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.