Capture and calibration issues

Common capture problems and how to fix them.

Last updated April 17, 2026

Calibration fails or produces high error

Symptoms: calibration reports high reprojection error, or the app refuses to accept the calibration.

Likely causes:

  • Calibration target is bent, flexed, or damaged.
  • Target is partially out of frame in one camera.
  • Target is too far from the cameras (should be within 2–3 meters).
  • Glare or shadow obscuring the pattern.
  • Cameras are too close to each other (not enough baseline for triangulation).

Fix:

  1. Reprint the target on rigid backing.
  2. Ensure the full target is visible in both cameras.
  3. Adjust lighting to eliminate glare.
  4. Widen the baseline between cameras to 1.5–2 meters.

Video uploads but processing fails

Symptoms: session moves to failed status after upload.

Likely causes:

  • Subject was only partially visible in the video.
  • The chosen module does not match the movement performed.
  • Video file is corrupted during upload.
  • Lighting conditions were too poor for pose detection.

Fix:

  1. Check the capture quality — was the subject's full body visible throughout?
  2. Confirm the module matches what was recorded.
  3. Retry the upload if it was interrupted.
  4. Recapture in better lighting if the pose detection likely failed.

Metric values look wrong

Symptoms: grades are red but the movement looked normal, or values are implausibly large or small.

Likely causes:

  • Calibration was drift or incorrect (most common).
  • Subject wearing loose clothing that confused joint identification.
  • Camera positioning changed mid-session.
  • Module-specific assumptions violated (e.g., CMJ performed with a preparatory step).

Fix:

  1. Recalibrate and recapture.
  2. Use tighter clothing for joint identification.
  3. Secure cameras on tripods.
  4. Coach the subject through the standard movement for the module.

Metric not appearing in results

Symptoms: a metric that usually shows up is missing from the results.

Likely cause: the metric value was outside the plausible physiological range and was excluded by range validation.

Fix: recapture. If the problem persists, contact support with the session ID.

App crashes during capture

Symptoms: mobile app crashes or freezes.

Fix:

  1. Restart the app.
  2. Ensure both phones have adequate battery (> 30%).
  3. Close other apps using the camera or microphone.
  4. Update the app to the latest version.

If the problem persists, contact support with details of when the crash occurs.

Still stuck?

Contact support with:

  • Your organization name
  • The subject's session ID (visible in the URL)
  • A description of what happened and what you expected
  • Screenshots if relevant