We've all seen Pool on ESPN and the likes... Just thought it might be interesting to get a better understanding of how things work...
Special Effects
How do they display the logo on top of the pool table - usually it's a casino logo? Is that just some very expensive, high powered projector? Do the lights still have to be dimmed to a certain level?
How do they overlay the graphical images of the pool balls on top of the real ones? Is there some special software package that it takes to do that? Is it similar to the software that they use to make the yellow stripe to mark the first downs in football?
What does it take to do a pocket cam? Any special tricks needed in order to keep it from interfering with the play of the game?
Rating Systems
What is the best rating system used to determine a player's ability? I've seen the AccuStats that they use for the pros, how does that one work? What factors are used to determine the rating? Does it require special equipment since the ratings adjust real time? Since pros are about 800-900, would an average player be about 400-450? Is the system used for anything other than pros?
What are other good rating systems - including leagues? Some simpletons will say NONE, of course, ignoring those. What do they base their handicaps on? How do they each work? Obviously, can't give specific details and formulas, but should be able to give general details i.e. balls made or missed, innings, balls left on table, games won....
Pro Events
What does it take to get a pro event in an area? Is it just some businessmen willing to invest the prize funds, or do the casinos pay it for the publicity, or is it basically done through ESPN? Is there some sort of schedule or circuit that the pool pros follow?
Miscellaneous
Suppose someone has an idea about some pool invention, any thoughts on steps needed to convert that idea into a real product - if feasible of course.
Looks like this has expanded beyond, just what's seen on ESPN. Just thought some discussion and answers might be interesting. Feel free to post any similar questions that you might have as well.
Any Positive responses would be appreciated.
Thanks
Special Effects
How do they display the logo on top of the pool table - usually it's a casino logo? Is that just some very expensive, high powered projector? Do the lights still have to be dimmed to a certain level?
How do they overlay the graphical images of the pool balls on top of the real ones? Is there some special software package that it takes to do that? Is it similar to the software that they use to make the yellow stripe to mark the first downs in football?
What does it take to do a pocket cam? Any special tricks needed in order to keep it from interfering with the play of the game?
Rating Systems
What is the best rating system used to determine a player's ability? I've seen the AccuStats that they use for the pros, how does that one work? What factors are used to determine the rating? Does it require special equipment since the ratings adjust real time? Since pros are about 800-900, would an average player be about 400-450? Is the system used for anything other than pros?
What are other good rating systems - including leagues? Some simpletons will say NONE, of course, ignoring those. What do they base their handicaps on? How do they each work? Obviously, can't give specific details and formulas, but should be able to give general details i.e. balls made or missed, innings, balls left on table, games won....
Pro Events
What does it take to get a pro event in an area? Is it just some businessmen willing to invest the prize funds, or do the casinos pay it for the publicity, or is it basically done through ESPN? Is there some sort of schedule or circuit that the pool pros follow?
Miscellaneous
Suppose someone has an idea about some pool invention, any thoughts on steps needed to convert that idea into a real product - if feasible of course.
Looks like this has expanded beyond, just what's seen on ESPN. Just thought some discussion and answers might be interesting. Feel free to post any similar questions that you might have as well.
Any Positive responses would be appreciated.
Thanks