Author Archives: Philline Managuelod

Online education has never been more important than it is today. The ability to learn online gives more flexibility to both educators and students. While epidemics are not the typical cause for school emergency closures, the need for live streaming classrooms and online education solutions has made itself known in recent weeks since the coronavirus […]

There are thousands of houses of worship streaming their services online today. But what’s driving that trend? In other words, what are the benefits of live church broadcasts? This blog will examine the reasons why churches and congregations are increasingly choosing live video. If you want to connect with people from all over the world, […]

Modern media companies are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. In just a few short years, we’ve seen the decline of traditional and cable TV and a corresponding explosion in online video. Today, live broadcasting, also called live streaming, now plays an important role in many media businesses. In our video-dominant world, streaming live video […]

Are you looking for the most competitive video CDN pricing?  As of 2018, Dacast offers some of the most competitive and accessible pricing at all plan levels for live video streaming and video hosting. In particular, we’ve lowered the per GB price for the top two pricing tiers, meaning that you have still had access […]

Are you broadcasting a video for the first time? Wondering which file format is the best and most compatible with all devices for streaming video hosting? With all of the available options, it can be challenging to decide which file format works best. And that’s where we come in! At Dacast, we recommend MP4 video […]

When getting started broadcasting live video streams, people often ask what equipment or software they need. Many people think all they need to stream live video is a camera, a microphone, an internet connection, a computer, and a video streaming solution. While those components are necessary, there’s one more aspect that’s just as crucial–encoding for […]

Are you looking for new ways to spice up an upcoming event? Do you have all the beverages and snacks, materials, and giveaways ready to go, yet you still feel that something is missing. Have you ever considered broadcasting your event live? If so, read on to learn more about the benefits of video live […]

Note to our readers: Adobe Flash Media Live Encoder is NO longer a recommended encoder at Dacast as it is being depreciated by Adobe. As a free encoding software alternative, we recommend OBS Studio and you can access how to use it here.  Looking for streaming solutions for your broadcasts? Want to stream live video […]

Do you know how many iPhones there are in the world? Before learning how to stream live for iPhone, it’s key to understand how ubiquitous this technology has become! The first iPhone was released in 2007. Later, with the launch of the iPhone 6 in September 2014, Apple sold a whopping 40 million iPhone 6 […]

Nowadays, with so many options out there, it can be confusing to know which video streaming service to choose.  As the rise of digital media continues, newer technology is replacing traditional forms of video. In fact, gone are the days of waiting for your favorite shows on television. Today, you don’t have to attend events […]