Author Archives: Philline Managuelod

Webcam live feeds are useful in many scenarios. Their “set it and forget it” nature makes them attractive to organizations that want to stream content without much continuous effort. In this post, we’re going to talk about why webcam live feeds are useful and how to set up a live webcam feed of your own. […]

Thousands of houses of worship and churches are broadcasting their services online to tap into the many benefits of online streaming. If you are not familiar with online streaming you may be wondering what exactly are the benefits of live streaming church services. In this post, we will explore some of the reasons why churches […]

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 pandemics are not the typical cause for school emergency closures, the need for live streaming classrooms and online education solutions has made itself known in the past year since the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]