FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
About Quintic Consultancy
A Quintic Spline is a mathematical term for a line through points on a graph frequently used in mathematical calculation of speeds and accelerations.
Quintic undertakes Biomechanical Consultancy; has a top level personal Golf Putting Analysis Laboratory; undertakes Biomechanical Lectures; and directly assists National and International Review and Coaching Panels. See Consultancy Pages for more information.
Quintic provides Software to private individuals, schools, universities, colleges, clubs, businesses, national and international sporting bodies and health services across the world.
Quintic head office is based at Unit 8, The Courtyard, Roman Way, Coleshill, Birmingham, B46 1HQ, UK
Quintic Consultancy Limited was started in 1997 by Dr Paul Hurrion PhD BA (Hons) and Dr Robert Hurrion PhD MSc(Econ) BSc(Hons) and has grown steadily and successfully into a major force in Biomechanical Analysis & Consultancy Software across the world in Sport, Education, Health and Fitness.
Choosing Quintic Products
A: Your Online Tutorials provide permanent and easy to follow support.
A: Maintenance Contracts which include free upgrades, training & support are available on an annual contract
A: Consultancy and Training are available by the day on site or at Quintic.
A: Quintic runs Training Clinics
A: Upgraded software
A: Email support via info@quintic.com
A: A commitment – Quintic want you to get the best from Quintic Products.
Audio Memo enables a user to record commentary onto any video file. This commentary can then be played back using the Quintic Player or any other Media Program. All you need is a microphone plug in on your computer.
It is a FREE program for playing videos produced via the Quintic Software. The Quintic Player allows operation with Windows 10 & 11 upwards. See Quintic Player for more information.
The Software Product Table gives a guide to all of the features of the different Products. They will assist you to a most comprehensive analysis and enable you to demonstrate to clients more effectively and visibly. See Quintic Software for more information.
Although designed to work with Microsoft Windows 10 & 11. Quintic products are supported by an AppleMac running Virtual PC or Bootcamp with a suitable Windows Operating System. The correct video codecs will also be required to play *.avi files on a AppleMac computer.
Quintic Software is licensed to one personal computer only, multi-site licences are available along with network licences.
Quintic Products: are straightforward to use; are modular so each product operates in a similar way; and contain all you need to know in comprehensive online Tutorials.
Quintic Software has been designed specifically around the needs of our wide range of clients to delivery Biomechanics analysis and, whether amateur or professional, we believe the practical usage and benefit and the range and pricing of our products cannot be beaten.
It is best to study the different features and consider how they apply to your anticipated usage. The features of each product are shown in a helpful table near the foot of the www.quinticsports.com/software page and it is a good idea to print a copy for reference as you study the Quintic Products.
Buying Quintic Products
Quintic allow you to upgrade your software at any time, we will refund your original purchase price against the cost of the new product. This means that you never lose your investment in your Quintic Software.
Yes – Quintic Multi-site Licensing prices are both popular and advantageous, please contact us
For prices of Quintic Software Systems please contact us
Correct Supporting Hardware & Media Components
Generally an expensive camera performs better than a cheap one but it is a personal balance between required usage and price. Visit the Quintic Hardware Packages and get advice and assistance through www.quinticsports.com/hardware
Both minimum and recommended requirements are set out for each product on our website at www.quinticsports.com/quintic-system-requirements/
Quintic Biomechanical Analysis Software
There is an automated system for which the computer must be connected to the internet then – with Quintic software via the “Help” menu – select “De-Register Quintic software” and follow the simple instructions.
Quintic De-Registration Software Security Window
Note: by clicking Yes, you will De-Register your Quintic software and be issued with a D Code
Through Quintic Security each licence is dedicated to recognise one computer. Any change in or of that computer means the Quintic software will not recognise it and therefore no longer function. To allow for changes Quintic Security allows you to De-Register the software twice in any 12 months and reinstall it on the changed computer. NB – Change means a change of components within a computer or a change to a different computer.
Quintic Products are modular and so operation and layout of each product version is very similar. The only difference between products is increased functionality.
Yes. Quintic Software has complete Tutorials freely available online . You should read through the Tutorials to gain an overview and familiarise yourself with the various functions, and then work practically through the questions and answers as you start to use the software.
Quintic is compatible with most formats of video. The increased video format compatibility with the latest digital cameras includes *.avi, *.mov, *.mpeg,*.wmv,*.vob, *.swf, *.flv, *mp4 + High Definition.
Using Quintic Video Capture Software
We shall be pleased to respond to your enquiries and questions through our Contact page : contact us If you have a technical question then please tell us: Which Quintic program and version you are using; Which operating system you have ; make and model of camera you are using and how it is connected to your computer ; and at what particular point the problem you are encountering occurs.
A: No – Quintic provide short clips of sporting action online at the following page: www.quinticsports.com/sample-videos/ and also provide a Sample Video Library on disk with your software.
Please have a look at the Benefits of Video section on our website at www.quinticsports.com/benefits-of-video
No – Quintic Products incorporate all necessary editing and capture software and hardware. Please view the latest hardware options on our website at www.quinticsports.com/hardware