user-friendly UX and Development for Reel One Entertainment

Vodworks partnered with Reel One Entertainment to develop MyTVMovies, a global streaming platform tailored specifically for audiences less familiar with digital interfaces. By using a ready in-house product Vidscape, the Vodworks team delivered a user-friendly streaming solution, removing technical barriers between the viewer and the content.

  • Delivered a fully functional global streaming platform
within scope and timeline.
  • Created an interface that dramatically improved user experience.
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    About The Client

    Reel One Entertainment is a leading Canadian television and film production and distribution company. Recognizing a gap in the market for a streaming service focused on simplicity, Reel One decided to launch MyTVMovies, targeting non-tech-savvy audiences.

    • Industry: Media and Entertainment
    • Location: Canada
    • Services Provided: UX Concept, Frontend Development, Backend Development, VidScape Integration
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    The Scope

    Reel One partnered with Vodworks to design a scalable end-to-end streaming platform that would support a global user base across multiple devices.

    The scope included:

    • Designing an intuitive interface with minimal steps for content playback and navigation.
    • Building a robust backend capable of handling global video distribution.
    • Syncing the platform across mobile, web, and TV applications.
    • Integrating advanced analytics to track viewer behavior and performance metrics.
    • Implementing full lifecycle management through the VidScape platform.

    We at Reel One are extremely satisfied with the results of our new VOD platform. Vodworks has exceeded our expectations with their expertise, service, and flexibility. Furthermore, they delivered a solution that allows us to genuinely compete in the extremely competitive market of VOD! Our platform was delivered on tim,e and all of our requests were taken into consideration. Of course, this is a living project, and we look forward to continuing to work and growing with Vodworks!

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    Sebastian Battro Altgelt Tornquist, Executive VP of Distribution at Reel One Entertainment

    How Vodworks Helped

    Vodworks brought together a cross-functional team including UX/UI designers, front- and backend developers, and VidScape platform integration team to deliver a full end-to-end technology solution for MyTVMovies. Deploying VidScape Service Management, Multiscreen, and Analytics allowed to provide a seamless, easy-to-use interface for the target audience.

    UX Strategy

    • The design decisions were based on accessibility and simplicity.
    • Developed wireframes and prototypes.
    • Prioritized large clear navigation and minimal steps for content playback.
    • Conducted usability testing.

    End-to-End Development and VidScape Integration

    • Built the frontend using HTML5 and AngularJS to ensure fast, responsive UIs across browsers and devices.
    • Built backend on Java to guarantee stability and scale.
    • Deployed the VidScape Multiscreen solution to synchronize experience across mobile phones, tablets, desktops, and smart TVs.
    • Integrated VidScape Analytics to capture data on user behavior, providing valuable insights.

    Performance and Monitoring

    • Implemented system monitoring for proactive issue resolution and quality assurance.
    • Used VidScape Service Management for lifecycle handling, content ingestion, transcoding, and content distribution workflows.


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    Tech stack

    java
    html5
    angular
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    The Vodworks project team

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    UX/UI Designers

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    Frontend engineers

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    Backend Engineers

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    VidScape platform Integration Experts

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    Analytics & Performance Monitoring Experts

    The Results

    The Vodworks team delivered a user-friendly, scalable streaming service for a global, less tech-savvy audience. The outcome not only met Reel One’s performance and usability criteria but also exceeded expectations in terms of user satisfaction.

    • Delivered a fully functional global streaming platform within scope and timeline.
    • Created an interface that dramatically improved user experience
    • Enabled Reel One to gain real-time insights into viewer behavior through Vidscape analytics.

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