AV1 is a video codec that is promising to be the future of online video streaming. But what is AV1 and what exactly does it claim to do? We’ll answer those questions and many more in this primer. What is a Codec? Let’s start with the basics. A codec is a compression algorithm that allows […]
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NVIDIA Announces ‘Eye Contact’ AI Update to Broadcast App
NVIDIA has made a major announcement as a part of their Special Address at CES 2023. This week, they’ve announced a breakthrough in artificial intelligence that makes a person appear to stay looking at the camera even if they glance away to check notes, etc. It’s a cool, but somewhat scary new feature, and people […]
Continue readingHow To Start Streaming Video Games On Twitch
Twitch is the number one place for streaming games and the perfect option for all of you who want to show your gameplay skills on the internet. Learning how to stream gaming on Twitch is not hard, but you should go step-by-step if you are streaming for the first time. If you want to learn […]
Continue readingThe Best Cameras for Streaming
A good streaming camera (besides a good microphone) is one of the most important things for every streamer. No matter if you are a newbie or a pro, you should turn your camera on (golden rule of streaming), and when you do it, you should make sure people aren’t seeing pixels instead of their streamer. […]
Continue readingWhat is Vimeo OTT?
Vimeo OTT is one of many services that lets content creators and broadcasters create their own Netflix-style streaming service. In this article we’re covering what OTT is, what Vimeo OTT is, why you might want to use it, and some of its most appealing features. Related: What are the Highest Paying Freelance Jobs? What is OTT? […]
Continue reading11 Things You Need to Have a Successful Twitch Stream
Twitch streaming has remained popular for several years now, and there are plenty of best practices for having a great Twitch stream. Anyone can fire up a stream, but it can be challenging to grow. If you’re starting your streaming career, these are the things you need to invest your time or money in. Cover […]
Continue readingHow to Restream Your Content
Livestreaming content online is huge. And the last year or so of people spending a lot of time at home has only increased the demand for livestreaming, and the desire to participate in it. In this article, we’re talking about restreaming your content onto multiple platforms. We’ll cover why you might want to do it, […]
Continue readingWhat is a VTuber? Your Introductory Guide
If you’ve haven’t heard the term VTuber until recently, don’t worry. It’s a relatively new trend that is starting to arise. VTubers are virtual YouTubers, and the concept is becoming more and more popular in the western world. If you’re active on Twitch or YouTube, you might be seeing a lot more VTubers breaking onto […]
Continue readingHow to Use Your Canon Camera as a Webcam
Hey everyone, welcome to FilterGrade. Today we’re talking about something really cool that might let you make use of your DSLR when you’re at work. With the rise of Zoom meetings and Twitch streams, it’s great news that in late 2020 Canon released a brand new driver that lets you use just about any camera […]
Continue readingLivestreaming in 2020: 5 Tips to Succeed in a Crowded Market
Streaming can be a very lucrative career path to go down. The success of popular streamers such as Ninja, Pokimane, Shroud, Tfue, and TimTheTatman makes many people say “hey I can do what they do, why shouldn’t I make a career out of it too?” This is true it does not take a whole lot […]
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