How To Stream With ProPresenter (2024): The Ultimate Guide

In a time where software encoders are helping more people to livestream video and create immersive online viewing experiences the flexibility of ProPresenter has changed the game for content creators. From streaming with your built-in FaceTime camera to pro-level multi-camera setups, you can reach your audience with the hardware you already have. This guide is meant to …

How Much Bandwidth Does Livestreaming Use?

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 …

Software Encoders vs. Hardware Encoders (With Pros and Cons)

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?” A video encoder takes a signal from your camera, switcher, or other video infrastructure and converts it into a …

How To Livestream Pre-Recorded Video

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 …

How to Livestream: Complete Guide for Streaming in 2024

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 2024. Follow along as we cover our step-by-step guide to livestreaming, including planning your streaming-setup, choosing an …

Best Platforms For Virtual Events (Including Our Favorites)

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 …

Own Your Content: Copyright Issues & Streaming

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, …

What is Genlock? A Beginners Guide

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 …

LED Walls For Churches: What to Look For

Are you in the market for a new LED wall for your church or business?  We’ve developed the perfect list of factors that every buyer should look for when purchasing new LED hardware so you can find the one that’s right for you. LED Wall Features You Need to Care About When vetting different church …

What Is RTMP—and what are the alternatives?

It’s no surprise that online live video streaming has become more and more popular. Recent studies find that consumers spend an average of 83 minutes per day watching online video. By next year, Cisco estimates that over 82% of IP traffic will be video. Unfortunately, while demand for online video has grown, techniques to stream …