Category Archives: The video experts blog

In our previous tutorial, we covered how to create your Dacast channel. Now we’re going to look at how to complete your Dacast live streaming encoder setup. This will require your video broadcast software, also known as your encoder. After you’ve created your channel, to start your broadcast you will need an encoding software and […]

  Today’s job market is intensely competitive, and standing out from the other applicants is a must. A video resume is one way to do that, but only if it’s done well and if it’s appropriate for the position. A few jobs actually require applicants to submit a video resume. A few companies are conservative enough […]

  One of the most important questions in the broadcasting video is how to build a following. You want your live streaming video to be seen, after all. Even if you already have a following for other formats and content, not everyone who is used to reading your blog or interacting with you on social […]

  The simplest cameras for use with live streaming are webcams. They’re also the cheapest and most easily available, being part of any smartphone or laptop. More advanced cameras deliver more versatility, advanced features that aren’t normally found on webcams, and superior image quality than most webcams. However, they are also much more expensive, especially […]

Video lower thirds refers to the lower part of the screen — literally the bottom one-third of the image. In practice, though, lower thirds refers to material placed in the lower part of the screen as an overlay to the main video image. This material is usually text, although it may also include still images […]