Category Archives: The video experts blog

Comparing the Top 20 Video Streaming Hosting Providers: Everything You Need to Know [2024 Update]

High-quality video content is imperative for any business or organization today. Video is the preferred method of consuming content. One report showed that 59% of executives said they prefer to consume information through video rather than reading. Furthermore, the amount of money spent on video marketing is expected to hit 92.253 billion in 2024. And […]

What is the Best Video Codec for Web Streaming? [2024 Update]

Do you know what the best codec is for web streaming? If not, don’t worry; we are here to help you get started with live streaming. Professional online video platforms, such as Dacast, take care of most of the technical side of live streaming for you. However, it is always a good idea to understand […]

Live Streaming CDNs – What Broadcasters Need to Know [2024 Update]

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Live streaming video CDN is one technology that works behind the scenes to ensure viewers enjoy uninterrupted viewing. Therefore, it’s vital to have a basic understanding of technologies such as real-time CDNs that make smooth content delivery possible. Your viewer’s experience, on the whole, ultimately decides the popularity of any broadcaster. Unfortunately, one thing that turns […]

What is Live Streaming Technology, and How Does it Work?

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Every time you watch a video over the internet, you enjoy the fruits of video streaming technology. Live streaming technology is how videos are streamed over the internet, live, in real-time, as they are being recorded.  Live streaming technology is the internet’s response to live television broadcasts, with the most popular being news shows and […]

HLS Encoder and Video Bitrate Settings for HTTP Live Streaming [2024 Update]

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Live streaming is easier and more accessible than ever. Successful live broadcasting requires only a few elements. You need a camera, an encoder, an internet connection, and a video streaming solution. This makes it easier than ever for businesses to start live streaming.  If you’re unfamiliar, an encoder is a software or hardware that interfaces […]