Author Archives: Max Wilbert

The terms “transcoding” and “encoding” are thrown around regularly when it comes to online video streaming. Both of these processes are very important to make live streaming possible and to maintain the video quality on both live and on-demand content. In this post, we’re going to clear up any confusion between the two by breaking […]

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 to 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 […]

If you’re new to professional broadcasting, you’re likely wondering how much does live streaming cost. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to calculating pricing, but today, we’re going to focus on a key topic: the cost of live streaming an event. First, we’ll take a look at the factors that […]

When it comes to live video streaming for professional use, there is so much to know.  However, since a top professional-grade live streaming platform is a very powerful broadcasting tool that solution providers update regularly, it is difficult to find reviews and comparisons that include all of the information you need.  For new broadcasters looking […]

Today, live video streaming is becoming increasingly mainstream. Websites like YouTube and Facebook have made it easier for anyone with a smartphone to start streaming. The popularity of these apps has normalized the idea of live streaming video. Millions of people are now familiar with this type of content. Major corporations like Facebook and Google (the […]

Most conversations about live stream quality automatically jump to the visual aspects. We talk about crisp images without any buffering or lag. Although it is often forgotten, audio is an equally important component of the viewer experience. In order to maintain the quality of your live stream’s audio, you need to make sure that you […]

The video streaming market is predicted to be worth $70.5 billion by 2021. Live streaming is making up the majority of that growth. As online video continues to grow explosively, businesses are increasingly focused on improving quality when streaming live video. This blog will focus on streaming media solutions and low latency streaming solutions. Specifically, […]

Mobile live video streaming is on the rise, especially when it comes to providing coverage of live events or on-site segments. Unless you have a dedicated camera crew, carrying around a camcorder at an event your hosting or attending doesn’t always make sense. That’s why many people are reaching in their pockets for a convenient […]

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 […]

This blog focuses on HLS, or HTTP Live Streaming, which is one of the most popular protocols used to stream video today. HLS is an adaptive bitrate live streaming video protocol. Originally developed by Apple for use on iOS, Mac OS, and Apple TV devices, HLS streaming has become the most widely used live video […]