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Video Production, Videoconferencing, Cable Television Programming

ISC's Penn Video Services provides the University community with a full range of services to support visual and audio-based learning and research at Penn.

Video Production
Innovative, state-of-the-art production and distribution services range from concept development, scripting, casting, and location shoots, to hiqh-quality production programs that can be streamed live on the web or distributed on videotape, CD-ROM, DVD, via cable broadcast over the Penn Video Network, or via satellite over the Research Channel. Penn Video Services also operates an in-house streaming video server for campus and light off-campus use that can deliver live real-time webcasts. Campus departments can also bring their previously produced video programs to Penn Video Services for streaming services.

Cable Television Programming
ISC operates Penn Video Network (PVN), the University’s cable television and special video events network. PVN provides University departments and centers, instructors, and all student groups the opportunity to broadcast movies and special events programming that support academic courses and programs free of charge. PVN's channel lineup features more than 65 satellite-received channels delivering the best in cable TV to the University community. PVN's steerable satellite dish can also accommodate C- and Ku-band downlinks, bringing nationwide satellite event broadcasts to Penn.

Videoconferencing
In addition to satellite downlinking, Penn Video operates a state-of-the-art video conference room designed to support a wide range of media and communications needs, including world-wide videoconference calls using either IP or ISDN technology, Internet2 connections, high-definition streaming, and Access Grid videoconferencing. To learn more, or to reserve these rooms for your technology event, contact Gates Rhodes (898.9142) or Chris Cook (573.4006).

For more information on Penn Video services, see Service Details to the right.



Service Details
Cable TV Programming
PVN: movie channels, bulletin board, special events
Satellite Downlinking
downlinking satellite event broadcasts
Videoconferencing
ISDN & IP
Video Distribution
streaming video, video duplication, more...
Video Production
concept development, preproduction planning, video recording
Related Links
Access Grid
resources for Acress Grid (AG) technology
Research Channel
on-demand viewing of Penn programs
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