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The Best Strategy for Buying Live Video Equipment

This post is a summary of the steps that you should consider working through as you purchase new video and audio equipment for your organization....

How to Upload Documents to Your Live Stream

This post looks at the best ways to upload documents, including presentation slides, agendas, bulletins, and schedules, to better replicate the...

What is Frame Rate (fps) and Why Does it Matter in Live Streaming?

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.

4 Things You Need to Impress and Grow Live Stream Viewers

This post addresses features like Captions, Graphic Overlays, Video Indexing, and Document Uploads that take your live stream viewer experience from...

5 Ways To Get More Viewers For Your Live Broadcasts

This post talks about five steps you can take to reach more people with your live stream. It's part of our series onhow to start live streaming.

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Alternatives to Mobile Hotspots: Live Broadcasting on the Go

This post looks at alternatives for getting an internet connection that meets the necessary speeds for a reliable live stream without the use of...

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How Many Viewers (Actually) Watched your Live Stream?

This post addresses the different ways that live streaming platforms like Facebook Live, YouTube, Twitter, and BoxCast measure viewership. It's part...

The Best Battery Pack for Mobile Live Streaming

This post talks about the XTPower XT-20000 External Battery Pack, our favorite power source for mobile broadcasting. It's part of our series on live...

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How to Replace Your Archived Broadcast With a Locally Recorded Video

This post addresses how to replace a recorded live broadcast with a post-produced copy of the same event. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.

How to Bulk Schedule Live Streams in Advance

This post outlines how to schedule both recurring and irregular live streams in advance on various platforms. It's part of our series on BoxCast...

How Cleveland International Film Festival Increased Viewership with BoxCast

The Cleveland International Film Festival is an annual film festival based in Cleveland, Ohio. It is the largest film festival in the state. Every...

How Much Does Live Streaming Cost?

This post talks about the price of starting to live stream. It breaks down different things to consider when beginning to look at your budget. It's...

Ultimate Live Video Streaming Glossary: Terms You Should Know

This post defines some of the key words and acronyms that you hear when you talk about live streaming. It's part of our series onhow to start live...