GameChanger Full Game Videos vs Clips: What's the Difference?
Learn when to download clips vs full games, and how to use each type effectively for highlights, recruiting, and archives.
Quick Answer
Clips are short highlights (9 sec - 1 min) perfect for social media and highlight reels. Full games are complete recordings (30 min - 2 hours) ideal for recruiting and film review. You can download both with ClipKeeper.
1Understanding GameChanger Video Types
GameChanger offers two distinct types of videos, each serving different purposes for parents, players, and coaches.
Individual Clips
Short, automatically-generated highlight videos of key plays like home runs, strikeouts, goals, and assists.
Full Event Videos
Complete game recordings from first pitch to final out. Shows every play, every at-bat, and the full game context.
2When to Use Clips
Individual Clips Are Perfect For:
- ✓Creating highlight reels - stitch together the best moments
- ✓Sharing on social media - Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
- ✓Quick player progress tracking - compare swings over the season
- ✓Sending to family - easy to text or email small files
- ✓End-of-season montages - compile the best plays
Example Use Case: Highlight Reel
Sarah's daughter plays travel softball. Throughout the season, Sarah downloads individual clips of every home run, triple, and stolen base. At the end of the season, she uses iMovie to stitch 20 clips into a 90-second highlight reel for college coaches.
Total file size: ~60 MB (easy to email) | Total download time: ~2 minutes
3When to Use Full Games
Full Event Videos Are Perfect For:
- ✓College recruiting - coaches want to see full at-bats and defensive plays in context
- ✓Film review - analyze positioning, decision-making, and team strategy
- ✓Permanent archives - preserve entire games as family memories
- ✓Training sessions - review full innings with your coach
- ✓Team film sessions - coaches break down full game situations
Example Use Case: College Recruiting
Mike's son is a high school catcher being recruited by D1 programs. College coaches asked to see his full defensive performance, not just highlight throws. Mike downloads 3 complete games where his son caught, showing his pitch framing, blocking, and game management skills.
Total file size: ~75 GB | Uploaded to recruiting platform for coaches to review
4Side-by-Side Comparison
| Factor | Individual Clips | Full Game Videos |
|---|---|---|
Length | 9 sec - 1 minute | 30 min - 2 hours |
File Size | 3-6 MB per clip | 10-30 GB per game |
File Format | .ts (convert to MP4 if needed) | .mp4 (ready to use) |
Best For | Social media, highlight reels | Recruiting, film review |
Storage Needs | Minimal (full season = ~500 MB) | Significant (3 games = ~75 GB) |
| Sharing Method | Email, text, social media | Cloud storage links (Dropbox, Google Drive) |
| ClipKeeper Plan | Free (5/week) or Pro (unlimited) | Pro only ($29/year) |
5How to Download Both Types
With ClipKeeper, you don't have to choose - you can download both clips and full games depending on your needs.
Downloading Clips
- 1.Install ClipKeeper (free or Pro)
- 2.Go to a game's clips page on web.gc.com
- 3.Click the green download button on each clip
Downloading Full Games
- 1.Install ClipKeeper Pro
- 2.Go to game → Videos → Full Event Videos tab
- 3.Click Download Full Video button
6Which Should You Choose?
Our Recommendation:
Download both, strategically:
- •Regular season: Download individual clips of great plays (highlights for social media)
- •Key games: Download full games (playoffs, championship, recruiting showcases)
- •End of season: Download everything before GameChanger potentially removes access
Can I convert full games to smaller files?
Yes. Full games download as .mp4 files which you can compress using tools like HandBrake or online video compressors. This can reduce a 25 GB file to 5 GB while maintaining good quality.
Do clips expire on GameChanger?
GameChanger's retention policy varies. Some videos may be removed after the season ends or if you cancel your subscription. Downloading ensures you keep them forever. Learn more about GameChanger video retention →
Can I download both with ClipKeeper?
Yes! ClipKeeper Free lets you download individual clips (5 per week). ClipKeeper Pro ($29/year) gives you unlimited clip downloads PLUS full game video downloads.
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Written by
Casey JessupClipKeeper Founder | Parent of youth athletes helping families preserve sports memories