
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

Beeble Introduces AI-Driven SwitchHDR Converter
By Phil Kurz Published
The solution reconstructs HDR from SDR footage without introducing banding and noise

Fox TV Stations Bypass Satellite for Live Game Show Run
By Phil Kurz Published
XR, LTN power IP delivery of 38 interactive “25 Words or Less LIVE” episodes to 18 stations

Ross Production Services Standardizes on Clear-Com Intercom Systems
By Phil Kurz Published
RPS relies on Clear-Com systems across its headquarters, trucks and remote use workflows

ARRI Introduces ALEXA 35 Live Xtreme Camera
By Phil Kurz Published
The new camera supports high frame rate output of up to 8x for live productions

LucidLink Unifies Adobe Frame.io, Enterprise Storage
By Phil Kurz Published
Storage Editors and producers can now access Frame.io assets and all other supporting media

Jericho Receivers Unveils Software-Defined Atomic Clock With ATSC 3.0/BPS Source Support
By Phil Kurz Published
The unit combines precise timing information from multiple sources to protect against drift

Florida Association of Broadcasters Names Heather Lomagistro President, CEO
By Phil Kurz Published
She most recently was association executive vice president and chief operating officer

Mobile Television Group Launches MTVG Full-Stack Production Platform
By Phil Kurz Published
The platform delivers a full production partner for professional sports organizations

Mediaproxy Names Heartland Video Systems Exclusive U.S. TV Market Partner
By Phil Kurz Published
HVS will offer its Mediaproxy’s full range of products as well as installation

NAB NextGen TV News Technology Lab Releases Report On 3.0-Based Emergency Alert Uses
By Phil Kurz Published
The report looks at two station projects and focuses on user-centered NextGen TV uses

AJA Unveils Io Xpand Thunderbolt 5 Expansion Chassis At InfoComm 2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The new expansion chassis is for the AJA KONA and Corvid video and audio I/O cards

Sinclair Invests In Interactive TV Company, Plans July Rollout In Two Markets
By Phil Kurz Published
IRCODE Lens will first launch in Salt Lake City and Austin with more deployments to follow

Chyron Unveils Chyron Weather 2.4
By Phil Kurz Published
The latest release includes an enhanced DataFlow module

Clear-Com Introduces Avalon IP Intercom Platform
By Phil Kurz Published
Avalon offers scalable licensed port capacity and IP interfacing to support future needs

Scripps Unveils Coverage Plans For America’s 250th Anniversary
By Phil Kurz Published
Among its coverage is a 60-minute special celebrating the country’s July 4 birthday

A Stroke of Luck
By Phil Kurz Published
OPINION Sometimes what might look like one of the worst things in life can turn out to be a blessing

Chyron Unveils PAINT 10.4
By Phil Kurz Published
Version 10.4 of the replay and analysis platform adds pro football data and AI player cutout

Grass Valley, Lawo Collaborate to Validate AMPP, HOME Interoperability
By Phil Kurz Published
Collaboration supports EBU’s Dynamic Media facility initiative and MXL

EVS Rebrands, Trims Its Name
By Phil Kurz Published
Formerly EVS Broadcast Equipment, the company will now be called simply EVS

Glensound to Show DARK22M Network Audio Interface at InfoComm 2026
By Phil Kurz Published
The interface offers two Dante ins and outs as well as analog, USB support

SMPTE Sets Course Lineup With ST 2110, IP Networking Focus
By Phil Kurz Published
Lineup includes two standalone classes, an intensive boot camp and a practical lab

Peacock to Stream Telemundo’s World Cup Coverage in Dolby Vision, Atmos
By Phil Kurz Published
Streaming NBCUniversal and Dolby engineers have worked together for more than a year on the project

Merkhet’s Sam Matheny Urges Congress to Expedite BPS Deployment
By Phil Kurz Published
In testimony, CEO of NAB-backed venture suggests lawmakers should take three actions to advance the technology
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