New accelerated, high-capacity SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX workflows enable new applications,
including integration with more technologies and end points.
LANG AG announces its commitment and continued investment in SMPTE ST 2110-compatible products from Panasonic Connect Europe, increasing the deployment of the open and flexible IP-based video transmission standard.
The co-located AES/NAB expo (Oct. 24-27) at the Javits Center in New York City reflects the latest trends in pro audio and broadcast. The show, combining the efforts of the Audio Engineering Society and the National Association of Broadcasters, is in its seventh iteration.
BOTHELL, Wash. — Oct. 10, 2023 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), and the Video Services Forum (VSF), along with contributors Audio Engineering Society (AES), European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and SMPTE®, today announced that 12 videos of presentations given at the IP Showcase on the Water during IBC2023 in Amsterdam are now available for viewing on the IP Showcase website. Given by top industry experts, the 20-minute presentations cover a wide range of IP-related topics — from the latest developments in AWMA NMOS to timing and synchronization in AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110, IP production, infrastructure-as-code tools, media-over-IP (MoIP) network design, IPMX, and much more.
The IP Showcase is committed to educating attendees at major industry events on the potential of IP media solutions. The IP Showcase on the Water was at the heart of that commitment. Unlike other presentations that were company-sponsored or thought leadership opportunities, presentations at the IP Showcase on the Water were delivered by hands-on engineers who instruct attendees on exactly how to move to an IP infrastructure.
“The IP Showcase is a big draw at any industry event, but this year during IBC we wanted to give attendees a different kind of experience. So, instead of being held in the usual IP Showcase Theater, presentations took place on canal cruise boats,” said Andrew Starks, an AIMS board of directors member and director of product management for Macnica. “It was a different format with familiar results — the IP Showcase on the Water was a resounding success, and we thank everyone who participated. For those who weren’t able to attend — or would like to revisit a specific topic — the online library of presentation videos offers a valuable educational resource.”
Presentation videos from the IP Showcase on the Water are available for viewing here. Further information about the IP Showcase is available at www.ipshowcase.org.
More information about the sponsoring organizations is available at:
Audio Engineering Society (AES): www.aes.org
Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS): www.aimsalliance.org
Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA): www.amwa.tv
European Broadcasting Union (EBU): tech.ebu.ch
SMPTE®: www.smpte.org
Video Services Forum (VSF): www.vsf.tv
More information about standards and open specifications is available at:
AIMS: aimsalliance.org/educational-library/
IPMX: ipmx.io
AES: www.aes.org/standards/blog/
AMWA: github.com/AMWA-TV/nmos
EBU: tech.ebu.ch
SMPTE ST 2110: www.smpte.org/smpte-st-2110-faq
VSF Technical Recommendations: videoservicesforum.org/technical_recommendations.shtml
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MatroxVideo and signal management solution provider STAGETEC announces a joint demonstration at IBC2023 to launch STAGETEC’s Stagenet 1.0 IP signal management control software, which makes IP management easy.
BOTHELL, Wash. — Aug. 28, 2023 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced its newest members: Brompton Technology, the market leader in LED video processing for live events, film and television; Nextera Video, a specialist in the development of ST 2110, NMOS, and IPMX IP cores; and ProITAV USA, a global OEM/ODM company committed to the design, development, and manufacturing of digital audio and video signal management and unified communication and collaboration products.
“We are thrilled to welcome Brompton Technology, Nextera Video, and ProITAV as the newest AIMS members,” said Andrew Starks, an AIMS board of directors member. “With their extensive experience, these companies will help us continue to drive the adoption of IP and our IPMX proposed set of open standards and specifications in new markets.”
Brompton Technology is a manufacturer at the forefront of technology within the LED video sector and launched the revolutionary Dynamic Calibration approach to LED panel calibration to achieve previously unattainable levels of panel performance. The company has become a globally known and respected brand, winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2020 and numerous awards for the Tessera SX40 LED processor, including a Lumiere Entertainment Technology Award in 2022 and an Engineering, Science and Technology Emmy in 2023.
“IP video has the potential to revolutionize workflows both as a means to cope with ever increasing resolutions but also offering new creative flexibility,” said Adrian Jeakins, director of engineering, at Brompton Technology. “The work AIMS is doing with the IPMX standards is key to fulfilling this promise by offering the power and flexibility needed for real world systems. We are very excited to join AIMS and contribute our expertise to a standard that will benefit the entire industry.”
A leader in guiding equipment manufacturers through the development of IP-enabled products, Nextera Video offers a complete and fully interoperable AV-over-IP solution consisting of ST 2110/ST 2059/IPMX FPGA Cores and NMOS control software. Complete reference designs are provided, and design services are available to accelerate product development. Nextera is committed to helping customers successfully IP-enable their new or existing products to quickly and easily deploy solutions for broadcast and Pro AV.
“Our field-proven solution accelerates time to market by providing OEMs everything they need for turn-key AV-over-IP, now including IPMX FPGA cores and software,” said Jed Deame, CEO of Nextera Video. “Now that we have deployed a solution to help customers IPMX-enable their products, joining AIMS was an easy decision. We look forward to combining our efforts and expertise to further support our customers’ needs, and further the adoption of IPMX within the industry.”
A leader in global OEM/ODM solutions, ProITAV designs, develops, and manufactures audio/video products primarily in signal management and unified collaboration and communications, within the AV and IT business networks. The company is dedicated to developing technology that enhances productivity and helps deliver effective and timely solutions to its customers’ clients.
“As a manufacturer, ProITAV has the ability to work with customers to create completely customized solutions that help build strong, sustainable relationships throughout the industry,” said Keith Kennedy, managing director at ProITAV USA. “With years of experience in AV installation, design, development, and manufacturing, our team is excited to join the alliance and work together to further serve our customers’ needs while conforming to leading industry standards.”
More information about AIMS and its work is available at www.aimsalliance.org.
Steven Cogels, PlexusAV’s global director of business development, embraces IPMX for new AVoIP solutions.
BOTHELL, Wash. — Aug. 18, 2023 — The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS), Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA), and the Video Services Forum (VSF), along with contributors Audio Engineering Society (AES), European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and SMPTE®, today announced the full IP Showcase on the Water presentation schedule taking place during IBC2023. The free, one-day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17, on a canal cruise boat launching from the Strandzuid at the RAI in Amsterdam. Complimentary registration is now open to reserve a seat for any of the six one-hour cruises. Each cruise will accommodate up to 35 attendees and feature two 20-minute sessions from industry experts, for a total of 12 presentations on a wide range of IP-related topics.
The IP Showcase is committed to educating attendees at major industry events on the business and creative potential of IP media solutions. This year, presentations will be led by top speakers from EBU, VRT, Sony, NVIDIA, ALC NetworX, Qvest, Nevion, DirectOut, Imagine Communications, Xcelux Design, and Megapixel VR. The IP Showcase on the Water session topics include:
- Session 1 – Creating a Reliable Interoperable Eco-system: Testing & Proving ST 2110 Implementations
- Session 2 – Exploring NMOS: Discovery, Representation, and Control
- Session 3 – Keeping it Together: Timing & Synchronization With PTP
- Session 4 – Integrating & Coexisting ST 2110 With Other Technologies and Protocols
- Session 5 – Working With ST 2110: Deploy, Debug & Maintain
- Session 6 – IPMX: Enhancing ST 2110 for Cost-Effective Media Deployments
Boats will be departing on the hour from Strandzuid, located near RAI Amsterdam at Europaplein 22, 1078 GZ Amsterdam. The current IP Showcase on the Water presentation schedule is available online here. Attendees can register for free here.
Further information about IP Showcase is available at www.ipshowcase.org.
More information about the sponsoring organizations is available at:
Audio Engineering Society (AES): www.aes.org
Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS): www.aimsalliance.org
Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA): www.amwa.tv
European Broadcasting Union (EBU): tech.ebu.ch
SMPTE®: www.smpte.org
Video Services Forum (VSF): www.vsf.tv
More information about standards and open specifications is available at:
AIMS: aimsalliance.org/educational-library/
IPMX: ipmx.io
AES: www.aes.org/standards/blog/
AMWA: github.com/AMWA-TV/nmos
EBU: tech.ebu.ch
SMPTE ST 2110: SMPTE- www.smpte.org/smpte-st-2110-faq
VSF Technical Recommendations: videoservicesforum.org/technical_recommendations.shtml