Standards organization SMPTE appoints Raymond Yeung from Amazon as its new Vice President.
In a recent announcement, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) appointed Raymond Yeung as its new Standards Vice President, effective from January 1, 2022. This appointment comes as the media technology world undergoes rapid changes, and the need for industry-wide standards becomes increasingly crucial.
As the head of content standards at Amazon MGM Studios Technology, Raymond Yeung has been overseeing and developing technical content standards that ensure quality, consistency, and interoperability of media content across Amazon MGM’s platforms and technologies. His role involves managing standards that facilitate content delivery, formatting, compatibility, and overall technical excellence within Amazon MGM’s media ecosystem.
Prior to this role, Raymond Yeung served as a SMPTE standards director and chair of Technology Committee 35PM. His extensive experience in digital effects, film mastering, and HDR imaging development has made him a key figure in shaping how media content is technically standardized and delivered.
SMPTE President Richard Welsh expressed his delight at welcoming Raymond Yeung, stating, "Raymond's commitment to SMPTE standards work and his high standing in the community make him an ideal choice for this role." He also looked forward to working with Raymond as they continue to lead and evolve standards development within the global media and entertainment industry.
Raymond Yeung, a SMPTE Life Fellow and a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, expressed his honor in serving as the new standards vice president. He plans to draw from his past experiences to drive innovation for the standards community.
Richard Welsh acknowledged Raymond's contributions to SMPTE, stating, "Raymond's expertise and vision will be invaluable as we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of media technology." This appointment underscores SMPTE's commitment to fostering leadership and innovation in the field of media technology and engineering.
- Raymond Yeung, as the new Standards Vice President of SMPTE, will utilize his extensive experience in digital effects, film mastering, and HDR imaging development to drive innovation for the standards community.
- In his previous role as a SMPTE standards director, Raymond Yeung also served as the chair of Technology Committee 35PM, contributing greatly to shaping how media content is technically standardized and delivered.
- As the head of content standards at Amazon MGM Studios Technology, Raymond Yeung has overseen the development of technical content standards that ensure quality, consistency, and interoperability across their platforms and technologies.
- SMPTE's commitment to fostering leadership and innovation in the field of media technology and engineering is further demonstrated by their appointment of Raymond Yeung, who will lead the standards development within the global media and entertainment industry.
- With Raymond Yeung's appointment as a new Standards Vice President on January 1, 2022, digital content delivery, formatting, compatibility, and technical excellence within Amazon MGM’s media ecosystem and the broader media technology world will continue to evolve and improve.
