As the business world becomes increasingly digital, video content becomes a vital tool for connecting with customers, training employees, and sharing information. But with the rise of high-definition and ultra-high-definition video, the technology to deliver it needs to evolve. That’s where HEVC (High-Efficiency Video Coding), also known as H.265, comes in. This cutting-edge codec allows for significantly smaller file sizes while maintaining high-quality video, which means faster streaming, reduced storage costs, and improved user experience. For businesses & streaming platforms looking to ..read more

Nobody wants slow, stuttering, lagging video streaming – especially in this day and age. On the contrary: everyone wants a fast, smooth, and perfectly synced video streaming experience. The difference between having constant buffering issues and buttery smooth video streaming comes down to one word: latency. Online video streaming, whether it be live streaming, OTT video streaming or online education, has become increasingly common. As a result, having ultra-low latency streaming is evermore vital. Research shows the global average time spent watching videos online daily is 84 minutes. This gl ..read more

Video streaming has gained massive popularity in various industries, especially post-COVID. Recent research found that people spent 482.5 billion hours worldwide on live-streaming apps. This makes sluggish video buffering an enemy to the progress of live stream eCommerce. So how do you minimize video buffering and ensure a great customer experience as a broadcaster? Poor internet connection, not using a CDN, and live broadcasting software overload are some causes you may be looking at. Whether you’re in the media entertainment space or want to deliver a smooth e-learning experience, this post ..read more

For many B2C broadcasters, just about any software encoder will suffice. However, as a professional broadcaster, it’s important to consider updating to an encoder that supports RTMP streaming. RTMP stands for “real-time messaging protocol” and is a standard that makes high-quality live streaming possible. In this article, we’ll get into the technical details of RTMP encoding. First, we’ll discuss configuring an RTMP encoder and connecting it to a live streaming platform. Dacast is an authority on this particular protocol and has helped countless individuals and businesses stream live video usi ..read more

Multiple Tourism operators sell custom videos and photos to their guests as a souvenir helping tourists remember their experience for years to come. In the past, these tourism operators sold DVDs and USBS, but that approach is no longer valid with the growth of online video. Floodin PRO is an automated video production app that supports international tourism operators stay with the times and gain constant online exposure from their customer experience videos and photos. The app offers innovative tools for easy video editing and storage, so tourism operators can record, edit, and sell their vis ..read more

When was the last time you picked up a book to learn about something in detail? Also, when was the last time you listened to a podcast featuring an expert on a subject you’re passionate about? Answering the two questions above gives you a clear picture of how we consume content these days. In the early 2000s, blogging was the hottest medium to share your views with the world. It reined over the internet for a solid few years before giving its crown to vlogging. That trend slowly evolved and branched into a mix of content delivery channels such as live-streaming, pod-casting, and short videos ..read more

Looking for streaming solutions to add subtitles or closed captions to your video project? You’ve come to the right place! This article will cover how to do closed captioning for web videos. Closed Captions (often abbreviated “CC”) can convey text information during a video. For example, captions include text and dialogue. Moreover, they can also provide contextual info about music playing and other important sounds. After reading this post, you can create your own captions and caption files. Closed captions can be stored on a .srt or .vtt file extension, and this caption file can make your co ..read more

Video content has many purposes in the business world. It is primarily used in ads and content marketing strategies, but video content can be used as a product. You can sell mini-films, tutorials, lessons, webinars, and other videos for on-demand consumption. There are a few ways to monetize video-on-demand services, and SVOD is among the most popular monetized video streaming service models. SVOD platforms use subscription fee-based pricing models to monetize video content.  Today, we will talk about SVOD, the best SVOD models, and other popular monetization strategies that can help you ..read more

We’re in the middle of a broadcasting revolution. Although sports broadcasting is still made for TV, increasing numbers of people are watching sporting events through on-demand video. With this fast-paced switch in consumer watch habits, which includes more people watching on mobile devices, sports streaming via OTT sports platforms are on the rise. With an OTT (over-the-top) platform, sports fans can tune in for their sports entertainment anywhere, any time. Those in sports are quickly catching on to the reality that the future of video consumption is in live streaming and broadcasting. What ..read more

Want to share your passion for art? Here’s an idea: Stream drawing videos as you create art. As an artist, you can generate a new stream of revenue for your business by deciding to share your passion online. Creative folks of all genres can use art streaming to spread awareness for their craft and magnetize views from around the world. Why Should You Live-Stream Your Art? We understand that art is your passion, not just a way for you to earn. Creating an artist live stream isn’t just for views. Sharing your passion online helps create awareness for your craft. Also, you might save thousands of ..read more