Instructors
Willem Vermost is Senior Media Technology Architect at the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), where he guides Members through their transition to live IP-based production and next-generation, software-centric workflows. An electronic-engineering and applied-computer-science graduate with more than 20 years in broadcasting, Willem previously led Media Production Facilities at VRT (Brussels) and spearheaded the broadcaster’s award-winning Live IP proof-of-concepts.
Jesse Janosky is the founder and principal of JPM Technology Consulting. At JPM Technology Consulting, he focuses on the design and implementation of systems and the growth of internal staff and college partnerships for his clients.
Zack Bacon is the Chief Technology Officer for JPM Technology Consulting. With a strong background in information technology and over 12 years of production and broadcast engineering experience, he brings a unique perspective on leveraging traditional I.T. systems and the future of broadcast industry technology.
Wim Van Roy is a media and technology consultant with 20+ years’ experience driving innovation in broadcast and entertainment. An expert in IP-based workflows, ST-2110, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity, Wim has guided organizations worldwide through technological transformations, from analog to UHD/8K and IP-based systems.
Course Overview
This six-week course provides an in-depth technical exploration of SMPTE ST 2110, the industry-standard suite of protocols for transporting professional media over IP networks. Designed for engineers, system integrators, and broadcast technicians, this program covers the fundamentals and advanced principles of ST 2110, including uncompressed and compressed video, audio, data encapsulation, synchronization, redundancy, and network traffic shaping.
Through structured modules, learners will gain the knowledge to design, implement, and troubleshoot ST 2110-based IP workflows, preparing them to confidently transition from SDI to IP-based production environments.
Prior experience with IP networking and digital video/audio standards is recommended.
Program Outline
Module 2: Beyond the Basics: Advanced Standards and RPs
Module 3: Networking for ST 2110
Module 4: Audio Essence Design and Management
Module 5: Control and Troubleshooting in ST 2110 Systems
Module 6: Operational Excellence and Future Trends
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between ST 2110 networking concepts from traditional SDI workflows, identifying key operational advantages and challenges.
- Explain how to apply primary and advanced ST 2110 suite elements found in modern media workflows to real-world broadcast scenarios.
- Design routing solutions using appropriate protocols and redundant multicast configurations for seamless transitions from SDI to IP.
- Recognize properly configured Precision Time Protocol (PTP) elements to achieve reliable synchronization and redundancy using SMPTE 2022-07.
- Apply effective audio stream management strategies that balance bandwidth efficiency and quality in both live and recorded IP-based environments.
- Develop standard operating procedures for firmware management, packet monitoring, and documentation to enhance systematic troubleshooting in ST 2110 networks.
- Identify methods to overcome cross-functional collaboration obstacles withing teams bridging cultural and training gaps in IP-based broadcast settings.