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Guides for people who actually run broadcasts
Encoder settings, protocol choices, monetization models and the practical detail that decides whether a stream holds up on the night.
Technical
OBS Studio setup for live streaming
OBS is free and does everything most broadcasts need. Here is a configuration that works, and why each setting is what it is.
4 min read
Business
How to monetize live streaming: five models to consider
Compare pay-per-view, subscriptions, advertising, sponsorship and voluntary support, with a practical budget example and launch guidance.
4 min read
Guides
How to live stream a church service
You do not need a broadcast budget to stream a service well. You need decent audio, one well-placed camera, and a routine your volunteers can repeat.
4 min read
Guides
Live streaming bitrate settings: a practical guide
Bitrate is the single setting that most affects how your stream looks. Here are sensible numbers by resolution, and the arithmetic behind them.
4 min read
Technical
RTMP vs SRT vs HLS: which protocol should you use?
These three protocols are not competitors — they do different jobs at different points in the chain. Here is how to tell which one belongs where.
3 min read
Guides
How to multistream to multiple platforms at once
Running one encoder per platform does not scale. Here is how cloud multistreaming works, what it costs you in bandwidth, and how to set it up properly.
4 min read
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