Welcome to The Block!
We released The Block to be your all-access monthly newsletter, highlighting the latest and greatest at BoxCast and in the live streaming industry. This month, we're here to help you get organized and improve your broadcasts, as well as share a tool to get you through the long winter months.
New Year, New You
Even if you're not one for resolutions, January always feels like a great time to declutter. And we're here to help you!
Check out these 5 pro tips to better organize your gear and broadcasts (and keep them in order). Another simple, yet frustrating issue we're often asked about is how to get rid of pesky camera icons. Our new blog post and video both outline how to do just that with a clean HDMI output.
Dashboard Updates
We've got some exciting things coming soon that'll make it easier than ever to edit your broadcasts! Keep a close eye on the Dashboard and our product portal for more info.
Weather Winter Storms + More with Simulated Live
Many of us wish winter would end the moment we pack up our holiday decorations, but the fact is that January and February often produce some of the worst wintry conditions. How do you stay connected to your community when they can't attend in person because of bad weather?
January tends to be a slow time for a lot of churches. So it's also a great time for pastors to enjoy some much-needed R+R. Who delivers the message so leaders can take a little time off?
Simulated Live can help with both of these scenarios. You can rebroadcast past events or services, or upload a new broadcast and set it to play as though it were live. With Simulated Live, your speaker can record their message ahead of time and you can schedule it to play at the regular time to keep things running as usual.
Pro tip: Be sure to have a team member (or few) standing by ready to chat and keep your viewers engaged.
Under Construction: The BoxCast Academy
It's been almost a year since we released the BoxCast Academy. We designed this space to help you become better a broadcaster at your own pace, no matter where you are in your live streaming journey.
We're making some tweaks to improve your overall experience, so the Academy will be unavailable for a while while we work. In the meantime, check out our
Live Streaming Resources. You'll find a wealth of helpful live video production content — including Tech Tips videos, blog posts, support articles, and more!
ICYMI
Take a peek at what we've been watching and creating this month!
Best PTZ Camera for Churches from Churchfront
How to Get the Most Out of Your Worship Service Live Stream
How to Produce a Live Multi-Cam Show Using BoxCast
How to Turn Your DSLR Into a Webcam
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Happy streaming!
BoxCast Team
