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1 month ago | 
dacast.com | Max Wilbert |Jon Whitehead |Emily Krings
The quality of online video streaming plays a massive role in the viewer experience. When streaming quality is compromised, OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms face potential revenue losses of up to 25%. To address this, cloud video encoding and cloud transcoding have emerged as critical processes for broadcasters aiming to deliver high-quality streams efficiently. Cloud transcoding, in particular, is a newer technology that streamlines this process for broadcasters.
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1 month ago | 
dacast.com | Jon Whitehead |Kevin Graham |Max Wilbert |Emily Krings
HTML5 adaptive streaming is the new standard in high-quality video playback today. You’ve likely heard of HTML5 video streaming and are curious about what it is and what it means. In a nutshell, HTML5 video streaming allows for the manipulation of multimedia content using <audio> and <video> HTML tags. The latter creates a native HTML5 video player with additional customization options for displaying video content. Don’t let the technicality scare you.
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1 month ago | 
dacast.com | Max Wilbert |Jon Whitehead
Online video streaming is becoming the most popular way of delivering content, giving broadcasters various opportunities for live stream monetization. Also, many businesses are tapping into the medium as a revenue source and are looking to generate income from video streaming to cover production costs. In this post, we’ll discuss how to make money from streaming content and cover the basics of earning through live broadcasts.
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2 months ago | 
dacast.com | Max Wilbert |Emily Krings |Jon Whitehead
Video latency is a major aspect of live streaming over the internet. It is a technical measure that affects the viewing experience of your stream. There are several technical components that contribute to video latency, so the latency of your stream will depend on the strength of your streaming setup. In this post, we’re going to answer all of your questions about video latency.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
dacast.com | Max Wilbert |Jon Whitehead
With the appearance of online education in recent years, the demand for high-quality remote learning solutions has skyrocketed. Online video education is expected to continue its upward trend with a 9.1% compound annual growth rate by 2026. To meet this demand, high-quality online video education platforms are necessary. Educators require reliable, high-quality video streaming to best replicate classrooms.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
dacast.com | Harmonie Duhamel |Jon Whitehead |Emily Krings
The way we connect has transformed over the years, and virtual events have become a cornerstone for sharing information, building communities, and celebrating milestones across the globe. As we approach the 2024 holiday season, there’s no better time to plan a virtual live-streaming event that brings people together no matter where they are.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
dacast.com | Jon Whitehead |Max Wilbert
The way most content creators and broadcasters talk about their jobs leads many to think it’s as easy as pointing a camera at yourself and hitting the record button. But the actual behind-the-scenes is a lot more technical than that. For a video or live stream to be enjoyable or even just watchable, you must properly format it. Choosing the best video file format for your live stream can dramatically affect its quality, speed, and accessibility.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
dacast.com | Jon Whitehead |Kevin Graham
As the 2024 holiday season begins, many churches are embracing the benefits of live streaming to expand their Christmas celebrations. Virtual and hybrid Christmas programs have become a valuable way to connect with parishioners, allowing those unable to attend in person to still participate in the joy and meaning of the season. By live streaming traditional holiday events, churches can extend their reach beyond physical boundaries, ensuring everyone, near or far, can celebrate together.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
dacast.com | Max Wilbert |Jon Whitehead |Emily Krings
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, FFmpeg live streaming software may be the best for you. You can use FFmpeg to create rtmp streams. This feature-rich tool is primarily designed for advanced broadcasters.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
dacast.com | Jon Whitehead |Max Wilbert |Kevin Graham
The global live video streaming market is predicted to be worth $129.80 billion in 2024 and grow to $865.85 billion by 2034, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.90%. The rise of this industry has coincided with the growth of the internet and the trend towards virtual event attendance, distance learning, remote work, and the development of video for marketing and sales. The downside to the explosive growth of live streaming is that cybersecurity threats are also rising.
