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Live Stream Thumbnail and Splash Screen Walkthrough

Today, we are going to discuss three different aesthetic elements of live streaming: thumbnails and splash screens. We will define each of these and explain how to set them up on Dacast. What are Live Stream Thumbnails? Thumbnails can either be an image of your choosing. For VOD and playlists, if you upload a video […]

How to Integrate Your Ad Network and Manage Ad Insertion

You can integrate a wide variety of ad servers and ad networks directly with your Dacast video player. Simply use your server or ad network account credentials and set this up in your Dacast account This is made possible by player API. Compatibility Dacast’s default player supports Pre-Roll ads using any VAST 2 and VAST […]

Can I Create a Live Stream Playlist in Dacast?

Yes, you can insert a live broadcast in a live stream playlist in Dacast. To insert a live channel in a Dacast playlist, go to the “Setup” tab of your Playlist. In the “Content” option, check the boxes of the videos you want to add and click the arrow button to append them to your […]

Does Dacast Support Ad-Free Streaming?

All levels of Dacast accounts (monthly, pay as you go and free trials) are capable of ad-free streaming. However, broadcasters have the option to monetize their content with advertisements if they wish to do so.  We’d also like to mention that all Dacast plans, including the free trial, offer fully white-label, HTML5 video players.  Not […]