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What Is a Video Codec: Everything You Need to Know About It

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During the 2020 pandemic, while most of the world went into lockdown, streaming services saw record numbers regarding new subscribers and hours watched. According to Nielsen research, streaming went up nearly 100%. The surge in streaming forced all major streaming platforms to agree on limiting their video content to 480p to preserve internet bandwidth for […]

DRM Video Encryption: How Is Video DRM Making Your Content Safer Online?

Anyone who’s ever enjoyed the famous Kentucky fried chicken is bound to ask, “what’s in there?” after their first bite. What’s in it exactly remains a secret to this day, though.  The secrecy around the notoriously well-guarded recipe is next level. According to urban legend, the founder of KFC, Harland Sanders, went to extreme lengths […]

Comparison of the 10 Best Encoding Software – Everything You Need to Know in 2022

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One essential element for live streaming is functional live stream encoding software (or hardware). It’s a tool that transcodes video from one format to another. Encoder lets you capture video content from a source you previously selected (your webcam, a camera, or phone). Then you can send this content to your online video platform to […]

Simulcasting: The Ultimate Guide to Multi-Destination Streaming [2022 Update]

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The purpose of broadcasting is to bring video content to your target audience. But what if you could stretch the reach of your broadcast and bring your video to more people? With simulcasting, you can reach larger audiences by broadcasting your content on multiple platforms at the same time. Think beyond your video player. Think […]

Navigating the Dacast VOD Solution: A Walkthrough

This guide will show you how to upload a video file to your Dacast VOD solution account.  1. Get Started with VOD Streaming To upload a video to Dacast you must sign in to your account and click the “Add +” button found on the left hand side of the dashboard and then click on […]