
Phil Kurz
Phil Kurz is a contributing editor to TV Tech. He has written about TV and video technology for more than 30 years and served as editor of three leading industry magazines. He earned a Bachelor of Journalism and a Master’s Degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism.
Latest articles by Phil Kurz

Mediaproxy To Highlight Latest LogServer Advances At NAB Show New York
By Phil Kurz published
The logging tool supports advanced clustering on decentralized IP networks and cloud use

SMPTE To Honor Christopher Gaeta, Kim Liberi With 2023 Progress Medal
By Phil Kurz published
The medal recognizes outstanding technical contributions to engineering advancement

DPA Microphones Introduces 2017 Shotgun Microphone
By Phil Kurz published
The compact mic is designed to pick up authentic sound with high directionality

New White Paper Reveals Power Efficiency Gain For Live-Linear, VOD Streaming
By Phil Kurz published
Varnish content delivery software running on Intel servers demonstrated the achievement

FIFA Grants Evertz DreamCatcher VAR Platform Certification Status
By Phil Kurz published
The move enables the device to be used during pro soccer competitions to assist referees

USSI Global Expands Executive Team
By Phil Kurz published
The company today announced the appointment of two new vice presidents

Ross Video To Showcase New Ultrix Hyperconverged Platform at NAB Show New York
By Phil Kurz published
Among the other products to be featured are the Carbonite Ultra 60 and a new LED display

Magewell, Wowza Integrate Technologies To Streamline Streaming Workflows
By Phil Kurz published
The Wowza Video Platform is now integrated with the Magewell Ultra Encode AIO

Wisdom vs. Intelligence (The Artificial Type That Is)
By Phil Kurz published
I suspect that bottling the wisdom factor humans bring to life is elusive and will be for the foreseeable future

Grass Valley Unveils New Kayenne Control Surface Bundles With K-Frame XP Engine
By Phil Kurz published
New bundles offer added features on the newly redesigned surfaces at a reduced price

ATSC President Speaks Out On Patent Issue, NextGen TV Deployments
By Phil Kurz published
Q&A Standards organization’s leader offers her perspective on the patent infringement finding

Advanced Systems Group Acquires Audio Intervisual Design
By Phil Kurz published
Acquisition complements ASG’s offering and brings relationships with new tech partners

Viewers Expect Strikes To Extract Toll On Favorites; Late-Night TV Hit Hard, Says Samba TV
By Phil Kurz published
Two in three viewers believe shows will be delayed or canceled as a result of the strikes

KUAT Goes On Air With New Comark PARALLAX UHF Transmitter
By Phil Kurz published
The 55kW unit returns the station to its required TPO after winter damage to the existing unit

Riedel, Studio Automated To Tackle AI-Assisted Sports Production
By Phil Kurz published
The new tool will help sports producers and leagues reduce headcount and lower costs

Quicklink Adds Support For SMPTE ST 2110
By Phil Kurz published
The move enables uncompressed video input and output into the 2110 IP-based domains

Survey Finds Discontent Among Streamers But Opportunities Abound
By Phil Kurz published
A new report from Bitcentral ViewNexa finds free content and content relevancy motivate viewers.

LG Suspends 2024 Lineup of U.S. NextGen TVs; Industry Responds
By Phil Kurz published
While the company is pulling the models, the industry remains hopeful a solution is possible

Gravity Media Australia To Continue Supplying ‘NetCam’ For Wimbledon Coverage
By Phil Kurz published
The new deal ensures continued use of the specialty camera, which began being used in 2018
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