Hollyland’s Pyro Ultra wireless transmission system brings greater flexibility and efficiency to live sports production, helping small production teams simplify their broadcast workflow while capturing fast-moving action from new perspectives.

Covering live paintball competitions can be challenging for small production teams. With large fields, fast-paced gameplay, and constantly moving players, camera operators need the freedom to move without being limited by long cables or complex equipment setups.

To explore a more efficient production workflow, Samuel Bennett and his team integrated Pyro Ultra into their setup, creating a more flexible connection between the field, cameras, and broadcast station.

Meet Samuel Bennett

Samuel Bennett is a sports run-and-gun photographer and videographer with over 10 years of experience covering professional sports, esports events, and live productions. From planning and shooting to delivering the final content, Samuel focuses on creating immersive experiences that showcase the energy behind every event.

Challenge & Setup

Samuel’s project focused on live streaming the USXBL paintball competition at Legacy Sports Park in Lakeland, Florida. The idea was to tell the story of the game through three different perspectives — the broadcast team, the player’s experience, and the videographer’s viewpoint.

The outdoor event presented several production challenges, including bright sunlight, light wind, and a large playing area that required flexible camera positioning. With around 400 attendees and a three-person broadcast team, Samuel needed a workflow that could remain simple while still allowing the team to capture the action from different locations.

For the production, two team members used the Pyro Ultra system. The transmitter was connected to the videographer’s camera setup, while the receiver was placed at the broadcast table to provide a reliable video feed for the live production workflow.

Solving Real On-Set Pain Point

For small live production teams, reducing unnecessary equipment and setup steps can make a significant difference. Samuel found that Pyro Ultra helped simplify the connection between the camera and broadcast system by allowing direct connection to a computer as a video source.

“Being able to plug in the Pyro Ultra directly to the computer to become a source helped immensely. There were fewer cables involved, and we were able to get it up and running almost instantly.”

By reducing additional cables and equipment, the team was able to spend less time preparing the setup and more time focusing on capturing the competition.

The team also benefited from Pyro Ultra’s TWiFi transmission technology during the event. Samuel was able to film from another field approximately 800 feet away while maintaining the connection to the broadcast station — a distance that their previous system could not achieve.

This extended wireless capability gave the team more freedom to explore different shooting positions and capture the fast-paced action of paintball from more dynamic angles. Instead of being limited by cable connections or fixed camera locations, Samuel could focus on creating a more complete story through multiple perspectives.

Takeaways

For Samuel Bennett and his team, Pyro Ultra provided a more flexible approach to outdoor sports broadcasting by simplifying setup and expanding production possibilities.

The combination of direct computer connectivity and extended wireless transmission allowed the team to focus less on technical limitations and more on storytelling — capturing the speed, strategy, and excitement that make competitive paintball engaging for audiences.

By helping a small production team build a cleaner and more efficient broadcast workflow, Pyro Ultra proved to be a valuable tool for creators looking to bring live events to life with greater freedom.