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Mobile VOD: How to Prepare Videos for Mobile Streaming

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  In order to prepare your content for mobile VOD access, you must first make sure that the file follows a very specific format. This format is MP4 with H.264 video (high profile) and AAC audio (low complexity profile, or “LC”). If the file is a different format, you have two options: encode it on […]

New Advanced Video Analytics for VOD & Live Streaming

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  Here at Dacast, we’re constantly innovating in online video. In the last year, we’ve added a bunch of new features to our online video platform. Most recently, we released our HLS Direct low latency streaming solution, in conjunction with a new, more powerful video player. Our latest feature is a new, advanced video analytics […]

Configure Video Preferences in the Dacast Account Setup

  One of Dacast’s strong points is that we offer a wide variety of preference customization. This quality is valuable because it gives you access to the broadcasting experience that best suits your unique needs. This post will guide you through setting up your Dacast video preferences for live streaming and VOD hosting. To get […]

What is Responsive Video Embed and Does Dacast Support It?

  Yes, Dacast supports responsive video embeds.  If you’re not familiar, responsive video simply means that the video automatically is resized to fit the width of the video player while maintaining the aspect ratio of the original video. This way, the player doesn’t cut off any of the video trying to fill the player. You’ll […]