Author Archives: Max Wilbert

One essential element for live streaming is functional live stream encoding software (or hardware). It’s a tool that transcodes video from one format to another. Encoder lets you capture video content from a source you previously selected (your webcam, a camera, or phone). Then you can send this content to your online video platform to […]

The online broadcasting industry is constantly evolving to enhance the streaming experience for broadcasters and viewers alike. RTMP and HLS are two protocols that software engineers have tested in a few different roles in an attempt to optimize the live streaming process. Although RTMP (real-time messaging protocol) is currently the most popular protocol for ingest, […]

Online video streaming quality plays a massive role in the viewer experience. Video quality is so essential that OTT broadcasters risk revenue losses of up to 25% when their streaming quality is compromised.       Transcoding and encoding are two essential processes that help broadcasters maintain high-quality streams. Cloud transcoding, in particular, is a newer […]

Video is crucial for any business with an online presence. You can use video for various purposes, including marketing, promotional, and educational content. As with any digital asset, online videos are vulnerable to security issues, hacking, and piracy. Using a secure video streaming platform to host your videos is important.  Research by Digital TV Research […]

As a broadcaster, you should understand the technology behind your broadcasting. More specifically, it’s a good idea to know what codecs are and the role they play. Codecs affect your streaming equipment needs, compatibility, budgets, bandwidth needs, video, quality and more. Moreover, using the best codecs available can keep you on the cutting edge of […]