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Podcasting 101Audio and Video Basics

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Brandon Howebhowe@iie.org

Multimedia SpecialistIIE DC / EducationUSA

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Background

• Started as basic online audio and video content

• Boomed in the tech industry

• Integration with RSS feeds

• iTunes sealed the deal

• Started as an idea in an elite web community and is now a wealth of knowledge and source of information about all topic

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Background: EducationUSA & Podcasting

• Currently 2 Global Podcasts from DC (one for students and the other for U.S. Higher Education Institutes)

• Other examples: EducationUSA Iran, EducationUSA Mexico

• New to the game on a global level but podcasting is being used at centers around the world

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Getting Started: What do you need?

• Microphone: Any one will work but here are some suggestions: Samson USB mic / Plantronic headset, Logitech also makes several headsets

• Computer: Laptop or desktop, speed not as important

• Software: Audacity (free)

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Getting Started: Planning and Script Writing

• Content is Key

• Things to keep in mind• Length of recording• Intent of podcast• How is it going to be used• Who is your audience?

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Getting Started: Recording Audio

• Finding a place to record• Avoid high traffic areas• Keep an ear out for appliances or air vents

• Record directly into Audacity• Always make sure to do a test run before the day of the recording• Rushing and lack of planning leads to problems

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DEMODEMO

Getting Started: Using Audacity

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Getting Started: Video Podcasting

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Getting Started: Recording Video Podcasts

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Getting Started: Recording Video Podcasts• Lights

• A well lit room / scene will yield the best results for any camera• Depending on scale, additional lighting might be suggested• Ideally the is a main source of light, and a less intense light to get rid of shadows

• Camera• Easiest suggested camera is an HD Flip Cam or even a Canon HV20/40/60

•Actions• Think about what you are recording•Planning is key

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Getting Started: Lighting

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Getting Started: Imagery

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Getting Started: Framing

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Getting Started: Editing and Exporting Video

• PC users should buy software• Pinnacle is cheap and should work for what you need• Also Adobe Premiere Elements

• Mac users have iMovie• Free and easy to use for podcasting• There are more options like FCP Express

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Getting Started: Video Formats

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Getting Started: Hosting Your Podcast

• Paid•Dreamhost • Godaddy • 1and1

•Free• Podbean.com• Mevio• mypodcast.com• Your Host Org

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Getting Started: Listing Your Podcast

• Feedburner.com• iTunes• PodShow• Podcast Alley• Podcast Pickle

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Brandon HoweEducationUSA

Multimedia SpecialistEducationUSA.info

bhowe@iie.orgWashington, DC