Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies^?

by Tee Morris; Evo Terra; Ryan C. Williams

• ISBN13: 9780470259191
• ISBN10: 0470259191
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

If you once dreamed of a broadcasting career, or if you're passionate about a cause you want to share with the world, podcasting may be just what you're looking for. But it's not as simple as picking up a microphone-at least, not if you want great results. So pick up Expert Podcasting Practices For Dummies instead, and discover the secrets of producing professional podcasts! This plain-English guide shows you how to record like a pro, build an audience, and maybe even generate some revenue from your podcasting passion. If you're ready to go live with what you have to say, here's how to create podcasts that appeal to a large audience, sound top-notch, and communicate a message. Find out what equipment you need, how to promote your podcast, and how to: Choose a topic and decide whether to narrow or expand your focus Sort and filter information about your subject matter Set up a recording studio Record with pro-level software and hardware Produce your show with sound effects, music, and appropriate sound balance Create a video podcast Craft a targeted distribution, marketing, and promotional plan Promote your business or a nonprofit group Turn your podcasting hobby into a moneymaking venture by selling ads or products on your podcasts, or by using them to promote your own skills There's a lot to think about if you're considering creating podcasts that will stand out and get noticed. With this guide by your side, your star status is much closer. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Planning Out a Podcast

Practice 1: Selecting the Right Topic for Your Podcast

Practice 2: Keeping Up with the Joneses

Practice 3: Staffing Your Podcast for Success

Practice 4: Podcast Studio Considerations

Practice 5: Stick to the Script!

Practice 6: Transitions, Timing, and Cues

Practice 7: Reviewing Your Podcast with a Critical Eye

Practice 8: T-Minus Five Episodes . .

Going for a Professional Sound

Practice 9: Upgrading Your Headphones

Practice 10: Selecting the Right Microphone

Practice 11: Upgrading Your Software

Practice 12: Creating a Quiet, Happy Place

Practice 13: Eliminating Ambient Noise

Practice 14: One-Take Wonders

Practice 15: Multiplicity: Recording Multiple Takes

Practice 16: Podcasting from the Road

Post-Production Approaches

Practice 17: Interviews from the Road

Practice 18: Setting Acceptable Sound Levels

Practice 19: Adding Special Effects

Practice 20: Adding Music

Practice 21: Editing Audio after Editing the Session

Practice 22: Taking Your Audio File into the Home Stretch

Practice 23: Creating a Perfect mp3 File

Practice 24: Enhanced Podcasting

The Final Steps Before Episode #0

Practice 25: Creating and Editing ID3 Tags

Practice 26: Adding a Blog to Your Podcast

Practice 27: Validating Your RSS Feed

Practice 28: Submitting to Podcast Directories

Building Your Audience

Practice 29: Creating a Promotional Plan

Practice 30: Tell Me About It: Recording Promos and Quickcasts

Practice 31: Advertising to Attract Listeners

Practice 32: Networking with Other Podcasters and Bloggers

Practice 33: Spreading the Word with Social Media

Practice 234: Soliciting and Incorporating Listener Feedback

Practice 35: Getting Featured on Podcast Directories

Practice 36: Joining a Podcast Network

Practice 37: Connecting with the Media

Practice 38: Talk to Me: Interviews

Creating a Video Podcast

Practice 39: Video Podcasting

Practice 40: Editing Your Video Podcast with Adobe Premiere

Practice 41: Editing Your Video Podcast with Apple Final Cut Pro

Practice 42: Posting and Distributing Your Video

Podcasting as a Business

Practice 43: Deriving Revenue from Your Podcast

Practice 44: Corporate Podcasting

Practice 45: Podcasting for Government and Not-for-Profit Agencies

Practice 46: Promotional Podcasting

Practice 47: Adding Advertising to Your Podcast

Reengineering Your Podcast

Practice 48: Podfade Prevention

Practice 49: New Hosts, New Podcast?

Practice 50: Change of Passion, Change of Podcast?

Practice 51: The Hard Podfade

Appendix: Bonus Content on the DVD

Index

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