As I was never good with technology (and still am not), looking up podcasting tips and tutorials will be good for me because I need all the help I can get with making my podcast project.

While exploring the web, I came across a site that offered some before, during, and after tips about recording a podcast.  There were some tips that I already knew (i.e. select a location to record instead of just randomly picking a place,) to some that I was like, “That’s a great tip!  I really should include that when I record.”  For example, one tip that was helpful included making sure that the recording device is on.  Making sure to do a test is always good as it would be absolutely terrible if at the end of recording the podcast, (especially if it includes interviews with other people,) one finds out that the recording device was not on the entire time.  Other tips included following the legal procedures when it came to recording.  Even though this is a small detail, one should always be aware that they need to receive permission if they are going to record music, or record an interview with an individual.

Some of the technical tips about podcasting that I found included tips such as using a “pop filter,” also known as a “pop screen.”  Using this in front of the microphone will eliminate the popping noise that comes with words that include the letters, “p,” “b,” and “f.”  Other tips included when recording, to make sure that the levels do not go over the 0-decibel mark on the DB meter.  If this does happen, the high end of the recording will be clipped off, and the sound will have very poor quality.  Moreover, other tips included using fade-in and fade-out effects at the beginning of the podcast to make it sound a bit more professional, and to use background music in order to make the sound more dynamic.

Some of my own experiencing with using and editing audio or video for podcasts is close to none.  I am currently taking the Communication 30 class, Intro to Digital Filmmaking, and have been using programs with Avid.  Other than that, I have not really used audio or video for podcasts.  I have however, used a digital recorder for interviews!  Hopefully, that will help me at least on getting started with my interviews for my podcast.