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Top 6 Things to Look for in A Live Capture Solution

In the fast-paced world of live events and news broadcasting, a live capture solution can be make-or-break. Read this blog to know what to look for and avoid disaster.

The Benefits of Video Quality Monitoring When Migrating to The Cloud

As more video service providers and content owners adopt cloud technology for media production and delivery, video quality monitoring solutions become more mission-critical. Learn more in this blog and whitepaper.

Overcoming Roadblocks to Cloud Broadcasting & Production

Cloud broadcasting solutions are not one-size-fits-all. Let’s discuss how to overcome some of the common hurdles to adoption so you can bypass any roadblocks.

Debunking Misconceptions: Cloud Broadcasting & Production Solutions

Cloud broadcast production technology is becoming more commonplace. We want to dispel some of the misconceptions around its potential limitations.

Telestream’s Must-Know Takeaways from IBC 2023: Exploring Media’s Biggest Technology Trends

The conclusion of IBC 2023 marks a truly exceptional experience! Telestream’s bustling booth and the accolades received were certainly noteworthy, but what truly stands out are the transformative conversations that took place.

3 Key Steps to Identifying An Effective Content Management Solution

Legacy content management solutions may have been able to get the job done in the past but can no longer keep pace with modern needs. Read this blog to learn more about these needs and how you can stay on top of it all.

Revolutionizing Cloud-Native Media Production, Supply Chain Management, and Distribution: Telestream at IBC 2023

In the current landscape, media organizations are undergoing a transformation. Beyond adopting the cloud, they’re fundamentally altering their operations. Through the use of cloud-native systems, …

How Top Broadcasters Are Taking Advantage of Cloud Production Technology

Cloud production technology is becoming more commonplace in broadcast workflows. Read why broadcasters should be seriously considering adopting cloud production solutions in the modern era.

Unveiling Trends: The 2023 Telestream Global Media Format Report

The 2023 Telestream Global Media Format Report highlights data gathered anonymously from our current clients who leverage Telestream’s advanced cloud-native solutions. These solutions specialize in handling complex video, audio, and caption conversions for various formats used in broadcasting, editing, and camera work.

4 Ways Telestream’s Media Distribution and Monetization Solutions Help Video Service Providers

Video service providers, telcos, and OTT streaming services face a monumental task. They must deliver an unprecedented amount of revenue-generating content to audiences that expect …

3 Ways Telestream’s Media Creation and Production Solutions Enable Intelligent Content Workflows

Content owners, broadcasters, and production professionals constantly aim to deliver the most captivating broadcast experiences possible. However, the actual processes for creating and delivering these …

Keeping Up with Shifting Video SLA & Regulatory Compliance Requirements

As the OTT streaming space continues to grow, with large-scale and smaller-scale or regional content providers, local and regional regulations add even more compliance challenges.

Meeting the Challenges of Video SLA & Regulatory Compliance through Automation

For premium video content suppliers and their distribution affiliates, ensuring video SLA & regulatory compliance, especially with a rising tide of contractual terms and regulations, is a daunting challenge. Luckily, there’s some much-needed relief in sight.

Delivering Engaging, High-Quality Sports Broadcasts Using Modern Technology

High-quality sports broadcasts are engaging and immersive. Let’s examine how you can create high-quality sports broadcasts more easily, quickly, and with a longer shelf life in 2023 using next-generation technology solutions.

3 Strategies for Producing Higher-Quality Sports Broadcasts in 2023

The demand for producing higher-quality sports broadcasts has grown substantially. Broadcasters need timely and cost-effective strategies to that end. See 3 key strategies to deliver, monetize, and produce higher-quality sports broadcasts.

Breaking the norm for AMC with Vantage and GLIM

By Alex Keighley, Vice President, US Sales, Telestream If you’re an active user of LinkedIn like I am, you may have already come across this …

Top 5 Tips for Hosting Engaging Live-Streaming Events

You’ve worked hard to promote your event and now viewers are joining the lobby. What can you do to craft engaging live-streaming events — or …

Basic Challenges of OTT Streaming Quality Management

By Agostino Canepa, Director of Product Management, Telestream iQ There’s no arguing with the fact that the OTT streaming platforms have presented service providers with …

The New SPG9000 API is Intuitive and Accessible

Since its introduction, we’ve been telling you that the new SPG9000 API is intuitive for virtually any modern programmer and we’d like to demonstrate that.

How to Improve Audio Quality with VST3 Effect Plugins in Wirecast

Now that you can use VST3 Effect Plugins in Wirecast, top-quality production value for your next live stream or VOD is just a couple clicks …

Wirecast Gear 3: A Powerful Video Production & Streaming Solution

Wirecast Gear 3 is a box that checks all the boxes: As a TV studio in a box, Wirecast Gear 3 enables anyone — from …

How to Get High-Quality Audio with Rendezvous Music Mode

If you’re a Wirecast 15 user, you already know high-quality audio and video streaming is a couple clicks away. The software has the power to …

Transfer Functions and Their Functions in High Dynamic Range Workflow

As we have progressed through generations from those old CRT displays to Qdot backlit LCD panels and Laser/Phosphor digital cinema projectors, we still need transfer functions to ensure visual perceptual accuracy. Adjusting for those nonlinearities is why we need transfer functions now and into the future.

Surging Use of DAI Raises the Stakes in Monitoring Ad Performance

By Matthew Driscoll, Director of Product Strategy, Telestream iQ Dynamic Advertising Insertion (DAI) promises benefits to all parties involved in the advertising workflow – buyers, …

Using Application Shortcuts and Document Hotkeys in Wirecast

Application Shortcuts and Document Hotkeys in Wirecast allow live video producers, live-streamers, and video content creators to make Wirecast fit their production workflow exactly. The …

The “Dynamic” in High Dynamic Range

Dynamic range is a central principle in cinematography and videography. It is also critical for describing and evaluating display technology. Read on!

How to Use VST3 Effect Plugins in Wirecast

A VST3 effect plugin allows you to alter your audio sources in new and exciting ways. Whether you want to add a simple reverb, reduce …

Monitoring expanded regulatory compliance and SLA requirements

By Dave Gaetani, Director of Product Management, Telestream iQ Video service providers need more than ever a video and audio quality monitoring and analytics platform …

High Dynamic Range (HDR) and Why Light Properties Matter

Alan Repech, Product Marketing Director In a previous blog post, we discussed how to use a PRISM waveform monitor for color grading in a wide …

Top 3 New Features for Live Video Production in Wirecast

How OTT Transformation Impacts Video Quality Management

By Matthew Driscoll, Director of Product Management, Telestream iQ The business of delivering TV programming is shifting to an unprecedented level of reliance on internet …

Why You Should Capture and Stream 4K Video Over 1080P

As the creative advantages to 4K video streaming and production have risen, cost and complexity have fallen. It seems like only yesterday that professional content …

PRISM Multi-Input Mode for Camera Shading and HDR Production

The PRISM feature-set continues to grow and, as live production becomes ever more demanding, it continues to accommodate those needs. Among the most recent new, production-oriented features is what we call “multi-input mode”.

Media and Metadata Management

ContentAgent is a software-based application that can automate common tasks such as camera card ingest into editorial and creating deliverables such as broadcast, international masters, …

OTT Video Quality Monitoring

Importance of Video Quality Monitoring in OTT Streaming Services By Ali Hodjat, Director of Product Marketing, Telestream iQ Did you know that nearly 2 billion …

Streaming for Churches Small to Large

Recently many churches have chosen to reach members remotely through live streaming. This means we need to figure out the most economical and budget-friendly ways …

How to Live Stream to YouTube with Wirecast

While most anyone can live stream to YouTube using a webcam or mobile device, your creative options really open up when you use live streaming …

Quantifying the Efficiency Improvements in Wirecast 15

Comparing system CPU and GPU usage in various live-streaming and broadcast production workflows on the two newest versions of Wirecast. Someone once said to me …

Wirecast 15: Powerful Software to Empower Live Video Streaming

With the release of Wirecast 15, professional live streaming software now empowers users with greater CPU and GPU efficiency, flexible subscription plans, new social media …

3 Reasons Your Church Needs Live Streaming

I’m sure the question has crossed your mind. Why would a church need to live stream? In this blog, I am going to give you …

QC Workflows Must Follow As Format and Distribution Methods Evolve

In this new technology-driven era where consumers can access and enjoy media on a vast array of platforms, file-based quality control (QC) is critical to …

Increase Broadcaster and Production Productivity Through Monitoring By Exception

. We propose monitoring your most crucial media feeds, by exception, with sophisticated software, can be a tremendous enhancement to your team’s productivity. Instead of continually looking for audio, video, and ancillary data problems, engineers need not worry about them unless they have been notified that one exists. They can perform their daily tasks while a software tool monitors the facility for them.

Automating Ingest into Non-linear Editing Systems

Introduction Companies are ingesting more and more media into Non-linear Editing (NLE) systems like Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere Pro. Creative and editing talent …

Is it Time For You to Upgrade to LTO-9?

The Challenge: Many companies are facing the challenge of managing a rapidly growing library of files and metadata that are valuable to the business. Therefore, …

Combine PRISM And Inspect 2110 For Powerful Monitoring By Exception and a Seamless Transition To IP Diagnostics

Monitoring by exception and a seamless transition to IP diagnostics tools can significantly improve your ability to do it. When it comes to this type of monitoring, Telestream has a distinct advantage with Inspect 2110.

What is a Legalizer? And Why Do You Need One?

In our busy world of editing and post-production, we need to ensure that any final deliverable conforms to the different broadcast regulations that exist around …

Facebook Stream Key: What It Is and Why You Need It

Like many social media platforms, Facebook makes it simple for those with sufficient bandwidth to upload videos or do live video streaming. There’s a relatively …

Streaming Software: What it’s Like Using Wirecast

With the right live streaming software, anyone can create and send a live video stream that engages viewers on today’s popular social media sites or …

The Surround Sound Display in the PRISM Waveform Monitor

In this post we’ll explore the surround sound diagnostic capability in PRISM with a review of the tools in the audio app and emphasis on the indicators that run around the periphery of the surround sound display in PRISM: specifically the phase and phantom source bars.

Best Live Streaming Software: Why Having the Right Solution is a Must

The many live streaming software solutions on the market today are the key to unlocking your opportunity to reach the universe of viewers watching video …

Automating Avid Ingest and Delivery Workflows

Sports, reality, soap operas, and news are examples of video production which can be time-sensitive. Video distributors need to move media from camera card to …

Live Video Streaming Pros Use Wirecast Gear All-in-One Appliance

In today’s social media environment, anyone with a good idea for a show or live event—and the best live streaming software—can become a live video …

IP Video: Analyzing Stream Timing with a Waveform Monitor

In this third in our series of posts on IP diagnostics, we’ll discuss analyzing stream timing with a waveform monitor like the Telestream PRISM. As before, the details are covered in our technical guide. This is but a taste of why a Waveform Monitor is a valuable addition to your tool kit and some of the features that PRISM offers.