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Many professional broadcasters use live streaming software in addition to their online video platforms. Video streaming software typically provides tools for encoding, transcoding, adding on-screen effects, and more. If you are looking for a no-frills, lightweight tool for broadcast live stream production and other video tasks, you will find FFmpeg very useful. FFmpeg powers professional […]

The technology behind live streaming has evolved significantly in recent years. Adobe’s Flash, a popular video player for decades, is now obsolete. Broadcasters now use the ultra-compatible HTML5 video player to deliver content to viewers. Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) is a protocol that has remained important in the live streaming process throughout its evolution. There is […]

This blog focuses on HLS, or HTTP live streaming, which is one of the most popular protocols used to stream video today. HLS format is an adaptive bitrate live-streaming video protocol. Originally developed by Apple for use on iOS, Mac OS, and Apple TV devices, HLS streaming has become the most widely used live video […]

Nobody wants slow, stuttering, lagging video streaming – especially in this day and age. On the contrary, everyone wants a fast, smooth, and perfectly synced video streaming experience. The difference between having constant buffering issues and buttery smooth video streaming comes down to one word: latency. Online video streaming, whether it be live streaming, OTT […]

There are roughly 466 million deaf or hard-of-hearing people in the world today. These people often require closed captions to understand what is taking place in videos.  In many places, accommodating these viewers with captions is a legal requirement. However, many brands are becoming more inclusive and courteous by making their content accessible to a […]