Tripod setup

[BenHogan]

How tall should be the tripod to record a swing down the line?
Thanks

[iacas]

  BenHogan said:

How tall should be the tripod to record a swing down the line?

Hip height or a little higher is usually best. Same for a front-on swing, too.

[Stacey_E]

On a related note, is it best to shoot straight down the line?

I would assume that it is. I just remember reading somewhere (and my memory aint what it was) something about having the camera slightly to the inside. I just remember when I read it that I thought....hmmm, that doesn't make sense.

[Dminn23]

  Stacey_E said:

On a related note, is it best to shoot straight down the line?

There are two different types of DTL views and they can change the perception of the shot. The "target line" view where you would line up the camera with the ball to target so this would be out front of you. Then there is the toe line, which is just parallel to the target line. As far as height, some people advocate 4 feet off the ground, I like it a little higher because if its too low, it skews MY perception of the height of the arms. Thats personal though.

[FortAsel]

I need to get a tripod...