How to Install Red5 on CentOS 7

Red5 is a popular flash-based streaming software that allows users to stream their own content on their own server, as opposed to using a service such as Twitch or YouTube. This allows for greater control over your stream and allows you to customize how your viewers interact with your streamed content. In this article, we Read More >

How to Install Jitsi Meet on Ubuntu Server

Jitsi Meet is a free open source video conference web application available for free use online or with desktop software. Like Google Meet and Zoom video conferencing, you can easily create a Jitsi meeting in your browser using https://Meet.Jit.si within seconds without installing additional software or browser extensions. Or, you can learn how to install Read More >

Convert a Media File Format in Audacity

Audacity is a popular free audio editor for musicians and podcasters doing destructive audio editing. While more advanced users may prefer FFMPEG for file conversions, Audacity makes such changes easier for users without experience in the command line interface (CLI). Likewise, using a more efficient format will conserve disk space, whether you are on high Read More >

How to Show Video Subtitles in VLC Media Player

Subtitles for the deaf or hard of hearing (SDH) enables everyone to enjoy your video content. If you’re creating these subtitles manually with a text file, you should test the playback before publishing it. In this article, we’ll cover two methods for doing this with VLC Media Player: Same filename and folder Different filenames and Read More >

How to Create Audio Spectrum Visuals with FFmpeg

Audio and Video Content Showwaves Visuals Video Content FFmpeg is a powerful command-line application able to record, stream, and convert multimedia files between multiple file types. This is great for compatibility with audio platforms with different format requirements. And don’t forget users who prefer lossless formats – e.g. FLAC and OGG. Some creators provide multiple Read More >

How to Create Subtitle Files

In this article: Create a Subtitle File Tips Popular Software Web accessibility deserves more attention. This is why we cover important tasks like testing website accessibility with Tenon.io and improving WordPress accessibility. It takes more time but the effort benefits blind, deaf, and other disabled users who may want to support your brand – if Read More >

How to Convert Media Files with FFmpeg

In this article: Supported File Types Convert Audio Files Convert Video Files Extract Audio from Videos There are many free audio editors and video editors that can convert between multiple formats, add metadata, and add effects to improve sound quality – e.g. Audacity noise cancellation. But sometimes all you need is a different file format. Read More >

PowerPress Podcast Episodes in WordPress

You’ve edited the audio and video for your podcast, configured the PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry, and validated your podcast feed. Maybe you’ve already worked out a schedule and title format for when you’re going to publish episodes. Now, it’s time to publish your first podcast to let everyone know what to expect from you Read More >

Upload Episodes in Podcast Generator

After you configure Podcast Generator, you’ll want to upload your first episode before you submit your podcast to iTunes. Podcast Generator offers multiple methods to accomplish this. If you need more disk space and performance to accommodate more podcast episodes and listeners, you can get your content transferred to our VPS host for free today Read More >

Submit Podcasts to iTunes with Podcast Generator

After configuring Podcast Generator, you’ll want to ensure your podcast is ready for iTunes once you upload your first episode. Doing this helps you reach more potential listeners from multiple podcasting platforms as well. Because many podcast platforms require similar standards for approval, Podcast Generator has specific settings to help you ensure your podcast is Read More >