The broadcast replacement tool is great for making sure your broadcast is exactly as you want it. Whether you simply want to upload a locally recorded version or replace it with a post-processed video, broadcast replacement makes this easy. It even maintains all existing listings links, embeds, and analytics from the original broadcast.
To upload a video file and replace that broadcast, follow these steps below:
1. Click on Past Broadcasts
2. Select the broadcast that you would like to replace
3. On the right-hand side of the screen under Recording Controls, you will see "Upload Replacement Video."
4. Once you click on that, drag and drop your video in the box provided. Please make sure to follow our recommend upload settings.
Note: Once a broadcast is replaced, the original file is no longer accessible or viewable.
Recommended Upload Settings:
- Format: MP4 or MOV
- Quality: 1080p at 7 Mbps
- Video Codec: H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC), High Profile, Progressive scan (no interlacing).
- Keyframe Interval: One keyframe at least every 2s-10s
- Audio Codec: AAC, 44.1khz or 48khz.
5. The video will start uploading, and it is key that you do NOT close out of this tab until it is done or the video will not be uploaded properly.
6. Once the file is on the server we will begin the transcoding process. Video transcoding times will vary based on a number of factors (file size, resolution, other uploads currently being processed). Sometimes it can be close to 1:1 (1 hour video takes 1 hour to upload) and other times it will be longer than that.
Common questions about uploading replacement broadcasts:
- What are the recommended upload settings?
- Format: MP4 or MOV
- Quality: 1080p at 7 Mbps
- Video Codec: H.264 (AVC) or H.265 (HEVC), High Profile, Progressive scan (no interlacing).
- Audio Codec: AAC, 44.1khz or 48khz.
- What does it mean when it says the video is processing?
- Video processing means that we are transcoding the video into a variety of formats so that your viewers can play it back with minimal buffering.
- What happens if I leave the page while my broadcast is uploading?
- The broadcast will not upload. Please refer to step 5 for the correct way to upload.
- Will my original video be deleted?
- Yes. Once you replace that broadcast it will be removed from the dashboard.
- Do my analytics still work?
- Yes. Analytics will work exactly the same and your analytics from that live event will carry over.
- Will this replace my broadcasts on social media as well?
- No. This will only replace the broadcast on the dashboard and BoxCast embedded player.
- Can I replace an Audio Only Broadcast with a Video?
- Yes. You can replace it once the broadcast is complete.