The BoxCast Blog

H.265 Codec Explained: What It Is, How It Works, + Why It Matters for Streaming

If you've been around the world of technology for any amount of time, you're certainly no stranger to complicated acronyms. AI and LLMs seem to show...

Is Variable Bitrate Encoding Ideal for Live Streaming?

Variable Bitrate encoding is big in content creation and is widely used when people export content for all kinds of online work. But is it optimal...

Are Audio Mixing Jobs Remote Capable Now?

Audio engineers have been lining up behind soundboards for more than fifty years the same way NBA players line up for free throws. Face your target,...

Bitrate: What is it and Why it Matters for Audio and Video

Everyone knows bitrate matters, but do you know why? A simple definition is fine, but to truly optimize your stream and understand why your video...

Finding the Best Live Streaming Service: A Practical Guide

“What’s the best live streaming service to broadcast my events online?”

Free Live Streaming for Churches: Is It the Right Choice for Your Ministry?

A decade ago, the question facing most ministries was whether to stream at all. Today, that decision is settled: streaming is essential. The real...

Is 1440p Resolution Important for Live Streaming?

Perhaps you’ve seen an image like the one in the header floating around online.

Video resolution has hit several significant milestones over the last...

3 Steps to Start Streaming

In today’s world, there are countless ways to start live streaming, and with so many options, it can feel a bit overwhelming. That’s why we’ve...

RTMP vs RTSP: What's the Difference + Which Protocol is Best for Modern Live Streaming

In the early nineties, home entertainment was ruled by broadcast and cable television, along with Friday night trips to Blockbuster. Just before Y2K,...

Multilingual Captions for Live Streaming are a Must Have

There are a lot of assumptions about what is and isn’t possible in live streaming. Some relate to the core technology behind video, audio, and...

Are 720p Streams Obsolete in 2025?

We live in a 4K world, right? Or maybe it’s already 8K. With TVs, cameras, and streaming platforms pushing higher and higher resolutions, it’s easy...

Smarter Church Operations: How Modern Practices Can Strengthen Your Ministry

Not all churches are the same, but just about everyone on a church staff can agree on one thing: ministry is busy.

Most teams navigate constant...

Live Streaming Bandwidth: What You Really Need for a Reliable Broadcast

When most people think about internet speed, they think about downloading. Watching Netflix, browsing the internet, or playing Spotify. But when you...

HDMI Broadcast Encoders: Pros, Cons, and Who Should Use Them

If you’re looking to stream high-quality live video, one of the first decisions you’ll face is choosing the right broadcast encoder. Hardware...

Channel Processing Explained: Dynamics, EQ, and Modern Tools for Better Mixing

To some, mixing seems straightforward: set levels, balance a few channels, and call it a day. But anyone who’s spent years (or dare I say, decades)...

Streaming Hardware Over $3,000 Doesn’t Have to Be the New Norm

Live streaming gear has come a long way — but so have the price tags attached. Expensive doesn’t always mean better, and “affordable” doesn’t...

Buy a Hardware Streaming Encoder the Smart Way: Key Specs + Real-World Tips

Buying a live streaming encoder can feel overwhelming — especially when every option claims to be “reliable” or “professional.” This guide is here to...

HDMI vs. SDI Encoder: Encoders Explained and Evaluated

When choosing between HDMI vs SDI encoders for live video streaming, the right answer depends on your workflow, gear, and goals. In this guide, we’ll...

Best Camera for Live Streaming Church: Top Picks for Every Context

Looking for the best camera for church live streaming? Whether you're working with a tight budget or want pro-level gear, this blog breaks down your...

Are Streaming Hardware Encoders Over $2,500 Really Worth It?

Curious if premium hardware encoders are really worth the high price tag? We break down the features, costs, and performance of four popular encoders...

Change Your Live Stream Service Provider (Without the Headache)

BoxCast launched in 2013, and since then we've helped tens of thousands of organizations with their live video streaming needs. In our early years,...

Automated Live Streaming: The Many Benefits

Live video streaming involves encoding, transport, transcoding, distribution, and playback. If that sounds like a lot, it's because it is.

Audio Mixing from Anywhere

Controlling your digital mixer from anywhere may almost sound too good to be true.

Why Live Stream Audio Mixing Has to Be Real Time

Audio Mixer Training Made Easy

If you're looking for a better, more effective way to train others on your team to mix audio like a pro, you're in the right place. This is a...

The Best Live Streaming Feature You've Never Heard Of

Whether you’ve been live streaming for years or just recently started, you probably have the basics down — scheduling events, uploading graphics,...

HEVC Cloud Transcoding Is the Key to Reliable Live Streaming

Live video streaming is hard to get right. Between inconsistent network conditions and the pressure to deliver a flawless viewer experience every...

RemoteMix vs. Remote Desktop: Why a Dedicated Audio Tool Wins

As an audio professional, you have plenty of remote control tools at your disposal — but are they really built to meet the demands of real-time audio...

A Quick Comparison of Live Streaming Protocols

How Live Streams React to Sudden Internet Loss

Live Streaming When Upload Speed Drops

Live Video Streaming Protocols Under Pressure

Packet Loss and Live Streaming

This post is part of a 3-part series exploring how different encoders handle tough network conditions. In this article, we’re focusing on prolonged...

How RemoteMix Solves 5 Common Live Streaming Audio Challenges

Live streaming has become a cornerstone for churches, helping connect with members at home while reaching a wider audience. But there’s one thing...

Fix Your Church Live Stream Audio with RemoteMix

BoxCast is excited to bring you RemoteMix — a game-changing tool for churches to take control of their live stream audio. Picture this: fine-tuning...

Why Churches Should Prioritize Audio in Live Streams

Live streaming has become an essential tool for churches, but many overlook the importance of audio quality. However, it can be difficult to create a...

AI and Your Church: Finding a Balance That Works For You

As churches look for new ways to connect with their communities, Artificial Intelligence (well-known as AI) is starting to play a bigger role....

7 Tech Companies Your Church Should Know

The world is changing fast, especially when it comes to technology. Churches that keep up with new tech can thrive by using these new tools to boost...

Keeping Visitors on Your Church Website

While social media like Facebook and YouTube are great tools, your church website is the central hub. It's the place to discover everything about...

Budget-Friendly Multi-Cam Live Streaming: Your Complete Guide

For small and medium-sized churches, choosing live streaming equipment can be daunting, especially when starting out or working with a tight budget....

Encoder Comparison: BoxCast Spark vs Resi Mini vs Blackmagic Web Presenter

Live streaming encoders are a dime a dozen these days — but what separates an average encoder from a great encoder? We’re here to help, by breaking...

How to Use Church Social Media to Reach Young Adult Members

Unsurprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on church attendance. Every Christian denomination has been affected. Per a Gallup study,...

Maximizing Church Social Media for Outreach + Engagement

Social media can have an incredible impact on church outreach and engagement. With billions of people on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube,...

Top 3 Church Live Streaming Cameras for Beginners

When it comes to video production and live streaming church services, picking the right camera for your church can be a daunting task. It can be a...

The Top 5 Live Streaming Encoders Under $1,000

Live streaming has become a part of almost all events involving video production, and finding the right encoder is crucial for delivering...

Church Website Design Trends + Best Practices

Your church’s website plays a crucial role in connecting and engaging with your congregation and community. By staying up to date with the latest...

Unboxing BoxCast’s Spark HEVC Live Streaming Encoder

Picture your live streaming setup. You've got your cameras, your mics. Your audio and video mixers. And of course, your video encoder.

Now imagine...

Squarespace vs Sites: How to Pick the Right Church Website

Creating and managing a website for your church can be a daunting task — especially if you're not super-tech savvy. There are so many website...

Why Churches Should Care About Using Google Ads

Jono Long of Faithworks Marketing is all about helping churches grow through website, SEO, Google Grant, and social media services. In this post,...

5 SEO Best Practices for Churches

SEO — you’ve probably heard of it. You might know a little about it. Or maybe it’s a complete mystery to you. But now more than ever, it’s important...

WordPress vs Sites: How to Choose the Right Website for Your Church

Creating and managing a website for your church can be a daunting task — especially if you're not super-tech savvy. There are so many website...

5 Reasons to Redesign Your Church’s Website

Your church's website is often the first impression for new visitors, so you want to make it a warm, inviting space that's welcoming and frustration...

How to Live Stream Church Services Without Faithlife

With Faithlife sunsetting its Live Stream product in June of 2023, you may be in search of a new streaming provider to help you stay connected to...

Why We Love the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO – Product Review

The Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO is the perfect starter video switcher for smaller organizations and houses of worship looking to upgrade to a...

How to Add a Pre-Roll Video to Your Live Stream

When it comes to live streaming, adding a pre-roll video can be a great way to engage your audience and set the tone for your broadcast. In this...

Church Multi-Cam Live Streaming Setup – How Christ Church Produces Services

If you need to learn how churches produce worship service live streams, the best teacher is someone who knows their stuff — and has been doing it for...

How to Live Stream Outdoor Easter Church Services

Easter is one of the most celebrated holidays of the year. It’s like the Super Bowl of holidays for churches, because Easter is when most churches...

How to Capitalize On + Increase Church Engagement During Easter

The purpose of the church is to make meaningful, lasting connections with community. With today's technology, reaching people has gotten both easier...

5 Beginner Mistakes Live Streamers Make + How to Avoid Them

When you’re starting to live stream, it's easy to overlook things that can make your streams look and sound much better. When you’re a one-person...

What Is Clean HDMI Output + Why You Need It for Live Streaming

Wouldn’t it be great if you could just plug whatever camera you have on hand into your live stream and immediately start broadcasting? Unfortunately,...

How to Get the Most Out of Your Worship Service Live Stream

Picture a typical Sunday at your church. Your service probably consists of fellowship, prayer, Scripture reading, preaching, and praise and worship...

Upload Speeds for 4K Live Streaming

This post covers the factors that influence your ability to broadcast content in 4K and the recommended bandwidth requirements for 4K live streaming....

How to Produce a Live Multi-Cam Show Using BoxCast

BoxCast videographer and media production entrepreneur Wade Clark has spent years coordinating, streaming, and producing live events for virtual and...

What’s the Difference Between SDI, Standard, Mini + Micro HDMI Video Cables?

Whether you’re building out your video production setup or just started filming live streams, you’ll need to get very comfortable with a small but...

Why Your Christmas Eve Service is So Important + How to Prepare

A Christmas Eve church service is an important holiday tradition for many people. It’s a time to come together with friends and family to celebrate...

How to Boost Christmas Church Service Engagement with Live Streaming

For your (or any) church, Christmas Eve and Christmas services are among the most important of the year. Christmas services bring people together and...

HEVC (H.265) vs. AVC (H.264): What’s the Difference?

We’ve all been there: Watching an online video, movie, or sporting event when suddenly, the screen freezes up, or the quality isn't what it...

HDMI vs. SDI Video Connections: What's the Difference?

When you’re streaming events live, there are a few ways to output video and audio from a video source to a streaming device. Two of the most common...

What is HLS Streaming and When Should You Use it for Live Video?

Understanding streaming protocols can make a huge difference for your broadcast. Latency, reliability of the stream, and accessibility for your...

Top 5 Reasons Your Church Should Be Live Streaming

Savvy churches know they can’t hope everyone they want to reach just walks in their doors. They have to go where people are: online. A robust digital...

5 Ways to Attract New Members To Your Church

In an era in which people are often overcommitted and pulled in too many directions, how can you ensure your message reaches the masses? Today’s...

How This Videographer Live Streams Hybrid Events + Conferences Using BoxCast

Wade Clark is no stranger to streaming events. When the technical challenge arises to coordinate, produce, and stream a live event — all with a...

Multistreaming: How to Live Stream to Multiple Destinations at Once

Streaming to lots of different platforms and destinations (known in the live streaming industry as simulcasting or multistreaming) can help you reach...

What’s the Best Frame Rate + Shutter Speed for Sports Video?

This post explains why frame rate and shutter speed are so important when it comes to capturing sports video. Dig into the best frame rates you need...

Stream and Go Live with Prerecorded Videos on Facebook, YouTube, and More — BoxCast Simulated Live

Wouldn’t it be great if you could broadcast a video as if it were live … without it actually being live? If you’re live streaming to Facebook,...

How to Archive and Store Live Streams

You're a broadcaster who live streams a lot of video content for your viewers. You know streaming live is one of the best ways to increase engagement...

What is a Multi-Cam Setup? Get the Live Streaming Basics

Multi-camera streaming will take your video productions to the next level. Broadcasting with multiple cameras makes your live stream a more immersive...

How to Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at the Same Time

Social streaming is an incredibly useful way to get your live videos seen by the largest number of people possible. One of the best ways to broadcast...

What is a CDN and Why is it Critical to Broadcast Live Streams?

Live streaming has revolutionized the way we consume media across the world. As a result of so many users accessing, uploading, and exploring the...

The Best Multi-Cam Workflow for Live Video Production

Established production teams often use more than one video camera. Whether you’re in-house or contracting video production services, one of the most...

Browser-Based Setup for Live Streaming from a Laptop

If you're a solo broadcaster or want to enable others to live stream without any fuss or complicated hardware, this is the workflow for you. We've...

How to Set Up Live Streaming for Church

While the church faces a myriad of challenges today, connecting with and expanding its reach to more people will always be top priority.

Declining...

What 16:9 Video Aspect Ratio Means for Your Video

The aspect ratio of a broadcast can make all the difference for an audience. No one likes fiddling with widescreen settings, or constantly rotating...

The Simple, Single-Cam Setup for Small + Medium Teams

Solo broadcasters or small and medium-sized video production teams are often pressed for time, energy, and capacity. You've got a lot of moving parts...

How to Add Graphic Overlays to Your Live Stream

At BoxCast, we believe high-quality live streaming should be easy. We're constantly working to provide simpler ways to increase the production...

The Best Live Video Switchers (Mixers) for Beginners

When it's time to level up your live stream from one to two or more cameras, your production setup adds an additional piece of equipment: a video...

How to Add a Scoreboard to Your Sports Live Stream

Arguably, the most important part of recreating the in-person experience of a game is letting your viewers see the score. If fans don't know who's...

The Simplest Live Streaming Workflow for Beginners

What's the easiest way to live stream? Use what you already own — your smartphone! Here’s a quick guide to the fastest way to go live with a mobile...

Virtual Conferences + Events: A Guide for Beginners

Virtual conferences and events — we’re willing to bet you’ve heard about them more over the past few years than ever before. One of the most common...

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming + How It Works for Your Broadcasts

Quality and convenience are two of the cornerstones of modern streaming. Most viewers want the lowest possible wait time for the highest possible...

Why You Should Automate a Live Stream — Schedule and Go Live Automatically

Live streaming is an excellent way to bring your community together when everyone can’t attend your events in person — it’s a must-have in the world...

How to Live Stream Holiday + Year-End Events: Broadcasting Guide

Once autumn has settled in and the year draws to a close, we begin to look forward to upcoming holidays and major streaming events. But most...

How to Create a High Quality Live Stream on Your iPhone

In theory, live streaming with an iPhone seems pretty straightforward. You just whip out your phone and tap the record button, right? Not quite....

How to Increase Online Engagement with Live Streaming

It's no secret that live and on demand streaming for organizations has continued to grow every year since it’s been available. The amount of options,...

Why You Should Multistream to Social Media

Embedding your stream on your website is incredibly beneficial, but did you know it also pays to stream to your social media channels? Think beyond...

How to Watch a Live Stream on a Smart TV

Long gone are the days of trying to watch a live stream solely on a laptop or smartphone. You probably want to use that nice new 65-inch Samsung...

How to Get the Most Out of Web Browser Live Streaming with Producer

Producer by BoxCast not only lets you go live in minutes straight from your web browser, but also gives you powerful tools to quickly and easily...

How to Turn Your Phone Into a Webcam with the Camo App

The camera built into your smartphone is often a better option than the webcam that’s built into your laptop or computer, so it makes sense to use it...

How to Stream to Facebook Live

How to Live Stream Sports Like a Pro

Live streaming and broadcasting sports can be difficult when time isn’t on your side. This is made even worse when your setup is complicated, your...

How to Live Stream on YouTube

How to Organize Your Live Streaming Video Gear

Let’s face it, we’re not ashamed to admit our video production gear could use a little spring cleaning. Whether it’s spring or not, we’re willing to...

5 Tips for Live Streaming to a Remote Audience

Live streaming helps make people part of the experience when they can’t be present. Here are five ways you can optimize your broadcasts to connect...

How to Record Your Live Streams with Video On Demand (VOD)

The way we watch things has changed drastically over the past generation. There was once a time when friends and families would carve out an hour in...

The Best Live Video Streaming Equipment for Every Level

So, you’ve decided to enhance your live streaming equipment setup — or at least started to do your research. As you’ve probably already discovered,...

Introducing Producer by BoxCast — Web Browser Live Streaming, Virtual Events, and Multistreaming

Picture this: You’re attending a fantastic live event. Maybe it’s a conference, concert, or a game. It’s in person (what a relief!), but if it’s not...

The Best Webcams for Live Streaming

How many times have you video chatted this week? More times than you’d have ever imagined a few years ago? Yeah, us too. Here’s the thing: Your...

How to Live Stream Picture-in-Picture Video in a PowerPoint Slideshow

When live streaming, you can easily share content from your computer and present your webcam’s video feed all at once. This lets your audience see...

The Best USB Microphones for Computers + Live Streaming

Audio quality is one of the most important elements of video — especially live video. If you’re live streaming from a computer at home, the office,...

How to Add a Picture-in-Picture Effect to Your Live Stream

If you’d like to feature a speaker during a presentation, highlight key parts of your broadcast, or just try something fun, you might consider adding...

How to Build a Complete Video Strategy for Your Organization

Live streaming is just one element of a successful overall video strategy for your organization. This post addresses how to approach a broader video...

What Mic Should I Use? 5 Types of Microphones for Video Production

Focusing on video production alone is like brushing your teeth without applying toothpaste. Yeah, that's right: It might get the job done (to a...

Balanced vs. Unbalanced Audio: What's The Difference?

Anyone who’s dipped their toes into the waters of live audio production knows that various little things have a huge impact on sound quality. For...

How to Embed a Live Stream on Your Website

Sharing a video online is easier than ever. People send and share video links to their contacts, social media followers, and coworkers every day....

How to Live Stream Video to Twitter without Periscope

Periscope, a pioneer in the world of online streaming, used to be the tool of choice for live video on Twitter. However, in March 2021 Twitter ...

BoxCast Flow: The Key to High-Quality, Reliable, and Secure Live Streams

Moments matter — whether it’s the big day, the big game, or the big announcement, significant moments are worth capturing and sharing. Live streaming...

How to Extend Your Reach with Hybrid Worship

As in-person attendance gains popularity, houses of worship are faced with the question “Why should I continue to live stream?” The better question...

Enhance Your Broadcasts with BoxCast Features

Here at BoxCast, we're constantly working to release features that help you level up your broadcasts. If you're looking to boost viewer engagement,...

How to Live Stream All-Company or Town Hall Meetings

Your all-company meetings are an important opportunity for alignment across teams. They are a chance to instill your culture and build momentum...

Stay Connected to Your School Community

In today’s world, it’s more important than ever to stay connected to your school community. Live streaming is an excellent way for schools to connect...

To Pay or Not to Pay?

That’s one of many questions you’ll probably have when you’re ready to start live streaming. If you’re new to this, you might not know which service...

What Live Streaming Setup Works Best for You? (for beginners)

If you're new to live streaming, you may not know what kind of setup you need to get started. Don't worry — this handy guide should help point you in...

How to Integrate BoxCast with ProPresenter

Thousands of organizations use ProPresenter for enhancing events with top-quality presentations and production elements. This post will teach you how...

The Best Video Cameras for Live Streaming

This post talks about some of the best video cameras that we have found for live streaming at every level. It's part of our series on live streaming...

How to Start Live Streaming: Equipment, Platforms + More

Back in 2013 — when we started working with broadcasters — live streaming was limited and complicated. Creating great live video was a complex...

Why Your Live Stream Lags: Intro to Live Streaming Latency

It happens about once a week: Someone starts their very first stream with a camera pointed at themselves. While watching it on their computer or...

A Beginner's Guide to Lighting for Live Streams

Let’s talk lighting. Whether you’re podcasting from the comfort of your home or producing a large-scale event that takes place onstage, lighting...

How To Live Stream At Home

If (out of necessity or just habit) your events have gone hybrid or completely virtual, you may have found yourself in a situation that requires you...

Stream Strong, with a Service That Scales

Nowadays, live streaming is becoming a necessity for organizations that want to reach sizable remote audiences. If yours is a large organization with...

The Best Camera Angles for Every Sport

Fans love being able to see their favorite teams play live, even when they can’t be there in person. But nobody likes the experience of watching a...

The Best Action Cam for Live Streaming: Sony FDR-X3000

How to Live Stream Funeral Services

Whether due to public health concerns, being out of town, or other reasons, people can't always attend funerals in person. Live streaming gives...

Why Churches Want Lower Thirds In Their Video

This post makes the case for using lower thirds in your streaming production for your church or ministry. It's part of our series on church live...

The Best Live Video Streaming Equipment for Your Church

Ministries around the country are finding the value in live streaming, as it allows them to reach and engage their communities in ways they weren't...

Extend Your Reach with RSS Feeds

If your organization is looking to repurpose content you're already livestreaming, sharing an RSS feed is an easy way to start. This post explains...

Live Streaming Spotlight: One Day University

Customer: One Day University – New York, NY

What They Stream: Live talks starring the United States and Canada's top professors.

Where They Stream: ...

How to Collect Donations with Your Live Stream

This post covers how you can use your live stream to monetize your events with donations and fundraising. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.

How to Add Automated Captions to Your Live Stream

This post explores the wider range of options for adding captions to your broadcast. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.

Captioning your...

How to Fix Audio Issues on Your Live Stream

Have you ever watched a video with no or really bad audio? Whether it's play-by-play commentary during a sporting event or a church choir singing its...

What Upload Speed Do I Need to Live Stream?

This post explores identifying upload speeds required for broadcasting, finding your current bandwidth, and troubleshooting potential connection...

How to Add Announcer Audio to Your Sports Live Streams

This post talks about the audio equipment needed to add announcers to your broadcast. It's part of our series onsports live streaming.

Live sports...

Connecting with Millennials: 5 Best Practices for Churches

This guest post covers how churches can engage with millennials. The article is brought to you by our friends at Vision2, a giving engagement...

7 Types of Camera Shots You Need to Film Church Services

This post talks about video production tips for framing individuals in your church live stream. It's part of our series on church live streaming. 

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Roland V-1HD Video Switcher: A Customer Review

This post is a video review of the Roland V-1HD Video Switcher. It's part of our series on live streaming equipment.

We recently incorporated the ...

How to Choose the Right Microphone for Your Pastor

This post talks about the advantages of different types of microphones for your church including headset, gooseneck, lavalier, and shotgun...

8 Easy Ways to Improve Your Live Video Stream

This talks about the steps to makes sure that you have a successful stream each time you broadcast. It breaks down different things to consider when...

The Best 4K Cameras for Live Streaming

This post covers what we think are the best 4K camera options for live video streaming. There are plenty of 4K camera options out there, but we...

6 Things You Need to Host the Perfect Graduation Ceremony

This post talks about how to create a great graduation event by thinking about dress code, speakers, awards, entertainment, refreshments, and...

What is Cloud Transcoding?

This post talks about using the process of cloud transcoding to ensure smooth viewer playback for your HD live streams. It's part of our series on HD...

What Does 4K Actually Mean?

This post is a brief introduction to the world of 4K. It covers the basics of the video resolution and addresses what makes it better than HD...

10 Expert Ways to Make Your Tournament Unforgettable

This post talks about how to engage your fans and create an incredible tournament experience. It's part of our series onsports engagement.

If you...

5 Steps You Must Take Before Streaming Live

This post addresses five steps to take before each stream to ensure you have a quality broadcast. It's part of our series onhow to start live...

5 Ways to Attract Fans to Your Games

This post considers different ways to attract fans to your sports games. It's part of our series on sports engagement.

Every year, fans across the...

How to Live Video Stream Amazing Outdoor Events

This post talks about how to ensure a great broadcast when you decide to stream outdoor events whether a wedding, a concert, or a festival. It's part...

Should I Stream My City Council Meetings on Facebook Live?

This post talks about the pros and cons of streaming your public meetings to Facebook Live. It's part of our series onlocal government live streaming

What's the Difference in 3G, 6G, 12G, Quad Link & Other SDI Signals?

This post is a video explanation of the differences in SDI signals like 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI, and Quad Link SDI and talks about what they are used...

Decimator MD-HX: A Customer Review

This post is a video review of the Decimator MD-HX, one of the most versatile tools in a live streaming production set up. It's part of our series on

What Is Bitrate (Mbps) And Why Does It Matter In Live Streaming?

This post addresses the term bitrate, explaining how it relates to upload and download speeds and why it's important in live streaming. It's part of...

Why You Need To Improve Your Church Lighting

This post covers best practices and advice for lighting in your church or ministry. It's part of our series on church live streaming.

How much easier...

The Best Strategy for Buying Live Video Equipment

This post is a summary of the steps that you should consider working through as you purchase new video and audio equipment for your organization....

How to Promote Your Live Stream

This post talks about four different ways that you can promote your live streams. It's part of our series on how to start live streaming.

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4 Bible Verses That Encourage Technology in Ministry

The link between ministry and technology is not immediately obvious. In fact, it can be easy to question whether technology has any place in the...

Why is Church Extra Important for Elderly Members?

This post addresses the importance of engaging elderly members of your church. It's the part of our series on church engagement.

Did you know that...

Hardware vs. Software Video Encoders: Which is Better for Live Streaming?

This post addresses the benefits of using a hardware encoder vs. a software encoder in your live video streaming setup. It's part of our series on ...

5 Things to Look For When Buying a Video Camera for Live Streaming

This post talks about the features that matter when purchasing a video camera for live streaming. It covers video resolution, outputs, zooming, image...

How to Upload Documents to Your Live Stream

This post looks at the best ways to upload documents, including presentation slides, agendas, bulletins, and schedules, to better replicate the...

5 Easy Ways to Improve the Audio of Your Church's Live Streams

This post covers the best cameras, switchers, tripods, and encoders for streaming your church or ministry. It's part of our series on church live...

The Unconventional Way this Church is Attracting its Youth

This post tells the story of a church that made a big investment in it's future by investing in it's youth. It's part of our series onchurch growth.

How to Add Sponsors and Ads to Your Live Stream

This post covers how to make money from a live stream with sponsorships using the Graphic Overlays feature from BoxCast. It's part of our series on ...

BoxCast Flow vs. RTMP: A Comparison of Streaming Protocols 

You’re watching a video online. It plays for a couple of seconds, and then it starts to buffer. This can be frustrating for any type of video content...

What is Live Video Encoding, Decoding, and Transcoding?

This post covers encoding, decoding, and transcoding, the processes behind sending live streams efficiently across the internet to your viewers. It's...

How Do I Set Up a Single Camera Stream for Baseball?

This post covers the equipment you need to start streaming a baseball game with a single camera. It's part of our series on sports live streaming.

I...

1080p vs. 720p — What's the Best Resolution for HD Live Streaming?

This post explains why a 1080p video stream does not always look better than a 720p stream. It's the main post in our series on HD live streaming.

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Research Shows This is Why People Switch Churches

This post addresses what the data says about why people move to a new church. It's part of our series on church growth.

Approximately half of U.S....

What is Frame Rate (fps) and Why Does it Matter in Live Streaming?

This post addresses frame rate (fps) and the role that it plays in creating a great quality live stream. It's part of our series on HD live streaming.

3 Easy Ways to Grow Your Church

Here are three ways you can continue to grow your ministry and reach new audiences for your church. It's the centerpiece of our series on church...

SD vs. HD vs. 4K: Live Streaming Video Resolutions Explained

This post is an overview of live streaming video resolution. We talk about standard-definition (480p + 480i), high-definition (720p, 1080i, + 1080p)...

The Best Ways to Buy Used Video Equipment for Your Church

This post covers the best strategies for acquiring used AV equipment for your church or ministry. It's part of our series on church live streaming.

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How to Make Highlight Clips from Your Live Stream

This post covers how to make the most of the significant moments in your live stream with highlight clipping. It's part of our series on BoxCast...

Two Ways to Include Audio on Your Sports Live Streams

This post covers two ways you can integrate audio into your sports team's live stream. It's part of our series on audio tips for live streaming.

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4 Things You Need to Impress and Grow Live Stream Viewers

This post addresses features like Captions, Graphic Overlays, Video Indexing, and Document Uploads that take your live stream viewer experience from...

5 Ways To Get More Viewers For Your Live Broadcasts

This post talks about five steps you can take to reach more people with your live stream. It's part of our series onhow to start live streaming.

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Why Does My Video Have 2 Black Bars on the Sides? [Aspect Ratio]

This post talks about aspect ratio of your video and explains why there are black bars on the sides of some videos. It's part of our series on HD...

How to Fix the Buzzing Noise on Your Live Stream

Buzzing or audio noise on a live stream can come from a lot of things — like cables, an audio mixer, or directly from the source audio, such as a...

How to Add Captions to Your Recorded Live Stream

This post explores the wider range of options for adding captions to your live stream. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.

Captioning your...

The Best PTZ Cameras for Live Streaming

There's a whole world of video cameras you can use for live streaming. Unlike other video cameras, PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras attach to a wall,...

Alternatives to Mobile Hotspots: Live Broadcasting on the Go

This post looks at alternatives for getting an internet connection that meets the necessary speeds for a reliable live stream without the use of...

Encoder Comparison: BoxCaster vs. Teradek VidiU vs. Digicast

This post is an in-depth comparison of three hardware video encoders: the BoxCaster, Teradek VidiU, and Digicast. It's the main post in our series on

The Best Software for Live Streaming (and How to Use Them)

This post talks about the best software encoders for live streaming. It also addresses how to create an ideal workflow with these tools. It's part of...

How Many Viewers (Actually) Watched your Live Stream?

This post addresses the different ways that live streaming platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitter, and BoxCast measure viewership. It's part...

The Best Battery Pack for Mobile Live Streaming

This post talks about the XTPower XT-20000 External Battery Pack, our favorite power source for mobile broadcasting. It's part of our series on live...

How to Replace Your Archived Broadcast With a Locally Recorded Video

This post addresses how to replace a recorded live broadcast with a post-produced copy of the same event. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.

How to Add Live Stream Production Elements Without a Video Switcher

In this post we will cover how to add basic production elements like a second camera, a presentation, or graphic overlays without a video switcher....

How to Turn a Live Stream into a Podcast

If your organization is looking to start podcasting, repurpose the content you're already live streaming is an easy way to start. This post outlines...

How to Bulk Schedule Live Streams in Advance

This post outlines how to schedule both recurring and irregular live streams in advance on various platforms. It's part of our series on BoxCast...

How To Monitor and Troubleshoot Your Live Stream

This post addresses potential obstacles you might encounter as a broadcaster and a route to avoiding them with active monitoring, stream diagnostics,...

Live Streaming Spotlight: Wycliffe Bible Translators

Customer: Wycliffe Bible Translators

What they Stream: Internal meetings, weekly chapel sessions, organizational events

The Setup: Three cameras...

Conferencing and Meeting Video vs Live Video Streaming

This post covers the differences between live video streaming tools like BoxCast and live video meeting (or conferencing) tools like Webex, join.me,...

What Can Your Church Do to Attract Young Adults?

This post covers some of the best ways to reach out to young adults adults and engage them in your ministry and community. It's part of our series on

Live Streaming Spotlight: Kent State University

Customer: Kent State University

What they Stream: Division 1 sports, school events

The Setup: Multiple setups and workflows depending on event to...