03/25/2008 — Broadcast Metadata exchange Format (BMF) now available in version 1.2 available

Already BMF 1.0 considered many different use cases of television production through one single standardized data model. BMF 1.2 extends the scope considerably. BMF 1.2 now also marks TV-items for internet offerings and, therefore, can be used for both media. Additional data structures for schema and programme planning have been added, as well as extensive possibilities for describing audio track allocations. The predefined data lists were extended as well. Hence, BMF 1.2 supports further television production processes.

IRT provides on request a to BMF 1.2 associated XML-scheme. Due to the current registration of all classes and attributes at SMPTE (Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers), BMF is accepted as an official exchange format allowing now also the standard-compliant exchange of metadata via the file format MXF (Material Exchange Format).

With immediate effect, all interested broadcasting organisations and companies may freely download the new BMF 1.2 class model specification from IRT’s homepage.