Author Archives: Philline Managuelod

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 […]

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, […]

“Is there any app for that?” is a line I often hear these days. Well, of course, there is! Look around you. Everyone you see has their heads down with their thumbs tapping away on a small screen. Mobile phones are literally everywhere. It’s time to take advantage of this phenomenon through live video streaming of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

What’s cuter than baby pandas rolling all over the floor? Maybe a baby giraffe trying to take its first steps! Good news! You can see all of this live on the internet. With the ease of live streaming these days, there are now a variety of available live animal cams online. Broadcasters can easily set […]