ST 2110 has matured into the backbone of IP-based production. By 2025, adoption is broad, but the standard continues to evolve. Current State 2110 reliably transports video, audio, and metadata in uncompressed or lightly compressed form. Facilities worldwide run hybrid or full-IP plants with 2110 at the core. What’s

By 2025, both JPEG XS and AV1 are widely deployed in media workflows. They solve very different problems, and engineers must understand when to use each. JPEG XS * Purpose: Lightweight compression for contribution and production. * Latency: Microseconds — effectively real-time. * Quality: Visually lossless at 6:1 to 10:1 compression ratios.

Media workflows resemble supply chains: content moves through ingest, processing, storage, and delivery. By 2025, managing these chains has become an engineering discipline of its own. Why Complexity Increased * More formats: UHD, HDR, SDR, multiple audio versions. * More endpoints: Broadcast, streaming, FAST, social platforms. * More stakeholders: Rights holders, advertisers, regulators.

Cloud playout has matured into a trusted option for broadcasters. By 2025, many channels operate entirely in cloud environments, supported by advances in automation and redundancy. Why Broadcasters Choose Cloud * Scalability: Launch channels quickly without hardware. * Flexibility: Adjust resources for seasonal or event-driven demand. * Resilience: Cloud providers offer geographic redundancy.

Latency is a key metric for streaming services. By 2025, tools and practices for monitoring OTT latency are more advanced, but challenges remain. Why Latency Matters Sports and live events demand near-real-time delivery. A 30-second delay compared to broadcast frustrates viewers and undermines social engagement. Measuring Latency * Glass-to-glass tests: Compare

Even with the rise of cloud and IP, file-based workflows remain fundamental. By 2025, they coexist with live and cloud-native systems, handling tasks that streams alone cannot. Why Files Still Matter * Archiving: Long-term storage relies on standardized files. * Editing: NLEs continue to operate on file-based assets. * Distribution: Broadcasters and OTT

Graphics are central to storytelling in broadcast. By 2025, workflows and tools have evolved to balance creativity, efficiency, and integration with IP-based production. Trends in 2025 * Data-driven graphics: Real-time stats and feeds power dynamic visuals. * Cloud rendering: Graphics engines run in the cloud, integrated with live workflows. * Virtual sets: Augmented

Sustainability is no longer just a corporate goal; it’s an engineering priority. By 2025, media companies face pressure to reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining quality of service. Where Impact Happens * Data centers: Power-hungry transcoding and rendering. * Contribution: Flying crews and equipment globally. * Distribution: Massive energy use in CDNs.

Intercom is the backbone of production. As facilities migrate to IP, intercom follows. By 2025, Intercom over IP is mainstream, but it comes with specific engineering needs. Why Intercom Is Critical Without reliable comms, productions fail. Directors, camera ops, audio teams, and talent all depend on low-latency, full-duplex channels. Technical

Modern broadcast plants are too complex for manual routing and configuration. Media orchestration platforms provide the intelligence to automate and scale operations. What Orchestration Does Orchestration sits above device control. It understands workflows, resources, and priorities, then configures infrastructure dynamically. For example, it can spin up extra encoders for a

Contribution encoders remain vital for moving live video from the field to production centers. By 2025, the market offers more choices than ever, but the fundamentals remain the same. Key Requirements * Low latency: Essential for live switching and intercom. * Quality: Visually lossless encoding for UHD and HDR. * Resilience: Forward error

Subtitling and captioning have moved far beyond compliance checkboxes. By 2025, they are integrated parts of accessibility, search, and monetization strategies. Why Subtitling Matters * Accessibility: Captions are essential for audiences with hearing impairments. * Engagement: Many viewers watch muted, especially on mobile. * Searchability: Text transcripts improve indexing and discovery. * Global reach:

As more workflows move to the cloud, ST 2110’s uncompressed streams face new challenges. By 2025, bridging on-prem 2110 systems with cloud infrastructure is increasingly common. The Challenge 2110 was designed for LAN environments with microsecond timing. Cloud networks introduce latency, jitter, and unpredictable routing. Directly extending 2110 into

JPEG XS, standardized in ST 2110-22, is best known for broadcast contribution. By 2025, it has found traction in Pro AV and enterprise environments as well. Why It Fits JPEG XS balances quality and low latency with manageable bandwidth. For corporate video, medical imaging, and education, it provides professional performance

Dynamic ad insertion (DAI) underpins monetization in both VOD and live streaming. By 2025, best practices are well established to maximize revenue while maintaining quality of experience. How It Works DAI systems replace ad markers in content with personalized ads. This requires coordination between ad servers, packagers, and players. SCTE-35

Security is a growing concern in IP-based production. ST 2110 introduces new risks compared to isolated SDI systems. By 2025, security practices are embedded in serious deployments. Risks in IP Media * Unauthorized access: Open multicast can be abused without controls. * PTP manipulation: Timing attacks can disrupt entire facilities. * Data leakage:

Quality control (QC) is a constant requirement in media workflows. By 2025, automation has become essential to keep up with the volume of content. Automated QC now spans both file-based and live operations. File-Based QC Automated file QC tools scan media for common issues: loudness, black frames, freeze frames, and

By 2025, editors have real choices between cloud-based and on-premise systems. Each approach offers benefits and trade-offs, and many teams use a hybrid model. Cloud Editing Advantages: - Accessible from anywhere, ideal for distributed teams. - Scales resources up or down per project. - Integrated with cloud storage and collaboration

ST 2110-41, standardized in recent years, adds a way to transport fast metadata alongside essences. By 2025, it is seeing real deployments in live production. What Is Fast Metadata? Fast metadata refers to data that needs to be synchronized with video or audio in real time. Examples include tally signals,

Editing remains creative, but AI is reshaping how editors work. By 2025, AI-assisted tools handle routine tasks so humans can focus on storytelling. Common Applications * Automatic rough cuts: AI assembles sequences based on shot types or scripts. * Highlight reels: Sports and news generate quick summaries automatically. * Metadata tagging: Scenes are

Immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and MPEG-H are no longer limited to cinemas. By 2025, they are widely used in broadcast and streaming, particularly for sports and entertainment. Why It Matters Immersive audio enhances the viewer experience by adding height and spatial positioning. For sports, it puts audiences inside

Shifting broadcast and streaming operations to the cloud doesn’t eliminate the need for monitoring — it makes it more important. By 2025, monitoring is no longer about checking a single control room wall; it’s about visibility across distributed, hybrid environments. New Challenges in the Cloud * Scale: Dozens of instances

Edge computing has become a major theme in media distribution. By processing closer to the viewer, companies reduce latency and improve scalability. In 2025, edge is shaping how streaming and broadcast infrastructure evolves. Why Edge Matters Traditional workflows send everything to centralized clouds. This adds latency and can overload backhaul

Redundancy is a core principle of broadcast engineering. In IP, SMPTE ST 2022-7 provides hitless protection switching, ensuring that packet loss on one path doesn’t interrupt service. By 2025, it’s standard practice in serious deployments. How It Works 2022-7 sends identical streams over two separate network paths. Receivers

Virtual production has moved from Hollywood experiments to mainstream broadcast. By 2025, it’s used for everything from news sets to sports coverage. The technology is about more than just green screens — it’s about merging real and virtual worlds seamlessly. The Core Idea Virtual production combines real-time rendering engines