Using Protern Video without a Protern Pass

Anyone can use Protern Video for iOS and Android to film video that includes an accurate time code. This video can then be sent to a Protern user to merge with data.

Parents, other athletes or fans can use Protern Video for iOS and Android to film an athlete. The resulting video will have an accurate time code which can be automatically assigned to an athlete when sent to a coach or athlete with a valid Protern Pass. 

Downloading the Protern App for iOS and Android

Download Protern Video for iOS    Download Protern Video for Android   

To download Protern Video, you can go to protern.io/downloads or click on the store links above and below.

Filming an athlete

Here is the process for filming an athlete using Protern Video for non-logged in users.

  1. Tap on the camera icon in the gallery view
  2. You can record in either portrait or landscape mode
  3. Press the red circle to begin and stop recording
  4. Zoom by using the dial located near the record button
  5. When you are done filming, tap Save to keep your video or Delete to remove it

Sharing the video with a coach or athlete

Once you have filmed an athlete, you can send the video to a coach or athlete who has a valid Protern Pass to merge it with data.

  • Export the video
    • Export one video via the gallery 
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    • Export multiple videos via the gallery
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    • Export one video via the Video Details page
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  • Select Advanced Video
    This will preserve the accurate timestamp so that the coach or athlete receiving the video can automatically merge their data.