FAQ's

Q. What is the cost for a school to use VictorySwap?
A. Victoryswap.com costs $249.99 per year for High Schools. VictorySwap also allows the schools to sell Season Packages to parents with 20% of the proceeds going back to the team as a fundraiser. The fundraiser portion will more than pay for the subscription fee with 10 Season Package sales.

Q. What are the hardware requirements to use VictorySwap?
A. Victoryswap.com is an internet based system and will work with PC's running Windows XP or higher and with MACs. Mac users can download Flip4mac from apple to play wmv files on their MAC. For the VictorySwap Video Capture Software a camcorder with a Firewire (1394) Connection. For consumer camcorders, Canon miniDV tape camcorders seem to work the best and can be obtained for between $149.99 and $249.99. Alternatively, an A/V converter would be required for a camcorder with a USB connection.

Q. What is the VictorySwap Video Capture Software?
A. VictorySwap Video Capture Software is a state of the art video capture system which is available to a paid user of VictorySwap.com. It allows live capture of a game directly to a computer in wmv format simultaneously while filming a game using a camcorder with a 1394 connection. It also allows capture from camcorders with a USB connection after the game has been videoed. The video when captured is ready for immediate upload to VictorySwap.com. Mac users will need to run Bootcamp with Windows XP or higher to use the Video Capture Software.

Q. If I grant access to an opposing coach, how can I be sure that he will grant me access to his game(s)?

A. When granting access to opposing coaches there is a box at the top for Reciprocal Access that can be checked. If this box is checked then the opposing coach cannot download your games until he has given you access to his games.

Q. I know I grant access to opposing coaches for the week of the game and I can allow parents to buy game videos, but how do I keep opposing Teams from buying any of my videos?
A. Each school chooses their own Team Password which is made available to parents by the Coach. No one can purchase and download a video without the Team Password.

Q. How can my school use Victory Swap as a fundraiser?
A. Every time a parent buys a Season Package, the school will get 20% of the revenue ( minimum of 10 Season Pass sales required for fundraiser).

Q. How long does it take to upload a video?
A. First, It depends on the connection speed of the uploading computer. Victoryswap.com uses a state of the art CDN (Content Distribution Network) to ensure the fastest upload and download speeds. Our system does not slow down because of multiple simultaneous uploads or downloads. To make sure you have the fastest upload and download times 1) make sure your cameraman pauses between plays to keep the file as small as possible; 2, Upload speeds are determined by your internet connection and are usually much slower than download speeds with a standard Cable or DSL connection. 3) Our Content Distribution Network allows for the fastest times in the industry. Therefore, it is best to either upload your video at a facility with a T1 or higher connection with 5 mbps upload speeds or greater or to upload on Friday night after the game and let the video upload while you sleep. Tip: Set up your cameraman as an assistant coach and let him upload your video on Friday night after the game.

Q. Why does the file have to be in WMV format?
A. WMV is as close to a universal format as it gets and is compatible with Game Video Editing Systems such as Apex Football. There has to be a standard so that everyone can view the downloaded file.

Q. I get a Technical error or am just unable to upload a video, what do I do?
A. First, make sure that your computer power settings are set to never go off when plugged in and make sure the screensaver is turned off. Second. make sure the school district does not have a filter that blocks victoryswap.com or blocks ftp uploads. Second, Make sure the size of the file is about 300 to 600 MB (about 30 to 35 minutes of video). If the cameraman does not hit the pause button between plays, then the file could be too large for your system to handle. Third, refresh your 'Java' by clicking on the 'Get Java' link above the upload box. Then just hit the back button and see it that fixes the problem. If you still have trouble, contact support@victoryswap.com.

Q. What is the best way to convert a file to wmv format?
A. For the surest way, Download the Capture Video Software provided with your paid subscription. Use a Camcorder such as a MiniDV with a 1394 connection (firewire) to capture live video directly to your computer and after the game it will be ready to upload and view. You can also use this software to capture the video from the camera after the game while in playback mode by rewinding the tape and playing it while connected and recording to the VictorySwap Capture Software. This will work with some USB camcorders, but not generally. If your camcorder has a USB connection, use the software that came with the camera and then import it to Windows Movie Maker and save it as a wmv file with approximately 400 MB in size. Alternatively you can use a DVD ripper/converter like “Any Video Converter” to convert the DVD to a .wmv file on your hard drive. You can download the free version by clicking here. You can then add the file to the upload box and hit the upload button. Tip: If you have a home internet connection, start the upload before going to bed so that it will be available the next morning.

Q. How do I give access to College Recruiters so that they can view my games?
A. College Recruiters must sign in and pay an access fee for downloads. Then simply give the Recruiter your State, Division and Team Password and he will be able to download your videos.

Q. Is it OK to make copies of the Games to give to friends or other family members not in the same household?
A. No, the license agreement allows you to make copies for watching on a TV or for backup but not to make copies to give to family or friends. Coaches are expected to erase or destroy copies after the week of the game and not distribute to other coaches.