Podcasting


 * PODCASTING ** // How do I...? Where can I get...? //

= ** Podcasting in Plain English ** [|©] = //by [|Common Craft Show]media type="custom" key="26219788"// = = = = = = = =

= = **Steps for Creating your Own Podcast**


 * 1) **Create your content**. //Always begin with your script and storyboard before taking off into the technology.//
 * 2) **Record your content**. //You can either bring in your audio for editing or create right in the program.//
 * 3) **Edit your content.**
 * 4) **Save file and export to MP3 file format.** //A WMV file is entirely too large to move anywhere. The MP3 format compresses the audio making it easily accessible through the web and onto portable players.//
 * 5) **Publish to the Web**//. Add your media file information and post to a hosting site. Podbean offers a free service to create, manage, and post your podcasts. Once you have posted your file, you can chose to copy the embedded information and add it to your webpage, submit to iTunes or create audio blogs.//


 * Tutorial Handout** - https://wiki.brown.edu/confluence/display/CISDOC/Audacity+Tutorial?decorator=printable


 * Learning In Hand** - Tutorial and information http://learninginhand.com/podcasting/create.html


 * Programs for Creating/Editing Audio Files **
 * **Audacity** (//free//), can be used on Windows and MAC computers - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/.
 * Two step download:
 * (1) download program file - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows
 * (2) download MP3 converter file - LAME MP3 ENCODER. Save to the c:\PROGRAM FILES\AUDACITY so that you can easily access it. It will be in a zipped file format. You will need to double-click and download it to use it.
 * Set up your preferences, prior to first use. EDIT, PREFERENCES.
 * MONO versus STEREO sound. One track = mono sound, two tracks = stereo sound. EDIT, PREFERENCES, AUDIO I/O, CHANNELS. Mono is easier to work with and all you need for a voice recording. Stereo works best for music.
 * QUALITY. Recommendation is to keep your quality at 48000hz with 32bit.. EDIT, PREFERENCES, QUALITY
 * Access the LAME MP3 file format//.(You will need to do this only __once__ per computer)//
 * Once you have downloaded and unzipped the LAME ENCODER, you are ready to set it up with Audacity. EDIT, PREFERENCES, FILE FORMAT. Click on FIND LIBRARY. You will need now to find where you saved the LAME zip file. Click on the folder until you find the file LAME_ENC.DLL. Click on file and click OK.

** Copyright Concerns **

//Podcasting can be great fun, an exploration of creativity meshed into learning. One especially important concern is copyright and legalities. Please follow these links for an explanation on what is legal or fair use and what material needs permission prior to posting or usage.//

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[|Podcasting Legal Guide]
//by Creative Commons//.

Students and Copyright
=** Adding Sound to your project **= Please make sure that you follow ALL copyright licensing laws. Using music, sound bites, sound effects, and other audio samples in your work will really boost the quality and interest to your audience. Check out these sites for **FREE** sounds, 'podcastable' music and samples.


 * Free Sounds Project** (http://freesound.iua.upf.edu/ ) -- a source for 'podcastable' sound effects


 * Creative Commons Mixer** (http://ccmixter.org/ ) -- a source for 'podcastable' music and samples


 * SoundzAbound** (http://www.soundzabound.com/) -- free music and sounds for education.

// * You may need to create an account at each site. Please make sure that you cite the sources of your work at the end of each audio file. //

= Publishing your creation =

[|www.Podbean.com] - FREE site that offers accounts where you can upload audio and video casts [|www.vimeo.com] - FREE site that offers accounts where you can publish videos and audio casts.

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