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 2024. 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 …
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 …
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 …
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Despite the exponential growth of the Internet, there are still many regions of the world without reliable access. In fact, 36.8% of the world population still doesn’t have access to the Internet at all. Many of these people lack Internet access because the areas they live in are unsuitable or cost-prohibitive for traditional ground-based infrastructure like wires …
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How do you increase your online event engagement, boost production value, and reduce complexity of your online event all at the same time? An awesome way that we have found is through utilizing simulated livestreaming (sim-live). In this post, we’ll learn about the benefits and potential downsides of this streaming feature. Read on about the …
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