While many churches believe their best bet for holiday success is prioritizing an engaging on-site and in-person experience, there are actually many ways in which livestreaming your church services during the holidays benefits current congregants, visitors and newcomers, and even the church itself. Let’s go over the top three reasons churches should consider streaming for …
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We’ve all heard about the nightmare of switching streaming providers. Between endless calls to customer service, confusing contracts that leave you disappointed, or the frightening possibility of being double-billed, it’s no wonder why organizations avoid this process like the plague! But what if we told you that changing your provider could be as easy as …
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In a time where software encoders are helping more people to livestream video and create immersive online viewing experiences, the flexibility of ProPresenter — a cross-platform (Mac and Windows) presentation and production application for live events developed by Renewed Vision — has changed the game for content creators. From streaming with your built-in FaceTime camera to pro-level multi-camera …
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Streaming bandwidth is a crucial, yet frequently misunderstood concept for broadcasters. If broadcasters don’t have sufficient video streaming bandwidth, their livestream could suffer from buffering and interruptions, or in the worst case, not even reach viewers at all. In this post, we’ll look at what streaming bandwidth is and how much bandwidth streaming a typical …
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For those looking to start streaming, deciding which gear to purchase can be a daunting decision. A question often asked when preparing to stream is, “Are software encoders good enough, or should I invest in hardware?” First off, what does a livestreaming encoder do? A video encoder takes a signal from your camera, switcher, or …
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Over time, we at Resi have noticed a major increase of interest on streaming pre-recorded videos. Why is this increase occurring, you may ask? Streaming pre-existing videos offers users a long list of advantages that provide flexibility and greater control over their broadcasts. Some of these advantages include: reducing the stress and workload the day …
As we enter a new year, there are many exciting developments on the horizon for streaming. To make sure our audience is up-to-date with the best tips and technology available, we wanted to update our streaming handbook for 2025. Follow along as we cover our step-by-step guide to livestreaming, including planning your streaming-setup, choosing an …
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As new programs, platforms, and technologies emerge, it’s become challenging to decipher what concepts are worth investing in and what is better left untouched. That’s why here at Resi, we research the ins and outs of the tech industry for you—leaving you with the answers you’ve been waiting for. One matter in tech that we’ve taken …
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Some of the most common streaming frustrations we hear from churches involve their events being taken down, muted, or otherwise spontaneously interrupted, leaving viewers frustrated and without much explanation. However, in most cases, especially with popular social platforms, these problems can be traced back to one reason that many may not consider at first—copyright. Facebook, …
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As analog video has gone digital, it’s easy to think that everything can be fixed in post-production. But this isn’t always the case. Effective livestreaming requires careful consideration during pre-production to guarantee everything is synchronized, which ensures broadcasters offer the highest quality viewing experience with minimal delay. This post will take a closer look at …
