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Producing Professional Podcasts

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Overview

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Learn how to start your own podcast. Get tips for producing professional, high-quality audio and video podcasts on any budget.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Professional audio and video podcasts
  • Exercise files
1. What Is Podcasting?
  • A working definition of podcasting
  • The role of the RSS feed
  • The benefits of podcasting
  • Key podcasting terms
2. Preproduction Strategies for Podcasting
  • Mapping your production
  • Analyzing your competition
  • Maximizing your podcast's budget
  • Outlining a show
3. Determining a Production Approach for Your Podcast
  • The benefits and of drawbacks of audio podcasting
  • The benefits and of drawbacks of video podcasting
  • The benefits and of drawbacks of screencasting
4. Setting Up a Studio for Podcasting
  • Selecting a microphone for podcasting
  • Monitoring your recording
  • Isolating and reinforcing audio for cleaner recordings
  • Field recording equipment
  • Voice over IP software
  • Audio recording software options
  • Adding a video camera to record yourself
5. Podcasting Techniques
  • Podcast interview techniques
  • Recording a podcast interview with Zencastr
  • Recording a screencast on a Mac
  • Editing a screencast on a Mac
  • Recording a screencast on a PC
  • Editing a screencast on a PC
  • Setting up a recording with Zoom
  • Recording a panel discussion with Zoom
6. Editing a Podcast
  • Editing software options
  • Importing audio files into Adobe Audition
  • Editing an audio podcast with Adobe Audition
  • Finalizing an audio podcast with Adobe Audition
  • Importing files into Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Basics of video podcast editing
  • Adding the final touches to your video podcast
  • Exporting your podcast for delivery
7. Compressing Podcast Files for Delivery
  • The need for compression
  • Choose the right compression software
  • Creating audio podcast files
  • Creating video podcast files
  • Testing your files before upload
8. Hosting Podcast Files
  • Requirements for hosting podcast files
  • Choosing a podcast host
  • An overview of Really Simple Syndication
  • Creating show art
  • Testing the podcast feed
9. Delivering the Podcast
  • Optimizing your feed with FeedBurner
  • Registering the podcast feed
  • Promoting your podcast
  • Tracking your podcast feed
  • Monitoring the health of your podcast feed
Conclusion
  • Additional learning

Taught by

Richard Harrington

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    ANTUANETTE MENDOZA TRUJILLO
    The Podcast course offers a comprehensive guide for beginners eager to enter the world of podcasting. It expertly covers essential aspects, from initial concept development and recording techniques to editing basics and distribution strategies. The instructor's clear and engaging style makes even technical topics accessible. Practical exercises throughout the modules ensure hands-on learning. While it may lack advanced editing nuances, it provides a solid foundation and actionable steps to launch your first podcast confidently. The included resources and community forum add significant value, making it a worthwhile investment for aspiring podcasters in Merida and beyond."

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