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  • Raymond Yeung appointed as SMPTE standards vice president

    Raymond Yeung appointed as SMPTE standards vice president

    MUMBAI: The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) has appointed Raymond Yeung as its new vice-president of standards, effective 1 January 2025.

    Yeung, head of content standards at Amazon MGM Studios Technology, brings extensive expertise in digital visual effects, film mastering, and media supply chain advancements. Previously involved in HDR imaging development at Dolby Laboratories, he is a SMPTE life fellow and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

    “I am honoured to take on this role,” said Yeung. “Leading SMPTE’s renowned standards development efforts is a responsibility I approach with great dedication. I aim to foster continued innovation within the standards community.”

    SMPTE president Richard Welsh welcomed the appointment, noting, “Raymond’s extensive experience and respected reputation within the industry make him an invaluable asset. I look forward to working together to advance SMPTE’s leadership in media technology standards.”

  • Richard Welsh Elected President of SMPTE

    Richard Welsh Elected President of SMPTE

    MUMBAI: The Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) earlier this week  announced the election of Richard Welsh as its new president, taking office on 1 January 2025. Welsh, who previously served as SMPTE’s executive vice president, will lead the organisation for a two-year term, concluding on 31 December  2026.

    “I am honored to have been elected SMPTE president and look forward to collaborating with the SMPTE community globally to advance our industry,” Welsh stated. He highlighted  that for over a century, SMPTE’s mission has been to bring moving images to audiences worldwide. Given the proliferation of video devices and on-demand content, Welsh believes the Society’s commitment to ensuring high-quality media experiences is more crucial than ever.

    As the current senior vice president of innovation at Deluxe, Welsh brings over a decade of experience on the SMPTE board, including roles as vice president of education and governor for EMEA and central/south America. He is also a board member of IBC and co-founder of Volustor, a volumetric asset management company.

    Welsh began his illustrious career at Dolby Laboratories, ultimately rising to director of digital cinema services. He also led operations for Technicolor’s digital cinema and localisation services and currently serves as an associate lecturer at Southampton Solent University while co-founding Sundog Media Toolkit

    SMPTE executive director Sally-Ann D’Amato praised Welsh as an “innovative thinker with bold plans for the future.” 

    She highlighted his commitment to expanding the organisation’s reach to diverse audiences and fostering early-career professionals, expressing eagerness to collaborate on turning his vision into reality.