Attempt to skip converting analog-to-digital signals by using digital recording equipment for your video source when possible. Use FireWire (IEEE 1394) cable to transfer data and other professional-quality cables or connections. Your source should begin with the best possible quality.
Maintain your computer performance by keeping its usage to 50 percent or lower. Close all other programs; turn off network and file-sharing options. Use two computers to broadcast your video: one dedicated to encoding the video and the other to streaming content.
Match your bitrates with your video and audience needs. Your audience should be on a cable connection of 1128kbps or higher to view videos. An upload speed should be approximately 2-1/2 times faster than your broadcast speed. Your viewers would need 1-1/2 times the download capacity of your broadcast speed.
Adjust your compression settings when needed. Decrease your key frame rate for videos with a lot of movement, and increase your buffer size for streams with lower bit rates. Thread lightly, these adjustments will extend your video load time. Adjust your video smoothness in relation to the sharpness of your image.
When broadcasting live videos to a large number of viewers, extend your server reach. Leverage CDN networks or turn on your server-relaying option to avoid bandwidth congestion.