Introducing the New Dacast Video Player

The new Dacast player has arrived, and it looks better than ever!

At Dacast, we want to make sure to provide our broadcasters and their viewers with the best viewing experience possible. This new and improved video player is designed to do just that.

Here are some improvements the new Dacast player offers.

1. New Design

We’ve revamped our video player design to look even more professional and provide a more pleasant experience for your viewers.

The new Dacast player is easier to use, and it is more visually appealing with clearer control bar buttons and rendition labels.

We’ve revamped our video player design to look even more professional and provide a more pleasant experience for your viewers.

The new Dacast player is easier to use, and it is more visually appealing with clearer control bar buttons and rendition labels.  

Your audience deserves to get the best of your video content, which is why we created a cleaner video player. With our new player, your content will truly stand out, making it more enjoyable to watch. Plus, this new player is mobile-friendly and adaptive for everyone and from anywhere.

2. Better Experience

Beyond the more modern and appealing design, broadcasters will also experience much easier navigation thanks to the new player controls. 

Overall, our new player includes more customization and accessibility to improve ​​your videos’ performance and convey your message more effectively.

Our video player now allows you to select the color of the player’s text to make it easier to read. You can also customize the colors of the control bar and buttons to put your brand front and center. But wait… There’s more! You now also have the option of personalizing your brand text by choosing its color and adding a colorful background to make it stand out.

Start playing with your new video player now!

Not yet a Dacast user? Start using the new player for free with our 14-day trial!

Any questions? Please contact our support team in chat or via email support@dacast.com.

Overall, our new player includes more customization and accessibility to improve ​​your videos’ performance and convey your message more effectively.

Our video player now allows you to select the color of the player’s text to make it easier to read. You can also customize the colors of the control bar and buttons to put your brand front and center. But wait… There are more features to explore! You now also have the option of personalizing your brand text by choosing its color and adding a colorful background to make it stand out.

Start playing with your new video player now!

Not yet a Dacast user? Start using the new player for free with our 14-day trial!

Any questions? Please contact our support team in chat or via email at support@dacast.com

FAQ

1. Why do we use Dacast?

Many businesses choose Dacast for its powerful live streaming and online video hosting capabilities. The platform supports a huge range of popular video formats, as well as less common ones such as .mpg, .vob, and .ogv.

Dacast offers fundamental features such as the ability to store and deliver on-demand video content. Users can also generate revenue through various monetization options like pay-per-view, subscriptions, and advertising.

Moreover, it caters to a wide range of streaming needs by accommodating multiple streaming protocols.

Finally, the platform offers advanced features for security, customization, and data analytics, and is pretty compatible with large files.

2. What is similar to Dacast?

There are many live streaming and video hosting software that offer features similar to Dacast:

• Vimeo: Vimeo provides quality live streaming and video hosting services with a friendly user interface.
• Brightcove: Brightcove is an all in one solution for video hosting and publishing and is often used by large enterprises and media companies.
• Wistia: Wistia specializes in video hosting and marketing tools. It offers customizable video players, analytics, and integration with marketing automation platforms.
• YouTube: YouTube videos can serve as an alternative to Dacast, especially when considering cost-effective options.
• Kaltura: Kaltura is an open source platform and the best media player for educational institutions and enterprises.
• JW Player: JW Player offers live video hosting and a highly customizable video player.
• Zixi: Zixi is known for its focus on secure and reliable live video delivery over IP networks.

3. Who is the founder of Dacast?

Dacast was founded by Stephane Roulland in 2008, who is also the company’s CEO. Stephane Roulland played a crucial role in establishing Dacast as a prominent live streaming and video hosting platform.

4. What advanced features does Dacast provide for its viewers?

Dacast offers viewers an enriching streaming experience with its cutting-edge technology.

Thanks to hardware acceleration, the Dacast platform ensures smooth and efficient video processing. Its DVR (Digital Video Recording) functionality empowers viewers to pause, rewind, and fast forward during live streams so they never miss essential moments.

Furthermore, Dacast offers adaptive bitrate streaming, ensuring smooth playback. Finally, to enhance accessibility, it also boasts support for closed captioning.

5. How do I stream from Dacast to Facebook?

Live streaming through Facebook using Dacast can help you grow your viewership. There are three ways to do this:

1. Use Dacast’s iFrame Social Share Code by first preparing your live video. Then, access the share settings, copy the link, and paste it into a Facebook post. The video details will auto-fill, and viewers can click ‘play’ to start the stream.
2. Dacast’s multi-destination streaming allows you to directly launch a stream in your Facebook feed. This is achieved through configuring your encoder to support multi-destination streaming.
3. If you have a paid subscription with Switchboard Live, Dacast provides a collaborative opportunity. This enables you to live stream to both Dacast and Facebook in just a few clicks.