The BoxCast Blog
Learn along your live streaming journey with posts designed to help you become a better broadcaster.
Live Streaming Software (4)
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...
How to Add Automated Captions to Your Live Stream
August 23, 2019
This post explores the wider range of options for adding captions to your broadcast. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.
Captioning your...
How to Fix Audio Issues on Your Live Stream
May 15, 2019
Have you ever watched a video with no or really bad audio? Whether it's play-by-play commentary during a sporting event or a church choir singing its...
What Upload Speed Do I Need to Live Stream?
May 8, 2019
This post explores identifying upload speeds required for broadcasting, finding your current bandwidth, and troubleshooting potential connection...
What is Cloud Transcoding?
April 10, 2019
This post talks about using the process of cloud transcoding to ensure smooth viewer playback for your HD live streams. It's part of our series on HD...
What Does 4K Actually Mean?
April 9, 2019
This post is a brief introduction to the world of 4K. It covers the basics of the video resolution and addresses what makes it better than HD...
What's the Difference in 3G, 6G, 12G, Quad Link & Other SDI Signals?
March 21, 2019
This post is a video explanation of the differences in SDI signals like 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI, and Quad Link SDI and talks about what they are used...
What Is Bitrate (Mbps) And Why Does It Matter In Live Streaming?
March 19, 2019
This post addresses the term bitrate, explaining how it relates to upload and download speeds and why it's important in live streaming. It's part of...
Hardware vs. Software Video Encoders: Which is Better for Live Streaming?
February 21, 2019
This post addresses the benefits of using a hardware encoder vs. a software encoder in your live video streaming setup. It's part of our series on ...
How to Add Sponsors and Ads to Your Live Stream
February 4, 2019
This post covers how to make money from a live stream with sponsorships using the Graphic Overlays feature from BoxCast. It's part of our series on ...
BoxCast Flow vs. RTMP: A Comparison of Streaming Protocols
January 30, 2019
You’re watching a video online. It plays for a couple of seconds, and then it starts to buffer. This can be frustrating for any type of video content...