Video: Making SMPTE ST 2110 installations work

Philip Schofield, MD of Crystal Vision and Richard Lawrence the Principal Software Engineer, talk about implementing ST 2110 highlighting how to deal with some of the challenges of putting together a live media IP installation, including network security, firewalls, compatibility between equipment suppliers and new methods of monitoring and synchronisation.

In a SMPTE UK Section meeting held at Crystal Vision, this talk looks at the reasons not to move to IP and the reasons why it makes sense and demonstrates a small IP system, at work. And covers:

  • IGMP issues,
  • Security,
  • Firewalls,
  • Interoperability,
  • Narrow and wide profiles,
  • The new ways of monitoring,
  • PTP and Synchronisation

Plus questions from the audience.

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Webinar: Measuring and Visualising Live IP Traffic


Webinar: 14 Jun 2018, 15:00 BST

This Webinar provides an introduction to the Live IP Software Toolkit (LIST), and how and what to use it for.
Shining a light on media streams.

IP-based networks make for powerful production infrastructures because they are content-agnostic, scalable, and, in principle, flexible.

Understanding what is going on in your Live IP infrastructure is important. Are your senders transmitting according to the specifications? Does your PTP timing reference perform within proper limits? Without new tools, administrators are blind to such factors. That is where LIST comes in.

The Live IP Software Toolkit allows administrators to inspect production network traffic and visualize streams. It is closely aligned with SMPTE 2110 and related standards. LIST is currently a minimum viable product and open source.

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Presented by

Willem Vermost, EBU Senior IP Media Technology Architect

Webinar: IP key ingredients & standards


April 18th, 08:00 and 16:00 BST
In the second in the series, Axon’s Jan Evaleens discusses in detail the relevant standards for video and audio transport and how they relate to each other. He will also touch upon the latest IP developments presented during NAB2018.

Axon, working closely with early adopters of IP production workflows, has experienced first-hand the many challenges of making the transition from SDI and we are keen to share the lessons we have learnt with you. In our Broadcast IP 101 series, our team will be providing useful advice and resources to help you prepare to move to and navigate an IP environment, with vital insight from real-world examples. Over the coming weeks, we will explore topics including: traffic shaping, timing, audio, transport formats and network management.

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Meeting: IP in Broadcast


Meeting: 17th Jan 2018 | 17:00 | 8 Golden Square, Soho W1F 9HY
An exclusive presentation and demonstration to help you get to grips with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and IP workflows from Daniel Boldt (Head of Software Development, Meinberg) and Nikolaus Kerö (General Manager, Oregano Systems).

If you’re thinking about upgrading to an all-IP studio workflow, traditional synchronisation techniques like black burst and tri-level sync will have to be replaced with a packet-based method in order to make best use of the new single, shared medium. PTP is ideally suited to this, and the SMPTE 2059 standard has helped define and tailor PTP to the needs of the broadcasting industry.

Of course, planning, configuration and continuous monitoring are essential for every studio’s mission critical applications, especially if you’re upgrading to an IP-based infrastructure. As part of an in-depth presentation around PTP and IP workflow, Daniel and Nikolaus will be discussing their experiences of working with the new technologies, and comparing different PTP-enabled topologies. They’ll also provide a real-world demonstration of IP-based applications to showcase the performance of PTP under varying network conditions, and highlight its pitfalls, which could affect availability and accuracy further down the line. As standard, there’ll be drinks so you can network and discuss all the evening’s topics with everyone afterwards.

What to expect…
5pm Registration.
5.30pm Presentation begins.
8pm Drinks and networking.

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