How to Record
a Video of Your Game
a Video of Your Game
You don’t need any special skills or expensive equipment to film a match.
Of course, it’s great if a professional videographer can shoot your game with a professional camera.
But really, any friend with a basic camera or a decent phone will do just fine. Just follow this step-by-step guide:
Step 1
Find Someone to Film
(Free or Cheap)
Post something like: “Looking for a volunteer to film a women’s football match – no experience needed.”
Volunteers
Local photo or video hobbyists
Check community groups on Facebook or WhatsApp
Students with smartphones
Reach out to local schools, colleges, or universities – find a student who’s willing to help for free or a small reward
Friends and family
Ask someone close to you who can spend 90 minutes operating a camera or phone
Step 2
Semi-professional camera:
- Sony Handycam
- Canon Vixia
- GoPro.
A smartphone with a good camera:
- iPhone 8+
- Samsung Galaxy A50+
- Xiaomi Redmi Note, etc.
Best options (if available)
Any basic smartphone (as long as it can shoot in 720p or higher).
A used camera.
Simple and cheap alternatives
If you don’t have one, ask around. Someone you know definitely does.
Where to get it
Get Something to Film With
Step 3
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Make sure there’s enough storage
If you really don’t have any stand, you’ll need to shoot wide enough so the whole field is in frame, even without moving the camera.
Even better – bring a power bank and keep the phone or camera plugged in while filming
on the camera or phone memory card (you’ll need around 4–5GB for a full game)
Something that keeps the camera steady but lets it rotate.
If no one has one, you can make a DIY stand. Here’s a simple tutorial:
A tripod or camera holder
What Else You’ll Need
Step 4
Make sure the sun is behind the camera, not in front of it.
Important!
In other words, ensure that there are no people, poles or buildings between the camera and the field that could interfere with the shot.
Make sure that there is nothing else in the frame.
At the very least, half the field should be visible in the frame
Goal
Use a stool, ladder, car roof, or anything stable.
You can also tie the camera to a tree at the right height.
If there are no stands:
Set it up at midfield, slightly above head level – ideally 4 meters off the ground or higher
On the stands or a raised spot:
Where to Place the Camera
If you’re filming from a fixed position and the camera won’t move, try to capture the entire field in the shot.
Step 5
Orientation
Horizontal (NOT vertical)
How to Record the Match
Make sure the camera is stable and has a clear view of the field.
Resolution
At least 720p (1080p is even better)
Step 6
Filming
Film the entire match, only stopping during halftime.
Don’t zoom in while filming – it’s better to keep a wider frame.
Since we’re more interested in your individual performance than the full match, the camera should mainly follow you.
When the ball is near the center, try to include most of the field in the frame.
Keep the camera focused on the half of the field where the play is happening.
Step 7
Send Us the Video
Upload your game video there. If you have more than one file, upload them all.
You can do this from your phone or computer.
If you’re not sure how to transfer the video from your camera to your computer, ask a friend or look up a tutorial for your specific camera – it’s really simple.
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