One of the most difficult parts of developing a video audience is reaching all the people who want to see your video. You might have a great live show, but if you’re only streaming it on YouTube, you could be missing a huge chunk of your potential audience. Anyone that might pre

Streaming enthusiasts can’t wait to get their hands on Epiphan’s Webcaster X2 – our simplest and extremely reliable live video streaming YouTube and Facebook Live encoder. Easy, professional-quality live video streaming with almost no setup is finally here. No more worryin

Whether you’re a business, a blogger, or a journalist – live streaming on social platforms is an excellent way to build a following and grow your brand. YouTube and Facebook are both popular choices for content creators looking to increase engagement with their audience using th

Where would Hollywood be without green screens and a cavalry of special effects artists? Filming with a green background and replacing it with a different video or out-of-this-world image in post-production is what usually comes to mind when you mention chroma keying. But what a

No matter what your company builds and sells, live video streaming is something your company needs to do. Without it, you are missing out opportunities to connect, engage, and reach new markets. I could easily go into more than a dozen ways you can use live video, here are the f

Nobody wants to live stream video using flaky equipment. We stream the Live @ Epiphan show from our studio each week covering topics related to live streaming. Being able to eliminate our video production equipment as a source of failure during our weekly live show is huge. Many

Hosting a guest on your live stream is an excellent way to add value to your broadcast and enrich your content with outside expertise or an influential personality. While the process requires a bit of extra effort, the set-up and configuration is easier than you think using popu

It’s easier than you think to live stream your EasyWorship schedule to YouTube and Facebook. In fact, you can stream any live-produced worship or broadcast program with Webcaster X2. These days, many churches are looking for new ways to connect with their congregation. Whether y

With Pearl’s next big product upgrade right around the corner, the Epiphan team put Pearl’s channel layout customization and new RTSP video capture capabilities to use at SVOD 2016 to create a captivating and dynamic live production – streamed live to YouTube. The Silicon Valley

The answer is here with Pearl-2 This morning, in a Facebook live stream, we made a huge announcement: we’re launching our new all-in-one live video production system, Pearl-2. Pearl-2 builds on all the things you love about Pearl and gives you the ability to produce, switch and

If you’re familiar with the basics of configuring live streams, you may have heard the terms multi-bitrate (MBR) and adaptive bitrate (ABR). Distinct terms that are often used interchangeably, MBR and ABR are concepts that relate to how CDNs make your content available for viewe

Since the recent release of our two new social media streaming devices—Webcaster X1 for Facebook Live and Webcaster X1 for YouTube—aspiring content producers have been very excited with the concept of streaming an HD camera to either Facebook Live or YouTube using a simple Webca

Running a live event can be daunting. Sure, setting up simple live streaming and recording using Pearl (or Pearl-2) is easy. The two, built-in auto channels makes setup a breeze. But today’s audiences want quality programming. So let’s turn a simple production into a dynamic liv

Live streaming to social platforms like Facebook Live and YouTube offers a variety of benefits to professional content creators looking to grow their brands and foster deeper relationships with fans and followers. Regardless of technical expertise, content creators need to confi

Learn more about how Epiphan Video can help take your live streaming to the next level by checking out some of the products mentioned in this infographic, including Webcaster X2 (described in Setup 2), AV.io HD (Setup 3a), and Pearl-2 (Setup 3b)! Share this infographic on your

Part of having a great live show is not worrying about a perfect performance. Lines are flubbed and mistakes are made, but laughing it off and carrying on is part of what makes live performances so appealing. But when you see the benefits of live streaming redundancy, you realiz

Wondering what an audio codec is and how to choose the right one for live streaming video or recording? Imagine we lived in a purely analog world. There would be no need for such things as audio codecs. What is an audio codec you ask? It’s an algorithm used to convert analog aud

Does streaming and recording a live event feel intimidating? Get this: it doesn’t have to be. By applying a few simple techniques to your next live event you’ll create a professional, high-quality live video stream.  Follow these best practices to make the most of your liv

As a marketer at Epiphan, I am expected to know the ins and outs of the video streaming & live video production industry and understand how our products are being used… And what better way to learn than to put myself in the client’s shoes and live stream an event all by myse

Video streaming is very popular. Advances in computer networking over the past couple decades, combined with powerful home computers and modern operating systems, have made streaming media practical and affordable for ordinary consumers. And as the demand for video streaming gro