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How to Live Stream Pre-Recorded Video on YouTube
Major streaming platforms like YouTube Live, Facebook Live, or Twitch have enabled the pre-recorded video streaming capability.
Dec 21, 2024 · 4 min
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How to Stream Pre-Recorded Video on Facebook With Castr
Streaming pre-recorded content ensure consistency and video quality. Castr's livestream solutions support seamless delivery with Facebook API.
Dec 20, 2024 · 3 min
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History of Music Streaming
Music streaming began in 1999 when Shawn Fanning and Sean Parker launched Napster. Trace how the industry evolved from there.
Nov 30, 2024 · 7 min
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What Is Streaming Ingestion?
Streaming ingestion captures and processes data in real time as it arrives. Learn how it works, where it is used, and how it differs from batch.
Nov 28, 2024 · 5 min
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Instagram vs TikTok: Choosing the Best Platform
TikTok focuses on short vertical video from 15 seconds to 3 minutes. Instagram spans photos, Reels, Stories, IGTV, and carousel posts.
Nov 21, 2024 · 9 min
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MP4 vs MKV: Which One Should You Choose for Streaming?
There are two main formats when it comes to live streaming video- MKV & MP4. Here’s a guide line and comparision on MKV vs MP4. Keep reading.
Nov 10, 2024 · 10 min
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How to Stream on Twitch from Castr
Twitch is one of the 30+ platforms supported by Castr as a destination for multistreaming. Here’s how to start streaming to Twitch from Castr.
Nov 4, 2024 · 3 min
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What is an HLS Encoder & How Does It Work?
An HLS encoder is a specialized tool that transforms media content into HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) format.
Oct 30, 2024 · 10 min
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How to Reduce Video Size without Losing Quality?
Read Castr's blog regularly for video streaming news and tips like how to reduce Video Size without Losing Quality and so on.
Oct 6, 2024 · 7 min
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How to Find Twitch Stream Key
Log into Twitch, access Creator Dashboard, open menu, click Settings, then Stream. Find your stream key, copy it, and paste into your streaming software.
Sep 25, 2024 · 2 min
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How to Find an Instagram Stream Key & URL
Instagram is a social media powerhouse with 2 billion monthly active users. It offers golden opportunities for content creators and businesses to connect w
Sep 19, 2024 · 3 min
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YouTube Bitrate Settings: What is the Best Bitrate for YouTube?
Understanding bitrate is the first step to improving your streaming quality. Let's explore the best bitrate settings for YouTube uploads.
Sep 18, 2024 · 3 min
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