Live streaming technology - Past, Present and Future

It may seem like live streaming has been done the exact same way for the past many years. However, under the hood, new hardware capabilities, encoding technologies, and technical innovations have been constantly shifting the underlying landscape. When I joined XSplit back in 2012, live streaming was just starting to gain traction. Since then, I've had a front-row seat to the incredible technological advancements that have transformed and are continuing to transform the industry.

Andreas HoyeMay 10, 2024

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The Elgato Stream Deck has slowly become quite ubiquitous as a productivity tool. What was initially designed for switching scenes and playing reggae horns during a stream is now used by coders, video editors, DJs, and more! Even I was a doubter of the stream deck, and now I use mine daily to produce videos.…

Luis Vigil

September 20, 20222 mins read

Streaming In Small Spaces: Get The Most Out Of Your Room

For a lot of us, having our own room dedicated to streaming is a dream. Get all that RBG everywhere, and have a ton of interesting stuff behind you. People coming into the room and hanging out while you play multiplayer games, the dream! However, many times we need to start in the corner of…

Luis Vigil

September 13, 20222 mins read

How To Prepare Your Content For TikTok

Unless you’ve accepted your Principal Skinner status as I have, you likely already know that any type of online video content also needs to include content tailored to TikTok and Instagram audiences. So in this blog post, we’re going to discuss how to prepare your live streaming content for TikTok audiences, how to make it…

Luis Vigil

September 6, 20223 mins read

Finding A Career In Live Streaming

Despite having been in the streaming industry for over ten years, only a very small portion of my career has been as a traditional streamer. You can develop a lot of skills through the hustle of trying to climb the ladder as a streamer. Here, I wanted to discuss, can you get a career in…

Luis Vigil

August 31, 20222 mins read

The Best VSTs for Live Streaming

VSTs are a great tool for improving the overall production quality of your stream. A VST, or Virtual Studio Technology, is a digital interface that allows you to manipulate sound. In our case, we will discuss how you can use it to make your microphone sound better. Even better, they’re fully supported in XSplit Broadcaster…

Luis Vigil

August 24, 20223 mins read

The Best Audio Interface For Live Streaming

Upgrading your audio gear is always one of the first things we recommend you spend some money on if you want to level up your hardware. Maybe you’ve already used some brilliant USB mics on offer, and now you’re looking to get that broadcast sound. The Shure SM7B seems to be the one used by…

Luis Vigil

August 10, 20222 mins read

The Best Work From Home Products

It’s year 2, 3, 4, or who knows how long of working from home. For some of us, it’s been even longer. We would say it’s about time to toss aside the folding chair, upgrade the shakey table and toss out that mouse with the broken right click. Today, we’re talking about the best work…

Luis Vigil

August 3, 20223 mins read

How to Maintain Online Privacy

Online privacy as a concept has evolved and changed as time has gone on. While it still includes things like never giving out your personal information, new ways we communicate can impact your online privacy. Anything could leak information online, from screen sharing to what’s behind you in a video call, so maintaining online privacy…

Luis Vigil

July 27, 20223 mins read

How to Hold Successful Virtual Events

Virtual events are here to stay, even as the world returns to normal. The ability to keep costs low while hosting a more comprehensive range of speakers and guests from around the world is something that event organizers will want to take advantage of in the years to come. However, if you’re looking to make…

Luis Vigil

July 20, 20223 mins read

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