In teams, define what a Podcast is. Think in terms of format and delivery method.

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1 Create a Podcast Using Audio and Images Mathieu Plourde & Bryan Lane 6/4/2008 IT User Services University of Delaware 1 What is a Podcast? In teams, define what a Podcast is. Think in terms of format and delivery method. IT User Services University of Delaware 2 1

2 Ask a Ninja! IT User Services University of Delaware 3 Our Definition For Today s Class Any audio or video file that can be transferred to a computer or to a mobile device of any nature. Image Credits: MS clip art collection, photopia / HiMY SYeD on Flickr.com, and Apple.com. IT User Services University of Delaware 4 2

3 Your Personal Goal What do you individually expect to be able to accomplish following this training i session? IT User Services University of Delaware 5 Our Agenda 1. Level of Complexity 2. User Experience 3. Communication Goal 4. Format 5. Sound Capture 6. Today s Process 7. Search for Images 8. About Garage Band 9. Audio Editing With Audacity 10. Mashing Up Pictures With Audio in Photo Story 11. Publishing Your File IT User Services University of Delaware 6 3

4 1. Level of Complexity Depending on the desired output, a podcast can be easy and fast to build or become a nightmare. IT User Services University of Delaware 7 4

5 Relative Complexity Diagram (Estimated) IT User Services University of Delaware 9 2. User Experience vs. IT User Services University of Delaware 10 5

6 A Quick Poll What is more important? Audio Video IT User Services University of Delaware Communication Goal Target Audience Outcome/ Outputs GOAL Devices Used Your Time Investment IT User Services University of Delaware 12 6

7 4. Format How Long Should a Podcast Be? Two Hours? One Hour? 30 minutes? 15 minutes? 5 minutes? 1 minute? 30 seconds? IT User Services University of Delaware Sound Capture Mixer picture credit: by mdubinko IT User Services University of Delaware 14 7

8 Recording Environment Which of these environments will provide you the best sound quality? A B A. Matt s Closet B. Matt s Basement C. Outside D. At the Trabant s Food Court C D IT User Services University of Delaware Today s Process IT User Services University of Delaware 16 8

9 Copyright Issues Make sure you have the right to use: Audio: Images: Narrator Pictures Music Video Image Credit: IT User Services University of Delaware Search for Images IT User Services University of Delaware 18 9

10 UD Library: Digital Image Collections p// / / igitalimages/ PR: UDigital Portfolio Take Your Own! Borrow material at the SMDC (don t forget waivers!) IT User Services University of Delaware 19 Macintosh Recording and Mashup: Garage Band Windows Recording: Audacity (optional) Mashup: Photo Story IT User Services University of Delaware 20 10

11 8. About Garage Band Part of the ilife software bundle Mostly free for Mac users IT User Services University of Delaware Using Audacity Flat is bad Think Digital not Analog Where is this being accessed IT User Services University of Delaware 22 11

12 Audio Podcast Assembly Intro or Intro Music (or both) + Overview of the podcast Jingle or Stinger Segment +Additional Stingers +Additional Segments Outro Music or Outro (or both) IT User Services University of Delaware 23 Pops & Clicks Outside noise Distortion Varying Levels Ruining Your Content IT User Services University of Delaware 24 12

13 10. Mashing Up With Photo Story Photo Story 3 for Windows digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx Simple streamlined process Slideshow with narration IT User Services University of Delaware Publication A Website A Learning Management System Site As an Attachment to a Blog Post RSS Feeds IT User Services University of Delaware 26 13

14 Conclusion As a group, let s define Podcasting Worst Practices, and strategies to avoid them. IT User Services University of Delaware 27 Best Practices Think Rapid Development Build a workflow that works for you Think of your audience Start simple, add layers of complexity later Use the right equipment IT User Services University of Delaware 28 14

15 Using a Template Advantages of using a template: Consistency between your podcasts Built in best practices Streamlined process You save time!!! IT User Services University of Delaware 29 Questions, Comments? Communication/ Technical: Student Multimedia Design Center Bryan Lane bryan@udel.edu #8819 Teaching and Learning: Instructional Services Mathieu Plourde mathieu@udel.edu #4060 IT User Services University of Delaware 30 15