Introduction to Podcasting
Presenter: Ted Belke
Learn to organize a podcast, record and edit audio, and prepare the necessary components to launch your own podcast or audio series.
Using equipment and studio space of the Library’s Maker & Media Creation Lab, participants will gain experience recording and editing audio with the goal of launching a podcast series. This workshop consists of four parts that will take place over two sessions: Part 1 & 2 on Friday, November 22 and Part 3 & 4 on Friday, November 29 between 9:30am and 12:30pm. Please note you must register for both days to secure your spot. Register for the 2nd session: Introduction to Podcasting.
Participants will be introduced to audio recording fundamentals, including:
- how to research the podcasting landscape to identify your niche;
- drafting a short script;
- recording audio using the Media Creation Lab’s recording booth and podcasting table in the Flex Studio;
- recording audio out in the field using a portable Zoom H4N Pro recorder;
- importing, editing, and refining audio recordings using Audacity software;
- incorporating openly-licensed material into your podcast and learn how to apply Creative Commons licencing to your own work;
- explore podcasting hosting services; and
- draft a plan for how to promote, launch and maintain an ongoing podcast.
Space is limited but registrants on the waitlist will be given priority registration for future workshops.
