# 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 2023. [![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. ### Bandwidth 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