This post covers how to do VOD streaming over Dacast, including secure video upload with FTP and content management and publishing via your account. 1. Get Started with VOD Streaming Creating video on demand content over Dacast requires uploading media files to our network of servers. To do this, sign into your account and […]
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X264 Live Streaming Support Yes, Dacast supports x264 streaming for both live and on-demand video content. X264 is very similar to the H.264 video codec, and both are ideal choices for broadcasting with Dacast. What is an Encoder? The H.264 and x264 codecs have to do with your live stream encoder. Video encoding is […]
To ensure your transcoded live stream is stable and fully functional, you MUST configure your encoder to use the settings defined on this page. These settings have been chosen to ensure maximum compatibility with the Dacast platform. Failure to follow these settings may result in your live stream’s renditions having a wide variety of […]
If you have your own InPlayer account, you can always plug in your Dacast content directly to protect your video content. To do so, you will have to create an asset by following the steps explained in this article. If you have more questions about the Dacast paywall, please check out our FAQs dedicated to […]
Step 1: Choose the Content to Embed To get started, log in to your Dacast account. Find the video you want to embed and click the “Edit” button: Step 2: Find and Copy the Embed Code Navigate to the “Sharing” section under the “General” tab and copy the “Embed Code” with the copy icon: There […]