As our assignment for the week is to download and evaluate software, I figured there was no better time to dive into my first podcast. It's all about syncronicty, right?
While many of the article have toted the benefits of GarageBand 3, I decided to go with Audacity. Not only is it free, but it was recommended by CNET.com on their Weekend Project from June 22, 2005: Create your own podcast. Now the fact that this article was written in 2005 did make me feel a little behind the times technologically speaking, but I figured it was a place to start since the tutorial seemed dummy-proof. Not only does it explain podcasting in very simplistic and straightforward terms but also includes videos in case you can't follow written directions.
Since the entire experience still seems a little overwhelming to me, I am following the directions step by step. I just downloaded LAME, an MP3 encoded since this is the preferred format for podcasts. I have no idea if it will work but I am keeping my fingers crossed (even though it is pretty difficult to type).
In planning my first podcast, I figured I'd make it useful, so I am trying to do my software evaluation of Audacity as a podcast. Please wish me luck.
I'll be back after I complete the following steps....
Step 1: Break into podcasting
Step 2: Tools for podcasting
Step 3: How to plan a podcast
Step 4: Podcast-recording software
Step 5: Record your podcast
Step 6: Edit and save podcasts
Step 7: Publish your podcast
Step 8: Test your podcast feed
Apparently this should take about four hours....
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3 comments:
Sounds exciting! I am glad to see you are finding what you are looking for out there. You are doing a good job of weeding through all that is out there and really taking advantage of what you find!
After you have walked through all the steps, was it as easy it seemed? Were you able to do your software evaluation as a podcast? How did everything work out?
Reading about your pod casts makes me more interested in the concept as well. I listen to pod casts from my gaming websites and really enjoy them. I hope to hear more about how that worked out for you.
Well, in answer to your questions...
1. not really
2. no
3. not so well
I had a rough week...hopefully this one will be better than the last!
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