Tektronix VideoInsight Events

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All events are free and open to all who are interested in learning about measuring and monitoring Video and Audio Quality from production to the subscriber.

We are proud to offer a wide variety of VideoInsight events across the United States and Canada. These events include:

• Seminars
• Open Houses
• Equipment Showcases
• Content Clinics
• Product Specific Hands-on Training
• On-Site Tutorials
• Luncheon Meetings
• TroubleShooting Workshops  

Upcoming Events:

11 October:  Washington, DC - VideoInsight Seminar
11 October:  Kansas City, MO - VideoInsight Seminar
25 October:  New York City, NY - File-Based Workflow & QC Presentation
30 October:  Santa Clara, CA - TroubleShooting Workshop

 

 

Network Security in a Motion Imaging Facility:  Threats and Control

Guest Speakers: Mike Geller, Architect - Cisco's Office of the SP CTO;  

Thomas Kernen, Consulting Systems Engineer, Cisco
When: 11 October 2012 at 17:00 UTC/13:00 Eastern/10:00 Pacific

During this SMPTE PDA Now educational webcast, Michael Geller discusses threats to network security from a content workflow perspective. Topics will include specific network threats, a facility's ability to address them, elements of visibility and control, plus a brief discussion about security in the cloud. Security is always an issue. Join us!  

Cloud Computing in a Content Creation Facility: Is it time?

Guest Speaker: Keith Graham, Broadcast Consultant
When: 15 November 2012 at 18:00 UTC/13:00 Eastern/10:00 Pacific 

Over the past year or so, there has been a lot of buzz about "cloud computing". It certainly makes sense for certain applications, but how does it fit in the content creation ecosystem? Can content creators use cloud computing safely? Does it improve workflow? How secure is cloud storage? What are the real advantages and pitfalls? Please join SMPTE's guest speaker, Keith Graham, as he seeks to answer common questions about computing in the cloud.   

PDA Now and Standards Webcasts On-demand Playback Videos

New Engineering Document

(published during September 2012)

SMPTE EG 2069:2012, Guide to SMPTE ST 297 Optical SDI Networks 

Extract from Scope:

This engineering guideline provides guidance on the implementation of SMPTE ST 297 optical SDI networks in the following areas:

Network:

• Basics components of an optical network
• Multimode versus Single mode fiber
• Link budget - how to calculate, important factors
• Differences between Optical SDI interfaces and components and datacom interfaces and component
• Issues arising from the use of non-optimized ST 297 optical components
• Optical attenuators - why are they required and when to use them
• Optical isolators - why are they required and when to use them

Evaluation of an optical system and its components:

• Test and measurement equipment
• Test and measurement methodology
• Important test parameters
• Ensuring interoperability

Members: $69
Non-members: $89

SMPTE Student Membership Challenge!   

Your first year of SMPTE Membership can be yours, free! Click the button below to get started. Once you have completed the application, we will let you know how your membership will be supported.  

And since SMPTE is a non-profit scientific, educational or cultural institution qualified under section 501 (c) 3 of the US Internal Revenue Code, your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  

Donate now to help introduce Students to SMPTE and the Motion Imaging Industry! 

 

The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) unveiled the roster of outstanding technology leaders, innovators and industry visionaries who will receive the Society's 2012 Honors and Awards. SMPTE also disclosed that Emmy® Award-winning television personality, Robb Weller, will host the industry- and technology-leader-studded award ceremony, which takes place 25 October at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

The full list of recipients is listed here.

A new resource for Sections has been added to SMPTE.org under Members Only (you will have to login to use this resource). In the Speakers Bureau, you can find Speakers for your meetings, volunteer to be a Speaker or nominate someone to speak at a meeting. Just follow the directions and the links on the main page.  

SMPTE is planning for its Centennial Celebration in 2016!  We're looking for members who are interested in participating on the Centennial Planning Committee.  If you'd like to contribute your ideas, time, or knowledge, please contact us at centennial@smpte.org.

A Medicare Solution You Can Live With.

You'll join a select group of others when you choose Transamerica Life Insurance Company (Cedar Rapids, IA). This plan is designed for SMPTE members and is regularly monitored by the SMPTE Members' Insurance Program to make sure we're offering the best, most affordable options for you.

These group Medicare Supplement rates are not available to the general public and may help you save hundreds of dollars a year. And since the Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan benefits are now "standardized", it's easy to compare price, quality of service and the stability of the company behind the plan.

Highlights of the plan include:

• SAVING: hundreds of dollars a year
• NO WAITING: for pre-existing conditions if you decide to switch plans
• NO NETWORKS: choose your own doctors and seek the best specialists
• NO RISK: review your certificate of insurance and return if you are not completely satisfied
• NO HASSLES: outstanding service and fast claims handling

You will be making decisions that will affect your livelihood for years to come.

Apply today and take steps to protect your financial future.

Please call the plan administrator, Selman & Company, at 1-800-556-7614, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST.

*Underwritten for residents of NY by Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company; Harrison, NY

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25711763 

For a complete list of new Individual Members, please click here.

Promote Your Organization and Support SMPTE

Taking advantage of one of SMPTE's outstanding promotional opportunities is a great way to ensure your organization stays front of mind with the most important people in the Motion Imaging Industry. Advertising on www.smpte.org, in SMPTE newsletters or in the SMPTE Journal provides visibility to a group you cannot access any other way. 

Want to demonstrate your company's commitment to elevating the Industry and SMPTE's furthering education and professional development efforts? There is no better way than to sponsor SMPTE's Professional Development Academy (SMPTE PDA). Supporting SMPTE PDA through one of its highly cost-effective sponsorships is a win-win-win. For more information, please visit SMPTE at: www.smpte.org/about/promotional_opportunities. 

 Executive and Admin.