Methods for sharing pre-recorded video content on Crowdcast
There are a few ways to share pre-recorded video in a live Crowdcast. The first thing to note, however, is that Crowdcast is a live video platform, not a video hosting platform. This means you'll need to actually go live in a session to share pre-recorded video, as opposed to just uploading a file.
The simplest way to share a pre-recorded video is through the in-browser method by sharing your screen with the audience. Chromium-based browsers (like Chrome, Brave, and Edge) support screen sharing with audio. To enable audio, be sure the check the "Share audio" option at the bottom of this window:
Here's more information about screen sharing in Crowdcast.
Another way to share pre-recorded video content is to virtualize your webcam with third-party software. When you virtualize your webcam, you are selecting a third-party software as your webcam source from within Crowdcast. Whatever content you have loaded into the virtual webcam will be passed into Crowdcast as if it were a feed from your standard webcam.
Here are some third-party tools that some Crowdcast hosts use:
**ManyCam –** Mac and Windows – Paid Subscription
**Ecamm Live –** Mac only – Paid Subscription
**Logi Capture –** Mac and Windows – Free
**Loopback –** Mac only – One-time fee
**Voicemeeter –** Windows only – Free
See **Advanced Features & Setups** for guides on how to use these tools.