Navigating the Ongoing Transition to Software-Defined Production: Lessons from CBC/Radio-Canada's Dynamic Media Facility Implementation

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Publisher: SMPTE
Doc Type: Journal Article
Content Type: Original Research
Abbreviated Title: SMPTE Motion Imaging Jour.
Volume: 135, No. 1, pp. 38–47
Abstract: This paper details CBC/Radio-Canada's ongoing journey into software-defined production workflows, a strategic initiative driven by our collaboration with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and other industry partners. By leveraging the Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) reference architecture, we aimed to tackle key industry challenges. We explore our approach to creating a universal user interface and offer an honest, real-world assessment of the latencies inherent in software-based systems. Our experience underscores the positive potential of the DMF model, highlighting our use of open-source initiatives and tools to close gaps.
Publication Date: 2026-01-01
DOI: 10.5594/JMI.2026/DVMH6152
ISSN: Print: 1545-0279 | Electronic: 2160-2492
Link: https://doi.org/10.5594/JMI.2026/DVMH6152
Author(s): Simon Patenaude
Keyword(s): Dynamic Media Facility, Media Exchange Layer (MXL), Universal UI, Software Latencies
Copyright: © 2026 SMPTE

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Simon Patenaude; Navigating the Ongoing Transition to Software-Defined Production: Lessons from CBC/Radio-Canada's Dynamic Media Facility Implementation, MIJ 2026, Volume 135, Number 1 (pp. 38 to 47); SMPTE, 2026. Available at https://doi.org/10.5594/JMI.2026/DVMH6152

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Simon Patenaude; Navigating the Ongoing Transition to Software-Defined Production: Lessons from CBC/Radio-Canada's Dynamic Media Facility Implementation, MIJ 2026, Volume 135, Number 1 (pp. 38 to 47); SMPTE, 2026
doi: 10.5594/JMI.2026/DVMH6152
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