Category Archives: The video experts blog

How to Compress a Video for Live Streaming Without Losing Quality

Compress Video Without Quality Loss

If you’ve ever tried streaming high-quality video without compressing it first, you probably ran into some frustrating problems like buffering, long load times, or viewers dropping off entirely. That’s because raw or poorly compressed video files are massive, and pushing them through a live stream can put serious strain on your internet connection and your […]

Ultimate Guide to The Best Live Streaming Cameras in 2025

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Choosing the best live streaming camera in 2025 can be challenging, with options ranging from webcams and smartphones to 8K camcorders and AI-powered PTZ cameras. Whether you’re a business, content creator, educator, church, or event broadcaster, the right camera impacts stream quality, audience engagement, and ease of setup. This guide to the best live streaming […]

What Is a Video Codec: Everything You Need to Know About It

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In an era where video accounts for over 80% of all internet traffic, video codecs are the silent engines powering everything from Netflix to video calls. The surge in streaming forced all major streaming platforms to agree on limiting their video content to 480p to preserve internet bandwidth for other essential services. The downgrade in […]

Live Stream Not Working? The Ultimate 2025 Guide to Troubleshooting Live Streaming Issues

When it comes to live streaming, there are many moving parts. Broadcasters need a workflow for filming the live event, encoding or transcoding the files, delivering the video to users, and allowing playback by viewers. While a modern live streaming platform makes it simple to get started, issues can still pop up, and that’s why […]

IPTV vs. OTT: Internet TV Delivery Systems Explained

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The video streaming industry is full of acronyms and terms that can be confusing for the uninitiated. Two of those terms, which deal with internet TV delivery, are IPTV and OTT. While both terms refer to methods of delivering content over the internet to end-users, there are differences in the mechanisms or platforms each uses […]