
Dartfish's patented technologies include SimulCam? and StroMotion?. SimulCam allows two separate video clips to be fused into one clip while isolating the moving objects, allowing comparison between players or between one player's strokes. With StroMotion, individual frames within moving video are frozen so that distinct movements can be seen as separate images. In addition, Dartfish users can draw, calculate angles, create split-screen video clips, e-mail video clips and print still images from clips.
In the future, USPTA members who purchase Dartfish software will receive a manual in CD-ROM format and reference set of clips being developed by Dartfish. USPTA headquarters will use the software in educational productions.
Dartfish was created in 1999 in Fribourg, Switzerland, and specializes in producing digital images that are educational, interactive and entertaining to create a new dimension in the sport experience. Dartfish technologies and know-how are widely recognized in the sports world for breakthrough sport training applications, exclusive televised broadcast footage and interactive Internet content.
Founded in 1927, USPTA is the world's oldest and largest association of tennis-teaching professionals. It strives to raise the standards of the tennis profession while promoting greater awareness of the sport. The association offers more than 30 professional benefits for its members, including certification and extensive educational opportunities. It also works with organizations such as USTA, TIA, CMAA and IHRSA to improve tennis programming.
Contact:
DARTFISH
Ted Simons, Special Markets Consultant
(435) 647.7778
USPTA
Diane Richbourg, Dir. of Public Relations
Shawna Riley, Dir. of Communications
(713) 978-7782
Warren Pretorious, USPTA Master Professional
(435) 615-5426