Factory Fifteen

Rendering Without Limits: How Helio Helped Factory Fifteen Deliver a Visual Spectacle at the Sphere

Rendering Without Limits: How Helio Helped Factory Fifteen Deliver a Visual Spectacle at the Sphere

Used DCC + Engines

V-Ray

Corona

Industries

Architecture

Used Products

Helio Client

Overview

Factory Fifteen is an award-winning creative studio specializing in cinematic storytelling, architectural visualization, and immersive digital experiences. Known for their innovative approach to world-building, Factory Fifteen takes on ambitious projects that demand cutting-edge technology and seamless execution.

For UFC 306, a landmark sporting event held at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Factory Fifteen directed and produced two high-energy pre-fight films. Given the Sphere’s unparalleled display, these projects required ultra-high-resolution 3D rendering at an unprecedented scale. Factory Fifteen needed a rendering partner that could handle massive computational loads while maintaining speed, precision, and visual fidelity.

Challenges

Extreme Render Demands

Ultra-high-resolution 3D visuals required immense compute power and rapid turnaround.

Massive Scene Complexity

Hundreds of detailed animation files risked long queues and slow processing.

Deadline Pressure

Delivery windows for the UFC 306 event were tight and inflexible, leaving no room for delays.

Hardware Limitations

Local resources couldn’t scale efficiently to meet the Sphere’s technical requirements.

Scalability Gaps

Traditional render setups lacked the flexibility and power to handle on-demand surges in workload.

When we bring you guys onto projects, we know were in safe hands. Without Helio, this project wouldnt have been possible.

Chris Barnes

Producer

How Helio Delivered

With Helio, ERGØN & WØLF eliminated bottlenecks, increased productivity, and improved project efficiency.

Unmatched Scalability

Helio deployed over 700 concurrent nodes and more than 70,000 CPU cores, ensuring rapid and efficient rendering without bottlenecks.

Optimized Workflow

With Helio’s infrastructure, Factory Fifteen could submit and execute renders effortlessly, allowing their artists to focus on creativity without hardware limitations.

Sustainability Cloud Rendering

By leveraging cloud-based rendering, Factory Fifteen significantly reduced the project’s environmental footprint compared to traditional in-house rendering.

Dedicated Expert Support

Helio’s team provided round-the-clock assistance, ensuring smooth rendering operations and real-time troubleshooting.

The submission process was smooth, and the scalability was impressive. We were able to send heavy renders and get results quickly.

Benedetto Bertozzi

Senior 3D Artist

Conclusion & Future Outlook

The collaboration between Factory Fifteen and Helio resulted in two visually stunning films that captivated audiences at UFC 306, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling. With Helio’s scalable cloud rendering, Factory Fifteen successfully delivered breathtaking visuals with unmatched detail, fluidity, and cinematic impact.


By combining cutting-edge cloud technology, sustainability, and expert support, Helio empowers studios like Factory Fifteen to bring ambitious creative visions to life—without limits.

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It was incredibly helpful to work with a team that could handle projects at this scale. Helio pushed its own limits, and we pushed ours.

Matt Townsend

Director

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