C HAPTER Introduction to Web 2.0 Podcasting Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall 2

◊ Explain what a podcast is, what podcasts are used for, and where to find podcasts ◊ Describe the software and hardware needed to listen to or view podcasts ◊ Describe the software and hardware needed to create podcasts ◊ Explain the characteristics of quality podcasts and the preparation needed to create podcasts ◊ Describe Internet resources that educate people about podcasting Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall Comprehension Objectives

◊ Download and install Audacity software ◊ Record an audio podcast ◊ Import video to your computer ◊ Create a video podcast using Windows Movie Maker ◊ Upload a podcast to the Internet Activity ObjectivesActivity Objectives Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

What Is a Podcast? ◊ A group of audio or video media files ◊ Usually in a series or sequence ◊ Can be subscribed to ◊ Can be downloaded from the Internet Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ To inform or to entertain ◊ To reach a wide audience at low cost ◊ Common topics are ▫ Politics ▫ Current events ▫ Specialty interest ▫ Comedy Why Do People Create Podcasts? Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Where Can I Find Podcasts that Interest Me? Podcast.com Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ Any software designed to play audio and video files enables you to view or listen to podcasts. ◊ To subscribe to podcasts, you need software called a podcatcher or an aggregator that searches the Internet for new episodes of the podcasts to which you subscribe. How Do I Listen to or View Podcasts? Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ With Web-based solutions, such as Google Reader, the podcast files remain on the Internet at the Web sites that contain the podcasts and are streamed on demand. ◊ In the case of software such as iTunes, the podcasts are downloaded from the Internet and stored on your computer. Where Are the Podcast Files Stored? Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

What Hardware Do I Need To Create My Own Podcasts? ◊ Computer with Internet access ◊ Sound card ◊ Microphone ◊ Headphones or speakers ◊ Pop filter (optional) ◊ Video Camera or camcorder ◊ Tripod Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ Sound Recorder ◊ Audacity ( ( ◊ Windows Movie Maker ◊ CamStudio ( ( What Software Do I Need To Create My Own Podcasts? Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ Determine a topic for your podcast ◊ Pick an appropriate format for your podcast ◊ Consider the optimal length for your podcast What Steps Should I Take When Planning a Podcast? Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ Develop a schedule for new episodes of your podcast ◊ Write a script for your podcast ◊ Be aware of the location for recording your podcast Any Additional Steps I Should Take When Planning a Podcast? Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

◊ Download and install the Audacity software ◊ Download and install the LAME MP3 Encoder Preparation for Activity Objectives Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Audacity Toolbar Selection Tool Zoom Tool Play, Record, Pause, Stop Buttons Time Line (Seconds) Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Recording a Podcast in Audacity Recording Level Meter Recording Level Too High (Distortion) Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Export to MP3 Using LAME ◊ Tag the MP3 file with appropriate information to make future identification easier ◊ Adopt a naming convention to keep things organized Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Create a Video Podcast ◊ If recording your own video, you can download it from the device directly Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Obtaining Video Files from the Internet Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Create a Video Podcast Using Windows Movie Maker Transitions Storyboard Timeline Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Add Titles and Credits Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

Save and Upload Your Video Podcast Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall Publishing

Post Your Podcast on PodBean Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall Description Size Limitations

◊ How To Podcast Tutorial ( ( ◊ How To Create Your Own Podcast ( ◊ The Podcasting Underground ( ◊ Making a Podcast ( ( Additional Internet Resources Copyright © 2010 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing as Prentice Hall

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