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About SMPTE-Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers SMPTE is a global society of more than 5,000 diverse and engaged members, including creative professionals, media technologists, and engineers. Members transform the industry through Standards Technology Committees; advance their careers through our vast educational offerings; and have access to our invaluable network of mentors and colleagues via local and global industry events. Collaboration leads to innovation, and SMPTE is proud to provide members a space to do both. From the early days of entertainment technology to the latest digital media breakthroughs, the brightest minds in the industry have found their community in SMPTE. No matter what level your membership, what section you belong to, or your area of expertise: We are all one SMPTE. SMPTE (the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) is the global professional organization that sets the technical foundation for motion imaging.Here’s what SMPTE does best:Develops industry standards SMPTE creates the technical standards that ensure interoperability across the media ecosystem. Advances media technology From cinema to broadcast to streaming and emerging media, SMPTE supports innovation and the evolution of how content is created, distributed, and experienced.Educates professionals Through conferences, webcasts, courses, and publications, SMPTE provides practical education for engineers, technologists, creatives, and decision-makers.Builds a global community SMPTE connects a worldwide network of professionals across media, entertainment, and technology, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.Publishes trusted research The SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal is a respected source of peer-reviewed technical insight and industry thought leadership. SMPTE is a global society of more than 5,000 diverse and engaged members, including creative professionals, media technologists, and engineers. Members transform the industry through Standards Technology Committees; advance their careers through our vast educational offerings; and have access to our invaluable network of mentors and colleagues via local and global industry events. Collaboration leads to innovation, and SMPTE is proud to provide members a space to do both. From the early days of entertainment technology to the latest digital media breakthroughs, the brightest minds in the industry have found their community in SMPTE. No matter what level your membership, what section you belong to, or your area of expertise: We are all one SMPTE. SMPTE (the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers) is the global professional organization that sets the technical foundation for motion imaging.Here’s what SMPTE does best:Develops industry standardsSMPTE creates the technical standards that ensure interoperability across the media ecosystem. Advances media technologyFrom cinema to broadcast to streaming and emerging media, SMPTE supports innovation and the evolution of how content is created, distributed, and experienced.Educates professionalsThrough conferences, webcasts, courses, and publications, SMPTE provides practical education for engineers, technologists, creatives, and decision-makers.Builds a global communitySMPTE connects a worldwide network of professionals across media, entertainment, and technology, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing.Publishes trusted researchThe SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal is a respected source of peer-reviewed technical insight and industry thought leadership.