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What Is A "Podcast"?

Source: Wikipedia

A podcast is a digital media file, or a series of such files, that is distributed over the Internet using syndication feeds for playback on portable media players and personal computers. The term, like "radio", can refer either to the content itself or to the method by which it is syndicated; the latter is also termed podcasting. The host or author of a podcast is often called a podcaster.
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What Do You Need To Create A Podcast?

Audio

Audio-recording/editing software or a digital recorder.
Microphone. Recent laptops usually have it, but if yours don't, you can purchase it at stores such as RadioShack and CompUSA.

Software that lets you record audio. For example:

Wimba (on CourseWorks)	Free access with UNI. It lets you record and post an audio file to the board. Recordings can be exported as MP3 files by your instructor. Read the instructions by UCLA.
Audacity	Free software available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It lets you record and edit an audio file. You need to install a Plug-in (LAME MP3 encoder) to export the recordings as MP3 files. Here is the instructions.
GarageBand	Commercial software in Apple's iLife. It lets you record and edit an audio file.

Video

Digital camcorder. If you don't have one, I can borrow one from Language Resource Center for you. Please keep it in mind that it is a univeristy＼'d5s property and that you will be asked to pay for a replacement should you lose it or break it.

Software that lets you edit a movie. For example:

iMovie	Commerical software in Apple's iLife.
Final Cut Pro	Commercial software by Apple.
Windows Movie Maker	Available for Windows XP and Windows Vista. Go to Get started with Windows Movie Maker for more details (for XP). Go to Get started with Windows Movie Maker for more details (for XP). Feature Explained: Windows Movie Maker and Movie Maker HD for more information.
Others	VirtualDub: Video capture/processing utility for 32-bit Windows platforms (95/98/ME/NT4/2000/XP) ZS4 Video Editor:Video editing and compositing software that runs on Windows, Linux and OSX.

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How-To Manuals

Macinsoth

Windows

Both

Playlist: How to create a vodcast

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Legal Issues

You can find various images, sounds, and movies on the Internet. However, do understand that they may be copyrighted. Educate yourself and make your podcast/vodcast legal by reading Podcast Legal Guide - Creative Commons Wiki.

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Created by Miyuki Fukai
Last Updated: October 11, 2008