Learn PODCASTING Workshop 10th June 2009

Introduction Get to know each other - who are we ? - what do we wish to get out of this ? brief discussion of projects Learn Podcasting WS

Podcast Sources iTunes iTunesU specialist sites - international companies / organisations etc Learn Podcasting WS

Basic Podcasting - sound capture PC - setup Hardware - Soundcard / Mic input / Sound Output (Headset) Software - Audacity® LAME® mp3 Converter / Format Factory® Windows® Photo Story Windows® Movie Maker Learn Podcasting WS

Basic Podcasting - sound capture PC Limitations -ONLY able to do Audio Podcasts - NOT AAC / MPEG4 -No consistent file handling (one MS program does not necessarily talk directly to another) -Sound Quality - limited to 16 bit NOT 24 bit 96 kHz -Often NO Firewire Port - ie. Cannot use Firewire Pre-amps -Drivers needed - all the time -iTunes® operates inconsistently on PCs (How Frustrating !!!!!) -Audacity is just not elegant to use - quite “clumsy” -NO dedicated Podcasting software - you need to cobble programs together - Audacity + LAME+ Photostory + Windows Movie Maker ≠ Garageband Learn Podcasting WS

my experience Better Podcasting site Captive Animals site Commercial Podcasts - iEnglish® Learn Podcasting WS

And now for some… UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE Learn Podcasting WS Prof Th Sumner-Miller

Audio Physics Sound, Mics & PreAmps Just Nod & Agree (It is easier that way, you will work it out later !!, believe me) discuss Sound profile - depth of sound profile demo - different mics - filters & characteristics demonstrate on - Garageband® Learn Podcasting WS Prof Th Sumner-Miller

Audio Physics 101- Sound Learn Podcasting WS Analog Sound -Voice -Musical Instrument MIDI is already digital -> Digital Signal -Sound Trace -Ideal = -24 bit Sample Rate -96 kHz -Firewire = Less Delay Prof Th Sumner-Miller

Learn Podcasting WS -> Prof Th Sumner-Miller Audio Physics Mics

Learn Podcasting WS Prof Th Sumner-Miller Audio Physics Mics Basically - the bigger the mic the better

Learn Podcasting WS Prof Th Sumner-Miller Audio Physics Mics

Learn Podcasting WS High Pass Filter NO Filter Bass Rumble Filter -10Db Prof Th Sumner-Miller Audio Physics Mics

Learn Podcasting WS Prof Th Sumner-Miller Cardioid Figure of 8 Omni- directional Audio Physics Mics

Learn Podcasting WS Combo XLR 3 pin Jacks -Mic Jack -Guitar Jack Phantom Power 48 V Firewire MIDI Prof Th Sumner-Miller Audio Physics Pre- Amps

Learn Podcasting WS High Pass Filter NO Filter Prof Th Sumner-Miller Audio Physics Pre- Amps

Sounding Good Gear / strategies Gear Mics / pre-amps Portable Recording Technologies software - Portable Audacity® Location - soundproofing mic techniques Learn Podcasting WS

Demonstration of capabilities of Apple Mac & Garageband / iMovie AAC - m4a / m4v etc - MPEG 4 - the NEW format Images / Text vodcasting Chapters Sound effects, stingers, jingles, jam packs ready for iTunes / iPod Techtime #8 - BP wiki Better Podcasting wiki site Learn Podcasting WS

One simple - “cheap” apple Mac solution Mac mini Learn Podcasting WS

Better Podcasting choice of projects for podcasting IDEAS- convert powerpoint / audio download / advertorial / teaching objects / interview / Q&A / Internet Download - Adobe Connect etc. scenarios / case studies / Learn Podcasting WS

Better Podcasting (Cont’d.) Project Management concept -> script -> storyboard Potential Audience - Distribution - wiki, web, iPod, iTunes, QT iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone Learn Podcasting WS

Think of your potential audience - Design your projects so that you have a clear end product and user in mind. Learn Podcasting WS Recording/ Development DistributionEnd User ? ? ? -> Concept/ idea ->

Podcasting in Education - use of podcasts / vodcasts on iPod - iPods & data projectors / LCD screens - iPod / iTunes / wiki Richmond - quizzes - iQuiz®, Quizzler® - Apple projects - WA Uni, Hornsby TAFE Demo - iPod / litepro / remote (iClick®, iTrip®) / video/ DVD player Mobile Recording - iTalk®, TuneTalk® Learn Podcasting WS

Afternoon Tea Break Learn Podcasting WS

Practical Session Have a go at the gear & projects Learn Podcasting WS