RaceTech Leverages Evertz’ DreamCatcher™ Solutions
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DreamCatcher™ is an advanced platform that supports all of the critical aspects of live production. The unique architecture of the DreamCatcher™ platform leverages high capacity IP networking that dynamically adjusts to meet the demands of any production.
RaceTech required an integrated solution that included stewards' review functionality and live production capability on the same platform. After a strenuous evaluation, RaceTech selected DreamCatcher™ as their solution to support both live production and steward review off the same infrastructure. Evertz worked closely with RaceTech to design an interface that enables race stewards to use DreamCatcher™ Video Assistant Referee (DC-VAR) to review race infractions in a quick, reliable, and timely manner.
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The DC-VAR is a scalable replay review platform that provides officials the ability to make definitive decisions during live events. Replay officials can view all angles in sync while utilizing one-touch zoom for immediate analysis of any detail.
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RaceTech joined the ranks of MLB, NBA, Notre Dame, IndyCar, and Jupiler Pro League as deployed DC-VAR customers. Up to 10 trucks in RaceTech's fleet will be outfitted with the DreamCatcher™ infrastructure for stewards' review and live production solution.
"The Evertz development team leveraged DreamCatcher™'s highly intuitive interface for our Stewards to use. The team quickly developed and deployed the features we needed, and we look forward to our continued partnership," said John Bance, Head of Project Management - RaceTech.
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"It's great when a customer is able to work with us as closely as RaceTech did. It really allowed us to create an individualized experience and a tailored system to suit their needs," said Gary Allwood, Account Manager at Evertz. "We look forward to working with them again in the future."
About RaceTech
RaceTech is the leading technical facilities company providing innovative solutions to the UK horse racing industry since 1946. RaceTech first developed photofinish technology in the 1940s and is still dedicated to providing leading edge technology for raceday solutions including the operation and maintenance of audio visual systems, closed circuit television, public address and radio communications. Its Outside Broadcast Units supply HD pictures for terrestrial and satellite broadcast, and provide coverage for every horse race run in Britain for the sport's integrity service. In addition, the company pioneered the introduction of starting stalls to Flat racing in the UK which it continues to manage and operate. For more information: www.racetech.co.uk.