HI-POD News

HI-POD salutes William Campbell winners of Amherst 7v7

2009-07-01T17:35:00.000-07:00

HI-POD shot and streamed the entire Amherst 7v7 passing league tournament. All games are streaming at hi-podcasts.com. We congratulate William Campbell high School. Not only the winners of the tournament but also the smallest of the 14 participating schools, with approximately 300+ students. Watch it all at hi-podcasts.com

HI-POD SHINES FOR US SOCCER , despite the rain.

2009-05-30T12:04:00.000-07:00

(May 22-26, 2009 - Sarasota, FL) HI-POD was in Sarasota, FL for the US Soccer Development Academy Spring Showcase. The job consisted of capturing High-Definition video of 220 Soccer games (each shot from 31ft HI-POD X4 units) all in 4 days.

The weather extremes challenged HI-POD's Extreme Camera Monopods, but the heat, humidity, rain, & fog did not prevent HI-POD'S aerial sports cameras from doing their job. Each game was captured regardless of the weather conditions.

This tournament also introduced the HI-POD Tournament Van. In addition to being able to deliver 30 HI-PODS to any location across the United States, the Tournament van also delivers: dvd mastering & duplication services as well as multiple channel video streaming services to any tournament that requires it. Now with rapid deployment, setup and breakdown, HI-POD can assist your tournament by shooting it, and delivering it to your customers via dvd fullfillment or video streaming. And the streaming can also be setup as pay per view.

HI-POD begins Certification classes in FLORIDA

2009-04-28T15:26:00.000-07:00

HI-POD has begun an aggressive campaign to introduce the HI-POD Endzone and Mobile Products tothe South East United States. Starting in Florida, certification classes began on 4/18 & 4/19 and continued on 4/25 and 4/26. Classes were focused on the upcoming US Soccer Develpment Academy Tournament in Sarasota. This job will require 20-30 HI-POD Operators. The Classes also addressed the use of the 17 foot Mobile HI-POD for the upcoming High School Football season. NEXT Southern Florida (MIAMI)

Full Stream ahead with HI-POD'S Xstream Tournament Van

2009-03-25T15:10:00.000-07:00

HI-POD has introduced the Tournament ToGo Van. The new service includes 30 HI-POD X4 UNITS (31FT) and 30 mobile HI-PODS (17FT). The van has the capability of shooting in HD, creating DVDs on the spot (in HD or SD) . DVD duplication is also included. But the latest feature to be added is same day streaming of all recorded events on HI-PODCASTS.COM .

Contact us Today to shoot and stream your Tournament or your Spring Ball Passing league event. By the way , we can set it up as a Pay-per-view event.

info@hi-pod.com

HI-POD Tournament Van Training Clinics.

2009-03-23T03:57:00.000-07:00

HI-POD has introduced the Tournament Van. Armed with 30 HI-PODS, this van is ready to travel and setup 30 HI-PODS at any location in the United States. The tournament Van is Designed to cover Soccer Tournaments or Spring Football Passing League events. The HI-POD Tournament Van includes 30 of the 31 foot X4 units. Each of the X4 units can also be converted to the 17 foot mobile huddle camera system, providing great flexibility of movement for different types of events.

In addition to the ability to get great altitude shots and mobile altitude shots, the HI-POD Tournament Van can also shoot in High Def, create DVDs on the spot and Stream all of the games Same Day. The streaming video can be seen at HI-PODCASTS.COM , and embedded on the host school's website. Each of the streaming videos can also be watched on cell phones and can be set up as pay per view events, making it possible for the clubs or schools to generate revenue from the streaming.

#1 Ranked St. Thomas Aquinas picks HI-POD

2009-03-11T05:27:00.000-07:00

This past year (2008) Saint Thomas Aquinas HS Football program won the national championship title and ended up as the number one ranked team in the country. St. Thomas head coach, George Smith and staff went looking for an Endzone Camera system at this year's American Football Coaches Convention. They settled on the HI-POD Core X4 system.

In addition to the 31 foot quadpod system, they liked the ability to convert to the mobile "line of Scrimmage" or "Huddle Camera" solution with a simple allen key. The mobile allows them the greatest flexibility, by giving the operator the ability to move at the end of every play, while still elevated. Now during practice we can get elevated shots of the different squads wherever they may be on the field.

In addition to the Camera products, the Saint Thomas Football team acquired the HI-PODCASTER. This streaming game server can be set up as a pay-per-view system that allows the team and school to generate revenue from people watching on the internet and even on their cell phones.

HI-POD ELEVATES USSOCCER

2008-12-11T18:42:00.000-08:00

(Dec 5-8, 2008-Lancaster, CA) HI-POD helped USSoccer take its youth Development Academy to a new level. By setting up 31foot HI-PODs on each of the 25 tournament soccer fields, HI-POD delivered stadium altitude shots without the stadium.
The HI-PODs eliminated the labor and safety issues of scaffolding, while adding the flexibility of repositioning the units for the best light.
The entire tournament was shot on high Definition video. For each of the 228 games, Blue ray dvds were created, duplicated and delivered to the head coaches of the respective teams by the end of the 4 day tournament.
Game highlights were also captured and delivered to USSoccer for viewing on the USSoccer website.
The HI-POD Core X4 performed magnificently throughout the tournament, even as constant 30-40 mph winds challenged the HI-POD crew on last day.

HI-PODCASTER & HI-PODCASTS.COM

2008-11-05T02:59:00.000-08:00

STREAM YOUR GAMES 24/7 with the HI-PODCASTER server and HI-PODCASTS.COM streaming portal.

HI-POD introduces the hi-podcasts.com streaming channel to compliment the HI-PODCASTER streaming server. Stream your games 24/7. (Live or from saved files) No bandwidth limitations. 20, 000 simultaneous viewers without crashing. View your games from anywhere in the world. You can even view on your 3G cellphone. Create a TV guide to help viewers know what to watch and when to watch.

You can even create pay per view events. Use as a fundraiser tool as well as a promotional tool for the school and students.

A great way to let alumni know about your teams. Great way to get college scouts to view your players.

HI-POD introduces Streaming Server. (HI-PODCASTER)

2008-09-04T00:31:00.000-07:00

If you visit the HI-PODTV page you will now see HI-POD HIGHLIGHTS of top high school football games from around the country. Please enjoy this service. We have set up this page to demonstrate how you can have your own streaming server (HI-PODCASTER), embed the HI-PODCAST on your school site, to ultimately control your own team brand. Watch the following games.

Long Beach Poly v Northwestern (Miami) 8/30/08
Pohokee (FL) v Olive Branch (Miss) 8/30/08
Mater Dei (CA) v Carson (CA) 9/3/08
Birmingham (CA) v Garfield (CA) 9/4/08
Venice (CA) v San Fernando (CA) 9/5/08
Eagle Rock (CA) v Ganesha (CA) 9/6/08
Beverly Hills (CA) v Marshfield (Boston, MA) 9/6/08
Mater Dei (CA) v Cypress 9/11/08
Los Alamitos (CA) v Mayfair (CA) 9/11/08
Dorsey v Chatsworth
Upland v Glendora 9/11/08
Oaks Christian (CA) v Muir 9/11/08
Eagle Rock v Canoga Park 9/11/08
Venice v Taft 9/11/08
Ganesha v Gladstone
Bishop Montgomery v Bosco Tech
Burbank v Torrance
Loyola v Palos Verde

For more information regarding the free hi-podcasts software and the hi-podcaster server, please contact Rick Morales
310 301 2911

CoreX4 PDF manual

2008-08-20T00:16:00.000-07:00

Click here to download the Core X4 Manual
CoreX4manual.pdf

HI-POD teams with USSoccer for Development Academy Finals

2008-07-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

HI-POD partnered with US Soccer to produce 24 of the 32 games for the Development Academy Finals Week. HI-PODS towered over the fields for each game, providing each of the teams stadium altitude video without a stadium. The games were shot with multiple hi-pods and mixed with graphics and instant replays to create broadcast productions values.

Each game was delivered within hours of the match to the coaches, providing them the ability to review and analyze their player's performance. National team coaches and scouts also studied the matches. The HI-POD videos were inserted into the US Soccer website for viewing by thousands of people who access their website.

To view some of the video highlights please visit the following page:

http://www.ussoccer.com/sights/index.jsp_videoGallery-672-1.html

How about a HI-POD 6pack.

2008-05-08T11:53:00.001-07:00

HI-PODTV has created a rental package to record and broadcast your games. The package will consist of 4 to 6 hi-pods covering your game. These units capture a stadium-like view, without the stadium.

As all coaches will tell you , the camera must be in the air to be a useful teaching tool. The hi-pods do that exactly.

The package also includes the synchronizing of that footage for broadcast. Be in charge of your season. Broadcast all your games, not just one. Commercials, logos and instant replays are included with the package. More details soon.

HI-POD opens Rental Office in Los Angeles

2008-02-20T23:08:00.000-08:00

The Long awaited HI-POD RENTAL FACILITY has finally opened, making it easy for all schools and clubs to inexpensively rent the new HI-POD CORE X4 unit. The Los Angeles facility is centrally located, just off the 10 freeway, providing easy access to all the freeways in Southern California. Rentals starting at a low $350/month, make this deal hard to beat and very hard to pass up.

Come on down. We will teach you how to use the HI-POD, get you HI-POD CERTIFIED, train you using live action on our mini-indoor field. We will also show you some of the latest developments (like our 8 camera H-POD TV system) as well as help you copy and duplicate your footage. With our latest developments we have opened up to Basketball, soccer as well as multi-media departments. Look forward to meeting you all.

Visit the facility at:

HI-POD
4300 W Jefferson Blvd #2
Los Angeles, Ca 90016
310 928 1054

HI-POD unveils the CORE X4

2008-02-20T21:46:00.000-08:00

HI-POD introduces the most Versatile, Adaptable, & Affordable Endzone Camera on the Market today: The HI-POD CORE X4.

Coaches told us what they wanted, and we listened: A barebones endzone unit that is heavyduty but lightweight, durable enough for everyday use, but able to withstand the punishment of travel & weather. We included this as well as introduced the latest technological advances.

We took the best of the X2 and the X3, strengthened the collars, improved the quality of the travel case, introduced "Live on Location" Laptop capture, & included the myhipod.com site for coaches to fundraise with video footage.

We have committed to the X4 by making it the core of our future. The X4 design will be the core for future innovation at HI-POD. The accessory kits for the X4- "Robotic Head" basketball gymcam, & the Line-of-Scrimmage Cam will be addons to the present X4 unit. This eliminates the possibility of your HI-POD X4 Endzone unit from becoming obsolete.

This adaptability means that the HI-POD CORE X4 will work for all of your outdoor sports (like football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball), but now with the addition of the robotic gymcam, you will be able to use indoors for Basketball, Volleyball and Wrestling. You will even be able to control the HI-POD from the stands.

The versatility does not stop there. With the addition of the laptop plate, the HI-POD CORE X4 provides three different ways for the user to capture footage of a sporting event: Capture in the tape of the camera, capture in the game recorder or capture "LIVE" via firewire into your laptop. Each method has its advantages, but the HI-POD CORE X4 provides users with the flexibility of choosing which is best from them.

Another cost saving measure that HI-POD has reintroduced with the CORE X4 is the ability to use Cameras with LANC or without. LANC is the standard lens control protocol that has been used for years.(This wired controller allows the user to be distant from the camera and still have total control of the camera) But this method requires the user to purchase a more expensive Sony Camera. (Sony recently decided that LANC was a premium item and therefore all cameras with LANC would be much more expensive). The Canon ZR series is the alternative that HI-POD has packaged with the CORE X4. By wiring the wireless remote, the HI-POD user is able to have total remote control of the Canon camera without the expensive LANC protocol that was necessary in the past. But the HI-POD cabling is flexible enough to also accommodate the use of SONY Lanc cameras. So if the HI-POD user wants to switch cameras, he will be able to do so. Just another cost saving innovation from HI-POD.

Once again HI-POD reintroduces affordable packages for your team or school to acquire the HI-POD. Purchase, or Finance the HI-POD over 2, 3 or even 5 years. You can now even rent the Core X4 for even $350month. Stop into the new HI-POD RENTAL OFFICE to pick up your rental unit today.

HI-POD
4300 W. Jefferson Blvd #2
Los Angeles, CA 90016
info@hi-pod.com
www.hi-pod.com

The CORE X4

2008-01-10T12:49:00.000-08:00

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Game Recorders NOW IN STOCK !

2007-11-05T11:31:00.001-08:00

The HI-POD Game Recorder is back in stock!

The 7 inch lcd screen with built in 80 gigabyte hard drive was a run away success. The unit provides instant replay as well as the ability to cut and log your plays without the need of additional software. This convenience makes it easy for football coaches to get back to what they do best: coach football.

The units are great because of the multiple ways to get video and power into the unit, as well as the multiple ways to get the video out of the unit. Two ports allow for power and video to enter the game recorder. The main port is a slot at the bottom of the game recorder. It is a flat ribbon connector that makes for easy input. The backup jacks are on the side of the game recorder. These jacks allow for video and power to enter thru the side.

There are multiple ways to view the Game Recorder footage. The video out jack on the side of the game recorder makes it easy to connect a tv or vhs or projector for classroom or group viewing. The 7 inch screen makes for comfortable viewing whereever you are. And the USB2 jack makes it very fast and easy to transfer footage to a computer or laptop.

The Game Recorder even comes with a convenient headrest case and cigarette lighter power jack- making it easy to watch your game in a car or on the busride home.

Contact hi-pod today about ordering your own HI-POD GAME RECORDER.

office 310-301-2911
info@hi-pod.com

HI-POD giving away Game Recorders WEEKLY!

2007-09-23T16:34:00.000-07:00

To introduce the new HI-POD website (myhipod.com) HI-POD is giving away a free GAME RECORDER each week for the best football play uploads. Coaches, parents, players, videographers can upload any footage of any high school or college game (this season) and potentially win a game recorder. Winners are announced each week.

The Pocket Game Recorder is a quick way to capture video footage from a camera and convert to a computer file. This computer file makes it even easier to analyze plays on the computer, burn to DVD, and upload clips to the new myhipod.com website. For an example of what the Game Recorder looks like and what footage from the Game Recorder looks like please visit the following page. (http://www.gr.hi-pod.com)

HI-POD's myhipod.com is a sports vault for every school in the country. The site allows all schools to upload video clips to the school's very own page on the myhipod.com site. The clips are arranged by sport. They are further broken down by the type of play that is being uploaded. For example, football plays can be uploaded as touchdowns, turnovers, pass, run, hits, etc. You can even create a player profile where great plays for individuals can be viewed by friends, family and most importantly College recruiters.

The most exciting part of the myhipod.com site is the ability for the school to control its video assets and make money on those clips. Each page has advertising banners that the coach or the athletic director can control. The school can add or delete ads for the a game or season. The school can charge the sponsors for the ad space. Why give your game highlights to a website for free? Why let another website make money on advertising when your program can make the money.? Sign up today. Its free. MYHIPOD.COM

HI-POD MOBILE CAPTURES LAPD MAYDAY SKIRMISH 07

2007-05-05T22:16:00.000-07:00

To test out the latest HI-POD develpments, we used the HI-POD MOBILE X2 (with new dolly) to follow the Los Angeles May Day march. This a challenging event. The HI-POD user walks with the large crowd thru the downtown streets of Los Angeles. With the introduction of the new HI-POD DOLLY, Our operator was easily able to walk and operate an elevated 15foot HI-POD in the middle of the huge crowd.

The march eventually devolved into a major LAPD smackdown, with rubber bullets being shot into the crowd to disperse it.

Our operator was on the scene to capture great shots with the HI-POD X2 (and new dolly). The dolly made it very easy to move the hi-pod (even when elevated), to locations to get a good shot, and to get away from the police and crowd.

HI-POD Re-introduces the X2 MOBILE

2007-05-05T22:03:00.000-07:00

The X2 mobile is now truly mobile. By introducing a detachable dolly, the x2 mobile no longer intimidates anyone. One of the issues we discovered over the years is that everyone loves the X2 mobile but they don;t want to carry it.

The x2 mobile is unrivalled at capturing line of scrimmage footage for sporting events. It allows the user to capture footage from 15 feet above the field and move with the play. Because the HI-POD MOBILE user's camera is elevated 15 feet, the shots are never obstructed by someone walking in front of the camera. Also another safety feature is that the user does not have to get right on the line to get the shot. The user can easily stand 10 yards behind the players get the shots and never be in harms way.

Now with the HI-POD dolly, the user can comfortably cover the entire football field multiple times in a night without working up a sweat. The user can even move the unit while fully elevated. Very Cool.

The mobile HI-POD and dolly will be available this season for rental during football season for all teams, schools, and clubs in Southern California.

Oscars Red Carpet (sort of )

2007-03-01T14:59:00.001-08:00

Check out the HI-POD X3 (THE 31 FOOT UNIT)

2007-02-27T01:31:00.000-08:00

The new X3 is a 31 foot HI-POD with a 7 inch LCD monitor that also has a built in Harddrive. This high capacity hard drive can record each play separately, converting every play into a separate file. Each play is time stamped making it very easy to organize by date and time.
The Game Recorder is fast enough to instant Replay on any play. The Hard Drive is big enough to store the entire season. You can view footage on the 7 inch screen, and you can output to a TV, VHS or Projector. When you connect the Game Recorder via USB to a computer, the Game Recorder acts like a hard drive- making it easy to transfer footage. You can also copy footage to an SD card. Imagine trading game film on an SD Card. HI-POD (Elevating your Game)

HI-POD shoots Grammys for CBS.com live webcast

2007-02-13T09:09:00.000-08:00

How do you coordinate a multi-camera webcast within 3 square feet of space. HI-POD
How do you get clean shots with obstructions everywhere you look? HI-POD
How do you get aerial crane shots with no space for the crane? HI-POD

When CBS.COM decided to webcast live from the Grammy's Red carpet, they chose to do it with HI-PODS. The available space at these sort of events is very limited because every news organization out there wants to be part of the Red Carpet coverage. So they all get packed in. And that limits the choices for what can be done, camerawise.

The HI-POD made it possible to get above the crews on either side of the CBS.com team and around the ubiquitous light stands that could have easily blocked the view of the Red Carpet.

By using two HI-PODS (each pointing at the opposite ends of the red carpet) the CBS.com crew was able to capture celebs arriving and walking down the carpet towards the CBS position with one HI-POD, and also focus on them as they posed for the still camera gallery at the opposite end of the runway with the second HI-POD.

These two HI-PODs shared the booth space with the main CBS.com interview camera and provided the necessary cutaway shots needed to give ambient excitement to the webcast.

To view the CBS webcast of the Grammys, click here.

HI-POD Takes it to a new level.

2006-11-16T01:07:00.000-08:00

The HI-POD Game Recorder is a technological and cost Breakthrough. ($495) It is the simplest way to capture your plays, to immediately view footage (LCD screeen or TV) and to download (games or individual plays) into your computer for analysis.

The easiest way to demonstrate the new HI-POD Game Recorder is to provide you a sample file from a game.

The Game Recorder captures in an AVI format, (a standard Windows/MAC file format) but requires a Divx codec for your system to actually see the file. (Once the Divx codec is installed, your Windows Media Player (or Quicktime) will be able to see and play the files)

For more info please click the following link

http://www.gr.hi-pod.com

HI-POD COMMERCIAL

2006-09-26T19:53:00.000-07:00

Yes, Cinzia the HI-POD Supermodel is back and is featured in our new 30 second commercial. The commercial will start airing locally and nationally on Fox, Prime Ticket, and ESPN 2 for High School football games. Check it out and drop us a line about what you think .

Click here or photo for commercial.

HI-POD cover Koreatown for World cup match

2006-06-23T15:26:00.000-07:00

click here to see quicktime VR of Korea match.