Category Archives: The video experts blog

Cloud Video Encoding vs. Transcoding Services – What Broadcasters Need to Know [2022 Update]

encoding vs transcoding

The terms “transcoding” and “encoding” are thrown around regularly when it comes to online cloud 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. The terms are not the same though, and it is important to understand the […]

How to Use Multi-Bitrate Streaming for On Demand Video Upload

Multi-Bitrate Streaming

Providing your on-demand video viewers with the best user experience should be a priority. Making sure your viewers can stream your content in the optimal quality for their internet speed is a must. Multi-bitrate streaming is a video hosting tool that allows you to do just that. Multi-bitrate streaming allows your audience to access the […]

Stream Live Video from iPhone and iPad: Broadcast Me

Stream Live Video from iPhone and iPad

  Looking to stream live video from iPhone or iPad devices? Using the app Broadcast Me, you can stream live video using an RTMP iOS compatible streaming solution like Dacast. This app lets you use your iOS device to stream live videos to your website, Facebook page, and more. This article will help you learn […]

H.264 Codec – The Definite Guide to Advanced Video Coding (AVC)

h.264 Advanced Video Coding (AVC)

Video codecs and compression standards are important parts of streaming pre-recorded content online.  While there are a wide variety of possible codecs that can be used, it’s essential to find one that offers better image quality or a lower compressed bitrate for better streaming results. Thanks to the H.264 codec, you can have both of […]

Comparison of the Top 10 Wistia Alternatives for Video Hosting [Updated for 2022]

wistia alternatives

Online video streaming continues to gain popularity across all age groups. Mobile viewing is a huge factor contributing to this increase in online video consumption. In 2017 alone, the amount of time spent watching online videos on mobile devices increased by an average of 35%. Given this trend, more and more businesses are looking for […]