This updated version 2 of the Dynamic Media Facility Reference Architecture White Paper (September 2024) reflects the latest industry learnings on building interoperable, future-proof media systems.
The White Paper addresses vendors aiming to align systems with the Dynamic Media Facility (DMF) concept, and media organizations seeking to procure systems that are aligned with it. The Dynamic Media Facility Reference Architecture defines a layered model for modern, software-defined production infrastructures that builds on existing concepts used in the cloud space, such as OSI (open system interconnection).
The model allows users to make independent technology and product choices for individual elements of the infrastructure. Functions can be added in the form of stateless containerized media microservices, which are either deployed on-premise, at a remote location or in the public cloud. Everything is managed by a unified Media eXchange Layer, which provides high-performance, asynchronous interchange between the media functions.
All versions of this publication
2026-04-15: current v2 of the White Paper published
2024-09-03: Original EBU WHITE PAPER 2024-09-03 published, now superseded