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What is RTMPS and Why is it Important to Secure Streaming?

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The technology behind live streaming has evolved significantly in recent years. Adobe’s Flash, a popular video player for decades, is now obsolete. Broadcasters now use the ultra-compatible HTML5 video player to deliver content to viewers. Real-Time Messaging Protocol (RTMP) is a protocol that has remained important in the live streaming process throughout its evolution. There is […]

Streaming Codecs for Video and Audio: What Broadcasters Need to Know in 2025

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If you stream live or on-demand video in 2025, it helps to understand what a video streaming codec is and why it matters. Codecs compress and decompress media for delivery, affecting your stream’s quality, bandwidth, device compatibility, and latency. With 4K, HDR, and low-latency streaming now standard, choosing the best video codec for live streaming […]

What is Video Streaming: System Requirements Comparison

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As online content attracts bigger and bigger audiences, it’s becoming clear that not only is the future of entertainment online, but video streaming is also a very lucrative source of revenue. In 2023, the global video streaming market had a value of $555.89 billion. That number will reach $610.59 billion by 2032. It’s no wonder […]

CEA-608 vs. CEA-708: How to Add Closed Captions to a Live Stream [2025 Update]

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There are roughly 466 million deaf or hard-of-hearing people in the world today. These people often require closed captions to understand what is taking place in videos.  In many places, accommodating these viewers with captions is a legal requirement. However, many brands are becoming more inclusive and courteous by making their content accessible to a […]

Simulcast Streaming to X (ex. Twitter) and Dacast Using RTMP

This guide will show you how to simulcast your live stream from Dacast to X (formerly Twitter) using custom RTMP settings. This setup requires: A Dacast Live Stream Access to X Media Studio A software encoder that supports multi-destination streaming (e.g., OBS, vMix, Wirecast, Restream) Step 1: Create an RTMP Source in X Media Studio […]