The BoxCast Blog
Learn along your live streaming journey with posts designed to help you become a better broadcaster.
How to Start Live Streaming: Equipment, Platforms + More
March 4, 2021
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
January 22, 2021
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
December 23, 2020
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
December 4, 2020
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
August 14, 2020
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
August 11, 2020
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...
How to Live Stream Funeral Services
May 19, 2020
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
March 31, 2020
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
March 19, 2020
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
March 18, 2020
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
February 12, 2020
Customer: One Day University – New York, NY
What They Stream: Live talks starring the United States and Canada's top professors.
Where They Stream: ...
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