The BoxCast Blog
Learn along your live streaming journey with posts designed to help you become a better broadcaster.
5 Ways To Get More Viewers For Your Live Broadcasts
November 25, 2018
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]
November 23, 2018
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
November 15, 2018
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
November 9, 2018
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
October 31, 2018
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
October 28, 2018
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
October 25, 2018
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)
October 12, 2018
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...
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How Many Viewers (Actually) Watched your Live Stream?
October 5, 2018
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
September 28, 2018
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...
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How to Replace Your Archived Broadcast With a Locally Recorded Video
September 21, 2018
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
September 14, 2018