Live Streaming Bandwidth: What You Really Need for a Reliable Broadcast
When most people think about internet speed, they think about downloading. Watching Netflix, browsing the internet, or playing Spotify. But when you...
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Change Your Live Stream Service Provider (Without the Headache)
July 31, 2025
BoxCast launched in 2013, and since then we've helped tens of thousands of organizations with their live video streaming needs. In our early years,...
Automated Live Streaming: The Many Benefits
June 19, 2025
Live video streaming involves encoding, transport, transcoding, distribution, and playback. If that sounds like a lot, it's because it is.
The Best Live Streaming Feature You've Never Heard Of
June 5, 2025
Whether you’ve been live streaming for years or just recently started, you probably have the basics down — scheduling events, uploading graphics,...
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...