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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 · 6 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
Livestream
The Best VJ Software for Live Events
An appropriate VJ software program makes this job more manageable. Here are the top 5 VJ software solutions you can use for your live events.
Oct 3, 2020 · 9 min
Livestream
Best Practices for Churches to Make Livestreaming a Real Success
Livestreaming is a great way to stay connected with the audiences and expand the church's reach online without much upfront investment.
Sep 28, 2020 · 4 min
Livestream
An Overview of Livestreaming with Castr and How to Get Started
Castr’s Livestream expands your reach and flexibility to a wider audience with embedding the video player to any website of your choice.
Sep 22, 2020 · 4 min
Tips & Tricks
What is Video Bitrate and How to Choose the Best Settings
Bitrate (or bit rate) is how much information your video sends out per second from your device to an online platform.
Sep 20, 2020 · 7 min
Livestream
How to Stream on Twitch With OBS: PC, Mac, Xbox, PS4
How to stream on Twitch with OBS: Go to OBS > File > Settings > Output > under Streaming, enter your Video Bitrate and choose your Encoder.
Sep 18, 2020 · 10 min
News & Announcements
Facebook Gives Clarity on Music Guidelines for Videos in Latest Updates
Facebook recently released its latest updates on their Guidelines for Including Music in Video to align the music right holders with creators.
Sep 17, 2020 · 3 min
Livestream
Castr Live Video Streaming PC Giveaway: Enter Now!
Castr is launching a giveaway ending on Oct. 8, at 8:59pm EST. One winner will be drawn and contacted via email. No purchase needed to enter.
Sep 11, 2020 · 1 min
News & Announcements
Castr Becomes Exclusive Technology Partner for First-Ever Virtual Pole Vault Championship
Thanks to the joint effort between Castr and Fine Hygienic Holding, an international pole vault championship is right around the corner.
Aug 17, 2020 · 2 min
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