How to Create a Video Podcast
How to Create a Video Podcast
What podcasts are to audio, vodcasts are to video. With new technology and some basic editing skills, you can start your own pseudo-TV show by putting your own videos into an RSS feed and allowing an audience to download them onto their computers or smart phone.
Things You'll Need
- server
- website
- software editing program
- camcorder
- microphone
- Firewire cable
Steps
Step One
Plan your podcast. Choose a topic, decide how you want to organize episodes, decide how often you want to update, and write out a general script.
Step Two
After you are prepared, organize your shoot. Have a schedule, gather the necessary cast/crew, and make sure you get all the footage that you need.
Step Three
When you're done shooting, upload your video onto your computer. An easy way to do that is with a Firewire cable.
Step Four
Edit your videos.
Step Five
When you are ready to save the movie, export it as an MP4 file to get good quality on a small screen.
Step Six
Put the file on your server. Then, place the link on your website and/or create an RSS feed so users can access your videos online.
Overall Tips & Warnings
Pick a topic that you are passionate about. It takes a lot of time, effort, and manpower to produce a video. Your passion will guide you through it.
Advertise your video podcast so others can find it.
If you use music in your videos, make sure you don't use copyrighted music.
Always test your file and link to make sure it works properly before you post it.
How to Create an Audio Tour Podcast
An audio tour podcast allows people to enjoy a scenic tour of a specific location at their convienence by downloading and listening to it when they arrive at their destination. Here's how you can create an audio tour podcast.
Steps
Step One
Open the voice recorder program or any software you may have downloaded from your podcast Web site.
Step Two
Click record. You will need a microphone.
Step Three
After you have finished recording your session, save the audio file to your media device .
Step Four
From there you can download it into your smart phone or MP3 player.
Step Five
If you want to share it, log in to your podcast Web site.
Step Six
Go to your profile and upload your file.
Step Seven
When your file is completed, save and submit it. From there you will be able to link it to other Web sites.
Overall Tips & Warnings
If you do not have a voice recorder, your podcast Web site service may provide the required software.
Make sure your audio tour is accurate, to the point and of good quality. Side notes are good to include if they have relevance.
Test your file and the links to see if they are working properly.
Read all the user and license agreements if uploading anything to a site.
When uploading your podcast to your Web site, be sure to upload it in binary format. In any other format, you will risk corrupting your file.