ABSTRACT
For many decades, cinematography was the most popular measurement technique for those involved in the analysis of human motion. Cine cameras have traditionally been considered superior to video cameras because of their much greater picture resolution and higher frame rates. However, over the last decade, considerable advances have been made in video technology which now make video an attractive alternative to cine. Modern video cameras are now able to deliver excellent picture quality (although still not quite as good as cine) and high-speed models can achieve frames rates at least comparable to high-speed cine cameras. Unlike cine film, most video recording involves no processing time and the recorded images are available for immediate playback and analysis. Video tapes are very inexpensive when compared to the high cost of purchasing and processing of cine film. The significant improvements made in video camera technology, coupled with a substantial fall in price of the hardware over the past decade, has led to cine cameras becoming virtually redundant in sport and exercise biomechanics.
