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Why Your Live Stream Lags: Intro to Live Streaming Latency

It happens about once a week: Someone starts their very first stream with a camera pointed at themselves. While watching it on their computer or...

How to Add Automated Captions to Your Live Stream

This post explores the wider range of options for adding captions to your broadcast. It's part of our series on BoxCast Features.

Captioning your...

How to Fix Audio Issues on Your Live Stream

Have you ever watched a video with no or really bad audio? Whether it's play-by-play commentary during a sporting event or a church choir singing its...

What Upload Speed Do I Need to Live Stream?

This post explores identifying upload speeds required for broadcasting, finding your current bandwidth, and troubleshooting potential connection...

What is Cloud Transcoding?

This post talks about using the process of cloud transcoding to ensure smooth viewer playback for your HD live streams. It's part of our series on HD...

What Does 4K Actually Mean?

This post is a brief introduction to the world of 4K. It covers the basics of the video resolution and addresses what makes it better than HD...

What's the Difference in 3G, 6G, 12G, Quad Link & Other SDI Signals?

This post is a video explanation of the differences in SDI signals like 3G-SDI, 6G-SDI, 12G-SDI, and Quad Link SDI and talks about what they are used...

What Is Bitrate (Mbps) And Why Does It Matter In Live Streaming?

This post addresses the term bitrate, explaining how it relates to upload and download speeds and why it's important in live streaming. It's part of...

Hardware vs. Software Video Encoders: Which is Better for Live Streaming?

This post addresses the benefits of using a hardware encoder vs. a software encoder in your live video streaming setup. It's part of our series on ...

How to Add Sponsors and Ads to Your Live Stream

This post covers how to make money from a live stream with sponsorships using the Graphic Overlays feature from BoxCast. It's part of our series on ...

BoxCast Flow vs. RTMP: A Comparison of Streaming Protocols 

You’re watching a video online. It plays for a couple of seconds, and then it starts to buffer. This can be frustrating for any type of video content...

1080p vs. 720p — What's the Best Resolution for HD Live Streaming?

This post explains why a 1080p video stream does not always look better than a 720p stream. It's the main post in our series on HD live streaming.

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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.