The goal of the SMPTE “Moving Images” documentary project is to investigate the influence of art and science on one another, to introduce the engineers and artists working behind the scenes over the course of the industry’s evolution, to highlight the craftspeople who have changed the way media is consumed, and to explore future possibilities for innovation.
The production team has captured more than 48 hours of interview footage and gathered archival material from the past 100 years, and drew from these extraordinary sources to create both a “first-look preview” for screening in 4K at the 2015 NAB Show and, more recently, this recut version newly released for public viewing.
Earlier in 2015, SMPTE raised more than $80,000 for the documentary project through a 60-day crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, as well as direct donations from corporations and individuals from around the world. The trailer released, to the public, today acknowledges those that contributed in the credits. Production of the feature-length documentary is dependent on further funding.