The video streaming industry is full of acronyms and terms that can be confusing for the uninitiated. Two of those terms, which deal with internet TV delivery, are IPTV and OTT. While both terms refer to methods of delivering content over the internet to end-users, there are differences in the mechanisms or platforms each uses […]
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You own your stream, but reach is limited. Simulcast streaming bridges that gap, letting you stream live on multiple platforms without giving up control. Broadcasting from your own site or app gives you branding, monetization, and content ownership. However, this often means you’re speaking to a smaller audience. This is where simulcasting plays the major […]
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 […]