Podcasting Tools
To began recording your podcast, you will need:
- a computer
- a microphone
- software
- (a video recorder or webcam is option)
There are several podcsting tools, some of which are free. Some of the most well known are below:
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 Animoto's Learn More in 60 seconds video
FAQ's from Animoto at http://animoto.com/help/faq
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Site that allows you to create a videos online.
- videos 30 seconds or shorter can be created for free
- has options for just creating a single long video, an all access pass, and a business account
- Videos can then be uploaded to YouTube, embedded in a blog or wiki ,etc.
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http://wiki.audacityteam.org/index.php?title=Tutorials is a collection of tutorials giving step-by-step guidance on performing common tasks using Audacity.
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Audio software for recording audio tracks. Tracks can then be made into a MP3 file or dropped into many of the video production programs.
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TechSmith, the maker of Camtasia, has some very good video tutorials available on their website. http://www.techsmith.com/learn/camtasia/default.asp
Virginia Tech has created some pages that walk you through creating and designing Camtasia videos. The entire tutorial can be printed out.
http://www.iddl.vt.edu/instructors/camtasia/
Video tutorial from about.com
http://desktopvideo.about.com/od/camtasiatutorials/
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Camtasia is is a software application that can be used to create video podcasts which can then be posted on the Internet or burned to a CD. Camtasia works well with PowerPoint and is versatile yet easy to use and edit.
- Can download a free trail for 30 days
- Software costs about $300
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Captivate
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Video from Keystone College (PA) Media Department entitled Creating demonstrations, simulations, and tutorials with Macromedia Captivate |
- Available from Adobe
- Costs about $800
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 http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/ Video tutorial from Apple on iMovie |
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Link to website: http://www.techsmith.com/jing.html |
- Free software from TechSmith.
- Video limited to 5 minutes maximum.
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Movie Maker
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http://www.atomiclearning.com/k12/moviemaker2?from_legacy=1 A free tutorial series on Movie Maker 2 from Atomic Learning. |
- Free on Windows machines or can be downloaded from Microsoft's website
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| Openshot Video Editor |
https://www.openshot.org/ |
- Free
- Cross platform with support for Linux, Mac and Windows
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Link to website: Screencast-o-Matic |
- Free
- Web based
- Video up to 15 minutes
- Post recording you can add notes and create links
- Videos can be uploaded directly to YouTube
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Tutorials come with the software download at http://www.debugmode.com/wink/download.php |
- Free
- Tutorial and presentation creation software.
- Can be used to capture screenshots, add explanations boxes, buttons, titles etc and generate tutorials for users.
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Once the podcast is recorded, edited, and saved as a standard file format, it can be uploaded on a web page. Here's whats commonly included on podcast webpages:
Most podcasts are also uploaded with one or more podcast directories (like iTunes or YouTube). Links to audio podcast directories and video pocast directories are available in our Podcasting Resources.
Looking for resources for podcasting? Perhaps you are looking for music, best practices, or equipment standards? Please visit our podcasting resources to find more!
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207 N Walnut, Princeville, IL
bethd@lmelibrary.org
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