Founded in 1916 to advance theory and development in the motion imaging field, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry.

SMPTE has earned a strong reputation for its work in developing industry standards, recommended practices and engineering guidelines.

SMPTE also publishes the award-winning SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal.

SMPTE worldwide members include engineers and other technical professionals, directors and educators working in the technical and creative provisioning of motion pictures, television and new media.

SMPTE also hosts more than 200 sustaining (corporate) members.