Add a Watermark to Video Content with Encoding Recipes Adding a watermark or logo to video content on Dacast is very straightforward. If you want to add a watermark to your live video stream or VOD content, you’ll have to set this up as part of your encoding recipe. You have the option to upload […]
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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 […]
In preparation for the rare instance when the Stream URL or Server URL does not work, Dacast provides a backup URL in case you encounter issues with the primary stream URL. This precaution is in place so that you can easily troubleshoot and get back on track if you have any hiccups when streaming live. […]
Video on Demand (VOD) is a popular way of delivering video content to users over the internet. To ensure an optimal viewing experience, several key factors must be considered, including storage, encoding, file size, compatibility, and delivery methods. File Transformations “Why does Dacast transform my file?” When a file is uploaded to our system, it […]
In this article, we will review our Simulcast feature and show you how to configure your encoder to broadcast a stream across multi-destinations. Setting up a Multistream In order to stream to multi-destinations, you must first send the stream to your Dacast ingest point, we will then broadcast the stream to all other destinations. If […]