Every production has unique workflows and requirements. How do you choose between SDI and IP devices? How do you keep up with rapidly evolving media formats like HDR, UHD or even 8k? How are new efficiency requirements affecting production?
Despite all the variables, designing a modern facility is no longer a science project. Future-focused media companies have cleared the path and can offer insight you need to make your move.
Hear directly from key decision makers the design approach being implemented in today’s newest media production systems.
Session Panelists
Barbara Lange
Principal and CEO, Kibo121
Barbara Lange is Principal and CEO of Kibo121, a boutique consultancy firm focused on guiding media tech companies in taking practical steps on their path to sustainability.
Ms. Lange completed 12 successful years at SMPTE, the global professional association that supports the technical framework and professional community which makes quality motion imaging available to consumers in a variety of media formats. As Executive Director, Ms. Lange was responsible for executing the SMPTE Board’s strategic vision to ensure continued relevance in a fast-paced global media technology ecosystem. In 2021, Ms. Lange led the launch of SMPTE’s newest initiative, Rapid Industry Solutions, a concept that enables a proactive approach to solving industry problems across commercial and academic organizations.
Ms. Lange holds a BA in Chemistry and German from Washington and Jefferson College and completed the Executive Development Program at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She has been recognized for her leadership by Washington & Jefferson College, the IEEE, StudioDaily50, and TVNewscheck’s 2020 Woman in Technology Award. In 2021, she was honored by TVB Europe as a 2021 Technology Leader to Watch and by Broadcast & Cable with the 2021 Tech Leadership Award.
Jesse Janosky
Engineering Manager, Insignia Event Services
Jesse Janosky joined Insignia Event Services in early 2022 as Engineering Manager. Previously, Jesse operated as Broadcast Systems Design Engineer for a leading System Integrator, Alpha Video.
Prior to Alpha Video, Jesse was Director of Broadcast Technologies for Texas A&M where he was a key advocate of the migrate and implementation of IP at Texas A&M Athletics.
Zack Bacon
Chief Broadcast Engineer, 12th Man Productions, Texas A&M University Athletics
Zack Bacon joined the Athletics Department in the summer of 2017 and took over as Chief Broadcast Engineer in November 2019. He is responsible for the technical operations, monitoring, and management of broadcast and big screen video systems for all Athletics venues. He is responsible for the direction and implementation of all new broadcast technologies for Texas A&M Athletics.
During his time at Texas A&M he has helped lead 12th Man Productions through a transition to ST 2110 while leveraging virtualization technologies for their infrastructure with the goal of creating a flexible and expandable environment to tackle ever changing requirements.
Cassidy Phillips
Moderator
VP Networking Solutions Architecture, Imagine Communications
Since the ratification of the SMPTE ST-2110 standard, Cassidy has specialized in SDI, IP, and hybrid video systems using the standard for live events, sports, broadcast media, and distributed campuses.
Before moving into system design, Cassidy worked in air-affecting operations roles at KEZI (ABC affiliate), DirecTV (Los Angeles Broadcast Center), and Newscorp (Fox News, Fox Business) for a combined twelve years.
Cassidy has been integral in several successful COTS 2110 IP and hybrid IP router and networking projects and is an industry expert in IP and hybrid IP workflows for video.