How To Make Golf SHOT TRACERS | Adobe After Effects Tutorial

[@christiancampbell4291]

Jesus I had no idea. I see so many of these videos and what you're saying, each edit is completely different with the shape of the shot. That's a lot of work

[@SpudRunGolf]

Even with shot tracer it takes a great deal of time to get them correct and into the editing program. I’m glad you showed how much work goes into it.

[@hansandersen9084]

The video we never knew we needed. Incredible to get a peek behind the scenes and see the amount of work it actually takes to produce these kind of videos. By the way, those shot tracers are smooth every single time and invaluable to the quality level of your content. Busta might be hitting it further, but Jack masters both the chip and the clip.

[@BustaJackGolf]

Thanks Hans! And thanks for tuning into the livestream!

[@mikehamilton367]

This is exactly the video I needed as I found it by searching how it is done as I want to try it myself!! Very well explained I have to say.....hope I can make it work

[@Thekinglucanitis]

What a crazy amount of effort to hand track these for each shot, definitely worth it for the final result.

[@BustaJackGolf]

Thanks Lucas!

[@jakekopenski3465]

So impressive, the hard work is definitely shown in y’all’s video quality!

[@MulligansGolfCo]

Dude thank you guys so much. Literally have spent 3 plus hours trying to figure out a good looking tracer.

[@Rusley]

This is one of the most informative videos I've seen. Thanks Jack. I already enjoyed your content, but the way you simplified and eloquently explained this was extremely helpful and appreciated!

[@Touji_Kyosei]

So much more appreciation for the time these videos take to make. You’re the goat MJ

[@kingkoford8]

Shoutout MadJack for his incredible work. The editing in y'all's videos is fantastic. Keep up the good work!

[@conservativeeepatrick6752]

This video is the reason I subscribed to the BustaJack channel.

[@rhynoentertainment4743]

I would love to see a video on how you make the scorning overlays in the top corners. Hole par and shot/yardage and names ETC. you guys are fantastic and inspiring me to try and join the KZbin golf scene !

[@xforedadsgolf]

Just create one in photoshop!

[@back2back379]

This is amazing, and really puts into perspective how much work goes in. Thanks for the content!

[@michaeljohnson7906]

Recently discovered you guys through tik tok and It was really great seeing how you do the shot tracer and how much work it takes. You guys are going to blow up for sure, love the content man!

[@Kyle_etc]

thanks for making this tutorial, helped me figure out the last few steps that weren't obvious, good video

[@Oohgeebenji]

Wow! Respect to the editors! They make a video that much better! I thought it was something different

[@FGAGolf]

Thanks! I've been using the mask tool in Premiere to create these and this is so much better!

[@masonnutt1991]

Thank you Madjack

[@dbop14]

Never thought I’d be getting an editing tutorial for MadJack. As a video guy I appreciate this haha

[@promoteupro]

Great video. Shows how much time you guys spend editing videos.

[@BustaJackGolf]

Thanks Rick!

[@dillongarrett111]

I’m about to start up my KZbin golf page and this was super helpful! Thank you for making this! If there’s any other advice y’all have please let me know!

[@ASSLGolf]

They’ll never know the true grind of editing these videos, top video mate. Keep it up lads

[@BustaJackGolf]

We see y’all grinding over there too! ❤️

[@ASSLGolf]

@@BustaJackGolf game recognise game.. maybe we’ll get a colab of some sorts some point👀

[@ZachLuchsinger-z2b]

Yo, just wanted to say this is my first video of yours i've seen and this was an amazing breakdown! Thanks again!

[@trevorwinnie4280]

The fact you do all this and are good at golf and graduated college already you are crazy love the content make me want to start a channel of my own

[@ChasingTheTour]

I just started using Shot Tracer Pro for my videos recently and it's amazing. It will automatically detect the ball flight on most video clips. When it doesn't, there are tools you can create the line very quickly. I do like the tips for After Effects though. Like that you are doing the videos yourself for now. It takes a lot of time to create content.

[@ericrothdeutsch3842]

Super impressive to see all of the effort that goes into making the tracers as spot-on as they are in your videos. Now that you've been doing this for a while, how long would you say it takes to add tracers for a full video, let's say a 9 hole match?

[@samdoessomestuff]

madjack this was incredible thanks for the walkthrough this is criminally underrated

[@chance5415]

Damn Cole you be putting in so much work. I was looking to start trying golf content bc it’s my dream and found this old gem. It’s a lot of unseen hours of work you put in editing these things. Salute to you sir 🫡

[@alexj851]

Love this! Always cool to learn something new!

[@golfingreaper]

Thank you for this tutorial, this was very helpful.

[@planetmarsmedia]

First one that made sense to me. Thank you.

[@christurnbull6145]

Incredible Man!!!! Watch a lot of golf content and for a team that haven't been doing this long, this is such an unselfish thing to show people how to do. Adding tracers just makes videos, look more professional and more enjoyable. Superb effort 👌 Will be trying this shortly. 👏 From Scotland. Keep it up Boys!!!

[@izzyspiry]

So helpful thank you! Question: is there a way to have the line follow the ball and disappear as it follows?

[@merrill2134]

Thanks man this has really been helping out a lot. What camera do you guys use? I've been using my S20 and I think it's time to upgrade.

[@tme3785]

Great video, simple explanation, great info. Thanks

[@blanchfromthebay]

Thank you!!! I knew after effects would be the move. Good tutorial! for real.

[@docomo661]

Thanks for this! Followed it step by step, definitely takes practice to get the tracer line to go smoothly and to get the speed right. Btw, how can I make the tracer disappear after? Mine just stays on.

[@houthat]

this guy does it all

[@mtnnomads]

Great shot tracer tutorial!!

[@BlackIvyGolf]

Thank you sir, I’ve been looking for this video!!!

[@Jacknox]

I can't believe this much effort goes into each shot tracer... I am simultaneously impressed and appalled. I wanted to make some of my own on my personal golf vids, but this is bonkers. Can someone please create a shot tracer Plug-In that I can pay $20 for and just click on the ball at address, apex, and landing point and software fill in the rest?

[@TerdFerguson]

This was an awesome little tutorial. What a great affect to add for the viewers at home. My $.02, the tracer should get thinner the further the ball is away from the camera. Gives the viewer an idea how far/fast the ball travelled away from its starting point. At the end of the day, it all looks good so pay no attention to me. Just subscribed btw.

[@DylanJamesGolf]

Easiest tutorial out there

[@JOctober]

Can you let us know what gear you use for the camera setup? camera make/model, mic setup, gimbal, cart camera setup. the whole 9! love the content brotha!

[@Carter_Hays]

Hey BustaJack! Have been keeping up with you guys on TikTok for awhile and found you on KZbin as well! I love the content and hope you guys make it big! I'm gonna keeping watching and supporting! Since I've been following you guys around I thought that maybe I could record a couple of my rounds and post on KZbin for fun and something to do! So my question is what gear do you use, what camera, tricks and tips? Love the content! Keep it up BustaJack!!

[@MrJustdooit]

Feel like I’m learning from Matthew McConaughey. Nice video bro

[@mrgainz3967]

Appreciate the effort in the videos…..👍

[@MarketingConsultantPLR]

Cool video! Thanks for sharing. Question: I’m assuming you go through all the trouble because the shot tracer apps on the phone don’t work very well. Is that correct?

[@BustaJackGolf]

Yeah I don’t really like the look of those apps and they definitely are a hassle.

[@ShotTracer]

@@BustaJackGolf there is a Shot Tracer PRO Mac and PC version. Will save you literally hours per video. Full line customization included.

[@bestballgolf]

You should make it where the tracer tapers out so that the line is thinner as the ball moves further away. Also you can make it where the cap of the line is round instead of square. I think it looks better to me but its just a suggestion. Nice video!

[@BustaJackGolf]

I actually already made those changes for the next video coming up!

[@bestballgolf]

@@BustaJackGolf Nice! Looking forward to seeing it. Also one more question, have you experimented with making 3D shot tracers similar to good good? I have tried to make them but they are pretty difficult to make.

[@BustaJackGolf]

Nope I haven’t even tried them. Doesn’t even seem worth the effort to me, but they are super cool looking for sure

[@Sarkli]

Stupid question but have you considered using the shottracer pro app? If so, why not use it?

[@michaelcassese1005]

Good stuff 👌

[@gavinchyi]

It's really helpful. But i saw some golf video which they camera zoom in and the tracer would still follow the ball, how did they do it? Using this AE to to it also?

[@Little_Stick_Golf]

So do you guys edit all of your own videos? I'm just starting out and the editing software is kicking my butt lol.

[@dubchod]

Great stuff

[@KonnerBarr]

Whats your camera set up? Looks like gopro for cart cam, but what's your fairway go to?

[@DnBGolf]

Damn, that's so much easier than what I do in my older version of Vegas :O

[@combamusic6040]

that is soooooo. much work omg

[@footballflix7952]

How I can track the ball when the camera is moving? Like I want to add a tracer to a drone shot that is going forward with the ball.

[@NikBando]

Cole, you gotta show us the tiktok edits too. The little scorecard edit

[@patrickzhou6222]

u guys make great quality videos. respect on that. one question, what gears u guys shooting on, just wondering

[@mikekellyco]

Do you know how to add a clubhead tracker? I imagine its almost the same way. Thanks

[@gasperstarina9837]

Great...but the fascinating thing is Trackman doing it in real time🤯

[@cardiderek]

yeah but what if the camera is handheld? How do you get it to lock with the background??

[@adamcornett]

I’m assuming this is on a windows platform and not Mac since you were saying “control XYZ” for the commands? Also, what kind of camera set up do you all use for the video. I’m sure it’s not shot from an iPhone is it?

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

Thank You, now can you show me how to hit it that far? LOL i'm old and crippled, so it is a struggle!!

[@cardiderek]

Do you know if Final Cut Pro has a way to do this?

[@clintbrock1]

I have to figure out how to do this in FCPX!

[@MarqosMaldonado]

What camera gear do you guys use to zoom in ? Lens and body ?

[@UltimateHockeyFanCave]

sony a7siii and 24-105 if i had to guess

[@rickgunter]

Can you make a video of you doing the score card?

[@pazonator59]

how long does the editing process take per video?

[@thegreatproductspage1860]

how do you fix the color difference on iphone footage from premiere to aftereffects.?

[@NikBesko]

i know some people edit in final cut pro, but the tracking is shit there so everyone uses afx. do you think it would be possible to take the swing video as a clip, put it into afx, then import that into fcp?

[@GPatrick51]

What kind of wireless microphone system do you use?

[@davidwells6525]

Holy shit you guys do this for every shot? That's insane, especially if you're editing for 4 players...

[@BogeyBeav]

how and when did you learn this! i need this for my videos

[@10scoach33]

Probably a dumb question but do you hav to do all that editing if you use an actual shot tracers app while you are recording the actual shots during your round? I’m not sure how that works

[@BustaJackGolf]

We never use the shot tracer app, but if you were to use the app you wouldn’t have to do them in after effects!

[@jdostergolfvlogs5281]

Does this make the exporting taking like 100X longer?

[@StillxWoz]

What's a good idea to do if the ball isn't visible in the air on camera due to cloud coverage?

[@BustaJackGolf]

I just guess tbh lol

[@StillxWoz]

@@BustaJackGolf I love it. Thanks 👍

[@Theunrealpro]

Great video! Do the shot tracer apps not work as well?

[@BustaJackGolf]

Not a big fan of the interface and how they look

[@Theunrealpro]

Thanks! Wow that’s impressive. I didn’t realize all the work that goes into each shot and video. Love your channel!

[@BustaJackGolf]

Thanks James!

[@eduardoferdinandi3931]

Why not use the app?

[@oahujuniorgolfassociationc6656]

I really don’t get it. Why not use more like the live tracers they use in live tv golf coverage. ??

[@BradleyZoellnerGolf]

Does anyone else have trouble with the track camera getting stuck? It keeps getting stuck after a certain amount of frames. Hope someone has a solution 🙏

[@jeremiahgolfs]

Anyone know how to do this in Final Cut Pro/motion?

[@tylermydock]

How come my “replace with after effects composition” is greyed out?? Please help! Thanks guys!

[@BustaJackGolf]

Hmm I’ve never experienced that, open after effects first and then try to click “replace with after effects composition” in premiere

[@tylermydock]

@@BustaJackGolf ok I’ll give that a shot. Thanks man!

[@squarehat]

so tracer lines are just made up ???

[@thegreatjogatsby6460]

ahhh so this is how goodgood fakes it

[@ktbhackersgolfct]

Seems like too much work. I use the shot tracer app on my phone, then download the clips to the computer. You do have to go through a few steps on the app to set up the shot tracer but it picks up the trajectory pretty easy and has all types of effects. Then download the file and into the video. Done!

[@txterbug]

Imagine doing this 70+ times per video 😢

[@The_Great_White]

Hell naw, I’ll just pay somebody 😆

[@getovryourslf4444]

WTF! How does live golf do it then? So your saying there's no auto tracer? That's a goldmine if someone makes it at this point in KZbin golf.

[@tannergilmore]

Great stuff