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Harmonic transforming future of
video production and delivery
A new-look Harmonic, having recently completed the acquisition
of Thomson Video Networks, is
showcasing a range of solutions
aimed at bringing increased operational efficiencies and cost-savings
to broadcast and multi-screen
production and delivery.
Harmonic’s VOS softwarebased media processing platform
now comes with two new offerings
— VOS Cloud and VOS 360. VOS
Cloud enables content and service
providers to manage the video
production and delivery workflow
for broadcast and over-the-top
(OTT) applications via standard IT
hardware, over public or private
cloud infrastructure.
The VOS 360 professional cloud
media processing service (www.
vos360.tv) provides operators with
a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that is hosted in the public
cloud, and maintained and monitored by Harmonic, enabling customers to launch revenue-generating, broadcast-quality OTT services
“in a matter of minutes instead of
months”, says the company.
Through capabilities such as
time-shift TV, video-on-demand
(VoD) and cloud DVR, both VOS
cloud offerings enable service
providers to generate instant revenue, without the traditional Capex
involved with building, maintaining
and operating a new headend or
data centre. Pay-as-you-go pricing
for both offerings allows service
providers to realise return on investment (ROI) in the shortest time
possible, adds Harmonic.
Visitors can also expect a 4K/Ultra
HD (UHD) high dynamic range
(HDR) demonstration, which will
be enabled by the ViBE 4K/UHD
real-time encoder and the ViBE
VS7000 video system. The ViBE 4K
and VS7000 are two new solutions
that have joined the Harmonic
product family as a result of the
company’s acquisition of Thomson
Video Networks.
Harmonic’s VOS software-based media processing platform now
comes with two new offerings — VOS Cloud and VOS 360.
As part of the demonstration,
Harmonic is using image from
the NASA TV 4K/UHD channel
to showcase the “breathtaking
beauty” of space in high-resolution
images and video created using
an end-to-end 4K/UHD delivery
system from Harmonic.
At booth 5C3-01, Harmonic
is also highlighting new capabilities for the ViBE 4K/UHD encoder,
which delivers 4K/UHD low-latency,
high-bitrate, HEVC/H.265 4:2:2 10bit encoding for 4K/UHD contribution applications.
A demonstration at the booth
is showcasing broadcast-quality
HD contribution over the Internet
Capture video with the Monarch LCS
Matrox Video is highlighting the Matrox
Monarch LCS, a lecture capture appliance
that accepts video from any SDI or HDMI
camera, as well as presentation content over
HDMI from computers.
The inputs can be encoded independently and in sync for use with the latest
multi-stream video players. Alternatively, the
inputs can be combined prior to encoding
in a variety of production layouts, including
picture-in-picture and side-by-side, for use
with standard video players. Monarch LCS
can be integrated into video management
systems (VMS) such as Opencast and Kaltura
and learning management systems (LMS)
such as Moodle.
For streaming purposes, the encoders
use either RTMP or RTSP protocol to deliver
live streams to local media servers or cloudbased CDNs. In recording applications, the
encoders write
MP4 or MOV
files directly to
network-mapped
drives, eliminating
the need for post-lecture file transfer, or
alternatively to local USB drives or SD cards.
Monarch LCS comes complete with a set of
HTTP-based control APIs to create customised user interfaces.
using Ellipse 3200 and ViBE CP6000
contribution encoders and the
ProView 8100 integrated receiver/
decoder. When used together,
Harmonic’s contribution encoders
and IRDs provide the flexibility to
utilise both satellite and unmanaged IP networks for contribution
and distribution of content.
For high-performance media
storage, Harmonic is offering the
MediaGrid 4000 scale-out shared
storage solution, optimised for
diverse media workflows and
offers twice the performance of
the MediaGrid 3000 system, as
well as a 50% increase in storage
capacity.
Video’s Matrox Monarch LCS lecture
capture appliance.
Other Matrox products,
such as the VS4Recorder
Pro system, can be found at
the Media Architects booth
4D2-14 and the Whiteway Systems booth
4D1-05. Each VS4Recorder Pro system
frame-accurately captures up to four video
and audio inputs to create files for use with
editing apps from Adobe, Apple and Avid
and for archiving.