A guide to podcasting explains how use recording tools to record a show combining music, commentary, or other media and then syndicate the feed through RSS or other broadcasting software that can be pulled down for use on a PIC, iPod, or other portable player. Pt. I. Podcasting on a worldwide frequency -- Ch. 1. Getting the scoop on podcasting -- Ch. 2. Getting the gadgets that make a podcast go -- Ch. 3. Building your podcast's digital workstation -- Pt. II. hills are alive with the sound of podcasting -- Ch. 4. Before you hit the record button -- Ch. 5. Interview-fu : talk to me, grasshopper -- Ch. 6. So what are you waiting for? : record, already! -- Ch. 7. Cleanup, podcast aisle 7! -- Ch. 8. Roll camera : video podcasting -- Pt. III. So you've got this great recording of your voice : now what? -- Ch. 9. Shrink that puppy and slap a label on it -- Ch. 10. Move it on up (to your Web server) -- Ch. 11. Providing show notes -- Ch. 12. Geeking it out on RSS -- Pt. IV. Start spreadin' the news about your podcast -- Ch. 13. Speaking directly to your peeps -- Ch. 14. Fishing for listeners -- Pt. V. Pod-sibilities to consider for your show -- Ch. 15. Show me the money -- Ch. 16. Podcasting for publicity -- Ch. 17. Podcasting for passion -- Pt. VI. part of tens -- Ch. 18. Top ten types of podcasts to check out -- Ch. 19. Top ten most influential people in podcasting -- Ch. 20. Top ten reasons why podcasting won't kill radio -- Ch. 21. Top ten reasons why podcasting will kill (or seriously dent) radio Podcasting is like blogging out loud! It gives you a voice--one that can be heard worldwide on computers, iPods, or other MP3 players. You can podcast to boost your business, promote your passion, share your opinions, or just have fun. The point is to say what you want to say to those who want to hear it. With step-by-step explanations, screen shots, and tons of examples, this guide clues you in on recording, producing, and hosting your very own podcast with info on: Finding your voice and your niche, whether you want to talk tech, make your own kinds of music, educate listeners, make people laugh, do soundseeing tours, serialize your novel, or invent a new podcasting genre Getting the bare necessities (if you don't already have them), including a microphone, recording software, and an audio card Audio editing software such as Audacity, Cakewalk for PCs, GarageBand for musicality, and Audio HiJack Pro for Macs Recording, including understanding dB (decibel levels), capturing or minimizing ambient noise, and more Editing with GarageBand or Audacity, adding bed music, and including intros and outros for a signature finishing touch You want your podcast to be heard. Podcasting For Dummies helps you launch and promote it with info on how to: Downsize your audio files with MP3 compression Change bit rates and sample rates in Audacity and iTunes Create and edit your ID3 tags in Audacity or iTunes Post your show notes using Movable Type or Libsyn Simplify the RSS 2.0 feed by using blogging software or a podcast-hosting company such as Audioblog.com, Podcastamatic, and Feeder Ping for publicity Communicate with your listeners on your blog, through online discussion groups such as Yahoo! Groups or Google Groups, or on online forums Of course, if you want to be a podcatcher (a listener) and subscribe to podcasts, this guide shows you how to do that, too! Complete with a companion podcast--a free weekly audio commentary that will keep you up to speed on the podsphere--this guide helps you get your message heard, loud and clear. New tools have made it easier to create a podcast. The second edition of Podcasting For Dummies shows you how you can create and distribute your own online recordings using tools you already have. This edition also covers what you need to build a top-notch podcasting studio. Expert podcasters Tee Morris and Evo Terra are joined on this edition by a fellow podcasting guru, Chuck Tomasi, to walk you through recording, editing, posting, and promoting a podcast. Chapters cover: Choosing a topic that fits your expertise Writing an outline or script for your podcast Turning your existing computer into a desktop podcasting studio Picking the microphone, headphones, and audio editing software that best suit your needs Upgrading to pro-level podcasting equipment Conducting interviews and recording an interview subject who’s not in the room with you Navigating the XML code you need to share your podcast Finding a place to host your podcast online Promoting your podcasts in the blogosphere, online discussion groups, and social networking sites Seeking out sponsors, advertising, and subscriptions to make your podcast pay Creating podcasts designed to promote a business
Get to know podcasting software, tools, and methods
Here's what you need to start podcasting or polish up your skills
Podcasting offers anyone the chance to send their voice over the Internet. All you need is a microphone, a computer, and Internet access. This book helps you record a podcast, get it online, and attract listeners. Whether you want to podcast for business or fun, you'll find what you need to get started here.
Discover how to:
- Outfit your PC or Mac® for recording
- Edit your podcast and get it online
- Create a video podcast
- Promote your podcast
- Keep your content fresh
- Attract advertisers
An updated beginner's guide to podcasting explains how to utilize the latest software tools to record a show combining music, commentary, or other media and then syndicate the feed through RSS or other broadcasting software that can be pulled down for use on a PIC, iPod, or other portable player, discussing essential hardware and software, the process of creating a podcast, and more. Original. (Beginner)
