In Broadcast and Media, SMPTE standards are a bedrock upon which products are built – ranging from IP transport to Video formats to MXF file format to SDI to Timecode – and the list goes on.

The IABM participates in these SMPTE Standards meeting rounds that are held quarterly. This round was held at the Imagica facility in Tokyo (left) 1-3 June.
Attendees were given a guided tour of NHK's research labs open house that showcases their advanced broadcast and media technology projects.

Meeting rounds feature project reports on current standards developments from each of the Technology Committees. The ones that are relevant to us are:

• Essence (10E)
• Metadata and Registers (30MR)
• File Formats and Systems (31FS)
• Network and Facilities Architecture (32NF)
• Media Systems, Control and Services (34CS)
• Media Packaging and Interchange (35PM)

We have compiled

• an executive summary introducing new work just starting and a high-level view of project developments that we think are most relevant to members.
• a detailed report of progress on Standards projects that we believe will be of interest to members

Both documents are available to members on this website page.

We welcome any member queries or suggestions on our technology standards services – email here. We can supply more details on any projects that have an impact on your work.

The next SMPTE meeting round will be held in Warsaw following IBC in September 2025.

To get a feel for the scope of all active SMPTE projects, see this project list. If you see any topics that you would like more details on, contact us.