Author Archives: Max Wilbert

Video Streaming Protocols: 6 Preferred Formats for Professional Broadcasting

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There are many different acronyms used in live streaming. RTMP, HLS, SRT and more. These generally refer to different video streaming protocols. Essentially, these protocols are technical processes that facilitate the efficient transfer of data from one program to another. In streaming, this amounts to the transference of video files to and from your encoder, streaming […]

Vimeo OTT Review: Pros and Cons, Pricing and Alternatives [2024 Update]

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The Vimeo online video platform was originally launched in 2004, and for most of its existence, Vimeo has catered to the creative market. However, in recent years Vimeo has pivoted towards the B2B sector. In this article, we’ll review and discuss one major element of this shift: the introduction of the Vimeo OTT platform. We’ll […]

How to Troubleshoot Your HLS Live Stream

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As the popularity of live video streaming protocols has grown, so too has the ease and simplicity in setting them up. With technology constantly evolving and maturing, anyone can create live streams today. Streaming video has been made more universal and easier than ever with a professional streaming platform. However, technical issues sometimes arise. With […]

Live Streaming Encoding Software and Top Hardware Encoder Alternatives

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Live streaming encoding software plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality live-streaming videos across platforms. Whether you’re live streaming videos for entertainment, business, or education, choosing the right encoder is essential to achieving the best video quality. In a nutshell, encoding software compresses and formats video to make it suitable for streaming, offering an array […]

HLS vs. MPEG-DASH: Live Streaming Protocol Comparison

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There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes of live streaming. Various technologies work in unison to produce the end result that viewers see when they watch your content. One technological aspect of this process involves delivering the video from the camera to the encoder to the video host and finally, to the […]