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
Spanish Broadcaster Demonstrates Role Of 5G Live Multi-Cam Cloud-Based News Production
By Phil Kurz published
A pilot project led by betevé relied on TVU Networks’ tech ecosystem and a private 5G network
Cyprus Telecommunications Turns to ATEME For Low-Latency Encoding, Packaging
By Phil Kurz published
Cyta is using a solution from Ateme to remain competitive with its streaming sports content
NETGEAR, Megapixel VR Join AIMS
By Phil Kurz published
An important factor is the growing status of IPMX in the AV and LED display communities
Mark Playdon Takes On Western Sales Manager Role For Utah Scientific
By Phil Kurz published
Based in Phoenix, Playdon will be responsible for the Western United States and Canada
New NewTek Flex Integrates PTZ Camera, Audio, Talkback Control Via NDI
By Phil Kurz published
The control panel can be used with any on-prem or remote TriCaster via an NDI connection
Sony Unveils Two 4K PTZ Cameras With AI Analytics
By Phil Kurz published
The new SRG-A40 and -A12 offer automatic operation, including auto tracking and framing
Canon Unveils Automatic Tracking, Looping Applications For CR-N700 PTZ Camera
By Phil Kurz published
The applications are the first two planned for Canon’s Add-On Application System
PlayBox Technology Unveils Cloud-Based Ad Server For OTT Stream Management System
By Phil Kurz published
The new offering can precisely insert ads into live and on-demand streaming video content
Ateliere, Amdocs’ Vubiquity Partner To Accelerate Content Packaging, Distribution
By Phil Kurz published
Ateliere has chosen Amdocs’ Vubiquity as its preferred managed services partner
Sony Unveils Two New Series Of Crystal LED Displays
By Phil Kurz published
The new displays will be available with a P1.2mm and P1.5mm pixel pitch
Webster University Adds Hands-on Virtual Production Facility
By Phil Kurz published
ARwall provided the virtual tools needed, including a 1.5mm-pitch Absen AX Pro LED wall
Vegas Pro 20 Update Offers Support for More GPU Cards
By Phil Kurz published
The release adds the ONNX Runtime AI engine to the package as well as many other enhancements
HPA Unveils First-Day Program For Tech Retreat
By Phil Kurz published
The program for Monday, Feb. 20, includes discussions of AI in media and sports production tech
Marcus Wheelwright Joins Riedel As Customer Success VP
By Phil Kurz published
Wheelwright joins Riedel with years of experience in customer success and satisfaction
Adobe Tools Take Top Billing Among Sundance Film Festival Filmmakers
By Phil Kurz published
More than two-thirds of the festival’s films this year used Adobe Premiere Pro of Frame.io
Nevion, TAG Video Systems Team Up To Simplify IP Broadcast Production Solutions
By Phil Kurz published
The companies have formalized a partnership that’s grown up over multiple recent projects
Utah Scientific Names Bob Pennington Southeastern, Central U.S. Sales Manager
By Phil Kurz published
Pennington once held the same position in the northeast where he exceeded his goals
Spin Digital Integrates Zixi SDVP
By Phil Kurz published
The Zixi Software-Defined Video Platform is integrated with Spin Digital encoding and playback
Lumens Digital Optics Unveils UltraHD PTZ Camera
By Phil Kurz published
The VC-A71P-HN offers a solution for live multi-camera and virtual production
WideOrbit Introduces ZingX Buy-Side Platform For Local TV Ad Buys
By Phil Kurz published
The platform leverages the company’s WO Marketplace sell-side ad exchange
Lonnie Juli Joins Angry Badgers Productions
By Phil Kurz published
The award-winning lighting designer and DOP becomes ABP’s chief creative officer
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