Podcasting For Dummies

Podcasting For Dummies

New tools have made it easier to create a podcast. The second edition of Podcasting For Dummies shows you how you can create and distribute your own online recordings using tools you already have. This edition also covers what you need to build a top-notch podcasting studio. Expert podcasters Tee Morris and Evo Terra are joined on this edition by a fellow podcasting guru, Chuck Tomasi, to walk you through recording, editing, posting, and promoting a podcast. Chapters cover: Choosing a topic that fits your expertise - Writing an outline or script for your podcast - Turning your existing computer into a desktop podcasting studio - Picking the microphone, headphones, and audio editing software that best suit your needs - Upgrading to pro-level podcasting equipment - Conducting interviews and recording an interview subject who’s not in the room with you - Navigating the XML code you need to share your podcast - Finding a place to host your podcast online - Promoting your podcasts in the blogosphere, online discussion groups, and social networking sites - Seeking out sponsors, advertising, and subscriptions to make your podcast pay - Creating podcasts designed to promote a business "Aimed at everyone from first-time podcasters to experienced producers with a thorough update on the software". (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008) Get to know podcasting software, tools, and methods Here's what you need to start podcasting or polish up your skills Podcasting offers anyone the chance to send their voice over the Internet. All you need is a microphone, a computer, and Internet access. This book helps you record a podcast, get it online, and attract listeners. Whether you want to podcast for business or fun, you'll find what you need to get started here. Discover how to: Outfit your PC or Mac® for recording - Edit your podcast and get it online - Create a video podcast - Promote your podcast - Keep your content fresh - Attract advertisers Tee Morris , Chuck Tomasi , and Evo Terra are podcasting pros. Tee shares his sci-fi writings as "podiobooks," Chuck hosts the popular Technorama podcast, and Evo is a podcast producer.