practical podcasting and videocasting. cheryl gould. [email protected] fall-winter 2008
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Introduction to podcasting
Podcasting/vidcasting in libraries
Podcast planning and tips
Creating and editing podcasts
Posting podcasts online
Workshop Overview
“a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal
audio player.”
- New Oxford American Dictionary
A podcast is…
A podcast is distinguished from other digital-media formats by its
ability to be syndicated, subscribed to, and downloaded
automatically when new content is added.
Wikipedia
Recording Audio
Computer with recording software Audacity is free
Microphone Freestanding mic Headset
Digital recorder
By phone
Audacity Audio Recording Software
Free Easy! Open source Needs an mp3 encoder
Settings
CD quality sample rate is 44.100khz
CD quality sample format is 16 bit
Other Audio Recording Software
Garageband (for Mac)
PowerGramo (Plug-in to record Skype calls)
TalkShoe (call by phone to record)
Podomatic (create and host podcasts)
Levelator (audio leveling software)
Class Bookmarks
Go to bookmarks.infopeople.org
Click on podcasting_bkmk.htm
Bookmark it
Podcast Tips
Find a quiet place Prepare a script or at least an outline and
practice Use vocal variety to keep people interested Consider using an interview format Keep it short Remember you can edit
Use Your Voice
Show your passion Speak clearly Talk to the audience Be descriptive
Ways to Record Video
Digital Videocamcorder
Digital camera
Flip video camera
Mobile phone
Webcam
Common Video Formats
.MOV (Quicktime) .WMV (Windows) Flash (YouTube / Blip.tv) .M4V / .MP4 /.MOV (iPod)
Video Editors
iMovie (Free, if you buy a Mac)
Windows Movie Maker (Free)
Quicktime Pro ($29.99)
Final Cut Pro (more)
Adobe Video Suite (even more)
Understand Copyright
Get permissionGet permission
Release for speakersRelease for speakers
Public domain materials Public domain materials (pre-1923) are good(pre-1923) are good
Use Music Clips for…
• Start of podcastStart of podcast
• End of podcastEnd of podcast
• TransitionsTransitions
Music for Podcasts
Creative Commons Audio (creativecommons.org/audio)
CCMixter (ccmixter.org)
Podsafe Music Network(music.podshow.com)
So you think you want to start podcasting? Is podcasting right for the library?
for our customers? how will it support the library’s mission?
How often will you podcast?
Who will be responsible?
Do you need policies?
Record a podcast for your staff• Introduce yourself• Name the library where you work• Discuss how you could use
podcasting or vidcasting at your
library.
Get Your Podcast Online
Create it Store it on the web
blip.tv Make it available
Blog, Wiki, Web site Users view it
Flash, Quicktime, Windows Media Player, player embedded in website
Users keep current via RSS RSS feed via a feed reader
Promoting Your Podcasts
Podcast Alley BlinkX Itunes Library Website Other?