Season 1 Episode 7 - Open Standards and Open Source with Mr MXF
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Episode published - 22nd August 2025
Show guests:
- Bruce Devlin
- Co-creator of MXF: Bruce was a pivotal contributor to the development of the MXF standard while working at Snell & Wilcox and later at SMPTE.
- Former SMPTE Standards Vice President: He played a key role in shaping broadcast and media standards.
- Known as “Mr. MXF”: A nickname earned due to his deep involvement and advocacy for MXF and other file-based workflows.
- Founder of Mr MXF Ltd: A consultancy that focuses on media technology, interoperability, and training.
- Speaker and Educator: He regularly speaks at industry events (e.g., IBC, NAB) and is known for making complex topics understandable.
What is Open Source?
The term originated in the context of software development to designate a specific approach to creating computer programs. Today, however, “open source” designates a broader set of values—what we call “the open source way.” Open source projects, products, or initiatives embrace and celebrate principles of open exchange, collaborative participation, rapid prototyping, transparency, meritocracy, and community-oriented development.
Open source software is software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance.
What is an Open Standard?
Open standards are specifications that are freely available and can be implemented by anyone without paying royalties or being locked into a particular vendor.