How Video-on-Demand Platforms Help Your Business and How to Create One
Video-on-demand is the new Cable TV – but better. Many businesses are monetizing their libraries of on-demand video content, from educational courses to fitness training videos and internal resources for new employees. As a whole, the video-on-demand market is blooming. In 2022, the market is expected to bring nearly $95 […]
Mobile Live Streaming: How to Live Stream from a Mobilephone
As of October 2022, there are almost 6.64 billion mobile users worldwide. That’s more than 83% of the world’s population. Thanks to this widespread mobile phone usage and better internet availability, the way we use our phones is changing. Think about it, this little marvel of technology has replaced how […]
How to Host and Embed an HLS Live Stream on Your Website
What is HLS? The HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol was developed by Apple in 2009 to deliver video content to HTML5 video players. This protocol replaced RTMP for delivery, the standard for streaming to the Flash player. One of the main problems with using Flash on a mobile device is […]
How to Convert RTMP to HLS for Live Video Streaming
Do you know how to convert RTMP to HLS for live video streaming? RTMP and HLS are two streaming protocols that help transport live streams between the recording equipment, the encode, and the live streaming platform. With the right video streaming host, you can automatically convert a single RTMP feed […]
How to Set Up an RTMP Encoder for Live Video Streaming
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’re going […]
Low Latency Streaming Solutions: Choosing a Platform to Live Stream Without Delay [2022 Update]
According to this report, most of us spend over 100 minutes each day watching video content of different genres. That adds up to a considerable amount of time. But have you ever wondered which videos stand out? The videos that hook viewers from the start and maintain their interest throughout. […]
Live Streaming Server – How to Build One, and Should You Do It?
Taking a DIY approach to streaming and setting up your own live streaming server may sound simple way to broadcastb. The idea of everything getting done in-house and on your own terms can be incredibly appealing. Plus, you get to save money on private video streaming services. Right? Wrong. Unfortunately, […]
VOD Platforms: What You Need to Know [2022 Update]
The video on demand (VOD) industry is exploding. One recent report found video viewing on VOD platforms “[is] up 155% year-over-year, with an average viewing time of 17.1 minutes per session,” and businesses are taking advantage of this trend. In fact, the video streaming market is predicted to grow by […]
What Is a Video Codec: Everything You Need to Know About It
During the 2020 pandemic, while most of the world went into lockdown, streaming services saw record numbers regarding new subscribers and hours watched. According to Nielsen research, streaming went up nearly 100%. The surge in streaming forced all major streaming platforms to agree on limiting their video content to 480p […]
How to Live Stream with Pre-Recorded Video
In this tutorial, we’ll look at how to live stream with pre-recorded video as a part of your broadcast. Pre-recorded videos can be a great way to add multimedia to your live video streaming broadcast. Some use cases for videos in your broadcast are introduction videos, ad reels, sponsored content, […]