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The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) was founded in 1916 to advance theory and development in the motion imaging field. Today, SMPTE serves its members with the latest technology information and education on a rapidly changing industry. SMPTE also is an accredited and globally-respected industry standards-setting body. As the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry, SMPTE is shaping the future of the constantly evolving content business - and is well-positioned to provide its members with many unique benefits - opportunties to:

  • Participate in development of industry standards
  • Gain knowledge through web-based and face-to-face seminars, exhibitions and conferences
  • Access timely information and resources on the latest technology developments
  • Connect with a network of like-minded peers

Join SMPTE and connect with world-renowned technology thought-leaders from the media content business in 64 countries worldwide. SMPTE members are colleagues in the motion picture studios, broadcast and cable networks, production and post-production community, software companies, systems integrators, manufacturers, display technologies and distribution providers.

We're all about the Content: Creation, Management, Distribution and Display.

SMPTE News

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Featured Events

Digital Cinema Summit at the NAB Show
April 10 - 11, 2010 - Las Vegas, NV

SMPTE Toronto BootCamp Technical Seminar
June 8 - 9, 2010 - Toronto, Canada

SMPTE International Conference on Stereoscopic 3D for Entertainment
July 13 - 14, 2010, New York, NY

IBC 2010
September 9 - 14, 2010, Amsterdam

SMPTE 2010 Annual Tech Conference & Expo
October 26 - 28, 2010 - Hollywood, CA


SMPTE PDA Now Educational Webcasts 2010 Calendar now available!

 

SMPTE News

SMPTE International Conference on Stereoscopic 3D for Entertainment - Call for Papers, 11 Mar 2010

2010 SMPTE Tech Conference & Expo - Call for Papers, 11 Mar 2010

2010 Digital Cinema Summit Offers Most Complete Look at Latest 3D Production/Distribution Opportunities, 09 Mar 2010

SMPTE Store

 

SPECIAL OFFER! The latest in 3D calibration tools. The Fairburn 3D Chart.

15% Discount Available for SMPTE Members only until March 31, 2010

 

NEW! SMPTE OFFICIAL MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE HERE

 

New!   Report of the SMPTE/EBU Task Force on Timing & Synchronization 


Also, Report of SMPTE Task Force on 3D to the Home


Available now!  October 1, 2009 (Volume TV24-MP17) Standards CD-ROM with 17 New or Revised Documents 

October 2009 Television,
Motion Picture and
Digital Cinema Standards
on one combined CD-ROM

 

 

 

Standards News

New Technology Committee 23B on application of broadband
 


 

2010 SMPTE Call For Papers

2010 SMPTE Tech Conference & Expo
Click here for the SMPTE Tech call for papers
 
2010 SMPTE International Conference on Stereoscopic 3D for Entertainment
Click here for the 3D Conference call for papers