Depending on your level of participation, SMPTE offers four levels of membership for individuals.  Benefits vary, so choose the level that best suits your needs.

• Professional
• Executive
• Associate
• Student

Professional

1-year membership: $135
3-year membership: $390

Professional is the most popular level of membership.  Through this comprehensive benefits package, members are kept current  on cutting edge technology.

Professional membership benefits include:

• Access to the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal – both in print and online
• Discount on SMPTE and select conferences
• Connection with your local Section
• Easy access to SMPTE’s social media connections on Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In
• Subscription to monthly e-newsletters:  SMPTE Monthly and Newswatch
• Exclusive access to the Online Members Only Area, including the SMPTE  Member Directory
• Extensive access to the Professional Development Academy programs including live and archived webinars and conference recordings
• SMPTE Personal Portfolio: Available to US members
  • SMPTE Insurance Program:   Health and life insurance
  • GEICO Insurance: Discounts on car and homeowner insurance
  • HealthProponent: Support for health insurance problems, bills and finding care

Executive Professional

1-year membership: $245

Executive Member level offers executives access to additional content and exclusive information.  Benefits include all the benefits of a Professional membership listed above, plus

• Exclusive reports
• VIP Events and programs
• Access to SMPTE Conference Recordings within 30 days of the event.

Associate

1-year membership: $35

Associate membership is a great way of connecting if you only wish to attend local meetings, or access some of our online benefits.  This level of membership is only offered to new members and current Student Members upon graduation.

Associate membership benefits include:

• Connection with your local Section
• Easy access to SMPTE’s social media connections on Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In
• Subscription to monthly e-newsletters:  SMPTE Monthly and Newswatch
• Exclusive access to the Online Members Only Area, including the SMPTE  Member Directory
• Limited access to the Professional Development Academy programs including conference recordings 12 months following conclusion of the event
• SMPTE Personal Portfolio: Available to US members
  • SMPTE Insurance Program:   Health and life insurance
  • GEICO Insurance: Discounts on car and homeowner insurance
  • HealthProponent: Support for health insurance problems, bills and finding care

Student

1-year membership: $35

Being a Student member helps you connect with leaders in the industry and get acquainted with the technology through local Section activities.  Student members are also eligible for scholarships for ongoing study. 

Student membership benefits includes

• Participation in Student Chapters                         
• Lou Wolf Memorial Scholarship
• Student Paper Award
• Student Resources
• Access to the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal – both in print and online
• Discount on SMPTE and select conferences
• Connection with your local Section
• Easy access to SMPTE’s social media connections on Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In
• Subscription to monthly e-newsletters:  SMPTE Monthly and Newswatch
• Exclusive access to the Online Members Only Area, including the SMPTE Member Directory
• Extensive access to the Professional Development Academy programs including live and archived webinars and conference recordings
• SMPTE Personal Portfolio: Available to US members
  • SMPTE Insurance Program:   Health and life insurance
  • GEICO Insurance: Discounts on car and homeowner insurance
  • HealthProponent: Support for health insurance problems, bills and finding care

Proof of student status is required upon joining.