Quintic Software

Quintic is Centaur Biomechanics preferred choice of software in addition, Centaur Biomechanics is the distributor for Quintic software world wide. Quintic have three packages available from entry level through to advanced.

Quintic Sports, Quintic Coaching and Quintic Biomechanics. Please see below product features along with illustration of the three levels of software. If you are interested either of the three levels please email the office, alternatively please download the free 21 day trial at www.quintic.com.

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Quintic Biomechanics V17

Quintic Biomechanics is our premier video analysis software, designed for the elite coach, elite athlete, sports scientist, podiatrist, physiotherapist and biomechanist. It includes all the functionality of Quintic Coaching 4.01 v17 along with Automatic 21-point 2D Digitisation - Measure Linear Velocities, Accelerations & Angular Rotations. Digitise images (2D) and create point trajectories of specific markers or even an 21-point anatomical model, calculate horizontal, vertical, and diagonal calibration - Increased Accuracy of Data Collection, 3D Data Input Tables - Convert 2D Data into 3D Results & Synchronisation with Force Platforms - RS Scan Systems.

Product Features Summary:

Includes all the functionality of Quintic Sports and Quintic Coaching
Quintic multi capture up to 4 live cameras
21 point automatic 2D digitisation and tracking module and markers
Horizontal, vertical and diagonal calibration
Create frame templates - up to 21 points
Zoom function and digitisation (Manual and Automatic)
Edit current frame displays
Overlay the animation file on the video file
Split screen animation and video
Interactive graph and data displays
Key event markers - identify foot strike and loading patterns
Butterworth filters and export data (both raw and smooth)
Distance, velocity and acceleration (Linear, Vertical and Horizontal measurements)
Synchronisation with RS Scan Footscan Software.

21 Point Automatic Digitisation Module (2D) and Markers

This tool allows the user to digitise there own video images in 2D. From this you can create specific markers or an 21 point anatomical model. Distances, velocities and accelerations of both linear and angular motion can be calculated and displayed in the analysis window.

Horizontal, Vertical and Diagonal Calibration:

There are four options to calibrate a video file within Quintic

Horizontal and vertical calibration of a known distance (1 M rule)
Horizontal calibration
Vertical calibration
Any distance calibration

All calibrations can be metric or imperial. This calibration process is required for the analysis programme.

Frame Templates:

You can select the number of points to be used in the digitisation process (1 - 21). In the example below 12 points are selected to illustrate the horse fore limb and hind limb alternatively markers can be applied to riders anatomical structures. Each point can be named for example, Wither, Scapula, Point of Shoulder, Elbow, Carpus, Fetlock..... The colour of each point can be altered by a single right click on the colour box. The step size can also be altered for lower digitisation frequency plus the pen size can be altered changing the size of the lines connecting the markers.

Edit Current Frame Displays:
This feature allows you to undo your last digitised points and also create a trace of existing points to increase accuracy. Crosses, and lines allow you to view previous digitised points. Any trace can be saved and then added to at a later date.

Overlay Animation:
All animations can be overlaid onto video files and viewed synchronised with the video footage. 3 options of animation display are offered: lines, smoothed lines and crosses. The first two are shown below. 3 options of animation trace are provided, individual frame, complete and progressive. The progressive trace is shown below.

Split Screen Animation Window:

Animation figures can also be seen in a separate animation window. This window is synchronised with the main window. The animation window contains the single image capture feature and can also be used for multi-captures as shown below.

Interactive Graphs and Data:
All graphs and data produced in the Quintic Digitisation module are interactive with the video file. The graphs and data values change as the video plays frame by frame. This allows distances, velocities and accelerations to be displayed in the graphical window. Data then exported to Microsoft Excel

Event Markers:
This function is used to identify specific points along the point trajectory: for example club head velocity at impact. Up to 20 event markers can be used for any one video clip. In order to create event markers that are visible on the analysis program, the user draws a line bi-secting the point trajectory. The point at which the line crosses the point trajectory in the main window will be indicated by a vertical line within the analysis program (see diagram below). This will then represent the impact point of the golf club with the ball.

Filters & Exporting Data (Raw & Smoothed):
All data produced in the Quintic Digitisation module can be exported to Microsoft Excel. One simple click away, this feature allows for further analysis of the raw data. Butterworth Filters, Spectral Density Function, Residual at Cut of Frequency, Interactive Frequency Analysis, Mean, Standard Deviation, Durban Watson...

Distance Measurement:

This tool allows you to measure a distance (metres/feet) on the video file once it has been calibrated.

Quintic Multi Camera Capture - 4 LIVE Cameras:

Record 50/60 frames per second LIVE video from upto 4 cameras (PAL/NTSC Mini DV Camcorders).

Live Capture only.

Maximum Record Time 60 seconds ~ 50/60fps.

Synchronise upto 4 cameras through the Quintic capture module.

Accurate to within ½ frame (10 ms).

PCIA Firewire Card required

USB 2 or Firewire 1394 IEEE Capture

Edit, Trim & Adjust Filters for both videos.

3-5 second video clip ~ 1 MB in size (50/60fps).

Quintic Sports V17

This entry level video analysis software is designed specifically for trainers, coaches and farriers. The system is

completely potable and instant visual feedback can be obtained. This software also has split screen technology and also allows videos to be synchronised which is ideal for looking at pre and post assessments. In addition it also has a memo pad, zoom function, the ability to draw lines, measure angles and other alignment guides which can be used to analyse the movement and interaction of either the horse and/or rider.

Product Features - Summary

Split screen, video synchronisation and loop
Drawing Tool, Lines, Circles, Arrows,, Shaped and Text
Video Calibration - Measure Distance
Markers and Stopwatch (Time measure)
Angles - Horizontal, Vertical and Freehand
Single Image Photo Editor
Video Blend - fade between 2 or more points of a video
URL - Stream videos from a web server
Video Overlay - Play 2 videos on top of each other
Memo Pad - Note pad
Audio Memo - Record voice commentary over video recording
Quintic Capture - Filters, Edit, Series capture

Split Screen, Synchronised Analysis:

Videos can be looked at and synchronised so that they play together from the same point, this is especially

useful when looking at pre and post shoeing. It has also be used when looking at riders position pre and post

treatment or performance.

Drawing Tools, Drawing Tool, Lines, Circles, Arrows,, Shaped and Text:

All can be used to assist coach/farrier during analysis, The drawings remain

overlaid as the video advances allowing relative body motion to be

observed. The shapes and lines can be saved with the video file recalled at

a later date.

Video Calibration - Measure Distance

Calibrate a video file and measure any distance using the line drawing tool.

Coupled with the stopwatch feature allows the measurement of speed to be obtained through gaining the time

and speed data.

Angles:

Allows the user to create an angle of reference on the screen.

There are three angle options: Freehand, Angle to the vertical

and Angle to the horizontal. You can display up to 10 angles in

the data table, all of which can be saved with the video file

and recalled at a later date.

Single Image Photo:

Take a photo; copy photo to clip board or save it as a jpeg. Ideal for presentations or reports. Lines, angles and text are contained within the photo.

Multiple Image Photo:

4, 6, 9, 12 and 18 landscape or portrait image photos can be obtained. Copy photo to clip board or save it as a jpeg. Ideal for presentations or reports. Lines, angles and text

are contained within the photo.

Memo Pad and Audio Memo:

Memo pad allows a coach, or rider to make written comments about a particular video file. These comments can

be saved with the video file and recalled at a later date for viewing in a free Quintic Player. An ideal coaching

and performance recording tool.

Audio memo enhances this feedback tool by enabling the user to record voice commentary on to a video file.

Easy to use, this function requires a standard microphone plugged in to the audio jack on a computer. All

commentary is automatically saved with the video and can be played back using the Quintic player.

Quintic Premier Capture - Sports, Coaching and Biomechanics.

50 / 60 Frames per second
25 FPS for 60 minutes
Excellent file compression to limit distortion
USB or fire wire 1394 capture
Ideal file size for storage, email or website upload
Capture, save and compress a series of videos
Create a specific client folder and video file name

prior to recording, easily start and stop recording

Instant Capture:

Live capture form one camera 25 FPS
Provides instant visual feedback to athlete and client
Select recording time and playback delay
Playback at full, half or quarter speed
All videos are played back in the main analysis window and al analysis tools are available for use
Save or discard video after use

Quintic Coaching V17

Quintic Coaching 4.01 v17 is aimed at the experienced coach, professional farrier, physio or athlete. It includes all the functionality of Quintic Sports 1.08 v17 plus: Burn to CD, Email, Export Analysis, Image Flip, 4 Camera Live Capture, High Speed – live cature 300fps, 1-point 2D Manual Digitisation – Measure Linear Velocities & Accelerations

Product Features - Summary

All features as in Quintic Sports V17 Plus
Quintic Burn Function
Quintic Instant Email
Export Analysis – Analyse and create a new video
Image Flip tool
1-point 2D Manual Digitisation – Measure Velocities & Accelerations
Overlay Animation onto Videos
Interactive Graphical and Data Displays
Zoom Function – Increase Accuracy of Data Collection
Export all Data to Microsoft Excel
Quintic Premier Capture (50/60fps – 720x576)
Quintic Series Capture
Quintic Multi Capture – up to 2 LIVE cameras simultaneously
Quintic High-Speed LIVE Capture
Quintic Player

Video Flip Tool:

The main image can be reversed and played in a separate window. This is ideal for comparing videos filmed at

different positions and for directly comparing the left and right side of rider.

Export Analysis:

Create a new video that includes, lines, shapes & angles to be viewed in ANY media software.
Quintic Software takes a snapshot of each video frame and recompiles it as a new video. This allows the user to annotate every frame of the video with drawings, angles and text and all analysis will be saved onto the new video.
This video file can then be watched, read or listened to in any media format or specifically the FREE Quintic Player.
Ideal for coach communication, client reports, student homework and presentations.
File compression makes it essential for Internet communication & coaching.
Export Analysis Sample Videos can be downloaded from www.quintic.com/software/samplevideos.
The main video image can be reversed and played in a separate window. This is ideal for comparing videos filmed at different side on positions and for directly comparing the left and right handed / footed athlete.

Zoom Function & Data Analysis Output:

Essential for accurate digitisation and production of data, this function provides a zoom window where the video file is magnified (Up to 10 x magnification).
All data produced in the Quintic Digitisation module can be exported to Microsoft Excel or a *data file. One simple click away, this feature allows for further analysis of the raw data.

Quintic Premier Capture:

The Quintic Premier Capture is included in Quintic Sports 1.08 v17, Quintic Coaching 4.01 v17 & Quintic Biomechanics 9.03 v17.

Quintic Series Capture:

Capture Save & Compress a series of videos.
Create a specific client folder and video file name prior to recording.
Easily Start & Stop recording.
Save up to 10 videos in a row.
Maximum Record Time 30 seconds per video – 50/60fps.
Capture either live or from tape.
USB 2 or Firewire 1394 IEEE Capture.
3-5 second video clip – 1 MB in size (50/60fps).

Quintic Multi Camera Capture: 2 LIVE Cameras.

Record 50/60 frames per second LIVE video from up to 4 cameras (PAL/NTSC Mini DV Camcorders)
Live Capture only.
Maximum Record Time 60 seconds – 50/60fps.
Synchronise up to 2 cameras through the Quintic capture module. Accurate to within ½ frame (10 ms)
PCIA Firewire Card required (Image below)
USB 2 or Firewire 1394 IEEE Capture.
Edit, Trim & Adjust Filters for both videos.
3-5 second video clip – 1 MB in size (50/60fps).

The Quintic player v9.04

Quintic Coaching 4.01 v17 and Quintic Biomechanics 9.03 v17 include a free licence to distribute The Quintic Player along with your video files for enhanced viewing capability. It is also available to download from the Quintic website: www.quintic.com/software/player/index.htm : The simplest way to do this is via CD, but with Quintic, the excellent compression allows convenient emailing.

Video files distributed with The Quintic Player are ideal for: Coaching instructions; Reminders; Remedial routines, Information, Conferencing, Records; and many other uses – the memo pad and key frame marker functions are particularly useful.

The Quintic Player v9.04 includes: frame by frame advance, slow motion, full speed, Full Screen option, sizeable window, zoom in & out, text & audio memo pad, open jpeg images, stopwatch & key frame marker functions.