The BoxCast Blog

Learn along your live streaming journey with posts designed to help you become a better broadcaster.

Live Streaming Software (4)

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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 ...

Read More

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...

Read More

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.

...

Read More

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.

Read More

SD vs. HD vs. 4K: Live Streaming Video Resolutions Explained

This post is an overview of live streaming video resolution. We talk about standard-definition (480p + 480i), high-definition (720p, 1080i, + 1080p)...

Read More

How to Make Highlight Clips from Your Live Stream

This post covers how to make the most of the significant moments in your live stream with highlight clipping. It's part of our series on BoxCast...

Read More