# Webcast 5.9 Release Notes
**Released:** November 19, 2022
This release introduces 1080p streaming video, the ability to add links to the event resources section and multi-language captions for on-demand events. These release notes also highlight other recent changes and improvements.
If you have any questions about these changes, please email us at or contact your account representative.
## Release highlights
### 1080p Streaming Video
Focus on HD video across the system. Recent updates increased the minimum quality to 480p and expanded self-service usage of 720p. 1080p video streaming is now supported in a beta program, with wider adoption available in early .
[![1080p pic.png](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/CmrdF8yd3N8uR5AP-1080p-pic.png)](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/CmrdF8yd3N8uR5AP-1080p-pic.png)
- On the Player & Branding tab, the Media Options section will show 1080p (1920x1080). Select this option to increase the video quality of your event to 1080p.
- *Please note that broadcasting in 720p or higher has additional system requirements and network impact. *[*Click here for more information about HD broadcasting*](https://help.webcasts.com/books/getting-started/page/system-requirements-for-720p-broadcasts)* and reach out to your account representative to learn more about optimization options for corporate networks, including Hive Streaming.*
### Add external links to Event Resources
Use the Event Resources section to upload documents and add external links for your audience to access from the webcast.
- To include a link for your audience to access, click Add External Link and enter a secure URL and display title
- Links will open in a new tab when clicked
- Clicks to links or documents will be tracked in the Click Tracking event reports
[![event resources pic.png](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/HFw6euJ5Iy8niwTC-event-resources-pic.png)](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/HFw6euJ5Iy8niwTC-event-resources-pic.png)
### Closed Captioning
View Captions can now be viewed in multiple languages on on-demand events. To add captioning to an on-demand event, simulated live event or replay event, this can be set up in the Closed Captions section.
[![closed captioning.png](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/JB3I4By0pYRizJ3T-closed-captioning.png)](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/JB3I4By0pYRizJ3T-closed-captioning.png)
For uploaded replay captions on Audio events and video events using the Large Content layout, the captions will display automatically below the headshot/video area.
[![closed captioning2.png](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/szZwemyjd6NgTcpC-closed-captioning2.png)](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/szZwemyjd6NgTcpC-closed-captioning2.png)
## Other new features and enhancements
### Adaptive Bitrate (ABR)
- VCU events support Adaptive Bitrate, in addition to the existing support for Video Bridge and Encoder events.
- The speed selector menu for Adaptive Bitrate events is updated to reflect the specific speed options (ex. 720p, 480p), instead of High, Medium, Low.
### dth limit
- Encoder events will only disconnect if the stream is continually exceeding the bandwidth limit, instead of just exceeding it momentarily, for a more seamless experience. Please see the [Support Center](https://helpgm.webcasts.com/books/live-events/page/encoder-stream-bit-rates-abr-and-cbr) for more information on Encoder bit rates.
### Accessibility
- Improved screen reader support for many player elements including Jump Points and Player controls
### Live Audio Interpretation with KUDO
- GlobalMeet Webcast’s integration with KUDO helps you speak the language of your customers, investors and employees. Learn more at [https://www.globalmeet.com/virtual-events/integrations/kudo/](https://www.globalmeet.com/virtual-events/integrations/kudo/)
[![kudo.png](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/scaled-1680-/xeJThE7qX4u9YRfr-kudo.png)](https://help.webcasts.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-11/xeJThE7qX4u9YRfr-kudo.png)
### System test
- Easier access to the advanced system test
### Backend Updates
- Updates to improve Live Studio internal communications
- Improvements for Hive use in China
- General maintenance and system efficiency enhancements
# Bug fixes
- VTT caption updates for the Content Only video layout to ensure that captions show correctly below content area
- Content only layout setting will be ignored when enabled but no slides or primary tabs are added
- Accessibility update to remove duplicate reading of player controls with some screen readers
- Unsubscribe flag used in SSO API calls will show in reporting
- Updates to Kollective audio events to correctly show headshots