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,...
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A Quick Comparison of Live Streaming Protocols
April 29, 2025
Not all live streaming protocols are equal. While they may look similar on paper, real-world performance separates the best from the rest. Streaming...
How to Add a Pre-Roll Video to Your Live Stream
March 20, 2023
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...
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...
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...
Top 5 Reasons Your Church Should Be Live Streaming
November 30, 2022
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...
How This Videographer Live Streams Hybrid Events + Conferences Using BoxCast
November 25, 2022
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
November 23, 2022
Streaming to lots of different platforms and destinations (known in the live streaming industry as simulcasting or multistreaming) can help you reach...