The 2024 Auto Success Executive Spotlight: Streamlining Dealership Photography with EZ360’s Automated Studio
In a recent Auto Success interview, Izzy Alpert, CEO and founder of EZ360, shared insights into how automation is transforming automotive photography. From automating the shooting process to seamless cloud integration, Alpert discussed the future of photo studios and how dealerships can boost efficiency and consistency with this innovative technology.
Auto Success: I’ve been hearing a lot about these automated studios lately. You just drive in, leave your car, and everything gets done automatically. What does that look like in practice?
Izzy Alpert: “Great question! While vehicles can’t exactly drive in and drive out on their own yet, a lot of the photo studio process can be automated. The exciting part is automating tasks like shooting, uploading, and publication.”
Auto Success: What parts of the process are automated?
Izzy Alpert: “The key tasks—shooting, uploading, and sorting images. Once you position your car on the turntable and hit “go,” the cameras automatically capture and sync the shots.”
Auto Success: That sounds efficient! How does it all work together?
Izzy Alpert: “It’s seamless. The cameras, connected by Google on smartphones, communicate with each other through a secure system. A control center sends commands, and at the end of the shoot, everything automatically uploads to the cloud.”
Auto Success: Wait, it uploads to the cloud automatically?
Izzy Alpert: “Yep! It also organizes the images and assembles them into a set. The system also automates the turntable—click “start” to position the car and “load” to move it to the next spot. It’s designed to be intuitive and minimize human error.”
Auto Success: That’s impressive. How do you ensure everything runs smoothly?
Izzy Alpert: “We can remotely monitor the shoot, so if anything goes wrong—like misalignment or an open door—we see it immediately. We also train clients and offer guidance if needed to keep things on track.”
Auto Success: Sounds like automation is making everything more efficient.
Izzy Alpert: “Exactly. By automating repetitive tasks, the team can focus on more creative and strategic work, making everything faster, smoother, and error-free.”
Auto Success: Thanks for sharing, Izzy! It’s clear that automation is a game changer for the photo studio industry.
Izzy Alpert: “Absolutely! Automation is streamlining the entire process, and we’re just getting started.”
ABOUT EZ360
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