IABM Training Prospectus - September 2016

TRAINING & QUALIFICATION PROSPECTUS EXPERT TRAINING FOR A FUTURE IN BROADCAST MEDIA TECHNOLOGY

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WHO WE WORK WITH

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OUR COMMUNITY

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INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY

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IP AND FILE BASED WORKFLOW

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AUDIO AND VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS FOR ENGINEERS

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BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY WORKFLOWS

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UNDERSTANDING FILE FORMATS

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HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE AND WIDE COLOUR GAMUT

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COMPRESSION FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS

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NETWORK ESSENTIALS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS

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ADVANCED NETWORKS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS

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VIDEO SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

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UNDERSTANDING THE BROADCAST AND MEDIA INDUSTRY

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INTERACTIVE LIVE-ON-LINE Understanding File Formats

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HIGH EFFICIENCY VIDEO CODING

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TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT FINANCE

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SATELLITE BROADCASTING SYSTEMS

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DIGITAL VIDEO STANDARDS AND MEASUREMENTS

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ON-SITE COURSES

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BENEFITS OF ATTENDANCE

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CERTIFICATION

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WELCOME TO THE LATEST IABM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS PROSPECTUS

service provider or broadcaster.

We have training that is packaged for online delivery, as well as face-to-face informal presentations, Q&A sessions and tutorials from our expert trainers, and deliver classroom courses in a variety of locations. We can also run our training at your location.

The courses that we develop and offer are designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed to be efficient and effective in our industry. They are open to all, so whether you are a new-starter, just need to develop and refresh your knowledge or are the CEO looking to increase capabilities of your staff or even your clients, there is something of interest. We continuously improve and develop our offering, so if you have some feedback on an existing course or an idea or suggestion for additional training do contact us.

Having highlighted how important skills are, we would like to commend the technical skills Certification programme which is independently administered and regulated by our educational charity IABM Educational Foundation www.iabmfoundation.org/Certification.aspx. It’s always good to show what you know! One of the best ways to do this is via the high-quality online examination process that the Educational Foundation runs, leading to the award of “Certified Broadcast & Media Technologist” at Associate, Practitioner and Professional level.

IABM Training Academy is uniquely placed in offering training built by the industry and for the industry while not being tied to any vendor, manufacturer, communications

Skills have never been more important in our industry as media companies serve audiences that want to view, read and listen on a multitude of devices wherever and whenever they want, with vendors and system integrators producing complex software, hardware and systems in response to this demand.

Attending courses is an excellent route, but do look at our Events www.theiabm.org/events the work of our technology group www.theiabm.org/technology and those of our friends and partners at organisations like ABU, EBU, IEEE, IET and SMPTE. Never Stop Learning!

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WHO WE WORK WITH Future Media Concepts Future Media Concepts hosts and re-sells the IABM training portfolio in North America. Headquartered in New York City, FMC operates eight other training centres located in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Orlando, Chicago, Irvine and Toronto. FMC has a strong training portfolio largely in the multi-vendor accredited post production craft operations sector and has a mutual re-selling agreement with IABM.

Technology Academy The Technology Academy develops and delivers instructor-led technology training courses in digital television, broadcast, radio frequency and wireless engineering. Courses are taught by leading technical experts with many years of experience in their fields of expertise.

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OUR COMMUNITY Our Trainers All of our trainers are experts within their field. We search out those with the best reputations and work with them to ensure that their delivery techniques consistently reach our demanding standards.

We discuss each course delivery with our trainers to make sure these reflect the latest technological developments and delegate feedback.

Future employees for the industry In order for the sector to continue to grow it is essential to attract the highest calibre graduates. So we work with universities to ensure that, not only do they continue to offer courses which are relevant to our industry, but make sure that course attendees are aware of the opportunities that broadcast manufacturing offers them.

Training Team The Training Academy team are available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our courses.

We would be delighted to hear from you if there are particular areas of interest that we do not yet cover that you feel would be of value. We are always looking to expand our offering and only through feedback from the industry can we continue to build successful courses.

We would also be happy to talk through any individual or company needs that you may wish to explore.

Training@theiabm.org or +44 (0)1684 450030

By linking appropriate universities with organizations in the industry, the IABM Training Academy can achieve a flow of information that will be of benefit to all, see IABM University Forum under partners on our website www.theiabm.org/training/partners.

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INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY

ON LINE COURSE

What is it about?

Our Introduction to Broadcast Technology e-learning course is delivered in short, user-friendly modules. It is ideal for induction direct to your desktop or mobile training or as an introduction to the broadcast industry for those who are changing roles, or need an appreciation of other sectors, to better understand a customer’s operation for instance. All modules feature a variety of interactive challenges and quizzes and, on successful completion of all modules, the system will generate an IABM Academy certificate.

Duration and delivery Self-paced e-learning package, served by our LMS (Learning Management System) that tracks your progress. Expect to take approximately five hours to work through the material.

Who is it for?

Anyone in the media technology industry who needs to understand broadcast workflows, particularly those who are new to the industry such as:n Apprentices and trainees n Sales and marketing people n Product managers n Technical support staff n Software developers n Broadcast operational staff n Business analysts n R&D engineers.

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Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Broadcast and media production, the distribution chain

Module 2

Distribution, delivery and the business fundamentals

Module 3

Products, systems and services

Module 4

Who’s who in the supply chain

Module 5

Traditional media and new media

Module 6

Emerging technologies and markets

IP AND FILE BASED WORKFLOW

ON LINE COURSE

What is it about?

Who is it for?

Moving pictures and sound around as files across Ethernet and IP (Internet Protocol) networks is ubiquitous in media production, post-production, distribution and library/archive operations. File-based workflows are the norm. They provide more efficient processing, management, control and throughput of media from acquisition to distribution, in addition to tighter integration of metadata (data about the audio & video itself) and business processes. Delivery to the audience via the internet can return data about viewers for analysis and business intelligence.

n Anyone in the media technology industry who needs

The introduction of IP and File based technology brings new terminologies and jargon – IP has introduced an additional language to broadcasting. This course will develop your understanding of this jargon along with the technologies, systems, processes and workflow that comprise the IP and file-based broadcast ecosystem.

Our e-learning offers high quality, interactive training at the click of a button. There are seven modules in all, each module covering an area of technology and associated workflows. The modules focus on different elements of the technology architecture and discuss the new workflows and business models that these can support.

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to understand IT networks and file-based workflows, particularly those who are new to the industry such as apprentices and trainees.

Sales and marketing people, product managers, technical support staff, software developers, broadcast operational staff and business analysts.

Technical managers, chief engineers, station managers and others who need an update or overview of file-based technology and networking.

IT engineers and technicians who need to improve their understanding of media operations and workflow.

Managers of support services who need to build their knowledge of the fundamentals.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Understanding IP and file based technology

Module 2

Understanding the IP network

Module 3

Understanding formats – codecs, bitrates, files and streams

Module 4

Applications, middleware, servers, storage and Cloud

Module 5

Media management

Duration and delivery

Module 6

Self-paced e-learning package, served by our LMS (learning Management System) direct to your desktop.

This tracks your progress. Expect to take five to seven hours to work through the material.

Command and control, automation and orchestration

Module 7

Media and business operations workflows and integration

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AUDIO & VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS FOR ENGINEERS What is it about?

This course builds your understanding of how images and sound are turned into audio and video signals then passed along the end-to-end broadcast chain from acquisition through production distribution and delivery.

It explains the basis of the technology used and how video and audio ‘essence’ is wrapped into computer files along with associated metadata. The techniques and technologies used to manage and store audio and video in a broadcast environment are explained along with the main mechanisms by which video and audio is transported to audiences via different delivery platforms including satellite, terrestrial, cable, IPTV and streaming.

FACE TO FACE COURSE

Who is it for? n Engineers or technicians with an electronics, computer science or IT background who need to be more familiar with the specific requirements of broadcast and media applications.

n Almost anyone in the media technology industry who needs to build their understanding of audio and video, particularly those who are new to the industry such as apprentices and trainees.

n Sales and marketing people, product managers, technical support staff, software developers and broadcast operational staff.

n IT staff or broadcast engineers and technicians

Duration and delivery Two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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requiring a refresher course in the fundamentals of audio and video.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Broadcast systems

Module 2

Video technology

Module 3

Television standards and technology

Module 4

Audio technology

Module 5

Video compression

Module 6

Synchronisation, conversion and standards

Module 7

IP and storage technology

Module 8

Transmission and distribution technologies

BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY WORKFLOWS What is it about?

This course will help everyone understand what a ‘workflow’ is in the context of broadcast and media operations, taking this forward to explore typical workflows from different types of operations and programme genres. If you want to avoid costly operational mistakes, need to understand what your customers are talking about or work with colleagues, suppliers, integrators and developers to build value and improve efficiency, this is the course for you.

You will examine and discuss the types of systems, standards, software and hardware used and the changing market from the ‘convergence’ of today to the challenges of tomorrow. The course highlights the issues of integration, automation and reliability, given the way that people really work in a file-based environment, and why companies now need different types of products and services for their audiences and customers.

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Who is it for? n Anyone in the media technology industry who need to understand broadcast workflows, particularly those who are new to the industry such as apprentices and trainees.

n Sales and marketing people, product managers, technical support staff, software developers, broadcast operational staff, business analysts and R&D engineers.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Introduction to workflows

Module 2

Introduction to converged technology

Module 3

Integration and workflow support

Module 4

Metadata

Duration and delivery

Module 5

Media standards

Two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

Module 6

Asset management

Module 7

Planning and scheduling

Module 8

Acquisition

Module 9

Ingest

Module 10

Post production

Module 11

Delivery

Module 12

Approaches to understanding requirements

Module 13

The future

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UNDERSTANDING FILE FORMATS What is it about?

Media file formats are used everywhere, from production to archive and consumption. File acquisition now routinely starts at the camera or audio recorder with file-based media essence and metadata passing along the entire broadcast chain including, ingest, quality control (QC) post-production and onto delivery and archive via a range of file-formats and codecs.

This course will build your understanding of current video and audio file-formats, including the metadata wrapped within them and how they are used in current workflows. We will examine how and why broadcast files have replaced tape-based video audio workflows and the advantages gained in this transition. By the end of the course you will have a thorough understanding of the common file formats, their associated workflows, working practices and the industry and standards bodies associated with their use. You will understand the process of creating, transcoding, checking and delivering files in a way that builds your confidence and allows you to make practical use of the knowledge you have gained.

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FACE TO FACE COURSE

Who is it for? n Any professional working with traditional broadcast video and audio technology who needs to increase their knowledge of, and confidence working with, file-based systems.

n Sales engineers, technical operators, and technicians who are relatively new to the industry, including apprentices and other new-joiners.

n Hardware and software developers who need a better knowledge of media file-formats.

n Digital imaging technicians (DITs) and other production professionals.

n Scheduling, traffic, library, archive and booking staff whose departments are transitioning to tapeless or file-based operation.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

The fundamentals of file-based workflows in broadcast

Duration and delivery

Module 2

Metadata

One day informal presentation and discussion with industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

Module 3

Video file formats

Module 4

Audio file formats

Module 5

Framework for interoperability of media services (FIMS)

Note: Also available to 'attend' from your desktop, see page 17, 'Understanding File Formats Interactive Live Online'.

Module 6

The DPP and other standards bodies and workflow schemes

HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE AND WIDE COLOR GAMUT

FACE TO FACE COURSE

PARTNER COURSE

What is it about?

Ultra High Definition (UHD) Phase 1 video has already arrived in terms of increased resolution over that of HD video. UHD Phase 2 – containing important additional features such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Wide Color Gamut (WCG) – is now being rolled out in all areas from production and post-production through to distribution.

This comprehensive one-day course explores the current standards, workflows, challenges and best practices for High Dynamic Range and Wide Color Gamut implementation along with the consequences for backwards compatibility.

n Sales and marketing people, product managers, technical support staff, software developers, broadcast operational staff and business analysts.

n IT engineers and technicians who need to improve their understanding of UHD HDR and WCG operations and workflow.

n Managers of support services who need to build their knowledge of the fundamentals of HDR and WCG.

What is covered?

Duration and delivery

Dolby Perceptual Quantizer (PQ) approach to HDR

One-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer from Image Eyes Ltd. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants.

Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

BBC/NHK Hybrid Log-Gamma approach to HDR SMPTE 2084, 2086 and 2094 HDR standards ITU-R BT.2100 HDR standard Other HDR standards

Who is it for?

HDR workflows

n Engineers or technicians with an electronics, computer

HDR compatibility with standard dynamic range (SDR) equipment

science or IT background who need to be more familiar with the specific requirements of UHD HDR & WCG

n Anyone in the media technology industry who needs to understand the impact of HDR and WCG in their UHD workflows, particularly those who are new to the industry such as apprentices and trainees.

n Technical managers, chief engineers, station managers and others who need an update or overview of HDR and WCG.

HDR capture and display The WCG color space The WCG standard – ITU-R BT.2020 WCG workflows Moving between colorspaces WCG capture and display

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COMPRESSION FUNDAMENTALS & APPLICATIONS What is it about?

Using data compression to reduce data-rate and storage space while maintaining acceptable quality is key to broadcasters, content distributors and many of the vendors that sell equipment and services to them, so the excellent understanding of compression technology that this course provides is vital to a wide-range of people working in the broadcast and media industry. In many cases the software, hardware and systems that professionals develop, sell and use to produce and handle digital content just would not be realizable with uncompressed media. Yet users and consumers increasingly expect ‘perfect’ images and sound, at higher and higher resolution.

Who is it for? n Technicians, operators and engineers who are unfamiliar with the specifics of compression.

n Apprentices, new recruits and technology graduates starting a career in broadcast and media who don’t have a good understanding of this technology.

n Established engineers and technicians seeking professional development.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Introduction and visual perception and images

Module 2

The components of compression

Module 3

Compression applications and typical bit-rates

Module 4

Transforms

Duration and delivery

Module 5

Intra-frame coding

Two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

Module 6

Inter-frame coding and motion estimation

Module 7

Application and effects of coding

Module 8

Audio compression

Module 9

Popular new compression strategies

Module 10

Compression in practice – case studies

If you want to understand the tools available to optimize modern AV technology for your users, audience or customers this course, dealing with the fundamentals, practice and applications of data compression, is the one for you.

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FACE TO FACE COURSE

NETWORK ESSENTIALS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS

FACE TO FACE COURSE

What is it about?

Who is it for?

Modern businesses rely on IT networking for much of what they do and IT networks have evolved over the last 50 years to the point that they have the scale and performance to handle video and audio content cost-effectively. This is driving change in broadcast and media businesses. Most are in transition from bespoke digital interconnection standards, such as SDI and AES3 with their dedicated cabling and hardware, to a high-performance IT infrastructure with commodity-based compute-engines running software applications that serve, process, move and store pictures and sound over a suitably designed IT network with common cabling infrastructure. A similar transition has taken place in distribution and playout as IT servers become the norm and content is increasingly consumed by audiences via the internet.

n Technical operators and broadcast engineers or technicians who

This course will build your understanding of the fundamentals of networking, in which data is transported as packets switched and routed around a common infrastructure. You will learn the key network protocols used and the network layers that are commonly used to understand their scope and function in routing packets between IT hosts and from network to network. The emphasis will be on Ethernet (layer 2) and Internet Protocol (layer 3). You will learn the essentials of enterprise networks and the ways that a network infrastructure can used for media applications.

Duration and delivery Two-days of informal presentation, practical demonstrations and discussion with an industry expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

are unfamiliar with the basics of IT networking.

n Apprentices or recent technology graduates and other new starters who need to understand the essentials of IT networks.

n Project or product managers, system integrators or designers who need a better understanding of the fundamentals of packet-switched networks. n Managers of engineering or technical support departments who need to improve their understanding of the underlying principles, jargon and concepts of networking.

Prerequisites A working knowledge in one or more of IT, electronics or media technology with a recognized technology related academic qualification is required to get the most from this course.

Delegates need to have basic IT user skills and should bring a laptop that has a wired network port or suitable adapter along with them to the training.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Network theory

Module 2

Ethernet and LAN/WAN technologies

Module 3

IP and the network layer

Module 4

TCP and the transport layer

Module 5

Broadcast network applications

Module 6

Broadcast network infrastructure

Module 7

Network security

Module 8

Case studies and examples

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ADVANCED NETWORKS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS

FACE TO FACE COURSE

What is it about?

Who is it for?

This course builds on the content covered in the Network Essentials for Broadcast Engineers course (page 13) giving more detail on the protocols involved in streaming video across IP networks.

n Broadcast media engineers, technical operators or technicians

Delegates will build practical networks hands-on to deliver unicast video streams across routed and switched networks. The resilience of the network to deliver video streams at layer 2 (spanning tree / rapid spanning tree) will be compared and contrasted practically with the failover of routing protocols at layer 3 (OSPF routing protocol). Layer 3 switches will be used for interconnecting networks and typical commands required for these exercises will be covered on the course.

Delivery of unicast video will be via RTSP/RTP/UDP and also ‘over the top’ TV using HTTP/TCP. The Wireshark protocol analyser will be used to decode these protocols for a deeper understanding of how they work and also for troubleshooting purposes. The ability of TCP and UDP to deal with packet loss and delay will also be considered theoretically and tested practically using the networks built during the course and open source video software for delivery of the unicast streams. This is a ‘hands on’ course designed to give the delegate confidence in working practically with streaming video over IP networks.

Duration and delivery Two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry expert trainer. Hands-on practical sessions building and configuring a small network is part of the course. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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who need a deeper understanding of streaming video over IP networks.

Apprentices or recent technology graduates and other new starters who need to understand the essentials of IT networks.

Established technical staff who need to increase their confidence and competence in IT networks.

Project or product managers, system integrators or designers who need a better understanding of the fundamentals of packet-switched networks.

Managers of engineering or technical support departments who need to improve their understanding of the underlying principles, jargon and concepts of networking.

Prerequisites Delegates should have attended the ‘Network Essentials for Broadcast Engineers’ course or have gained equivalent knowledge via other training or practical experience.

Delegates should bring a laptop that has a wired network port or suitable adapter along with them for use during the hands-on elements of the course.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Network protocols used in broadcast networks

Module 2

Switch, port and VLAN configuration

Module 3

IP routing, inter VLAN routing and resilience at layer 2 and layer 3

Module 4

Network diagnostics

Module 5

Streaming and on-demand media delivery

VIDEO SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

FACE TO FACE COURSE

What is it about?

Who is it for?

Picking up from the basics as explained in ‘Broadcast Technology Workflows’, this course involves you in an up-to-date examination of the rapidly changing technology used by the broadcast and media industry, from production through to archive and delivery. Our industry-expert trainer will lead you to examine current topics from a range of perspectives:

n Media professionals from a wide range of backgrounds. n Apprentices or graduate trainees who are new to the

Business: Examine the different models for state, public and commercial broadcasting.

How can we connect separate and disparate media asset management databases so different business areas – news, sport etc. – can utilize the company’s media for rapid access and revenue generation?

Operational and technical: Explore current and new workflows. What file-based delivery standards are applicable? How do we deliver content for ‘emission’ (broadcast transmission & OTT/VOD delivery)? What type of quality control do we use? Where in the workflow do we examine this file-based video, audio and metadata? What are the new standards for ‘4K’ video and audio, HDR etc.

Engineering and IT: What is a MAM database and how can we access the media rapidly while searching broadly across separate systems? How do we send video and audio over an IT network? How do we deliver program content to multiple platforms?

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broadcast and media industry. (Might consider attending 'Broadcast Technology Workflows' if they have little background knowledge or previous experience).

Production staff who want to gain a current understanding of the processes involved in taking their content through to delivery.

Operations personnel needing to understand the changing workflows of the program chain to emission.

Engineers, technicians and IT experts looking to increase their knowledge of current systems and workflows.

Recent technology graduates who intend to enter the broadcast and video media industries.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Overview of broadcast business models

Module 2

Overview of broadcast workflows

Module 3

Broadcast workflow components

Module 4

File-based workflow principles

Module 5

Quality control and delivery

Module 6

Interoperability and interconnectivity-API (Application Program Interface), SOA (Service-Orientated Architecture) Enterprise Service Bus concepts

Duration and delivery Two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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UNDERSTANDING THE BROADCAST & MEDIA INDUSTRY What is it about?

Who is it for?

This course will increase your knowledge and understanding of the broadcast and media industry and the technology and jargon it uses along with the main business and operational models in this sector.

It’s ideal for new entrants to the industry as it helps to build insight and understanding into what makes the industry they have joined work. Even if you have worked in the industry for a while you will gain an understanding of the “bigger picture” and where your company’s products, services, customers or audience fit.

n Anyone whose work requires an appreciation of

Duration and delivery Usually structured as a two-day informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. It is possible to buy just one day and have this run as part of your company’s induction or on-boarding program. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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the technology as opposed to an in-depth understanding of it.

n Broadcasters and media professionals. n Suppliers and vendors. n Post-production. n Facilities, service providers and related businesses.

Syllabus at a glance Day One Module 1

Broadcasting today

Module 2

Technology basics

Module 3

Making programs

Module 4

Managing content

Day Two Module 1

Delivery to the consumer

Module 2

Broadcasters’ business

Module 3

Suppliers’ business

Module 4

The future

INTERACTIVE LIVE-ON-LINE Understanding File Formats What is it about?

This professional development course is now available in ‘live-online’ format, allowing you to experience the same powerful personal learning through interaction with your tutor and other delegates via telepresence, but without the cost and hassle of travel.

Using the latest web conferencing technology, we can bring trainer and participants together in a highly collaborative, interactive and engaging virtual classroom environment. All you need to participate is a computer with a reliable internet connection.

The course is designed to provide a thorough understanding of current video and audio file formats plus their associated metadata and workflows. It will explain how file formats are used from production, through the broadcast chain including QC and postproduction and onto delivery and archive.

As a result of this program, participants will be able to apply their in-depth knowledge of file formats to:

n Protect and future-proof program assets (recorded and live content) against changing technologies in content delivery. n Make more informed decisions about workflow choice and design. n Improve problem solving within broadcast workflows. n Maximize marketing opportunities for their products and delivery processes.

Duration and delivery Three 3 ½ hour sessions, via our online delivery platform and your desktop machine with microphone and webcam.

Note: Also available as a one-day informal presentation and discussion run in a training room by industry-expert

ON LINE COURSE

trainer, see page 11. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants.

Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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and audio technology who needs to increase their knowledge of, and confidence working with, file-based systems.

Sales engineers, technical operators, and technicians who are relatively new to the industry, including apprentices and other new-joiners.

Hardware and software developers who need a better knowledge of media file-formats.

Digital imaging technicians (DITs) and other production professionals.

Scheduling, traffic, library, archive and booking staff whose departments are transitioning to tapeless or file-based operation.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

The fundamentals of file-based workflows in broadcast

Module 2

Metadata

Module 3

Video file formats

Module 4

Audio file formats

Module 5

Framework for Interoperable Media Services (FIMS)

Module 5

The DPP and other associations and workflow schemes

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HIGH EFFICIENCY VIDEO CODING What is it about?

Duration and delivery

This workshop will give you an excellent introduction to HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding), also known as MPEG-H or H.265. It explains the reasons that HEVC was developed, how and where it is being implemented and an overview of the techniques used by the technology inside this compression standard and the codecs that implement it.

Five hours of informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants.

Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

Syllabus at a glance

Who is it for?

Module 1

HEVC overview

n Broadcast, manufacturing and development

Module 2

The road to HEVC

Module 3

Details of the HEVC codec

Module 4

HEVC implementation

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professionals who need to extend their knowledge.

Technical operators and others who are considering the introduction of HEVC into their workflows.

Engineers or technicians with an electronics, computer science or IT background who need to be more familiar with the specific requirements of HEVC Technical managers, chief engineers, station managers and others who need an update or overview of HEVC. Sales & marketing people, product managers, technical support staff, software developers, broadcast operational staff and business analysts.

IT engineers and technicians who need to improve their understanding of HEVC. Managers of support services who need to build their knowledge of the fundamentals of HEVC.

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT FINANCE

FACE TO FACE COURSE

What is it about?

This course introduces vital finance fundamentals of finance that will help those attending realize the impact of their roles on their organization’s profitability.

It tackles the underlying product and service economics and embraces cost to develop, cost to deploy and cost to maintain while providing an introduction to finance and accounting. The emphasis throughout is on product lifecycle costs.

Who is it for? n Employees of broadcasting organizations, their technology suppliers, production and post facilities and related businesses.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Broadcast supply chain

n Marketing team members.

Module 2

Fundamentals of business finance

n Product managers.

Module 3

Measuring firm performance

Module 4

Management accounting and decision making

Module 5

Inventory management

Module 6

Investment appraisal and project management

Module 7

Budgeting and variance analysis

Module 8

The customer interface

n Finance staff.

Duration and delivery Two days of informal presentation, discussion and scenario based exercises with an expert in finance and training. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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SATELLITE BROADCASTING SYSTEMS

FACE TO FACE COURSE

PARTNER COURSE

What is it about?

This course will develop your understanding of how sound, pictures and intercom talkback is extended across digital satellite communications links such as, but not limited to, those used in a SNG (Satellite Newsgathering) operation. A good working knowledge of video and audio, it explains how a compressed digital television signal is handled in satellite communications equipment and systems. Delegates will be led to examine the signal path, the parameters, processing and hardware involved in earth stations, but also the space segment along with the characteristics and standard used to ensure reliable transmission. This course explains the technology used, the theory behind it and details the technical and physical operations involved in a satellite communications operation, includes building systems, locating satellites and accessing them to both transmit and receive live contribution and distribution circuits.

Duration and delivery Two days of informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants. Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

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Who is it for? n Engineers and technicians with a general electronics, communications or IT background who are unfamiliar with the specific requirements of satellite broadcasting. n Apprentices or recent technology graduates and other new starters who need to understand digital satellite communications. n Established technical operators, engineers and technicians seeking professional development or who need re-training to work in an SNG environment.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Satellite transmission overview

Module 2

The uplink chain

Module 3

The antenna system

Module 4

The satellite

Module 5

The downlink chain

Module 6

The IRD

Module 7

Modulation (DVB-S, DVB-S2, extensions)

Module 8

Principles of link budgets

DIGITAL VIDEO STANDARDS & MEASUREMENTS

FACE TO FACE COURSE

PARTNER COURSE

What is it about?

Duration and delivery

This course will give you an understanding of how audio and SD or HD video is sampled, quantized and coded as uncompressed data which can be multiplexed into the 4:2:2 or 4:4:4:4 data commonly transported over the Serial Digital Interface. The standards and specifications relevant to SDI and HDSDI television signals, including ancillary data for embedded audio, and signalling data will be explained to you, along with test and measurement techniques. All of this will build your understanding of these commonly used standards and the test and measurement techniques that are used to confirm performance, detect installation or design defects and trouble-shoot faults.

Two days of informal presentation and discussion with an industry-expert trainer. Can be custom delivered onsite with a minimum of six participants.

Other in-classroom locations and schedule available on www.theiabm.org

Who is it for? n Apprentices, new recruits and technology graduates starting a career in broadcast and media who don’t have a good understanding SDI based television.

Syllabus at a glance Module 1

Digital video formats and standards

Module 2

Channel formatting and timing

Module 3

VBI and ancillary data

Module 4

Audio standards and structure

Module 5

The interface specification

Module 6

Common problems

Module 7

Tools for testing

Module 8

Types of data and carriage

n IT Professionals who need to understand SDI based standards and trouble-shooting techniques in a multi-skilled environment.

n Technical operators, control room staff or technicians and operators who need to improve their knowledge and understanding of this established technology.

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ON-SITE COURSES We recognize that it’s not always possible to afford the time to send employees on a course away from the office. To combat this dilemma, our classroom courses can be delivered at a location of your choice – including your own work premises. This can provide a great solution for organizations that have multiple employees to train, saving both time and money on travel and accommodation.

In addition, whilst the training cannot be completely redesigned to suit an individual organization, our trainers can concentrate on specific areas of the syllabus that are pertinent to your employees.

So, let us come to you at a time that’s convenient and tailor our courses to your business needs.

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Don’t just take our word for it “As part of dB Broadcast’s staff development program we chose the IABM to deliver an in-house Workflow Fundamentals course. The IABM were chosen on the basis of their excellent reputation in the industry, the courses technical content, its relevance to us and the cost effectiveness of providing the training for 10 of our engineering staff and two of our sales staff in-house. This saved associated travelling and hotel costs and minimized the amount of time out of the office for a significant number of our staff.”

Graham Pearl Engineering Director, dB Broadcast Ltd.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDANCE n PowerPoint slides of the course content n Access to electronic course notes after the course has been attended

n Access to our learning management

n Opportunity to network with industry colleagues and peers

n Refreshments and lunch are provided on all classroom courses

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Study Options

How to book

Classroom Classroom courses offer highly intensive training. This approach means time away from the workplace is limited and costs are manageable for employers. Delegates benefit from direct interaction with fellow students and with our experienced trainers.

n ONLINE at www.theiabm.org n Phone +44 (0)1684 450030

Online Online courses are delivered via the IABM Learning Management System and are suited to people who need to flex their training with work and personal commitments.

Locations and venues Our courses are delivered worldwide at venues that have been picked for their ease of access, excellence of customer care and their first class teaching facilities.

Request further info Please contact the IABM Training Academy team for more information on +44 (0)1684 450030 or by email info@theiabm.org

On-site If you have a number of employees that require training then we will come to you. We can deliver on-site training anywhere in the world.

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Industry Understanding

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Audio and Video

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Compression

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Advanced Networks

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Workflows

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File Formats

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Video Systems & Applications

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IP and File-Based Architecture

CERTIFIED B R

CERTIFIED B R

CERTIFIED B R

Currently The Foundation offers examinations in the following subjects:

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PRACTITIONER

T & MEDIA DCAS T OA

NOLOGIST ECH

The IABM Educational Foundation is a registered charity committed to advancing engineering skills in broadcast and media technology on a global basis. It offers certification covering three different levels at Associate, Practitioner and Professional. Within each level there are a range of examinations that count towards final certification.

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NOLOGIST ECH

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ASSOCIATE

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NOLOGIST ECH

CERTIFICATION

C AST & MEDIA D T OA

CertBMTprof

PROFESSIONAL

For information on how to achieve each of the three levels please see the examination matrix below.

Anyone can apply for Associate level, but there is an occupational service requirement of either one or two years for the Practitioner and Professional levels.

There are no formal training requirements for the examinations and all examination syllabus’ are published on The Foundations website. For candidates who do not have relevant expertise in a particular subject area it is recommended that candidates attend a relevant vocational training course. The IABM Training Academy training courses are ideal preparation for the examinations.

Examinations can be taken at the workplace or at home and are invigilated through a remote proctor system. You will need a computer, browser, webcam and microphone. All sessions are recorded and are subject to identity and security verification and post examination audit.

Prior learning may be taken into account and other recognized qualifications can count towards the final certification although certain examinations are mandatory. Each application is considered on a case

by case basis. Certification lasts for five years and can be renewed through our continued professional development scheme.

For more information about certification please see the IABM Educational Foundation website: www.iabmfoundation.org

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Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

Learn as if you were to live forever.

Gandhi

IABM Training Academy IABM, 3 Bredon Court, Brockeridge Park, Twyning, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 6FF, United Kingdom.

T: +44(0)1684 450030 E: info@theiabm.org W: www.theiabm.org

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