Live streaming is growing fast. More people and businesses use it to share content in real-time. But streaming video smoothly is not easy. People watch on different devices. Internet speeds are not the same. Some viewers have fast connections, some do not. Cloud transcoding helps solve these problems.
Cloud transcoding changes live video into different formats and quality levels. This helps viewers get the best version for their device and internet speed. In this blog, we will explain what cloud transcoding is, how YoloCast does it, and how you can use it.
What is Cloud Transcoding?
Cloud transcoding is a way to process live video in the cloud. It takes one high-quality video and makes several versions. Each version has a different resolution and bitrate. This helps people with slow internet watch without buffering.
How Cloud Transcoding Works
- Send the Video – The broadcaster sends a high-quality video to the cloud.
- Process the Video – The cloud makes different versions of the video (1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p).
- Adjust the Quality – Viewers get the best version based on their internet speed.
- Deliver the Video – A Content Delivery Network (CDN) sends the video to viewers around the world.
Why is Cloud Transcoding Important?
- Works on All Devices – People can watch on phones, tablets, or computers.
- No Buffering – Viewers with slow internet get a lower-quality video that plays smoothly.
- Handles Many Viewers – Cloud transcoding works for small or large audiences.
- Less Delay – Live video plays faster, making streams feel real-time.
Before cloud transcoding, people needed expensive hardware to process video. Now, cloud services do it faster and cheaper.
How Transcoding works on YoloCast？
YoloCast uses cloud transcoding to break the live video into three resolutions: 1080p, 720p, and 480p to ensure smooth viewer playback.
In the Media Center, you can upload different types of documents including pictures, documents(pdf only), videos, and overlays. When you upload a pdf document successfully, it will come through a very short time of “transcoding”.
Conclusion
Cloud transcoding makes live streaming better. It helps viewers get a smooth, high-quality video. It also makes streaming easier for broadcasters.
YoloCast’s cloud transcoding works automatically. It adjusts video quality for each viewer. This means no buffering, no lag, and no extra setup.
If you want an easy way to stream high-quality live video, YoloCast is a great choice. It saves time, money, and makes sure your audience has the best experience.
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Hailey, a Customer Success Specialist at Yololiv, she brings immense enthusiasm to assisting users in understanding the various features of YoloCast and resolving any usage-related issues they may encounter. Alongside her support efforts, she also curates articles sharing tips, troubleshooting advice, and other helpful insights to enhance users’ experience with YoloCast.
