I browsed the Google search engine in order to find out how to make a “good” podcast. I clicked on a couple links, and read a few articles/blogs. Most of what I read was common sense, such as “know your topic”, and edit out the “awkward pauses.” However, as most information, the common sense aspect from the tips I read on pod-casting was obvious after I read it, but I doubt I would have recognized all of the aspects of a good podcast shared on the various sites. Therefore, reading these sites was essential in order to flesh out the obvious-but-not-so-obvious techniques of good pod-casting. Furthermore, I decided to create my own (shortened) list of essential pod-casting techniques/tips/information gathered from the sites I visited.
1. Know the information you wish to cover.
2. Plan and script the podcast ahead of time.
3. Find a unique way to podcast that sets the podcast out from the rest.
4. Stay consistent. Broadcast the podcast on a set schedule.
5. Try to stay on a specific subject, or create a timeline, in order to cut confusion and keep the audiences’ attention.
6. Acquire software that allows an editor to edit the sound and/or video.
7. Acquire a good mic and/or camera in order to have clean audio/video for the audience.
8. Acquire software, such as Skype, that allows for video conferencing; and software that allows for screen recording in order to record and edit the conference.
9. Put the Podcast on iTunes, and/or, make it easy to find in a search engine by giving it a unique name and logo.
10. Archive the work and make sure the new podcasts stay relevant.
This is an over all list of tips I gathered from multiple sites. If you wish to visit those sites, the links are below:
http://mashable.com/2011/03/25/podcasting-tips/
http://www.feedforall.com/podcasting-tips.htm
http://www.goinvo.com/practical-tips-for-producing-a-professional-podcast/
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