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AV1 Codec: The Next Generation Video Codec
The AV1 (AOMedia Video 1) codec streams faster and looks better than its predecessors, even on slower connections. Here's how it works.
Jun 26, 2024 · 6 min
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An Ultimate Guide to Streaming Bandwidth: How Much Do You Need?
Video streaming bandwidth refers to the amount of data your internet connection can transmit in a given second while you are streaming video or audio content.
Jun 26, 2024 · 7 min
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Aspect Ratio vs. Resolution: The Concept & Key Differences Explained
Resolutions affect the video image quality; and aspect ratios connect with the device you use to broadcast your videos.
Jun 21, 2024 · 6 min
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Lossy vs Lossless Video Compression: What’s the Difference?
Lossy compression shrinks files by discarding less noticeable data. Lossless keeps every bit and preserves perfect image quality. Compare both.
Jun 10, 2024 · 6 min
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What Causes Buffering When Streaming?
Are you frustrated with the constant pauses while trying to watch videos? Buffering when streaming can ruin your video streaming experience. This annoyance
Jun 10, 2024 · 8 min
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VP9: Google’s Open Source Video Codec Explained
VP9 is an open-source and royalty-free video coding format created by Google. It reduces bitrate by 50% compared to VP8.
May 29, 2024 · 5 min
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The Ultimate Guide to Video Aspect Ratio
The video aspect ratio is a proportional relationship between a video’s width and height. The most common aspect ratios are 4:3, 1:1, 16:9, and 21:9.
May 17, 2024 · 11 min
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How to Get a TikTok Stream Key?
Learn how to find your TikTok stream key and server URL so you can go live from OBS or any encoder. A quick, step-by-step guide for beginners.
May 12, 2024 · 4 min
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Video Transcoding: What Is It & Why Is It Important in Streaming?
Video transcoding means the process of converting a file from one format to another. It can be a file format, a video file, or an audio file.
Apr 21, 2024 · 9 min
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Understanding Video Containers: A Comprehensive Guide to Digital Video Formats
When discussing digital video, we often focus on the image’s quality or the sound’s clarity. However, the video container format plays a crucial role in ho
Apr 6, 2024 · 8 min
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Live Transcoding Explained: What It Is & How It Works
Live transcoding is a cloud-based process used during live streams to convert video content into different formats. Try Castr today for live transcoding.
Mar 26, 2024 · 5 min
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Understanding the H.266 Codec: The Future of Video Compression
Video streaming has become a massive part of our daily lives. The technology behind it is always improving. At the heart of this technology are codecs, too
Mar 19, 2024 · 7 min
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