Author Archives: Max Wilbert

Many professional broadcasters use live streaming software in addition to their online video platforms. Live streaming software typically provides tools for encoding, transcoding, adding on-screen effects, and more. If you are looking for a no-frills, lightweight tool for broadcast live stream production and other video tasks, FFmpeg may be the software for you. This feature-rich […]

When it comes to live video streaming for professional use, there is so much to know.  However, since the top professional-grade live streaming platforms are constantly updating their powerful tools, it is difficult to find reviews and comparisons that include all of the information you need.  For new broadcasters looking to get in the streaming […]

With the help of streaming solutions, like Dacast, it can be easy to forget that there is a highly technical process that occurs behind the scenes of live streaming. The technology that transports live streams between recording equipment, the encoder, the live streaming platform, and the user-facing video player is called a streaming protocol. The […]

Did you know that nearly half of the homes in the United States have multiple subscriptions to over-the-top (OTT) streaming services? According to a study by streaming media tracker Parks Associates found, these customers weren’t able to find all their interests in one OTT solution provider, which is why they’re subscribing to many.  With the […]

Today, more than sixty-three percent of people aged 18-34 watch live video streaming content regularly. The industry is booming and more and more organizations are beginning to live stream video on their website. This requires consideration of the costs associated with streaming. This blog will look at the cost of streaming solutions in 2019. More specifically, we’ll […]

There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes in live streaming. As a professional broadcaster, you should have at least a basic understanding of the technology that brings your broadcasts to life. Even if you’re not a video engineer, the topic of streaming codecs is important. Codecs affect your equipment needs, compatibility, budgets, bandwidth […]

Broadcasting live streaming video requires a variety of specific tools. A key tool is a live streaming encoder that encodes your video files into formats suitable for broadcasting. These come in two main types: 1). hardware encoders and 2) software encoders. This blog will take a look at the best live streaming software available for […]

Video is the fastest growing medium of communication today. Over the past couple of years, many enterprises have caught onto this trend.  The enterprise video platform market is expected to grow at an annual average rate of +18% from 2018 to 2026. Moreover, experts predict this market will reach $915 million by 2026. Video serves […]

As live streaming becomes more accessible, many users are looking for a way to spice up their broadcasts. It’s easy enough to start using free services and simple equipment, but how can you take things to the next level? This article will look at how to broadcast live video with multiple sources and platforms. Multi-source […]

Did you know that 59% of executives have reported that they’d rather consume information through a video as opposed to reading the written text? People have turned streaming video hosting services for news, entertainment, sports, and more so it makes sense that this trend has carried over into the professional realm. Overall, computer users spend […]