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Does Dacast Support X264 Streaming?

  X264 Live Streaming Support Yes, Dacast supports x264 streaming for both live and on-demand video content. X264 is very similar to the H.264 video codec, and both are ideal choices for broadcasting with Dacast. What is an Encoder? The H.264 and x264 codecs have to do with your live stream encoder. Video encoding is […]

Introduction To Live Transcoding

  To ensure your transcoded live stream is stable and fully functional, you MUST configure your encoder to use the settings defined on this page. These settings have been chosen to ensure maximum compatibility with the Dacast platform. Failure to follow these settings may result in your live stream’s renditions having a wide variety of […]

How To Change the Player Dimensions on Your Embed Code

Step 1: Choose the Content to Embed To get started, log in to your Dacast account. Find the video you want to embed and click the “Edit” button: Step 2: Find and Copy the Embed Code Navigate to the “Sharing” section under the “General” tab and copy the “Embed Code” with the copy icon:  There […]

How to Locally Encode Your Video Contents Using Handbrake?

  HandBrake is a local encoder that can correct some issues with your video, anything from the file being too large to audio/video sync issues. Handbrake will also transcode your videos into a format that is accepted by our platform if need be. What are the benefits of using HandBrake? HandBrake can help you fix […]