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NMOS (networked media open specifications) lets equipment from different companies all work together.
When you join AMWA, you get to influence vendor-independent control of IP video and audio systems
for everyone.
As a participant in the AMWA open specifications community, you always have the latest information and the inside scoop on what's coming next.
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Join the AMWA open specifications community!
You can fill out an application to join here.
Don't miss out.
If you're an end-user/customer looking for the NMOS Community Slack channel, start here.
Benefits of Membership
Principal
General
Associate
Individual
Eligible to serve on AMWA Board of Directors
Eligible to participate on a Governing Board (Mfg - Prin / User - Gen or Prin)
Eligible to lead a Working Group
Eligible to participate in multiple Working Groups at a time
Limited to participating in one Working Group at a time
Access to AMWA Application reference implementations and sample files
Access to AMWA community (AMWA Forum)
Attend AMWA educational events
Member company logos posted to AMWA website with links to company pages
Member company logos posted to AMWA website but no link to company pages
Manufacturers can list AMWA-compliant products on AMWA web site
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Manufacturers who are Principal Members are eligible to participate on a Governing Board. Users who are General or Principal Members are eligible to participate on a Governing Board.
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Individual memberships are limited to single parties with no employment affiliation to a
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media industry company except in the case of a sole proprietor.
** With approval from the Executive Director, or Director of Membership and Marketing.
Business Benefits
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The AMWA provides an environment which lowers the financial risk of technology decisions and helps to get the maximum return on investment by enabling cost effective, well integrated systems.
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All AMWA projects have clearly defined business benefits and exist to improve efficiencies in both technical resources and manpower.
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Close collaboration between media companies and their suppliers in AMWA committees and forums increases understanding and helps align the supply of products and services to end users’ operational needs.
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For suppliers, participation in AMWA projects can lower the perceived risk for customers when choosing products and investing substantial sums in new technology.
Technology Benefits
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AMWA is the only media-industry association that focuses on enabling smoother, more efficient workflows and system implementations.
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Interoperability and standardized interconnections support the design of best of breed systems.
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AMWA online forums provide a place for open technical discussions and consensus between a wide range of end users and suppliers.
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Workshops provide a safe environment to work with other organisations in software development.
Ready to Join? Here are your MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
All AMWA member dues are annual and renew on the anniversary month of membership commencement. Membership and participation in projects are open to all full time staff of a member company but not contractors.
Principal Members
Principal members set the direction of the Association, including the budget and resource allocation, and approve project proposals. It is the only level of membership eligible to serve on the Board of Directors. Principal members are entitled to all membership benefits. The AMWA posts Principal member logos on its web site and include links to specific pages on the member’s web sites.
Principal member dues are $10,300 annually. Fill this out to join now
General Members
General members share most of the Principal member entitlements except for serving on the Board of Directors. Users who are General Members are eligible to participate on a Governing Board. They have access to all projects and can initiate new work (which is subject to Board approval). The AMWA will post General member logos on the AMWA web site, with links to company web sites.
General member dues are $5,200 annually. Fill this out to join now
Associate Members
Associate Membership is offered to provide an entry level of participation that can be useful to help you explore the value of the AMWA. This level has the following restrictions: Associate members may only participate in one working group at a time. They must formally resign from one group to join another. They also cannot propose new projects. The AMWA will post Associate member logos on the AMWA web site, but we do not provide links to a manufacturer site.
Associate member dues are $2,400 annually. Fill this out to join now
Individual Members
Individual members have the same entitlements as Associate members but Individual membership is only offered to 1) an individual without any company affiliation in the media industry, 2) an individual in academia as a student, researcher, or in some other way actively associated with an institution of higher learning, or 3) a sole proprietor or the only employee of a corporation.
Dues for Individual members are $185 annually. Fill this out to join now
Marketing resources can be found here.
Annual Membership Fee
US $10,300
US $5,200
US $2,400
US $185 1
1- Individual memberships are limited to single parties with no employment affiliation to a media industry company except in the case of a sole proprietor.
2- May participate in multiple WGs with approval of the AMWA Executive Director.
3- Committee participation without voting privileges.
**- With sponsorship from a Principal or General Member.