In this article, we will show you how to create multiple renditions for your on-demand videos on Dacast via multi-bitrate encoding for multi bitrate streaming. By default, all videos uploaded to Dacast will be encoded using our “Standard” recipe. This recipe includes the following renditions: High Definition (HD) Standard Definition (SD) Ultra-Low Definition (ULD) You […]
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As screen resolutions and sizes evolve, so do aspect ratios. If 4:3 was once the norm, that’s no longer the case. In 2025, the dominant ratio for wider screens is 16:9, pushing the 4:3 aspect ratio into the past and making it old-fashioned. Besides 16:9, the vertical 9:16 ratio has entered the spotlight, conquering mobile […]
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how video content is delivered, consumed, and managed—especially in enterprise environments where quality, scale, and security are critical. What once required large technical teams and complex infrastructure can now be automated, optimized, and intelligently adapted in real time. From improving video quality and bandwidth efficiency to protecting content and personalizing the […]
Looking to embed a high-quality MP4 video on your website that works across all devices? This guide will show you how to host and publish MP4 videos using Dacast, optimize them for fast loading, and securely share them with your audience. MP4 is the industry standard for video hosting in 2026, offering broad compatibility across […]
Not so long ago, HD was the gold standard in video quality. Everyone was clamoring to get the latest HD television or smartphone with an HD screen and camera. Then came full HD, and creators upgraded their recording setup to pump out videos at 1080p, but soon, even that wasn’t enough. Sharp images weren’t enough […]