Harmonic has launched its Harmonic Video Network (HVN), an OTT video streaming service available at www.hvn.tv.
Designed to provide video engineers with a valuable source of information related to video delivery infrastructure, the HVN-1 channel will focus on workflow, content creation, channel playout and distribution, video service delivery, cable edge and multiscreen issues.
HVN leverages the technologies in Harmonic’s VOS virtualized media processing platform and is built exclusively on Harmonic systems, including the Spectrum ChannelPort integrated channel playout system, Polaris Advance integrated channel playout automation system, and Harmonic MediaGrid shared storage system.
One of the highlights of HVN-1 content is the Media Empire series, which is produced in 4K in-house, and follows an eclectic team of Harmonic personnel getting the HVN OTT network up and running.
Further, HVN-2 has been created for the video aficionado. Intended as a 24/7 “ambient” video channel, it will showcase footage shot in 4K in locations from California to Myanmar, as well as Costa Rica and Japan.
This content will include travel and nature imagery ranging from the scenic to the spectacular, all of which can be licensed for 4K testing and UHD demonstrations royalty-free.