The document outlines a comprehensive guide to creating a weekly podcast in multiple languages, emphasizing crucial steps like finding a quiet recording space, scripting content, and translating effectively. It discusses the importance of good lighting and using teleprompters for smoother delivery, along with tips for recording and editing your podcast. Finally, it highlights the essential considerations for uploading your content while ensuring the appropriate privacy settings based on the intended audience.

1. How to Do a Weekly Podcast
in Multiple Languages in
10,000 Easy Steps
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2. Step One: Login
The first step in doing a weekly podcast may seem
simple, however it is one of the most important
steps! Find a quiet room that is far away from any
potential disturbances, and make that your
workstation where you can leave your computer and
other equipment for reuse. Remember: If you cannot
be heard it defeats the purpose of doing a podcast.
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3. Step 304: Script
Before you can start recording, you must first
compile a list of what you would like to talk about in
your podcast and write a script discussing those
points. Whether it being school news or how much
you love Shakespeare, good sound is of no use
when the actual words being spoken do not make
sense!
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4. Step 432: Translating
When doing translations, you must remember that the
syntax of all languages are not treated equal.
Whatever sounds natural while still conveying the
message of the original script is what should be
written. If you do not know the language formally,
improvise! Depending on how formal your podcast is
intended to be, improvising is a great way to fill
language gaps by speaking in everyday
conversational language.
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5. Step 495: Lights
The second most important thing to having good clear
sound in your podcast is to have good lighting,
especially if you plan on using a green screen! Whether
you have large industrial lights, a ceiling light, or even
natural light from a window, all that is important is that
your subject is not too dark or light to be seen. Play
around with your lighting environment and keep an eye
on your camera so that you know how much light is
good in your particular situation.
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6. Step 4,673: Using a
Teleprompter
To ensure a smooth and to-the-point podcast, you
must somehow create the illusion that you are
speaking naturally and directly to the camera.
Memorization is great for smaller scripts; however, a
teleprompter proves more efficient when you have
longer and more complicated lines. Obviously,
buying a teleprompter is not ideal in a school sense
when you have many alternatives.
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7. Step 4,673: Using a
Teleprompter
• Alternative One:
• Depending on how you are recording, especially if
you are recording using your computer’s webcam,
you could open up your script digitally and have the
two windows side by side while you read. If your
script is hand written or on paper, place the paper in
front of the screen as close to the camera as you can
without covering it up (or use tape). This is because
the closer it is to the camera, the more it appears
that you are speaking naturally and not reading.
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8. Step 4,673: Using a
Teleprompter
• Alternative Two:
• Use QuickTime Player on your Mac to cast your
iPhone/iPad to your computer screen.
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9. Step 4,673: Using a
Teleprompter
• Alternative Three:
• If you are recording with an external camera, it
may be more practical to use something that is
more portable and easier to position. This is
where your iPad comes in! In the AppStore, you
can download “TelePrompter Lite” by JoeAllenPro
Limited which acts as if it were a real teleprompter
on your iPad. This way you can easily position it
almost anywhere that meets the needs of your
recording situation.
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10. Step 8,548: Recording
When recording, make sure to act natural (like
you would when talking to a person). Add emotion
and emphasis to your voice and certain words so
that you do not sound monotone. Using hand
movements while speaking also is good for
keeping the viewer engaged and also keeping
you from becoming like a robot.
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11. Step 9,000: Editing
Whether using Final Cut Pro, iMovie, or Windows Movie Maker,
a good thing to do before beginning to edit is have an idea of
what the video should look like in mind. Play around with the
clips, audio, and different transitions in order to see what looks
best. Perhaps you may even produce something better then
what you had originally intended! Also, watch all clips and cut
out any unwanted segments. If possible, play around with the
audio and adjust as necessary so that you get a clear, loud
sound. Do not forget to export in 720p to 1080p!
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12. Step 9,999: Uploading
Now you are ready to upload. Depending who th audience of
your podcast is meant to be, whether it being your whole
school or a teacher, you should choose the privacy settings
accordingly when uploading to sites like YouTube. Private
means nobody except for you can view the video, Unlisted
means that the video can be found using the direct link of it but
cannot be found by search, and Public means anybody is able
to find the video. Whatever setting or website you use, make
sure that who you are trying to reach reflects your set privacy
settings!
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13. Step 10,000:
Celebrate!
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