A What is VP9 and Does Dacast Support It? VP9 is a proprietary codec that was developed by On2Technologies in May 2003. It is also called the TrueMotion video codec. VP9 is a lossy video compression format and is often used by JavaFX, Adobe Flash and Flash Video Files. Dacast does NOT recommend using VP9. […]
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Yes, you can include HD video content in your Dacast playlists. This applies to both VOD and live content. On the Dacast platform, a playlist is a group of videos that can be set to play one by one in a specified order. You can create a playlist from your existing live streams and Video […]
When you set up your live streaming encoder, you’ll be asked to enter a username and password. Follow these steps to find those credentials in your Dacast account: STEP 1: Click the pencil icon on the right next to your live stream on the “Live Streams” page STEP 2: Go to the “General Tab” STEP […]
If you’re a vendor for a live streaming encoder, we invite you to integrate your encoding tool with the Dacast platform to make it easier for users to configure your encoder. Whether you offer a hardware or software encoder, the Dacast Encoder API lets you greatly reduce the complexity of live streaming by pre-configuring your […]
A What is an Encoder? What Are the Best Settings to use on Dacast’s Platform? An encoder is software or hardware that converts video files from one format or code to another. Encoding is an essential part to live streaming. Here is a quick rundown of how encoding fits into the live streaming process: A […]