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Ever since live streaming has prevailed in the digital world, various developments have been initiated to provide ease and allow every individual in the live streaming community to share their videos anywhere at any time. Live streaming on social media platforms became mainstream long ago, and now we are witnessing an advancement toward embedding live streams on websites. Businesses and marketers increasingly use this approach to host private webinars and events, while bloggers leverage it to garner traffic onto their websites. Not only is this development helping industries and businesses to conduct their events in a standardized manner, but it also provides a possibility to institutions and corporations that like to dodge social media platforms and live stream events directly on the website, broadcasting privately using a livestream embed code. After evaluating the requirements of live streamers, StreamMix Live has designed an ingenious Embed Player that provides the users with an em...

Can we stop the comparison for once and envision the broader scope of live streaming? That’s right! In this blog, you will not just find the live streaming apps alternatives but also learn how to double the power of live streaming by integrating some other app features with StreamMix Live’s reliable embed player to deliver a high-quality live streaming experience. StreamMix x vMix You want to use StreamMix's simplified interface for specific tasks like switching camera angles or adding overlays, while leveraging vMix's broader feature set for overall production and streaming.In StreamMix, set up your desired sources (cameras, overlays, etc.) and configure your preferred layout. Add a "Desktop Capture" input in vMix and select the StreamMix application window as the source. Now, vMix will treat the entire StreamMix output as a single input that you can switch, fade, or add effects to alongside your other vMix sources. StreamMix x OBS OBS is a go-to option for many user...

Live streaming is one of the most powerful and engaging ways to interact with an audience. Whether you’re a vlogger, a live streamer, or just looking to stay in touch with family and friends, there are always opportunities for you to use live streaming technology for your benefit. But how can you make sure that your streams are optimized? From picking the right platform to creating high-quality content, here are 7 tips to help optimize your real-time live streams. Read on to learn more about how you can take advantage of this powerful medium! Configure Encoder Settings There are a few important settings to consider when streaming live video: Frame Rate: This is the number of frames per second that are captured in your video. A higher frame rate means a smoother video, but it requires more bandwidth. Bitrate: This is the amount of data that is used to encode your video signal. A higher bitrate means a higher quality video, but again, it uses more bandwidth. You’ll need to experiment wit...

Are you looking to incorporate video streaming into your content marketing strategy? With the rising popularity of live and pre-recorded streaming, it can be difficult to determine which option is best for your brand. Live video streaming allows you to engage with your audience in real time, while pre-recorded streaming offers flexibility and control over the final product. In this blog post, we’ll break down the pros and cons of each method and provide tips on how to successfully stream both types of videos using StreamMix Live. So sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and let’s dive into the world of live versus pre-recorded streaming! What is Live Video Streaming? Live video streaming is a way of sharing real-time video content over the internet. For example, imagine you are attending a music festival, but your friend can’t make it. You can live stream the concert using your phone and share it with your friend. As you record the concert, your friend can watch it live on their own device f...

Welcome, everyone, to the world of RTMP encoder streaming. In this guide, we’ll explore the basics of RTMP encoders, how they function, and their compatibility with StreamMix Live for streaming. Let’s begin our journey without delay. What is RTMP Encoder Streaming? Big videos of high quality are very large. Sending them on the internet would take a very long time without RTMP. With RTMP, the video is split into small parts, which are faster to send. Then, these parts come together to show the whole video on the viewer’s screen. RTMP streaming was first made by Macromedia for their Flash Player. Later, Adobe bought Macromedia, and it became Adobe Flash Player. Nowadays, RTMP is often used to send encoded videos on social media, live streaming websites, and media servers. Example: Imagine you have a cool video of a cat doing tricks, and you want your friends to watch it online. Instead of waiting forever for the big video to upload, you can use RTMP. It cuts the video into smaller pieces...