This issue of the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal focuses on artificial intelligence (AI). AI was “discovered” in the 1940s and hence is certainly not a new phenomenon. AI is a branch of computer science concerned with building machines capable of human intelligence. In the early years, it was very much a theme for science fiction movies, with robots acting like humans changing the world. The results were often disastrous and did not give a good impression of the discipline and its applications. Read more from Barbara Lange.
Machine Learning Delivers a Breakthrough in Color Correction
In the April issue of the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, we explore using machine-learning to color-correct specific brand colors pixel-by-pixel on the fly. In our brand-centric world, this technology has enormous potential in a wide range of applications, especially the profitable arenas of live sports and advertising. Whether it’s the red in a Coca Cola ad or the exact shade of a Cincinnati Reds uniform, the precise color is a highly valued brand asset. Read more
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SMPTE Award Nominations are Open!
SMPTE confers a number of honors and awards annually to recognize the achievements of industry luminaries, outstanding volunteers, and students. Unless otherwise specified in the Governance Operations Manual, any member of the Society is entitled to nominate individuals as candidates for Society awards. The full listing of awards can be found on the SMPTE website. If you are interested in submitting a nomination, please complete and return the Award Nomination form to SMPTE Staff. If you are a Fellow or Life Fellow interested in submitting a Fellow Nomination, please contact us for more details.
The Job Board:
Find your dream job – or hire a new colleague!
SMPTE has a new job board. Postings are free for corporations – please pass on to your HR department, or feel free to share any postings from your company. We are happy to post internships as well! Individuals can set alerts when new jobs come in, so you can see what we have. Currently we have jobs from both our members, and some from Indeed. The job board in under the “Discover” header, so please post or visit today to discover your new job – or find that perfect employee among your SMPTE peers!
Student Paper Award:
SMPTE's Student Paper Award honors a Student Member that prepares and submits an outstanding paper dealing with some technical phase of motion pictures, television, photographic instrumentation, or their closely allied arts and sciences. The paper will be published in the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, providing recognition both for the author and the institution at which the work was done. The deadline for paper entries is 10 May 2021. Learn more here.
Louis F. Wolf Jr. Memorial Scholarship:
The Louis F. Wolf Jr., Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 toward the cost of tuition at the student's educational institution. The scholarship is open to SMPTE student members who are full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Application deadline is 10 May 2021. Click here for more information
2021 Devoncroft Executive Summit:
The Business of Media Technology
The Devoncroft Executive Summit brings together a global audience of senior executives from broadcasters, media companies, service providers, technology suppliers, cloud platforms, and investment firms. This is the one event where business leaders from across the value chain can debate and discuss the most important commercial issues facing the industry, outline their strategic plans for success, share best practice, and network with peers including both buyers and suppliers of media technology.
April 27th, 28th and 29th, 7:30 AM PDT to 10:30 AM PDT
Register here with this discount code for SMPTE members: VSSMPTE20
Section Elections:
Only a few weeks left to vote in the SMPTE 2021 Section Elections! All Associate, Professional, Executive, Fellow, Retired, Life, and Honorary members are eligible to vote for the positions of Chair, Secretary/Treasurer, and Managers for their Section. To see a listing of the Sections that currently have ballots opened, click here. All voting members of the Section should receive an email notice of elections on the day the ballot is opened. If you do not receive an email, you can either contact elections@smpte.org, or you can access the ballot by logging in to the voting system through this link, using your Last Name and SMPTE Member ID Number. Section Elections will be open from Monday 15 March 2021, 12:00AM (GMT), and close Monday 26 April, 2021 11:59 PM (GMT).
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