Case Study
Unleashing Efficiency with OB Applications
Introduction
Paul Oakley is a seasoned broadcast engineer and founder of Eyestrain Video Services, a live video services company operating out of California. When Paul founded his production company, he knew it would be an uphill battle.
With their financial clout, large broadcasters can easily invest in state-of-the-art equipment and expensive on-demand fleets. Small studios must be far more resourceful to enter and survive in the broadcasting industry. 罢丑补迟鈥檚 why Paul built his entire business around the Ultrix platform.听
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Challenge
Eyestrain Video Services handled a diverse range of productions, from virtual sets to multi-camera shows and sporting events, each with unique technical requirements.鈥�
The main challenge was ensuring quick and easy transitions between those formats without losing features or production capacity.
To stay competitive, Eyestrain also needed to ensure their productions remained high-quality and efficient, regardless of the format or complexity. All the traditional systems they investigated couldn鈥檛 provide the flexibility and agility that Eyestrain needed.鈥�听
They were looking for a way to break free from the constraints imposed by traditional broadcasting setups 鈥� where the need for constant system changes hindered productivity 鈥� and find a solution that met the current industry standards鈥�补苍诲鈥�anticipated the future trajectory of broadcast tech.鈥�听
Section 3
Solution
Ultrix caught Paul鈥檚 eye, and he chose it as the backbone of Eyestrain鈥檚 broadcast system, from mobile production units to video flypacks, due to its unmatched flexibility.
Ultrix makes it easy to switch between 4K, SD, and HD with the same features across resolutions. The platform鈥檚 built-in embedding makes reconfiguration between shows quicker and more efficient.听
Ultrix also simplified cabling, with Paul estimating a 40% reduction in wiring. This lightens the load, makes setup easier, and helps Eyestrain鈥檚 production trucks and flypacks be more mobile and cost-efficient. The ability to quickly add or remove functionality on-demand meant Paul could take on any project, regardless of complexity or size, without worrying about large upfront expenses.听听
Having everything integrated in a small frame was most appealing to me, especially for flypacks. I鈥檝e got a full eight-camera flypack in a single 32RU rolling rack. And the way it encompassed everything from the beginning eliminated 40% of my wiring.
Paul Oakley
Founder, Eyestrain Video Services
Section 4
Impact
Ultrix鈥檚鈥痑daptability, efficiency, and seamless integration within the broader 91快活林 ecosystem have empowered a small company to compete鈥痺ith broadcasters with much larger resources 补苍诲鈥痗apacity.
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The round-the-clock phone support from 91快活林 and the鈥痶imely鈥痙elivery of鈥痯roducts have proven indispensable,鈥痚nsuring that Eyestrain鈥疺ideo鈥疭ervices can meet鈥痠ts鈥痑mbitious growth鈥痶argets without鈥痵training operations or鈥痵ignificant downtime.听
(Ultrix) allows me as a small company 鈥� to compete with much larger companies in a very small footprint.
Paul Oakley
Founder, Eyestrain Video Services
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