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Tips & Tricks
Cloud Transcoding: What It is & Why You Need It
Cloud video transcoding refers to converting digital video files from one format to another in a cloud computing environment.
Feb 4, 2023 · 2 min
Tips & Tricks
How to Choose the Best Frame Rate for Live Streaming
Are you confused about choosing a frame rate for a live-streaming event? Read Castr's blog to know the best frame rate for live streaming.
Jan 20, 2023 · 5 min
Tips & Tricks
What is SRT Protocol? Why is it the Future of Streaming?
Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) is an open-source data transport protocol. SRT enables the delivery of secure and and low-latency media data.
Jan 20, 2023 · 6 min
Tips & Tricks
What is H.264 Video Codec?
H.264 is a lossy compression standard, removing unnecessary information from the raw video files to create a smaller file size
Jan 12, 2023 · 4 min
Tips & Tricks
Two-Pass Encoding: What Is It & How Worth It?
Two-pass encoding compresses video twice, analyzing the file in one phase and encoding it in the next for better quality per bit.
Jan 12, 2023 · 3 min
Tips & Tricks
OTT Technology: What it is and How it works?
Since the OTT market is rising and has a bright future, it's important to know about this advanced technology. Click to learn OTT Technology.
Jan 3, 2023 · 7 min
Tips & Tricks
Video Frame Rate: What it is & How it Matters Streaming Quality?
Frame Rate, or FPS, is one of the vital factors in determining streaming quality. Learn a complete brief of fps and how it affects streaming.
Dec 26, 2022 · 5 min
Tips & Tricks
Low Bitrate vs. High Bitrate: Which is Better for Streaming?
A streamer may get confused about whether high or low bitrate is good for video streaming. Learn the pros & cons of low & high bitrate for streaming.
Dec 22, 2022 · 4 min
Livestream
RTMP vs. HLS: Which Streaming Protocol is Right for You?
RTMP is a TCP-based streaming protocol, while HLS is an HTTP-based protocol. Learn more which one is best option for your video streaming event.
Dec 22, 2022 · 3 min
Tips & Tricks
Encoding vs. Transcoding: What’s the Difference?
Encoding and transcoding are not the same. Learn how each process works and how they affect video streaming quality and compatibility.
Dec 10, 2022 · 5 min
Tips & Tricks
How to Encode a Video?
Learn how to encode video using the best practices for your particular use case. Compress your video today without loosing quality and enjoy streaming.
Dec 10, 2022 · 4 min
Tips & Tricks
H265 Codec: The Future of Video Streaming
H265 is the future of video streaming technology. Stream with Castr and follow our blog to know more about video streaming news and updates.
Nov 30, 2022 · 2 min
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