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
Insys VT Joins AWS Independent Software Vendor Program
By Phil Kurz published
The ISV Accelerate Program connects members with the AWS sales organization
Sony Releases New Firmware For Airpeak S1 Drone
By Phil Kurz published
Free update expands list of supported cameras and adds automatic return home
ONE Media: NextGen Broadcasting Can Fill Gaps in Wireless Networks During Emergencies
By Phil Kurz published
FCC filing laid out the benefits of NextGen Broadcast-based Advanced Emergency Information (AEI) capabilities
Broadpeak To Highlight Streaming For Sports, Monetization, Sustainability At CES 2024
By Phil Kurz published
The company also will show its solution for accelerating FAST channel deployment
DJI Unveils Ronin 4D-8K
By Phil Kurz published
Ronin 4D-8K is an all-in-one 8K cinema camera that integrates DJI’s 4-axis stabilization
NextGen TV: Despite Challenges ATSC 3.0 Continues To Advance
By Phil Kurz published
NextGen TV markets and devices grew in ‘23, but there were some worrisome developments
Ikegami Unveils UHK-X600 Multi-Format Camera
By Phil Kurz published
License key options are available to enable UHD and 4K resolution as well as higher frame rates
Michael Prinn Joins Grass Valley As CFO
By Phil Kurz published
His 25 years of experience includes tenure are SeaChange International
Amagi, Nevion Team Up On Hybrid Workflows
By Phil Kurz published
The solution taps Amagi’s CLOUDPORT cloud-based MCR and Nevion’s VideoIPath
Mo-Sys NearTime Re-Rendering Service Makes Possible Effects-Heavy ‘Dr Who’ Anniversary Specials
By Phil Kurz published
With more than 250 VFX shots, a traditional approach would have been cost-prohibitive
Diesel Labs Introduces Audience Attention Top 10
By Phil Kurz published
The public-facing weekly list is free and available to journalists and the general public
When it Comes to AI, Are We Putting the Cart Before the Horse?
By Phil Kurz published
OPINION Verance’s announcement of watermarking to fight deepfakes raises a troubling question
ATSC 3.0 Offers Way ‘To Pump New Life’ Into OTA TV, Says Parks Associates Analyst
By Phil Kurz published
A new report on 3.0 finds NextGen TV has come at the right time for broadcasters and viewers
Sencore Unveils AG 2700 ATSC RF Receiver For ATSC 1.0, 3.0
By Phil Kurz published
With ASI and IP outputs, the AG2700 enables MVPDs to retransmit channels
NBCUniversal Telemundo Appoints Luis Fernández As Chairman
By Phil Kurz published
He succeeds Beau Ferrari, who will become a senior advisor focusing on strategic growth
HPA Releases Program Details For Tech Retreat
By Phil Kurz published
AI in media, interoperability and a vision for the future are among HPA’s hot program topics
Broadcast Management Group Extends Production Capabilities With JVC Cameras, Controllers
By Phil Kurz published
The production solutions provider has acquired a range of PTZ and streaming cameras
Fredrik Borg Joins Varnish Software As CEO
By Phil Kurz published
He comes to Varnish Software with more than 15 years in the telecom industry
Consumers May Have Reached Video Subscription Limit But Would Pay To Simplify Experience
By Phil Kurz published
Findings from Hub Entertainment Research reveal 59% would pay for a one-stop shop app
Ross Production Services Adds Calrec Argo S Consoles
By Phil Kurz published
The consoles are part of RPS’ first IP deployment at the Connecticut facility
Mark Bird To Lead Sales At Motion Impossible
By Phil Kurz published
Former managing director for RT Motion will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategy for MI