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The new version 4.5.x of utilius® vs has in addition to the standard formats DV/AVI and WMV support for the video formats MPEG-2, HDV, and H.264/MPEG -4 AVC for capturing and for the video cut.
By default, utilius® vs records video in DV/AVI format. In order to change the recording format, please select the menu item Administration – Options and then the tab Capture. Please change the file type to WMV, HDV, or H.264/MPEG -4 AVC. Then click OK and start your recording as usual.
IMPORTANT: If you use a DV camcorder, you can select the file types AVI, WMV, and H.264/MPEG -4 AVC. The file type HDV is suitable only in conjunction with an HDV camcorder or an HDV video converter. It saves videos to an M2T file (MPEG-2 TS).
In order to output video scenes to one of the formats mentioned above, please click the button Output Options in the cut window and select the appropriate file type on the tab Output Options.
The new version 4.5 of our video analysis system adds to the standard formats DV/AVI and WMV support for the video formats MPEG-2 and H.264/MPEG -4 AVC for the video cut. You can also record with the video format H.264/MPEG -4 AVC and, if you own an HDV camera, with the HDV format.
The snapshot layout module in the new version 4.5 enables you to illustrate a motion sequence. You can present a choice of characteristics from motion phases.
Using utilius® vs standard you can replace characteristics from your category system automatically. If, for example, you associate team A with the characteristic ““Defense” to team B. You can export and import graphical category layouts in order to exchange them with other users of utilius vs. In the new version of utilius® vs standard, you can output your analysed scenes to separate video files. This allows for more flexibility in your evaluation.
The update to version 4.5 is available for a fee. You can easily order it from our sales team. Please write an e-mail to s.scholz@ccc-software.de
Prices for the update from a previous version to the version 4.5
utilius® vs essential 149€ incl. VAT
utilius® vs standard 249€ incl. VAT
utilius® vs advanced 399€ incl. VAT
The module Tagging PLUS offers the same functions as the Tagging module. You can define individual layouts for tagging scenes, show the statistics of the tagging, and playback all scenes for a tag. The Tagging PLUS module extends this tagging and evaluation by a browser component, the Remote Tagging. This enables you use a remote device (2nd notebook, tablet PC, or smartphone) for tagging scenes that are saved on the host device (the “fairplay 5 computer”). The connection between remote and host device may be by cable or via WLAN.
The revised CodecPack now enables you to record video from a HDV camera via FireWire. Thus you can use video in HDV format at high resolution quality for your analysis and further processing. With the help of an HDMI-to-HDV converter you can even use the high resolution live signal from your AVCHD camera or a similar device for recording, provided the camera has an HDMI output
The new module Tagging PLUS offers you all well-proven functions of the Tagging module, e.g. defining a button scheme with scene notes, or producing a frequency statistics of actions. Additionally, you can tag your scenes online (remotely). For example, use your tagging template for tagging online from your iPhone or iPad.
All you need is a device with a web browser connected to the same network as the computer running utilius® fairplay 5. It does not matter whether these devices are connected by cable or via WLAN to this network.
Following that you can watch your scenes marked in the video. This saves your time and you can move around freely on the field.
You can purchase the new Tagging PLUS module in our online shop at the price of 89€.
The new version 5.3.1 offers you even more features improving your work with your videos. utilius® fairplay 5 gives you ideal facilities for marking scenes which you can, with the help of the new modules for Youtube or siliconcoach LIVE, upload to a video platform of your choice. Thus you as a coach are able to do your video analysis of your athlete independently of your location.
You can order utilius® fairplay 5 easily in our Online-Shop.
Do you already have an older version of utilius® fairplay 5? Please download the latest version from our download center.
You have already tested utilius® fairplay 5 but have not found enough time yet for using all functions and modules extensively? You can register directly in the program and extend your trial period by 20 days.
And this is how: After your trial period has expired, a dialog box is displayed asking for registration. Please enter your data and you will receive an activation link by mail for activating utilius® fairplay 5 for another time. Please click the activation link. On the next start of utilius® fairplay 5 you will then be given 20 more days for trial.
The training assistant utilius® coachassist now provides you the functionality to run your training exercises as an animated version. Ball and players can change their positions according to your settings in order to visualize the training exercises in a better way. To use this feature you need to run utilius® coachassist in version 2.5.1 or any higher version.
At first, select your playing field and place the symbols for the starting position. Then select animation in the left symbol tray. The time line of the animation will now open in a new window. Click on the symbol to be animated and drag an animation path into the desired direction (e.g. where the ball should be played or where the player should move to). Finally assign a line style, arrow and color to the line. In the time line the animation path will be shown as a blue bar (or yellow when selected). The duration for the move will be a default of 1 second; this can be changed by selecting the bar and dragging the right end to the left or right. Now you can check the result by playing the animation. For this, click on preview in the animation window and then select play from the menu. Repeat these steps to add more animation paths.
A full set of instructions is included in the online help of utilius® coachassist.
The new animation module, being included in the current version of utilius® coachassist, provides you with the functionality to animate your training exercises and tactics within short time. Just a few mouse clicks to define your animation paths and to visualize your exercises. Raise your training and match planning to a new and highly professional level!
You are currently using an older version of utilius® coachassist and want to use the new functionality? No problem, just order a program update at a very reasonable price.
It will be all your fault if you miss this special offer. Right now you can order utilius® fairplay 5 bundle including the tagging module and MPEG-CodecPack (download version) at the special price of € 115.97 (regular price € 157.15) or utilius® fairplay 5 with hardware dongle including both additional modules at € 174.79 (regular price € 215.97). Thanks to the new add on modules for utilius® fairplay 5 you can now expand the functionality of your program according to your needs.
Take your chance and order utilius® fairplay 5 at this special price. The offer is valid until 2011/12/31.
All prices are excluding V.A.T.
This special offer cannot be combined with any other specials.
Thanks to the new add-on modules for utilius® fairplay 5 you can now expand the functionality of your program according to your needs.
The Tagging-Module extends the scene capturing feature of utilius® fairplay 5 with additional functionality. Just one mouse click is all it takes to flag a scene and add a comment. The statistics feature provides an overview of all flagged actions and gives you an easy way to play all the scenes flagged with a specific property.
The MPEG-CodecPack provides the ability to play videos that were recorded using the widespread video codec MPEG-4/AVC as well as to encode videos using that codec. Technological base is the high quality codec by market leader MainConcept and full support of industry standard H.264 for HD-Video-quality and AAC for audio.
Both modules are available in our online store.
The completely re-designed user interface and numerous new features make utilius® fairplay 5 one of the best video players for sports. The implementation is suited to the needs of players, coaches, and the video analyst and provides the ideal introduction to professional video analysis. See for yourself and download a trial version of utilius® fairplay 5 from our download portal.
You can find further information on our new video player on our product page.
With its revised analysis module, utilius® vs version 4.3.10 offers a variety of possibilities for presenting analysis results. A video analysis is comprised of several scenes that are described in more detail with the help of features from the category system. Within the analysis module, these features are displayed in lists, tables and graphics and are linked up with corresponding video scenes. One mouse click on the appropriate table or graphics element and the video is viewed. The way it is being shown may be freely defined. For it, analysis templates for scene lists, tables, charts, plates and presentation files are available. Subsequently, the analysis can be presented in the Internet Explorer and be passed on CD or DVD.
This is how to set up an analysis:
The Finland national basketball team has been using utilius® vs since 2007. During that time, they have taken advantage of the well paying ccc software gmbh sports software.
Providing ideas for this project and enthusiastic user of the system is Ari Tammivaara.
Read here about his experiences.
For 3 months now, we have a new sales partner in Latin America. Last year, Mr. Leonardo Rodríguez attended a 5-months lasting international coach cours (ITK) for PE teachers and coaches from Latin America at the Faculty of Sports Science of the University of Leipzig. The main emphasis was on the sport volleyball. Aside from practice-oriented units, theory as for example video analysis was on the agenda. Back in Latin America, Mr. Rodríguez visisted the Women’s South American Volleyball Championship where he presented the video information system utilius® vs to a great public, thereby attracting wide interest for it. Since then, Mr. Rodríguez has been supporting the sales of sports software in Latin America.
Contact details:
Entrenador Leonardo Rodríguez
Calle C "Brigadier Juan Antonio Lavalleja" s/n, entre 3 y 4.
Parque del Plata, Canelones, Uruguay.
Zipcode: 16100
Phone: (00598)-3753719
Mobile phone: (00598)-99227364
Email/Msn: leou2@hotmail.com
Have you already purchased a license utilius® vs and do you benefit from the advantages of the video analysis? Are you thinking of purchasing another license of the video analysis software? In this case, this is the right point of time! Each association or organization that is already in possession of a license of utilius® vs has as of now the single opportunity to purchase another equal license of utilius® vs with a dicount of 50%.
This offer is also valid for our new customers. Buy 2 licenses utilius® vs and get a 50% discount on the second license*.
Interested? Please request you personal offer.
This offer is valid until December 31, 2009.
Detailed information about our video analysis system utilius® vs can be obtained here:
http://www.ccc-software.de/en/sport/sportsoftware/produkte/utilius-VS.php
* Discounts cannot be combined.
For three months, the video player utilius® fairplay as well as the training management system utilius® coachassist have also been available in Spanish. For it, the ccc software gmbh has used a translation tool that was developed for that specific purpose, offering excellent possibilities for easy translations into any language. The entire software or single text paragraphs thereof can now be translated in a fast and uncomplicated way into various languages. Thus the ccc software gmbh ensures the easy handling of programs for its international customers, too.
Yes, it is. Using the command “Export cutting list”, you save the information of the cutting list in tabular form within a file. You can specify in a control, which fields are to be exported. You can export features of the category system, recorded times and file names in different file formats (text file for follow up in Microsoft Excel, HTML file for displaying or printing in the Internet browser).
The procedure is as follows: Click with the right mouse button into the scene list of your video cut, and then with the left mouse button in the context menu on “Export cutting list”. The assistant is started. Select as a first step the columns of the table and their order. Then, as a second step, the result table is shown in the preview. After that, the export file name and file format are determined. In case you wish to follow up on your analysis data in Microsoft Excel, select the file type “csv” and the format “text file, separated by semicolon”. As a final step you may look at the result or switch to the export directory and close the assistant.
Since 2006, FIBA Europe, the European Basketball Organization, has been running an online platform for training planning. It allows Basketball coaches to collect training exercises online and to use them for creating individual training plans. The intensive use of the platform is due to collected exercises and moves being published for all users as well as to the possible exchange among coaches in the forum. Having successfully completed an initial project, ccc takes on the support and further development of the FIBA Europe Coaching Website as of March 2009. As successful developer of sports software products, ccc has the best qualifications to take up this challenge!
As Basketball coach you can register here for this free offer:
http://www.fibaeurope.com/coaching
It is also outside of Germany that our software enjoys greater popularity. Top clubs in countries such as Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands use our software. This is why ccc software has been maintaining a vast worldwide sales network for many years. Our on-site partners use their good contacts within the sports sector.
Our newest sales partner from Norway, Tone Woelner, could also convince herself of the advantages of the video analysis system utilius® vs while being with the Saxon second division team SC Markranstädt. Now she is back to native Norway and supports top clubs with her knowledge.
The video player utilius® fairplay of the ccc software gmbh offers comfortable playing functions, excellent possibilities of analysis and easy handling: With one mouse click, a scene may be repeated as infinite loop or may be displayed in slow motion. The de-interlaced mode improves the picture quality with fast movements significantly.
Comparing two pictures becomes a child’s play using utilius® fairplay. With one mouse click, both videos may be synchronized and be played comfortably next to each other, if needed also mirrored.
As of full version 4, it is also possible to cut videos easily with utilius® fairplay. Video sequences may be cut, pasted, copied or attached. Furthermore, freezed images or all single pictures of a marked sector may be saved as a picture file, if desired also with automatic naming and in freely selectable distances. AVI files and WMV files are suitable for video cutting. The full version is available for download on our website as 20 day test version, the free version utilius® fairplay lite may also be downloaded.
The distance of a pass, the approach angle of a ball, its speed …
a good athlete realizes such parameters within split seconds and without thinking. However, an objective assessment of a match or a training situation requires physical measurement parameters.
With utilius® easyinspect, these data can be obtained by analysing normal video sequences. Fast, easy and amazingly precise.
As uncomplicated the use of this software is, as high complex and groundbreaking are the algorithms with which it "translates" two-dimensional images into the three-dimensional space, carrying out desired measurements: spaces, angles, distances and speeds.
Even if you have an excellent "eye", using utilius® easyinspect you will recognize still much more.
Your most important advantages point by point:
- Measuring within three-dimensional space and analysis without time-consuming test set-up – easy measuring of spaces and angles.
- Determining distances and speeds by analysing video sequences.
- Clear graphic display of measured values in the video image and in result lists.
- Easy construction of measuring points lying outside the video image.
- Free definable units of measurement.
- Saving of recurring measuring sequences in measuring templates.
- Full functionality of utilius® fairplay.
The new version 4 of utilius® fairplay makes it easy to cut videos. Video sequences may be cut, inserted, copied or attached. In addition, fixed images and single images of marked sections may be saved as image files, if desired also with automatic naming and free definable spaces. Short cuts, that is key sequences, can be used for these functions, such as Ctrl+C to copy a marked section or Ctrl+V to insert a section into a video at a marked spot. AVI and WMV files are suitable for video cuts.
Mrs. Stefanie Scholz joined our ccc team in the sales of sports software in December 2008. As graduate sports engineer, she excellently combines aspects of sports science and engineering. In her studies, the main emphasis was on integrated product development, sports equipment engineering as well as on performance diagnostics and biomechanics.
These are the best qualifications to optimally support you as our customers.
Part of her responsibilities with the ccc software gmbh are sales, customer care and sales partner support.
How to reach Mrs. Scholz in the future:
ccc software gmbh
Stefanie Scholz
Ring 24 | 04416 Markkleeberg | Germany
phone: +49 (341) 30548 – 48
s.scholz@ccc-software.de
The new Internet presence of the ccc software gmbh is online! Thanks to the support of the Dresden agencies Markenteam and xport as well as Michael Faulmüller from LingoBar, all details, from the content to the „look & feel“ were redesigned and realized according to modern perspectives.
Special thank to xport for having customized our ideas with the utmost care and expertise. „Even though it meant more work than expected, I know it was worth the effort. The new online presence is modern and now reflects also the professionalism of the cooperation with our customers on the Internet,“ said Jens Heinrich, manager of the ccc software gmbh.
Just click on our homepage on the sports picture and get an idea of further fields of activity.
