A brief presentation of what is podcasting, how to create an episode

1. Some useful tips for
podcasting

2. Podcasting is a method that provides a digital
distribution of files over the internet, and subscribable;
and there are many sites to look for them, like: iTunes,
Podomatic, BBC News, and others so, including
universities all around the world (if you are interested in
educational issues).

3. Mainly a podcast is a MP3 audio, but you can find videos
(called vodcast), and Screencast as well; which may be
focused on a specific topic or not, they are presented on
episodes, a serial or topics related to a subject.

4. The podcast follow certain format, it depends on the site;
the one below is for iTunes, one of the most used one, just
check that the information can be found on the main web
page of any site subscribed.

5. That is about professional podcast sites that provide you
the material, but what about when you need to create
them?
1.- Choose a topic, which should be attractive, and
interesting.
2.- Organize the content (like a layout, called storyboard):
a) Introduction
b) body: (talks, lectures, interviews, etc…)
c) Conclusion.
3.- Take into account the lenght of your audio; and the
frequency you are going to release your episodes.
4.- Create a suitable title or slogan and description.
5.- Music in timeline will provide a personality to your
podcast. A cool image or visuals enhance all this above.
But, check the copyright regulations for it.

6. Well, you have not finished the pre-production of your
audio material yet. Be sure your hardware is in good
conditions: microphone and video camera (if needed).
I really recommend to write a script (like a cheat-sheet),
this guides us to follow the plan. Practice until you feel
sure enough. Clear and calm, avoid long pauses or
stammering. Try to be natural and authentic.

7. Now, let’s begin the recording with the software you
have chosen, (Audacity for instance).
Edit, save and export (as MP3) your material. Do not
forget to add visual and music credits!
Finally upload it on the host page. (Podomatic could be)

8. Resources on the net.
http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/worldservi
ce/eaw/rss.xml
http://www.slideshare.net/jpadillaa/podcasting-
y-podomatic
Here you can find more tips:
http://www.slideshare.net/slaidsherin/audacity-
tutorial-19505369

9. ARIADNA GÓMEZ