The BoxCast Blog
Learn along your live streaming journey with posts designed to help you become a better broadcaster.
What is a Video Switcher (Mixer)?
February 13, 2018
This post covers how to add multiple camera angles using a video switcher (mixer). It gives an introduction to this piece of equipment. It's part of...
Should I Stream My City Council Meetings on YouTube Live?
January 30, 2018
This post talks about the pros and cons of streaming your public meetings to YouTube Live. It's part of our series on local government live streaming.
Magnus VT-4000: A Customer Review
January 22, 2018
This post is a video review of the Magnus VT-4000 a great tripod for live streaming beginners. It's part of our series on live streaming...
How to Integrate BoxCast with MediaShout
January 12, 2018
MediaShout is a terrific tool for your church to add graphics such as lyrics and presentations to your broadcast. This post will teach you how to set...
Live Streaming Spotlight: City of Lindsborg, KS
December 28, 2017
Customer: City of Lindsborg, KS
What they Stream: City Council meetings
Live Streaming Goals: Keeping residents informed
The Setup: One camera in the...
Live Streaming Spotlight: City of Hardeeville, SC
December 19, 2017
Customer: City of Hardeeville, SC
What they Stream: City Council and Committee meetings
Live Streaming Goals: Government transparency
The Setup:...
Why Are Church Choirs On the Decline?
December 12, 2017
This post considers the reasons why church choirs are on the decline. It's the part of our series on church engagement.
Church choirs are on the...
Live Streaming Spotlight: Rockdale County, GA
December 7, 2017
Customer: Rockdale County, GA
What they Stream: Board of Commissioners Meetings
Live Streaming Goals: Public Meeting Transparency, Workplace...
Why Your City Council Videos Must Be High Definition (HD)
December 6, 2017
This post addresses the state of government video and makes the case that your government needs to be streaming in high definition. It's part of our...
What to Look for in a Local Government Website Video Player
November 28, 2017