Navigating the Ongoing Transition to Software-Defined Production: Lessons from CBC/Radio-Canada's Dynamic Media Facility Implementation
Abstract
his 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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Telecommunications and Broadcasting Technologies
Multimedia Communication and Technology
Media and Digital Communication
Publication details
- Journal / source
- SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal
- Volume
- 135
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 38–47
- Publication date
- 26 January 2026
- Language
- EN