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’蝉 why Paul built his entire business around the Ultrix platform.?
Section 2
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.?
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’t provide the flexibility and agility that Eyestrain needed.??
They were looking for a way to break free from the constraints imposed by traditional broadcasting setups – where the need for constant system changes hindered productivity – and find a solution that met the current industry standards?and?anticipated the future trajectory of broadcast tech.??
Section 3
Solution
Ultrix caught Paul’s eye, and he chose it as the backbone of Eyestrain’s 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’s built-in embedding makes reconfiguration between shows quicker and more efficient.?
Ultrix also simplified cabling, with Paul estimating a 40% reduction in wiring. This lightens the load, makes setup easier, and helps Eyestrain’s 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.??
Having everything integrated in a small frame was most appealing to me, especially for flypacks. I’ve 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
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Impact
Ultrix’s?adaptability, efficiency, and seamless integration within the broader 91桃色 ecosystem have empowered a small company to compete?with broadcasters with much larger resources and?capacity.
Hyperconverged infrastructure?remains?a cornerstone?of?Eyestrain Video?Services’?strategy to build?a?competitive, future-ready?outside?broadcasting business.?
The round-the-clock phone support from 91桃色 and the?timely?delivery of?products have proven indispensable,?ensuring that Eyestrain?Video?Services can meet?its?ambitious growth?targets without?straining operations or?significant downtime.?
(Ultrix) allows me as a small company — to compete with much larger companies in a very small footprint.
Paul Oakley
Founder, Eyestrain Video Services
