Contents
- Logging Mode
- Logging Mode Tools
- Channel Configuration
- Channel View Modes
- Adding Data Types
- Data Management
- Managing Tags
- Managing Labels
- Displaying Data
Section 4: Post-Game Workflows
Section 1: Solution Overview
Focus is a software that facilitates the distribution of live video; data during games across
multiple clients.
Teams using Focus can:
- Log plays by creating Tags and supporting play data using labels associated with each Tag.
- Distribute video & data to multiple mobile clients at various locations during games.
- View, filter, and share play data to multiple users.
Glossary of Terms
Focus contains specific terms used within this guide. This glossary serves as a quick reference to each term and definition.
| FOCUS (LOGGER) | Catapult software used to create plays that will be used by coaches for review. |
| FOCUS SERVER | Catapult software used for the live capture and distribution of video & data to multiple clients. |
| FOCUS SESSION | A (new) session created within Focus to capture video & data for each game. |
| CHANNEL PICKER | A list of all available video channels (angles) can be toggled during a live session. |
| TOOLBAR | Series of functions within Focus. |
| TAG TEMPLATE | A collection of tags and labels that can be clicked to create data. |
| TAGS | Individual plays created within Focus using the Tag Template. |
| LABELS | Play data that is attached to a Tag, created via the Tag Template. |
| TIMELINE | Chronological view of all tags (plays) and associated labels. |
| LIST VIEW | Column view of all tags and associated labels. |
| FILTER TAGS | The ability to filter, sort and/or search for plays across created Tags. |
Game Day Roles & Responsibilities
Focus is responsible for creating the tags (plays) distributed for coaches to review throughout the game.
Note: Each team is required to provide their own Focus Logger and laptop hardware during the game.
| ROLE | SEC TECHNICIAN On game day, the SEC Purple Hat is responsible for the set up, testing, and successful distribution of video from each shooting location. |
TEAM VIDEO COORDINATORS Each SEC team is responsible for setting up and running their Focus Logger which include the following responsibilities: |
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Set up, test, and verify video capture and distribution from each shooting location, the dedicated logger seats, coaching booths, and sidelines. Verifying that each Focus Server and Logger is properly configured per Sideline Video Focus Server Setup |
Setting up the Focus Logger in the approved logging location. Starting the Focus capture session. Syncing video channels during pregame. Creating test tags. |
| IN-GAME | All level 1 troubleshooting. | Creating offense, defense, and special teams tags. Supplementing tags with game metadata. |
| POST-GAME |
Breakdown/shutdown of all capture hardware. Breakdown and storage of sideline tech carts. |
Stopping the capture. Packing and traveling with the Focus Logger laptop. |
Section 2: Pre-Game Workflows
Naming Tablets
Teams have the ability to assign a unique name across each tablet. Tablet names can be associated to position groups and/or coaching staff names. Each tablet name will be associated to flags across each tag (play) that is logged.
| Access the top right menu on each tablet and click Settings. | ||
| Go to Server within the settings menu, click Disconnect, and then click the Advanced button. | ||
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Change the Client Name of each tablet. Hit Connect, then hit Save at the bottom right. |
Starting A Live Session
A Live Session lets you capture and log the game in a live setting. Here are the steps to set up a live session in Focus.
| Launch Focus Client & connect to a Focus Server. | ||
| Choose Start Live Session. | ||
| Fill in the Session Name & Select the Channels. |
Video Channel Sync
At times, video channels being captured are not synchronized. This is typically due to distance and timing. In Focus you can synchronize video channels prior to the start of the game.
Tip: It’s recommended that each video camera point to the stadium scoreboard for 30 seconds 85 minutes before the game.
PRE-GAME SYNC SETUP
Before beginning the sync process, identify which video channel will be your primary channel, as all other channels will sync to the primary.
| 1. | ADJUST VIDEO PLAYERMODE Switch the video player mode to dual (if only using two channels) or quad (if using three or more channels). |
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FIND VIDEO SYNC POINT Play back all video channels and pause when the primary channel has a visible sync point via the scoreboard clock. |
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CONNECT PRIMARY CHANNEL Navigate to the first video channel to be synced with the primary channel and select the Show Channel Settings icon. |
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ADJUST & SET SYNC POINT Use the video channel controls to adjust the channel to match the sync point on the primary channel. With each button click, users can move forward or backward by one minute (M), one second (S), or one frame (F). |
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SAVE SYNC Confirm the synchronization changes by clicking the Save button. |
Section 3: In-Game Workflows
Logging Mode
FOCUS INTERFACE OVERVIEW
After starting the session, Focus should open in desktop mode. In this mode, teams can log, review, and flag plays during gameplay.
| 1. | CHANNEL PICKER | 5. | VIDEO PLAYBACK DISPLAY |
| 2. | TOOLBAR | 6. | TAG TEMPLATE |
| 3. | CHANNEL VIEW MODES | 7. | VIDEO PLAYBACK CONTROLS |
| 4. | TABLET MODE TOGGLE | 8. | TAG DISPLAY |
Logging Mode Tools
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CHANNEL PICKER The Channel Picker will provide a list of all the available video channels that can be accessed during a live session. Focus can toggle between video channels by selecting one of the channel selection buttons. |
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TOOLBAR PICKER The Toolbar allows the Focus Logger to access tools and preferences throughout a live session. | |
| 1 | HOME | GO BACK TO THE FOCUS HOME SCREEN |
| 2 | SETTINGS | ACCESS THE FOCUS SETTINGS MENU |
| 3 | CHANNELS | MANAGE VIDEO CHANNELS |
| 4 | EXPORT | EXPORT VIDEO & DATA FROM FOCUS |
| 5 | TAGS | MANAGE THE IMPORT, CREATION, AND DELETION OF TAGS |
| 6 | VIEWS | ACCESS TO PRESENTATION, COLLECTIONS, TIMELINE, LIST AND MATRIX VIEWS |
Channel Configuration
PINNING CHANNELS
Focus displays channels in alphanumeric order by default which is the order that will appear on tablet mode for Coaches. You can reconfigure the order of channels that will display in tablet mode within the Focus Logger by pinning channels in the order of your choosing.
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To pin a Channel click on the Channels icon in the upper toolbar and choose Pin Channels. In the pin channel display, you can drag & drop channels (EZ, SL, TV) into the corresponding channels. Pin each channel into 1, 2, and/or 3. This will display channels from left to right on the tablet mode as shown above. |
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| Once your channels are assigned, click save at the bottom right corner. |
Channel View Modes
| The Focus Logger allows you to toggle between multiple view modes to display video. Using the Channel View, users can view up to 4 channels simultaneously. | |
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1. SINGLE VIEW One video channel is available for viewing. |
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2. DUAL VIEW Two video channels are available for viewing. When selected, clicking on the dual view button toggles between vertical & horizontal splits. | |
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3. QUAD VIEW Four individual channels to be viewed simultaneously. |
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Adding Data Types
TAGS VS. LABELS
Tags are defined as individual plays that can be logged using Focus during games & practices.
Labels are defined as data that can be added to each play.
Tags = A single Play
Labels = Corresponding data for each play
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ADDING A TAG In Focus you can create Tags (plays) that coaches and players can review during a game. The user can determine the start and end points and duration. Tags are created by engaging a keyboard shortcut or by clicking/tapping on the tag in the Focus UI. Each tag is made by starting and stopping the recording trigger, similar to the start/stop camera recording workflow. |
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Eight (8) ODK play types are available to create tags. Each ODK play type is mapped to a specific Focus Tag, and its keyboard shortcut matches what is available through the Thunder marking tool. |
Data Management
Tags (plays) will be created without game data. It’s recommended that each team label their plays with offensive and defensive series information. Users can then add data to a Tag through a Label.
The function of a Label is to attach additional information to a tag. By default, labels are applied to the most recent tag. They do not create an instance on a timeline.
Two data columns are provided to label the series number for each play. Those columns are OFF Series and DEF Series, which are Global Labels.
Global Labels allow the user to apply a label(s) to any subsequently activated tag as long as the global label is turned on.
Global Labels are manually activated and deactivated, meaning that whenever a global label is active, all tag buttons that are also activated at that time will have the active global label(s) applied to them.
Managing Tags
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DELETING TAGS The Focus Logger can delete one or multiple tags during a live session. Users can delete Tags by selecting one or more Tags in the Timeline or List view, then tapping the Delete key on their keyboard, or by right-mouse clicking and choosing Delete.
ADJUSTING TAGS 'IN AND OUT' MARKS To adjust the start and endpoint of your tag to the current playhead position, select the tag and use the default hotkeys CTRL+1 (Start) and CTRL+2 (End). |
Managing Labels
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ADDING A LABEL Users can add additional data Labels through the List View or custom Tag Template.
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REMOVING A SINGLE LABEL Users can remove a Label from a Tag in List View.
REMOVING ALL LABELS Users can remove all the Labels on a Tag.
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Displaying Data
Tags can be displayed in Focus on a chronological timeline or in a list. Each view allows for quick access to view and data for every play.
Tags can also be added and shared to playlists, presentations, and more.
TIMELINE
The Timeline view provides users with a chronological view of the live session. Its interface is similar to traditional video editing tools. The Timeline displays all the Tags created throughout the session and provides a row for every Tag type.
LIST VIEW
The List view allows users to review the Tags being created and the Label data associated with them. This view most closely resembles Thunder.
Section 4: Post-Game Workflows
Exporting Video & Data
The live Focus session can be used post-game to download/export video and data to additional devices. Users must keep the live Focus session in record mode to download/export video and data.
| 1. | While the live session is still recording, connect a new Focus client (iPad, Windows, or Mac) to the active Focus Server. |
| 2. | When prompted, open the live session in tablet mode. |
| 3. | Wait for the clips to download to the connected device. |
| 4. | Remove the device from the network. |
Users can connect multiple devices to the Focus Server simultaneously.
Note: Users cannot download the video and data if they end the Focus Session before adding the device. The Focus Server live session must be active to download the tag and label media and data.
Ending a Live Session
Stopping a Live Session will stop recording the selected channels. This will allow you to export the Session, delete it, or start a new Session.
STOPPING A LIVE SESSION IN FOCUS CLIENT
| 1. | Launch Focus Client and connect to a Live Session. | |
| 2. | Choose Stop Recording. | |
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Alternatively, you can click the Close button in the top corner of your Focus window Select Stop recording on Focus Server option, otherwise the Focus Client will shut down but the recording will still continue in Focus Server. |
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STOPPING A LIVE SESSION IN FOCUS SERVER
| 1. | Launch Focus Server, select the Sessions tab, click the Session that is Running, and then select Stop Session. |
Local Client Review
Once a game has ended, Coaches can review video on local tablet clients. Game video will be synced and downloaded to each local device.
| In the top right hand corner on the iPad, hit the button Exit Tablet Mode. | ||
| Hit the Home Button, which should prompt you to save the session as a package. Hit OK. | ||
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A prompt to create an offline package will appear. Hit Yes to create. There will also be a confirmation that the package is created, Hit OK to dismiss this prompt. |
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Open Focus and Hit Review Sessions. From there you will see the local package listed. Hit Open to access the local package. |