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. That’s why Paul built his entire business around the Ultrix platform.
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.
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.
Ultrix’s adaptability, efficiency, and seamless integration within the broader Ross Video 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 Ross Video 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.
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