Sports video splits into two worlds. Highlight reels and recruitment tapes need fast, clean, athlete-led edits. Brand films for sports labels or teams have more in common with commercial production. Most videographers specialise in one or the other.
If you are an athlete looking for a recruitment film, look for a videographer who has shot in your sport before. Field of play knowledge matters. If you are a sports brand, look for someone with strong slow-motion experience and a colour grading reel you actually like.