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...
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Top 3 Church Live Streaming Cameras for Beginners
February 23, 2024
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...
Unboxing BoxCast’s Spark HEVC Live Streaming Encoder
December 15, 2023
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...
Why We Love the Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO – Product Review
April 11, 2023
The Blackmagic ATEM Mini Extreme ISO is the perfect starter video switcher for smaller organizations and houses of worship looking to upgrade to a...
Church Multi-Cam Live Streaming Setup – How Christ Church Produces Services
March 16, 2023
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
February 22, 2023
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...
5 Beginner Mistakes Live Streamers Make + How to Avoid Them
January 27, 2023
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
January 25, 2023
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,...
Upload Speeds for 4K Live Streaming
December 20, 2022
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
December 17, 2022
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?
December 16, 2022
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...
HEVC (H.265) vs. AVC (H.264): What’s the Difference?
December 7, 2022
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?
December 2, 2022
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...