Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), a Professional Membership Association, is the Preeminent leader in the Advancement of the Art, Science, and Craft of the Image, Sound, and Metadata Ecosystem, Worldwide. The Society is Sustained by more than 6,000 members. Motion-Imaging Executives, Engineers, Creative and Technology Professionals, Researchers, Scientists, Educators, and Students who meet in Sections throughout the World.