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Best CDNs for Video Streaming: Which One Is Right for You?
Read the blog to compare the best CDNs for live streaming and choose the perfect one for your project. Castr uses Multi-CDN for streaming.
Apr 21, 2022 · 5 min
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SDI- Serial Digital Interface Explained
You've come to the right place if you're looking to learn about SDI or Serial Digital Interface! This blog explained what SDI is, its use, and its benefits.
Apr 14, 2022 · 5 min
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OBS Recording Format: What is the Best Recording Format for OBS
Find out what format to use and why if you're recording videos with Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) on Windows.
Feb 18, 2022 · 4 min
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What is Video Encoding? Overview of Video Compression Technology
The term Video Encoding is very familiar in video streaming technology. Read Castr's blog to know more about video encoding
Jan 17, 2022 · 8 min
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UDP vs TCP: What is the difference between TCP and UDP?
UDP vs TCP is one of the most common networking questions we get asked, so we decided to answer it in an easy-to-read blog post.
Dec 28, 2021 · 6 min
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CBR vs VBR: A Comparison Between Constant Bitrate and Variable Bitrate
Hey video streamers, read today's blog and know the comparison between CBR vs VBR, which one is best for live streaming with castr.com.
Aug 17, 2021 · 9 min
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What is the Difference between HD and SD: SD vs HD Resolution
Most video streamers are confused when choosing the resolution for their videos. Read this blog to know the differences between HD and SD!
Aug 10, 2021 · 7 min
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How to Get Constant RTMP Address in Castr
Enabling Castr’s constant RTMP address helps you always use the same RTMP details when streaming and share the stream with collaborators.
Mar 16, 2021 · 1 min
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How to Record a Live Streaming Video
Recording streaming video improves engagement and interest from viewers. Castr automatically record the streaming video after you finish.
Mar 11, 2021 · 3 min
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Tips and Tricks for Setting Up RTMP Streams with Castr
Set up RTMP streams with Castr for reliable performance on live content. Here's how to configure the integration step by step.
Mar 8, 2021 · 3 min
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How to Embed RTSP Into HTML5 and Get a Stream Player
You can easily live stream RTSP into HTML5. This blog guides how to embed RTSP into HTML5 and get a streaming player.
Feb 23, 2021 · 3 min
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6 Awesome Things You Can Do With Castr Livestream Analytics
We recently added some new enhancements to the Analytics tab in the Livestream plans. Here are 6 things you can do with this feature.
Feb 11, 2021 · 2 min
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