TRAINING & QUALIFICATION PROSPECTUS EXPERT TRAINING FOR A FUTURE IN BROADCAST MEDIA TECHNOLOGY
INDEX
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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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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 & MEDIA INDUSTRY
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INTERACTIVE LIVE-ON-LINE Understanding File Formats
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HEVC High Efficiency Video Coding
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SATELLITE BROADCAST
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BASEBAND DIGITAL VIDEO
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TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT FINANCE
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ON-SITE COURSES
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BENEFITS OF ATTENDANCE
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COURSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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CERTIFICATION
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COURSE BOOKING FORM
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WELCOME TO THE LATEST IABM TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS PROSPECTUS 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 service provider or broadcaster. 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, Andrew Jones just need to develop and refresh Head of Training your knowledge or are the CEO looking to increase capabilities of your staff or even your clients, I hope that you find 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 me. 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. 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 Europe, North America and Asia. We can also quote to run our training at your location and of course, once you are set up on our Learning Management System, our online courses reach your desktop or anywhere else you have a broadband connection. Some larger companies rent online training in blocks, to use with their induction or apprenticeships as part of a blended programme. Having highlighted how important skills are, I’d 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. 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. People learn in many different ways, you don’t have to buy a training course or go to college to sit and pass these assessments, you don’t even have to travel to an assessment centre. The exams are available around the world, and you can sit them at no extra cost. If you work in procurement, communications service provision, quality control, staff recruitment, education or assessment do take a look at the Certification and the syllabus the exams are built-on. They were designed to give you assurance of the knowledge and skills base of people you rely on to make your business work. See page 24 for more information. The plethora of new consumer devices and the ability of information and communication technology to transport, store and process audio and video bring new services and more manufacturers and vendors into our sector. I’d like to particularly highlight our online course Understanding IP and File Based Technology (page 7) in that respect. We all need to keep up to date to ensure that our businesses can capitalise on, and invent, new opportunities among this change. We also work with Universities internationally via our University Forum www.theiabm.org/training/iabm-university-forum to build capability and attract high quality graduates to our industry. If you are already in the industry, you’ll know how important it is to keep up to date. 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.
REALCOM BROADCAST LTD RealCom specialize in providing independent Satellite Broadcast Operations support and
WHO WE WORK WITH
training to the broadcast industry. RealCom deliver training in operational engineering
real
com Broadcast
skills for broadcast professionals and those with transferrable skills such as engineering graduates and ex-service personnel.
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
TRAINING TEAM
All of our trainers are experts within their
The Training Academy team are available to
field. We search out those with the
answer any questions or concerns you may
best reputations and work with them to
have regarding our courses.
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. To view our trainer profiles please visit
Andy Jones 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.
www.theiabm.org We would also be happy to talk through any individual or company needs that you may
OUR COURSE ATTENDEES variety of backgrounds so that interaction in the classroom is diverse and interesting.
Andy is a chartered engineer and would be happy to advise on CPD or professional registration issues that members have had or on Development/Educational requirements for any of your teams.
FUTURE EMPLOYEES FOR THE INDUSTRY
info@theiabm.org or +44 (0)1684 450030
OUR COMMUNITY
Our course attendees come from a wide
wish to explore.
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. 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 www.theiabm.org/training
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INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY ON LINE COURSE The IABM’s online e-learning platform offers high quality, interactive broadcast and media technology training at the click of a button. It provides companies of all types and sizes access to courses, delivered online, to ensure employees are equipped with the appropriate industry knowledge.
INTRODUCTION TO BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY
KEY FEATURES OF THE PLATFORM INCLUDE: n Informative and engaging e-learning
WHO IS IT FOR
n Online quizzes and assessments
Our Introduction to Broadcast Technology course is
n Certification of achievement
delivered in short, user-friendly modules. It is ideal
n Progress updates for learners and
for induction training or as an introduction to new
managers
topics. All modules feature a variety of interactive
n Dedicated library of resources and links
challenges and assessments and on successful
n Ongoing guidance and support
completion of all modules the system will generate
To find out more about online study and view
an IABM Academy certificate.
our demo visit www.theiabm.org
DURATION Self paced, approximately five hours.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE Module 1
Broadcast and media production, the distribution chain
Module 2
Distribution, delivery and the business fundamentals
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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
OVERVIEW This course offers high quality, interactive training at the click of a button. The online e-learning platform enables you to
WHO IS IT FOR
the location of your choice, and is available to
Senior Technical Managers, Chief
companies of all types and sizes.
Engineers, Station Managers,
IP and File based technology and workflow
Broadcast & Production Engineers,
is the new normal for broadcast and
Media IT Engineers, IT Technicians
production. This provides more efficient
and Managers.
IP AND FILE BASED WORKFLOW
complete the course at your own pace in
processing, management and throughput of media from acquisition to distribution, in addition to tighter integration with business processes. Program delivery over IP provides more data about the viewer for analysis and business intelligence. With the introduction of IP and File based technology comes new terminologies and vocabularies – IP has
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
introduced an additional language to broadcasting.
Module 4
Applications, middleware, servers, storage and Cloud
The intent of this course is to provide an understanding of these technologies,
Module 5
Media management
systems, processes and workflow that
Module 6
Command and control, automation &
comprise the IP and file based broadcast
orchestration
ecosystem. There are seven modules to this course. Each module will cover an area of
Module 7
Media and business operations workflows and integration
technology and associated workflows. The modules are structured to focus on the different elements of the entire technology architecture and discuss these new
DURATION
workflows.
Self-paced. Approximately five to seven hours.
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AUDIO AND VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS FOR ENGINEERS FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This course will give an understanding of how audio and video signals, files and metadata are handled along the end to end broadcast chain from acquisition through production distribution and delivery. It also explains the technologies and techniques used to manage the storage of audio and video data in a broadcast environment and the main mechanisms
AUDIO AND VIDEO FUNDAMENTALS FOR ENGINEERS
by which baseband video and audio is transported to the home using different delivery platforms including satellite, terrestrial, cable, IPTV and streaming.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE Module 1
Broadcast systems
DURATION
Module 2
Video technology
Two days.
Module 3
Television standards & technology
Module 4
Audio technology
Module 5
Video compression
Module 6
Synchronisation, conversion and standards
Module 7
IP and storage technology
Module 8
Transmission technology
WHO IS IT FOR n Engineers with a general electronics or IT background who are unfamiliar with the specific requirements of broadcast and media applications n Recent technology graduates or apprentices starting a career in broadcast and media n Broadcast engineers and technicians requiring a refresher course in the fundamentals of audio and video
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BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY WORKFLOWS FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This course gives an understanding of workflows and integration and considers the changes in the market from the convergence of today to the challenges of tomorrow. It highlights that broadcasters and service providers need different types of products and services than in the past, and explains what impact the need for automation will have on understanding customers’
BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY WORKFLOWS
requirements.
DURATION
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE Module 1
Introduction to workflows
Module 2
Introduction to converged technology
Module 3
Integration and workflow support
industry needing to understand the full
Module 4
Metadata
breadth of broadcast workflows
Module 5
Media standards
Module 6
Asset management
Module 7
Planning and scheduling
Module 8
Acquisition
Module 9
Ingest
Two days.
WHO IS IT FOR n Anyone in the media technology
n Marketing, product managers and technical employees
Module 10 Post production Module 11 Delivery Module 12 Approaches to understanding requirements Module 13 The future
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UNDERSTANDING FILE FORMATS FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO IS IT FOR
This course is designed to provide a thorough
n Engineers working with traditional broadcast video
understanding of current video and audio file
and audio technology who wish to crossover to
formats plus their associated metadata
file-based workflows
and workflows.
n Professionals already working with file-based
It will explain how file formats are used from
technology who need to gain a wider and deeper
production, through the broadcast chain including
understanding of the subject
QC and post-production and onto delivery and
n Hardware and software manufacturers
archive.
n Companies relying on file-based workflows
It will examine how broadcast files have replaced
UNDERSTANDING FILE FORMATS
traditional tape-based video audio workflows together with the advantages gained through this transition. At the conclusion of the course the participants will have a thorough knowledge of all the common file formats that they are likely to encounter, their associated workflows and the standards bodies that recommend best
n Bookings and production departments that use file-based workflows n Broadcast scheduling, traffic and library departments n Production companies n Digital Imaging Technicians (DITs) and other production professionals n Entry-level graduates looking to increase their broadcast knowledge
working practices. The attendees will understand the current processes to create, transcode, monitor and deliver files and be able to use them practically
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE Module 1
The fundamentals
gained through this learning process.
Module 2
File-based workflows in broadcast
DURATION
Module 3
Metadata
Two days.
Module 4
Video file formats
Module 5
Audio file formats
Module 6
Other file formats
Module 7
Framework for interoperability of media services (FIMS)
Module 8
The DPP and other standards bodies and workflow schemes
and efficiently with the knowledge and confidence
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COMPRESSION FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS FACE TO FACE COURSE
PARTNER COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN Compression has become a fundamental building block of AV environments enabling functionality that would just not be possible with uncompressed media. Preserving and optimizing the image quality in operational environments is vital for success and therefore an understanding of the fundamentals of video compression is essential.
and applications of compression and looks
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
at compression in practice. 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
Module 5
Intra-frame coding
Module 6
Inter-frame coding and motion estimation
Module 7
Application and effects of coding
Module 8
Audio compression
Module 9
Popular and new compression strategies
DURATION Two days.
WHO IS IT FOR n Broadcast and media engineers / technicians and operators unfamiliar with the specifics of compression n Recent technology graduates starting a career in broadcast and media n Engineers and technicians requiring a refresher course in compression fundamentals
COMPRESSION FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS
This course covers the core fundamentals
Module 10 Compression in practice – case studies
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NETWORK ESSENTIALS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO IS IT FOR
The broadcast and media production world
n Broadcast and media engineers/technicians and
is rapidly transitioning from a bespoke
operators unfamiliar with the specifics of
environment with dedicated interconnections
IT/network environments
between specific to function hardware, to general purpose hardware, bespoke software and network interconnects based upon
n Engineers/technicians who are familiar with IT environments but unfamiliar with the specific requirements for broadcast and media applications
Internet Protocol (IP). A similar transition has taken place in the
n Recent technology graduates starting a career in broadcast and media
NETWORK ESSENTIALS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS
distribution and playout environment as servers become the norm and content is increasingly consumed through the internet.
n Engineers and technicians requiring a refresher course in IT and network fundamentals
This course covers the core fundamentals representing the network infrastructure for interconnections in a file-based or streaming environment and will also cover the
A working knowledge in one or more of IT, electronics or media technology with a recognised technology related academic qualification is required for this course.
underlying communication infrastructure and practical media applications.
DURATION Two days.
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SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE Module 1
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
ADVANCED NETWORKS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS FACE TO FACE COURSE This course builds on the content covered in the Network Essentials for Broadcast Engineers course
PREREQUISITES
and looks in more detail at the protocols involved in
Delegates should have attended the ‘Network
streaming video across IP networks.
Essentials for Broadcast Engineers’ course or have the
Delegates will build practical networks 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
equivalent knowledge and experience.
WHO IS IT FOR n Broadcast and media engineers/technicians and
spanning tree) will be compared and contrasted
operators requiring a deeper understanding of
practically with the failover of routing protocols at layer
streaming video over IP networks n Engineers/technicians requiring who are familiar with IT and need a deeper understanding of
commands required to achieve this will be covered
streaming video over IP networks
on the course.
n Recent technology graduates starting a career
Delivery of unicast video will be via RTSP/RTP/UDP
in broadcast and media who have a basic
and also ‘over the top’ TV using HTTP/TCP. The
understanding of the TCP/IP protocol stack
Wireshark protocol analyser will be used to decode these protocols for a deeper understanding of how they
n Engineers and technicians requiring a refresher course in streaming video over IP networks
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
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
using the networks built during the course and open source video software for delivery of the unicast
Module 1
Network protocols used in broadcast networks
streams. This is a ‘hands on’ course designed to give the
Module 2
Switch, port and VLAN configuration
Module 3
IP routing, inter VLAN routing and
delegate confidence in working practically with streaming video over IP networks.
resilience at layer 2 and layer 3
DURATION
Two days.
Module 4
Network diagnostics
Module 5
Streaming and on-demand media
ADVANCED NETWORKS FOR BROADCAST ENGINEERS
3 (OSPF routing protocol). Cisco Layer 3 switches will be used for interconnecting networks and only the
delivery
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VIDEO SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO IS IT FOR
The new ‘Video Systems and Applications’ course is
n Production staff who want to gain a current
an up-to-date examination of the rapidly changing
understanding of the processes involved for their
technology and workflows of current programing –
content through to delivery
from production through to delivery. It provides the next step to the current IABM course, ‘Broadcast Technology Workflows – The Fundamentals’.
n Operations personnel needing to understand the changing workflows of the program chain to emission n Engineers, technicians and IT experts looking to increase their knowledge of current systems and workflows
This course will look at current topics from a range of perspectives and is intended for media professionals in
n Recent technology graduates who intend to enter the broadcast and video media industries
VIDEO SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
production, operations, technical support, engineering and IT. From a business perspective, we look at the different
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
models for state, public and commercial broadcasting.
Module 1
Overview of broadcast business models
How can we connect separate and disparate media
Module 2
Overview of broadcast workflows
Module 3
Broadcast workflow components
Module 4
File-based workflow principles
current and new workflows. What are the new
Module 5
Quality control and delivery
file-based delivery standards? How do we deliver
Module 6
Interoperability and interconnectivity. A PI concepts in ‘service-orientated architecture’ and the ‘enterprise service bus’
Module 7
Databases – their function, access and inter-connectivity
Module 8
New technology – 4K/8K TV standards. multi-platform delivery, video over IP, high dynamic range and high frame rates, and more
asset management databases so different areas of the business – news, sport etc. – can utilize the company’s media for both quick access and revenue generation? From an operational and technical view we examine
content for ‘emission’ (broadcast transmission & OTT/VOD delivery)? What type of quality control do we use? Where in the workflow do we examine this filebased video, audio and metadata? What are the new standards for ‘4K’ video and audio? From engineering and IT viewpoints, what is a MAM database and how can we access the media both quicker and more widely from separate systems? How do we send video and audio over an IT network? How is program delivery made to multiple platforms?
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UNDERSTANDING THE BROADCAST AND MEDIA INDUSTRY FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This course aims to familiarize delegates with broadcast and media technology, the associated jargon and the role that technology plays in the business in which they operate. It provides newcomers to the industry with an insight into what makes broadcast so unique and enables course attendees who have been in the industry longer to understand how their company’s distribution chain.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
DURATION
Day One Module 1
Broadcasting today
Module 2
Technology basics
WHO IS IT FOR
Module 3
Making programs
n Broadcasters & Media Professionals
Module 4
Managing content
Two consecutive days or two one-day courses.
n Suppliers n Post-production n Facilities and related businesses n All employees whose work requires an
Day Two Module 1
Delivery to the consumer
Module 2
Broadcasters‘ business
Module 3
Suppliers‘ business
Module 4
The future
appreciation of the technology as opposed to an in-depth understanding of it
UNDERSTANDING THE BROADCAST AND MEDIA INDUSTRY
products and services fit into the overall
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INTERACTIVE LIVE-ON-LINE Understanding File Formats FACE TO FACE COURSE
OVERVIEW This popular course is now available in our live-online format, allowing you to experience the same powerful learning, without the cost and hassle of travelling. Using the latest web conferencing technology, we are able to bring trainer and participants together in a highly collaborative, interactive and engaging virtual classroom environment. All participants need to be able to join is a
INTERACTIVE LIVE-ON-LINE
computer with a reliable internet connection.
WHO IS IT FOR Engineers, Hardware and Software Manufacturers,
The course is designed to provide a thorough
Production Companies, Digital Imaging Technicians,
understanding of current video and audio file
Entry Level Graduates.
formats plus their associated metadata and workflows. It will explain how file formats are used from production, through the broadcast
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
chain including QC and postproduction and onto delivery and archive. As a result of this programme, participants will be able to apply their in-depth knowledge of file formats to: n
n
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Protect and future-proof their assets (recorded and live content) against changing technologies in content delivery
Module 1
Metadata
Module 2
Video file formats
Module 3
Audio file formats
Module 4
Production file formats
Module 5
Framework for Interoperable Media Services (FIMS)
Make more informed decisions about workflow choices and design
n
Be able to improve problem solving within broadcast workflows
n
Help maximise marketing opportunities for their products and delivery processes
Digital Production Partnership (DPP)
DURATION The course is delivered over three days, in live on line sessions lasting three and a half hours.
HEVC High Efficiency Video Coding FACE TO FACE COURSE
OVERVIEW This workshop provides an introduction
WHO IS IT FOR
to the new High Efficiency Video Coding
Manufacturing and broadcast professionals who wish
(HEVC) standard, also known as H.265.
to extend their knowledge to cover this HEVC standard,
It will cover the reasons that HEVC has been introduced, where it can be implemented and
where in the workflow HEVC can be introduced, along with an outline of the technology employed.
an overview of the technology involved.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE HEVC overview
Module 2
The road to HEVC
Module 3
Details of the HEVC codec
Module 4
HEVC implementation
HEVC
Module 1
DURATION Half Day (Approximately five hours).
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SATELLITE BROADCAST FUNDAMENTALS OF BROADCASTING OVER SATELLITE FACE TO FACE COURSE
PARTNER COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO IS IT FOR
This course will give an understanding of
n Engineers or technicians with a general
how a compressed digital television signal is
electronics or IT background who are unfamiliar
handled through various processes
with the specific requirements of satellite
involved in transmission via satellite.
broadcast
It breaks down the ground segment and examines the signal path and parameters of the associated hardware, as well as looking at the space segment, the
n Recent technology graduates starting a career in broadcast and media n Broadcast engineers and technicians who require a refresher course in satellite fundamentals
SATELLITE BROADCAST
characteristics and standard specifications used to ensure successful transmission. It explains the technology used and theory
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
behind it and looks at the environment, both technical and physical involved in using satellites as a transmission medium. It includes building systems, locating satellites and carrying out live transmissions.
DURATION
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-2, DVB-S2, extensions)
Module 8
Principles of link budgets
Two days.
real
com Broadcast
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A working knowledge in one or more of IT, electronics or media technology with a recognised technology related academic qualification is required for this course.
BASEBAND DIGITAL VIDEO SD & HD-SDI Test & Measurements FACE TO FACE COURSE
PARTNER COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
WHO IS IT FOR
This course will give an understanding of
n Engineers and technicians with broadcast
how video, audio and data components are
experience who deal with transmission and need to
structured within the television signal and
enhance their knowledge of baseband video
how to measure for any errors or conditions
n Recent technology graduates or apprentices and
that compromise the integrity of the signal.
delegates who have completed the A/V
It examines the specifications of all of the
Fundamentals course
components carried within the digital television signal including audio, ancillary
n Broadcast engineers and technicians who require a refresher course in television test & measurement
components are processed at various stages through the transmission chain.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
This course promotes a professional level of analysis using current test & measurement equipment for practical monitoring and fault finding in real world scenarios.
DURATION Two days.
Module 1
Digital video formats & standards
Module 2
Channel formatting & 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
BASEBAND DIGITAL VIDEO
and signalling data, and how these
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TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT FINANCE FACE TO FACE COURSE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN This course introduces fundamentally important finance issues to employees who probably haven’t, but should have, realized 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
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT FINANCE
providing an introduction to finance and accounting. The emphasis throughout is on product lifecycle costs.
SYLLABUS AT A GLANCE
DURATION
Module 1
Broadcast supply chain
Two days.
Module 2
Fundamentals of business finance
WHO IS IT FOR
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 Employees in broadcasting organizations, their technology suppliers, postproduction, facilities and related businesses n Marketing team members n Product managers n Finance
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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.
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
“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.
ON-SITE COURSES
In addition, whilst the training cannot be
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business needs.
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colleagues and peers n Refreshments and lunch are
provided on all classroom courses
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8. Cancellations up to 30 days prior to the
exclusive of VAT/Sales Tax which is
course will benefit from a refund less £25
chargeable based on the location of
administration charge.
classroom courses and falls under the VAT rules of that country regardless of origin of
9. Cancellations less than 30 days prior to the course will require payment in full 10. Substitutions may be made up to 4pm on the
3. For online courses all rates shown are
day preceding the course without penalty.
exclusive of VAT/Sales Tax which is chargeable based on the location of the delegate.
11. The IABM reserves the right to cancel the course at any time without liability. In these circumstances the delegate fee will be
4. Members’ rates are only available for places booked for employees of IABM Member
refunded. The IABM will pay no compensation.
companies or where the delegate is entitled to take advantage of a recognized IABM Training Academy Delivery Partner Concession and can demonstrate that entitlement. 5. All rates exclude residential accommodation. Delegates are responsible for booking their
12. The Euro, US Dollar and UK Sterling prices stated are fixed as at the time of booking. 13. Credit and debit card transactions will be processed within 48 hours of receipt on a secure server. 14. Cheques will be accepted in Euros, US Dollars
own residential accommodation. Where the
and UK Sterling. Please make cheques
IABM is able to secure any preferential rates
payable to “IABM”.
for accommodation these will be advised at the time the booking is acknowledged. 6. Bookings must be made either by completing our booking form or via our website.
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booking or delegate.
15. If you would like to make a bank transfer payment in either Euros, US Dollars or UK Sterling, please contact Lucinda Meek on +44 (0)1684 450030 or email lucinda.meek@theiabm.org
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CERTIFIED B R
CertBMTprac
PRACTITIONER
T & MEDIA DCAS T OA
NOLOGIST ECH
CertBMTassoc
ASSOCIATE
T & MEDIA DCAS T OA
NOLOGIST ECH
T & MEDIA D AS T OA
NOLOGIST ECH
CERTIFIED B R
CERTIFICATION CertBMTprof
PROFESSIONAL
THE IABM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 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
CERTIFICATION
examinations that count towards final certification.
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
Currently The Foundation offers examinations in the following subjects: n Industry Understanding n Audio and Video n Compression n Networks n Workflows n File Formats n Video Systems & Applications n IP and File-Based Architecture
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 Foundation website: www.iabmfoundation.org
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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