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Understanding SMPTE ST-2110

Independent Study Course Ongoing Enrollment
Member Price - Free
Non-Member Price - $149.00
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Instructor-Led Course December 1, 2025
Member Price - $399.00
Non-Member Price - $599.00
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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.

Leigh Whitcomb has 31 years of experience in the broadcast industry and is currently working at Meinberg. He is actively involved in SMPTE ST 2110 Professional Media over Managed IP Networks and SMPTE ST 2059 Genlock Over IP. He is the co-inventor of several patents in the areas of networking and timing and synchronization.

Wim Van Roy is a media and technology consultant at Lawo with over 20 years of 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.

Terms and Conditions

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 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 1: Introduction to IP Media Transport and Industry Shift
Module 2: SMPTE ST 2110 Architecture Overview
Module 3: Timing, Synchronization, and Determinism
Module 4: Introduction to AMWA NMOS Specifications
Module 5: Deep Dive into NMOS IS-04 & IS-05
Module 6: Standards-Based Interoperability and Future Outlook
 
 
 

Level

Format

Duration

Lab Access

  

Level 1: SMPTE 2110

Standard Overview

Self-paced online

~6 hrs

❌ No

  

Level 2: Understanding 2110

Instructor-led

6 weeks

✅ Yes (Practical Lab)

  

Level 3: Bootcamp

Instructor-led

13 weeks

✅ Yes (Practical Lab)