Can I Add Subtitles to Video Content on Dacast? Yes, you can add subtitles to on-demand video files (VOD) on Dacast. Please check out our closed captioning walkthrough to learn how to add subtitles to your videos. read the walkthrough To add subtitles to a live stream, you must burn them into the video feed. […]
Video Hosting
1. What is Transcoding? Transcoding is the process that allows you to create several renditions of the same video allowing you to offer your viewers different video qualities. Transcoding is also used when the original uploaded format of the video cannot be played. 2. What are Transcoding Credits? Transcoding credits represent the amount of […]
Today, we’ll give a thorough walkthrough of creating a playlist channel on Dacast. You can also check out the Video tutorial here. Creating a Playlist Channel Playlists are found on the main menu (left side), just below FOLDERS. To create a playlist, click CREATE PLAYLIST: Now enter a name for the Playlist, then click […]
Hosting of Audio Files Yes, Dacast accounts can be used to host audio files and other non-video files, as long as they are in an MP3 or MP4 format. Since Dacast has audio hosting features, you can create an audio-only streaming platform with podcasts or live radio shows. Non-Video Content For non-video content, only […]
In order to prepare your content for mobile VOD access, you must first make sure that the file follows a very specific format. This format is MP4 with H.264 video (high profile) and AAC audio (low complexity profile, or “LC”). If the file is a different format, you have two options: encode it on […]