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Tips & Tricks
How to Set up OBS When Streaming With Castr
Open Broadcaster Software is one of the most common encoders for video livestreaming. Below is how to set up OBS when streaming with Castr.
Nov 29, 2020 · 2 min
Livestream
How to Connect Zoom With Castr
This article will show you how to connect Zoom livestreams to Castr. From there you can livestream to your website or social media platforms.
Nov 22, 2020 · 3 min
Tips & Tricks
How to Connect and Stream from Castr to Periscope
A guide on how to connect, set up OBS, start livestreaming or multistreaming, and more from Castr to Periscope with ease.
Nov 20, 2020 · 2 min
Livestream
New to Twitch? Here’s How to Stream on Twitch for Beginners
Streaming to Twitch is rather simple. But it may be overwhelming to new streamers. Here’s our guide on how to stream on twitch for beginners.
Nov 17, 2020 · 8 min
Tips & Tricks
How to Get RTMP Pull Link for Your Stream on Castr
An RTMP Pull URL is a link of your livestream that you can use to “pull” your video to another broadcast. To get the RTMP details of your...
Nov 14, 2020 · 2 min
Video Hosting
How to Host Video-on-Demand (VOD) Content on Castr
Castr provides Video Hosting for teams and businesses of any size and varied needs. Here’s how to begin hosting your VOD content on Castr.
Nov 11, 2020 · 3 min
Tips & Tricks
How to Connect Castr to Facebook Live With API and Custom RTMP
Using Castr, you can stream to multiple platforms at once. You get up to 10 destinations simultaneously, plus multipl Facebook Pages and Groups.
Nov 5, 2020 · 4 min
News & Announcements
Castr Now Supports Integration With Wirecast
Castr is now integrated with Wirecast! Now you can set up your video source and stream directly from Wirecast to Castr.
Oct 21, 2020 · 3 min
Video Hosting
What is VOD? All You Need to Know About Video on Demand
VOD, short for video on demand, is a media distribution system in which videos are made available online for the viewer’s convenience.
Oct 19, 2020 · 5 min
Video Hosting
Four Ways to Boost Viewers by 60% With OTT Streaming
OTT stands for over-the-top. An OTT streaming service is a service that broadcasts content directly to viewers via the internet.
Oct 16, 2020 · 7 min
Tips & Tricks
Stream to Instagram From Castr With Yellow Duck
With the use of Yellow Duck, you’ll be able to stream from Castr to Instagram as an unofficial workaround solution.
Oct 15, 2020 · 6 min
Livestream
How to Build an In-house Video Production Studio
Your team can save significant time and costs by having an in-house video production studio. Renting a studio can cost around $1,000 or more.
Oct 9, 2020 · 10 min
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