FREELANCE CRAFT INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP OF THE DPP AS A FREELANCE CRAFT INDIVIDUAL MEANS YOU HAVE THE LATEST INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE The Story So Far The first five years of the DPP Nearly five years ago colleagues from across the UK broadcast sector came together to discuss an issue that was troubling us all. The industry had become capital intensive and technologically complex; and the move to fully digital production was doing nothing to reverse this trend. A huge proliferation of bespoke products and solutions, all with differing technical standards and workflows, was creating a business model that producers and broadcasters could no longer afford and was in no one’s best interest. And so in May 2010 three UK broadcasters, ITV, Channel 4 and the BBC formed the Digital Production Partnership. The aims were simple: to smooth and accelerate the move to end-to-end digital; with more benefit, less pain and less cost – for everyone. The DPP immediately attracted support from the whole broadcast sector. This quickly became the partnership’s unique characteristic: it brought together people who would never normally meet. At DPP events producers, post producers, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and broadcasters were to be found sharing perspectives and offering solutions to the emerging challenges of working with digital media. And in the years that followed, those people made end-to-end digital a reality. 3 The Next Stage International Interoperability Ultra High Definition DPP Workflow Group Common standards Compliance and Testing ..and more It’s core to the purpose of the DPP to reduce complexity and increase interoperability across the whole industry – everywhere. There’s rapidly growing interest in the adoption of the AS-11 DPP standard in other territories, and for international exchange. DPP Ltd has membership for broadcasters and companies from around the world, and has formed partnerships with key organisations for the adoption of international DPP standards. We have also formed a new International Interoperability Group. Ultra High Definition (UHD) is coming even faster than anyone expected. In 2015 the DPP will be defining a new common standard for the delivery of UHD programmes. We’ll also be creating guidance on best practice workflows for UHD. Our new Workflow Group will involve post production members directly in providing industry guidance on all key new workflows. The DPP has identified considerable industry concern around appropriate business models for network connectivity. We have a major report coming later in 2015. We’ve followed the implementation of file delivery with important work on digital archiving. A definitive guide and common digital archive standards are coming this summer. There’s plenty more standards work coming too: HD commercials, interstitials and promos; news exchange; and programme acquisition. And then there’s the DPP’s Compliance Programme and Test Lab – supported by the BBC’s world-renowned R&D department. This vital service provides quality assurance for everyone working with our standards. 4 The DPP & You Membership & Governance The DPP believes we need an industry where digital content can be shaped, moved, exploited and distributed as easily as possible. That releases time and budget to make the best content, and create the best customer experiences. Common standards and workflows can free us to compete around what really matters: quality, excellence and value. And that’s why we want you to be a Member of the DPP. Only together can we identify the right areas in which to intervene – and the ones to leave alone. Only together can we gain a rich enough understanding to implement the right changes, for the right people, in the right way. On the next page we describe the benefits you will get as a Freelance Craft Individual Member of the DPP. But the biggest benefit of all is the chance to lend your voice. And how do you know you’ll be listened to? The DPP is owned and run by the BBC, ITV and Channel 4. A senior executive from each sits on the DPP Ltd Board, along with the Managing Director. The Board sets strategy and direction, and holds the MD to account for delivering the DPP’s mission to release the benefits of digital for everyone. The MD leads a Delivery Group made up of two representatives from each Board member broadcaster. And this Delivery Group initiates the work streams that do the work of the DPP. As a Freelance Craft Individual you will be part of the conversation as colleagues from across the industry shape our use of digital; and you will have the knowledge and information you require to enhance your profile. 5 Membership Benefits & Opportunities The BBC, ITV and Channel 4 are committed to providing continued financial support to the partnership. But as the DPP looks to its next phase of work it needs contributions from its Members to achieve the reach and impact required to be successful. The DPP is recognised for its work on behalf of the whole industry – and now the whole industry can make it even more effective. The benefits we offer in return for your membership fee are as follows: q q q q q q q q q Consultation on all DPP work streams relevant to the Post sector Membership of the DPP Post Production Forum The opportunity to contribute to the DPP’s new Workflow Group Free access to Interoperability workshops Free attendance at DPP events Free access to the full versions of all DPP publications The opportunity to contribute to the DPP’s roadmap Access to ‘DPP Member’ logos and other relevant marketing and information materials Opportunities to grow your personal networks with industry colleagues By committing to three years of Membership, you can get additional benefits as a Foundation Member: q q Membership of the Foundation Members Forum The cost of Membership frozen for 3 years We hope you’ll join us to shape the work of the DPP for the years ahead. 6 DPP Membership How much does it cost? Who do I contact? For full access to all these Freelance Craft Individual benefits the Membership Fee is £100 per annum. Exclusively for Foundation Members this fee will be frozen for three years. We’re sure you’ll agree this will deliver an excellent return on investment. To become a DPP Member, please contact us at: [email protected] 7
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