Podcasting

=Podcasting= A podcast is just another word for a radio show. Ever since the popularity of iTunes, millions of podcasts have been created, creating a new heyday for radio, a time in which everyone can produce some wonderful audio about any topic that they are interestined in. I recommend that go to iTunes and have a listen at some of the most popular podcasts available. Try some categories you would not normally consider like Science, History or Art; it is a great way to open up your mind to new things.

In this subject you are required to make a podcast. We don't want you to just ramble into a microphone for a few minutes, no no no, your podcast has to be a tighly edited, entertaining and creative piece of audio! > [] > []
 * The minimum length is 2 minutes. The maxium is 20 minutes.
 * You will use 'Audacity' to edit it. (Should already be installed on your computer. If not, install it via the Control Panel)
 * Go to these two sites for background music and sound effects:
 * Another great way to get fabulous and original audio is to use this website: [] which rips the audio of any Youtube clip and converts it to MP3.
 * Do not just start talking in to the microphone. You should have notes and a script before you start.
 * The library has a good quality MP3 recorder. Once you are fully prepared and once you know exactly what you are going to record, you may go to the library to get one of these recorders.

A good podcast paints pictures with audio. A good podcast is short, interesting and fun to listen to. Please visit these sites for tips on how to create a good piece of audio:
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Here are some podcast that I'd like you to listen to as an example of what a great podcast can sound like:
 * [|http://feeds.wnyc.org/radiolab (http://feeds.wnyc.org/~r/radiolab/~3/RH28Rrtamv0/)] (Award winning podcast which specialised in 'telling stories')
 * [] (A rather simple but entertaining podcast, based on research and banter between the two hosts)
 * (Royal, by ABC Radio; a good example of how creatively sounds can be used to paint an image in your mind)