A few weeks before his untimely death on July 26, David Chiappini, executive vice president, research and development at Matrox, delivered what would turn out to be his last commentary piece for Installation, on the future of AVoIP.
AIMS Techfest Presents: IP Showcase highlighting the great strides that have been made in achieving an all-IP ecosystem using open standards was a great success.
Presentations and case studies demonstrated how the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards and the AMWA NMOS technology stack are improving media workflows for large and small, broadcast and Pro AV deployments alike.
If you were unable to attend the live event — or if you’re just in the mood for fresh perspectives on media over IP — the recorded presentations are all available now to view at your leisure.
Check them out here!
One of the many ways in which AIMS supports the adoption of media over IP across both the broadcast and Pro AV industries is by featuring products designed to ease the transition from SDI to IP.
AIMS members have not only enhanced existing products to support IP but have also introduced new solutions that offer critical capabilities for IP-based media workflows.
Check out our collection of products and solutions on our solutions page, where you’ll find an extensive listing of products compliant with the AIMS roadmap, delivering essential functionality for broadcasters and other organizations making the move to IP.
For a deep dive into EDID support in IPMX, check out this recent blog post by Andrew Starks. Andrew does a fantastic job of outlining challenges and new solutions in the tricky universe of practical EDID implementations amidst the always increasing range of displays.
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) 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/.
The streaming market is defined by technology, but as tech advances, it becomes more and more transparent to the user as it not only better facilitates delivery of media, but also makes the user experience better.
The AES67 standard has been at the heart of audio over IP since its publication in 2013. Defining a minimum set of requirements essential to interoperability at the IP layer, AES67 fulfilled (and still does) the requirements of professional audio while remaining easy to adopt.
Over the past year, it has become clear that IPMX, which builds on SMPTE ST 2110 and AMWA’s NMOS APIs, is shaping up to be the standard that not only meets the needs of Pro AV, but also to become the standard that is used in both production and presentation workflows. With one open standard for low-latency video and audio over any network, for any purpose, the effect of IPMX will not be just like other AV over IP solutions, only bigger. It will be transformative.
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.
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) is live today at the 2020 NAB Show New York with its own IP Showcase channel. The IP Showcase channel gives attendees a unique opportunity to take in instructional and case-study presentations from industry-leading vendors and broadcasters. A series of 35-minute presentations and discussions will focus on the broadcast industry’s move to standards-based IP infrastructure for real-time professional media applications.
All content will be posted for on-demand viewing and available for 30 days.
The IP Showcase Channel Lineup at 2020 NAB Show New York:
IP Video Technology Update featuring Mike Cronk,
VP, Advanced Technology, Grass ValleyIPMX — The Need for a New Pro AV Standard featuring Dave Chiappini,
EVP, Research and Development, Matrox VideoIP Media Network Management Using NMOS featuring Jed Deame,
Founder and CEO, Nextera VideoEvolution of All-IP Camera Technology featuring Robert Erickson,
Strategic Account Manager, Grass ValleyIP-Based Networks for UHD and HDR Video featuring John Mailhot,
CTO and Director, Product Management Infrastructure and Networking, Imagine CommunicationsNMOS Technology — A User’s Perspective featuring Willem Vermost,
Design and Engineering Manager, VRTIP Tools for Live HDR Production featuring Kevin Salvidge,
European Regional Development Manager, Leader Europe LimitedST 2110 in Virtual Production featuring Andy Rayner,
Chief Technologist, Nevion
Visitors can register for 2020 NAB Show New York using the IP Showcase guest pass NY0717.
AIMS will also take part in Marketplace Live Chats throughout the show. Attendees will have the chance to interact in real time with AIMS representatives, access videos on achieving standards-based interoperability, and download material outlining the AIMS roadmap.
Registration for the 2020 NAB Show New York is still open at nabshow.com/ny2020/. More information about AIMS is online at https://aimsalliance.org.
The IP Showcase is committed to educating attendees at major industry events on the business and creative potential of IP media solutions. The ongoing focus is on market requirements as media operations move toward all-IP connectivity and content delivery to multiscreen platforms. The evolving SMPTE ST 2110 standards and the AMWA NMOS technology stack are improving media workflows for large and small deployments alike. Now that the transport layer is well established, the focus is on the next step — easing deployment for end users.