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    Use the IPad in practice

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    The beautiful Alligator Rose and I were practicing the other day and she was telling me about a defect in my throw—seems I was turning my hand at release casusing the dice to head to the far corner by the deleader at the other end of the table. I was having a hard time understanding exactly what she was saying. Then I saw the "light" go off over head and she left. In a few minutes she returned with her IPad and took several videls of me throwing the dice.

    What a revelation. It will show you any flaws that you have. Be careful what you wish for as you just might get it. I did. I got exactly what I needed–and quickly too.

    To be sure this will never–I repear never–replace the Elite Video but it is a small step in the right direction.

    I was able to see exactly what you was referring to and make the correction. I have had 5 money making sessions at home since then.

    Have your wife, girl friend (preferable not both at the same time), friend, neighbot or anybody else take the video. The IPad has a much larger screen than your phone and this will be a great help.

    Try this technique. It will help.

    Just my $.02 worth.

    Doc

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    Posted by: Guest on September 7, 2012, 12:59 am

    Great idea!

    As you know I love to see picture or charts.

    Posted by: Goldfinger on September 7, 2012, 2:57 am

    Doc,
    I have been using my wifes ipad since she got it for Christmas. I just hang it over the rail behind me and it checks my pickup, my set-up, my grip, and my takeaway. It is great. Its not fast enough for doing the release. Once in a while it will catch my hand opening. A great tool.
    GOLDFINGER

    Posted by: Stealthman on September 7, 2012, 3:47 am

    There is a Casio exilim EX-FS10 which can do up to 1000 frames per second. I use it mostly at 210 fps. Can then be uploaded to a computer or iPad to view!

    It does need LOTS of light for it to look good. I currently have 4 fluorescent fixtures with a total of 12 bulbs above my practice area. Late at night there is a beacon going out my basement window.

    BUT it helps you maybe see something. Does not help with analysis, but it shows some stuff that I know I should not be doing.

    As Doc says does not replace the elite video but does give the person at home another tool to use and practice with so that we can hopefully get better. I am going sideways at the moment with this change of grip.

    Posted by: ACPA on September 7, 2012, 6:21 pm

    Thanks for the suggestion. Anyone use the iPad/iPhone just to play craps will killing time waiting.?

    Posted by: SectionEight on September 9, 2012, 6:55 am

    Been using the iPad for quite a while now, along with the HD camera and monitor setup. There’s a couple of apps one can use on the iPad/iPhone/iTouch. Nexvio puts out a SLOWMO app that one can adjust the playback speed. "Normal" speed video is 30 frames per second (to the super detailed out there, it’s actually 29.997 fps). This app slows the playback down by as much as 50% of normal speed. It’s not bad, but you need lighting. When you decrease exposure time due to the shutter speed going at a faster frame rate, you’ll need to compensate by adding light, otherwise your picture will either be dark, blurry, or both.

    Check eBay for some video lighting. I bought several Smiths Victor Q80 lights several years ago for under $100. I just checked and there’s one Q80 for $40! There’s also some Q60s out there for as little as $25 each. The Q60s are 600 watt lights and are perfect for lighting up a slow motion craps session.

    Good luck!

    SectionEight

    Posted by: Dr Crapology on September 9, 2012, 12:06 pm

    Eight, great information. We will try and get some lighting.

    Doc

    Posted by: Stealthman on December 29, 2012, 3:29 pm

    Currently free on the Apple App Store.

    SloPro – takes slow motion videos. Just downloaded it and it seems to work okay. A least the price was right!

    Will try it downstairs at the practice table later.

    Jim

    Posted by: Kingfisher on January 2, 2013, 9:13 pm

    What a super thread of information. My friend and I set her IPad up and tried it out. Then we rigged it in such a way that one person can use it without holding the IPad. We both saw instant improvement. Thank you, all of you, for this info. Roll On!

    Dr Crapology
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