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# Camera setup for 1-camera assessments

> Steps and guidance for a successful camera setup when using a single camera.

*(This article covers camera setup for 1-camera assessments. For 2-camera assessments, [click here](./camera-setup-2-camera-assessments).)*

After choosing your movement protocol, selecting an athlete, and specifying any required dimensions (like handedness), you're ready to set up your cameras.

1-camera assessments are currently only supported for Baseball Hitting. **Please ensure that handedness is set correctly when starting your assessment, as this will impact camera position**.

# Step 1: Make sure you have the proper equipment

A successful capture depends on your camera devices being charged and stably mounted in tripods and mounts. [See this article](../getting-started/recommended-capture-equipment) for guidance on proper setup equipment.

# Step 2: Camera orientation

The first option you'll choose on-screen during camera setup is camera orientation.

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Pick the best orientation for your athlete, movement, and space. For baseball hitting assessments, we typically recommend **portrait orientation**.

# Step 3: Camera position

1-camera baseball hitting assessments currently have a single camera position option: **camera positioned on the other side of the plate, pointed at the athlete's open side**. Choose this option to proceed with setup.

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# Step 4: Place the camera

Now you're ready to place your camera. There is a helpful silhouette indicating where the camera should be placed in realtion to the athlete.

### Tips:

* It's **very important** that the athlete stays fully in view for their whole movement - if the camera can't see part of their body, we can't track it.
* Having someone stand in position and do a practice swing/pitch/jump can help you make sure your cameras are place far enough away from the athlete to capture their whole body.

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# Step 5: Enter the distance

Once your camera is placed at the proper distance, measure and enter the distance from the **center of the tripod** to the **center of where the athlete will be standing when they start the movement**.

### Tip:

* If you're capturing in the same facility every time, you can mark the tripod position on the ground with tape or paint, and make a note of the distance so you don't have to re-measure every single time.

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# Step 6: Level the camera

Lastly, you'll adjust the tilt of the device so it's level, and then tighten down that position on your tripod. A good tripod or ball-and-socket tilt attachment helps a ton.

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# Complete setup

Once setup is complete, you're ready to capture. Tap "Start Recording" to begin capturing movements.

[**This article**](./tips-for-high-quality-motion-capture) provides some great tips and tricks for high-quality captures, including guidance on lighting, netting, athlete clothing, and more.