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Video Transcoding Services: New Transcoding Limits on VODs

Video Encoding and Transcoding

  1. What is Transcoding? Transcoding is the process that allows you to create several renditions of the same video allowing you to offer your viewers different video qualities. Transcoding is also used when the original uploaded format of the video cannot be played. 2. What are Transcoding Credits? Transcoding credits represent the amount of […]

How to Choose Online Video Hosting for Professional Broadcasting

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In the past few years, video streaming has completely upended the world of broadcasting. Many industries are finding ways to use professional broadcasting and online video hosting to support their goals. Businesses are using live video streaming for everything from simple product demos and to large-scale live events.  Today, we’ll take a look at what a video […]

How to Use SlingStudio Encoder Software with Dacast

In this tutorial, we will be explaining how to stream with Dacast using SlingStudio encoder software with Mac. To download for free the latest SlingStudio version you can do so via this link. Before moving forward with the encoder configuration, we strongly recommend you to follow the encoder settings recommendations for live streaming with Dacast. […]

Domain Control and Geo-Restrictions for Embedded Video Players

  Video piracy is a huge issue in today’s world that grows more and more digital by the day. With Dacast’s platform, you can implement restrictions on embedded video players that give you more control over your content and greater protection against piracy.  There are two types of restrictions you can apply when you embed […]

How to Check if a Port is Open to Stream on Mac

  Ports For Live Streaming on Dacast Dacast needs ports 80, 443, or 1935 open to live stream. The first port that You use when streaming is 1935. Most setups should have these ports already opened by default. How to Find Open Ports on a Mac You can find what ports are open on an […]