Category Archives: The video experts blog

The Definitive Guide to Live Streaming with PTZ Pan-Tilt-Zoom Cameras

PTZ camera for live streaming

As a broadcaster, you’re likely familiar with pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras. These self-contained units make video production easier with a small crew. That’s especially true if you’re working with permanent a streaming setup. In this article, we’re going to discuss everything you need to know about using pan-tilt-zoom cameras for live streaming. We’ll begin with some […]

Top 15 Reasons Why You Should Never Self-Host Your Videos

Self Hosted Video

When deciding how to host and share your business videos, you have a variety of options. These include utilizing free platforms such as YouTube, opting for paid software, or hosting your own videos on your website. Many businesses feel that self-hosting their video content is the best option for them, giving them a greater amount […]

Akamai vs. AWS CloudFront: Which CDN is Best for Live Video Streaming? [2022 Update]

aws vs akamai

By 2022, online video will comprise over 82% of all consumer internet traffic. Live video streaming, in particular, is exploding in popularity. Cisco predicts that live video will grow fifteen-fold by 2020, making up 17% of total video traffic. Today, content delivery networks (CDNs) exist to facilitate smooth content delivery by moving data across large […]

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming: What it Is and How the ABR Algorithm Works [2022 Update]

Adaptive Bitrate Streaming

For most broadcasters, the user experience they provide is crucial because most viewers won’t deal with a poor stream for long. In fact, over half of the viewers will abandon a poor-quality stream in 90 seconds or less. That means one bad stream could be devastating for business. The problem is that most users rely […]

What is a Good Internet Upload Speed for Live Streaming?

Internet Speed for Streaming

There are many components that determine the quality of online video streams. One of these components is internet speed. Different streaming setups require the support of different internet connections. Some broadcasts require faster internet than others due to several variables. In this post, we’re going to discuss everything broadcasters need to know about internet speed […]