Filming Vaulting with Pivo
Record Every Movement.
Learn the recommended setup, camera placement, settings and tips to capture smooth, consistent vaulting videos with Pivo.
How Pivo Works for Vaulting
Your Pivo Pod follows the horse automatically around the lunge circle.
Riders and coaches can focus on training instead of operating a camera.
Watching routines afterwards helps improve timing, technique and consistency.
Recommended Camera Setup
Horse
Auto (or Normal → Fast)
On
Slightly Upwards
5 to 7 meters outside the lunge circle, any position
Team and Horse Profile
Create and manage your horse profile, invite your coach too!
Frame-by-Frame Playback
Analyze every moment of your ride with precise frame-by-frame video controls.
Gigapixel Images
Capture stunning ultra-high resolution images with incredible detail and clarity.
Timeline
Every ride, lesson and routine on one timeline, shared with your coach.
Best Practices
Place Outside Circle
Position approximately 5–7 metres outside the lounge circle.
Horse Tracking
Use Horse Tracking mode for the most reliable tracking.
Auto Zoom
Enable Auto Zoom to keep both horse and vaulter visible.
Tilt Camera
Aim the Smart Mount slightly upward to capture elevated movements.
Avoid Mirrors
Avoid aiming the camera towards a mirror, try to keep the mirrors behind you.
Start Before Moving
Allow the camera a few seconds to lock onto the horse before beginning.
Avoid
- Camera facing mirrors
- Standing too close
- Camera too low
- Horse leaving frame
Recommended
- Mirrors behind camera
- 5 to 7 meter distance
- Camera tilted upward
- Horse centered before starting
Download the Vaulting Setup Guide
A quick one-page guide with recommended camera placement, settings and filming tips.
