BoxCast Flow vs. RTMP: A Comparison of Streaming Protocols
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...
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1080p vs. 720p — What's the Best Resolution for HD Live Streaming?
January 17, 2019
This post explains why a 1080p video stream does not always look better than a 720p stream. It's the main post in our series on HD live streaming.
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What is Frame Rate (fps) and Why Does it Matter in Live Streaming?
January 8, 2019
This post addresses frame rate (fps) and the role that it plays in creating a great quality live stream. It's part of our series on HD live streaming.
SD vs. HD vs. 4K: Live Streaming Video Resolutions Explained
December 26, 2018
This post is an overview of live streaming video resolution. We talk about standard-definition (480p + 480i), high-definition (720p, 1080i, + 1080p)...
How to Make Highlight Clips from Your Live Stream
December 14, 2018
This post covers how to make the most of the significant moments in your live stream with highlight clipping. It's part of our series on BoxCast...
Why Does My Video Have 2 Black Bars on the Sides? [Aspect Ratio]
November 23, 2018
This post talks about aspect ratio of your video and explains why there are black bars on the sides of some videos. It's part of our series on HD...
How to Fix the Buzzing Noise on Your Live Stream
November 15, 2018
Buzzing or audio noise on a live stream can come from a lot of things — like cables, an audio mixer, or directly from the source audio, such as a...
How to Add Captions to Your Recorded Live Stream
November 9, 2018
This post explores the wider range of options for adding captions to your live stream. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.
Captioning your...
Alternatives to Mobile Hotspots: Live Broadcasting on the Go
October 28, 2018
This post looks at alternatives for getting an internet connection that meets the necessary speeds for a reliable live stream without the use of...
The Best Software for Live Streaming (and How to Use Them)
October 12, 2018
This post talks about the best software encoders for live streaming. It also addresses how to create an ideal workflow with these tools. It's part of...
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How to Turn a Live Stream into a Podcast
September 7, 2018
If your organization is looking to start podcasting, repurpose the content you're already live streaming is an easy way to start. This post outlines...
How To Monitor and Troubleshoot Your Live Stream
August 28, 2018
This post addresses potential obstacles you might encounter as a broadcaster and a route to avoiding them with active monitoring, stream diagnostics,...
Conferencing and Meeting Video vs Live Video Streaming
August 22, 2018