A universal standard for AV-over-IP deployment could be the greatest gift the broadcast industry can give to its cousins in AV. The only issue is which one, says Paul Bray.
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has revealed the presentations confirmed for AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase.
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today revealed the presentations confirmed for AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase. Hosted by AIMS, in partnership with the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Video Services Forum (VSF), the free online event is slated for May 25-26, with live daily sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT each day. AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase is dedicated to educating the broadcast and Pro AV industries on the latest progress in achieving an all-IP ecosystem using open standards.
Presentation lineup:
Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
IP Systems: The Big Picture: by Brad Gilmer, Executive Director, AMWA and VSF
Live Media Production – The Ultimate End Game: by Andy Rayner, Chief Technologist, Nevion
A Review of the IP Live Core Implementation in BBC Cymru Wales – Central Square, Cardiff: by Mark Patrick, Lead Architect, BBC; Mike Ellis, Head of Production Architecture, BBC; and Dan Ashcroft, Senior Project Manager, BBC
Bridging the Gap between Broadcast and Network Monitoring and Measurement: by Michael Waidson, Application Engineer, Telestream
A Frank Discussion of NMOS: Panel discussion moderated by Brad Gilmer, Executive Director, AMWA and VSF
Wednesday, May 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
IP Video/Audio Taxonomy – A Field Guide: by Wes Simpson, Founder, Learn IP Video
Automated Inventory Discovery and Management for Hybrid NMOS Compatible & Proprietary Broadcast Infrastructure: by Thomas Gunkel, Global Market Director Broadcast, Skyline Communications
IPMX for Broadcast Installations: by Jean Lapierre, Senior Director, Advanced Technologies, Matrox
ST 2110 Over WAN – The Conclusion of Act 1: by Andy Rayner, Chief Technologist, Nevion
ST 2110: Monitoring the Future of Live Remote Production: by Kevin Salvidge, European Regional Development Manager, Leader Europe Ltd.
The Once and Future Impact of Moore’s Law on Networking: by Robert Welch, Principal Engineer, Arista Networking
These live presentations will feature end users, industry associations, solutions providers, and technology developers, who will share their knowledge and perspectives on how developments in IP workflows are shaping the industry. In addition to attending these presentations, attendees will have the opportunity for face-to-face discussions on current approaches to standards-based IP deployment across the broadcast and Pro AV markets.
Registration details, further information on AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase, and the full presentation schedule is available at https://aimsalliance.org/techfest-2021/.
Industry’s Popular IP Showcase Is Back. Free, Virtual Three-Day Program to Educate on Latest Progress Toward Achieving an All-IP Ecosystem Using Open Standards
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced that registration is now open for AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents: IP Showcase. This free, live online IP Showcase-style event on May 25-26 is dedicated to educating on the latest progress in achieving an all-IP ecosystem using open standards. Daily sessions will begin at 10 a.m. EST. The event is hosted by AIMS in partnership with the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and The Video Services Forum (VSF).
“The IP Showcase is an incredibly popular event at in-person trade shows, as it offers a unique opportunity to learn about current technologies and best practices in standards-based IP deployment,” said AIMS chairman Mike Cronk. “With this upcoming virtual event, we’re delivering the same great event online through a live, interactive platform that will encourage important discussion and collaboration as we move further toward IP.”
During this IP Showcase event, live presentations and case studies will demonstrate how the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards and the AMWA NMOS technology stack are improving media workflows for deployments of all sizes. This AIMS TechFest live, virtual event will give participants a chance to catch up with their industry peers and to discuss current approaches to standards-based IP deployment across broadcast and Pro AV markets.
Daily live presentations will feature end users, industry associations, solutions providers, and technology developers, who will share their knowledge and perspectives on how developments in IP workflows are shaping the industry. In addition to providing presentations by industry experts, this AIMS TechFest event will feature face-to-face breakout sessions with presenters, as well as plenty of opportunity for networking and extended discussion with peers.
Further information on AIMS TechFest 2021 events is available online at https://aimsalliance.org/techfest-2021/.
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Sound & Communications’ Editor, Dan Ferrisi, wanted to know more about the latest developments with the IPMX protocol, which AIMS champions. He also wanted to get all the details about AIMS TechFest 2021, which is taking place March 9 and 10. So, Dan spoke to AIMS’ Pro AV Working Group Chair, David Chiappini, earlier this week to bring all of us up to speed.
In a continuation of its long-term emphasis on education around IP audio standards, the Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) held an online TechFest on 9-10 March which addressed both current standards initiatives and the implementation of IP-based remote audio production in a “changing landscape” for media delivery.
IPMX is based on the SMPTE ST 2110 standard deployed throughout broadcast but adapted specifically for pro AV needs, with the addition of HDCP copy protection, network discovery and registration, and I/O management, including multichannel surround sound. IPMX is designed to be simple to deploy, requiring only basic networking equipment; it scales, supporting any bitrate with compressed or uncompressed streams; and is video format-agnostic.