VAIRify my game · Camera setup
Camera rating setup guide.
Everything you need to record gameplay a Certified Rater can rate accurately: two ways to record, what to bring, and how to set up the camera.
Step 1
Make sure you can sign in to VAIR.
Your videos are submitted from your VAIR account, so have it ready before you record.
Step 2
Pick one of two ways to record.
Court camera recording
If your court has a mounted camera, follow the directions posted on-site to start the recording.
- Record actual gameplay only — no warm-ups or drills
- Max recording time: 20 minutes per video
- Minimum 1080p at 30fps for an accurate rating
- For longer sessions, trim and upload each match separately
Copy and paste the video links into the entry form. Multiple links allowed.
or
Record your own match
Set up your own phone or camera using the placement guide below.
- Record actual gameplay only — no warm-ups or drills
- Max recording time: 20 minutes per video
- Minimum 1080p at 30fps for an accurate rating
- For longer sessions, trim and upload each match separately
Upload the videos into the entry form. Multiple uploads allowed.
What you need
Before you hit record.
- A smartphone or camera
- A tripod, fence mount or other stable platform
- A clear view of the entire court
- Good lighting and steady recording conditions
- Access to your VAIR account
Video requirements
Footage a rater can rate.
Game format
- A singles or doubles match with a valid serve and rally structure
- No warm-ups, incomplete games or practice drills
- Actual gameplay only, from start to finish
Orientation
- Record in landscape mode only
- Portrait videos will not be processed
Camera placement
- Behind the baseline at one end of the court, centered
- Mounted at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) high
- On a tripod, fence post or pole — no handheld recordings
- Frame the entire court from baseline to baseline, including the net and all players
- No part of the court cut off or obscured
- Avoid zooming — use a wide-angle lens if you can
- The net line and the far baseline should not sit at the same height in the frame
Tip: If you're outdoors, point the camera away from the sun so it doesn't shine into the lens.
Recorded? Send it in.
Free to submit — you only pay once a Certified Rater approves your videos.