Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System
| Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System | |
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| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Third Army |
| Type | Information |
| Role | Media and public relations |
The Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System, acronym DVIDS, is an American media and public relations operation run by the Defense Media Activity (Defense Media Activity), on behalf of the Department of Defense.[1] The operation supports all branches of the U.S. military and its coalition partners serving Worldwide.
Operations
DVIDS receives public affairs and combat camera content and live video feeds from a network of portable Ku-band satellite transmitters, located in various places around the world, as well as in a hub in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] DVIDS provides to the media and the public videos, photographs and print products, including publications,[3][4] as well as interviews with service members, commanders and non-military experts.[5] DVIDS currently uses Aspera software for its data and imagery transmission and storage needs.[6]
The Director of DVIDS Operations is Logistics officer Major Scott M. Betts.[7]
Private sector partners
The Third Army has awarded the contract for the provision of DVIDS services to Encompass Digital Media, Inc.,[8]
See also
Notes
- ↑ FAQ DVIDS website
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- ↑ The Red Bull Express, newsletter of the 34th Infantry Division
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- ↑ About DVIDS DVIDS website
- ↑ Press release Asperasodt.com
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