Podcasting 101

Multimedia 101 Podcasting Presented by Ian Griffin Executive Communications

What is a Podcast?
On-demand ‘syndicated’ audio (RSS feed)
“ TIVO for your ears”
Three main types of podcast
The expert (or author) reading into the microphone
Interviews (on the phone or in person)
Groups (classes, seminars)

What kind of equipment?
Digital Tape recorder
Optional:
Microphone
Telephone adapter
Computer software
Audacity, Sony Soundforge, Garage Band
Publishing option
Podpress, BlogTalk Radio, Hipcast

3 Steps to Produce Your Own Podcast
Recording
Editing
Publishing

Step One: Recording
“ Content is King”
Keep it natural
Script only if you are the solo expert
Prep the interviewee
Keep the recorder running – edit later
Ask follow-up questions

Step Two: Editing
Download audio to PC via USB port
Consider intro/outtro music
Example - Audacity:

Step 3: Publishing (For Wordpress/Podpress)
Upload audio file to your web server
Create blog entry and include file
Verify playback
On iTunes within the hour – automagically!

Contact Information
Ian Griffin
Executive Communications
i [email_address]
http://www.exec-comms.com/blog/category/podcasts

Podcasting 101

by Executive Communications on Oct 26, 2008

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