Process: Podcasting

• Consider your audience

• Consider your theme

• Consider segments (sections)

• Consider naming and branding

Script

• Consider hook or introduction

• Provide a summary and indicator of segments

• Include a conclusion

• Provide information and teaser for next session

• Consider content warnings

• Copy script template (From University of Guelph)

Prepare

• Consider how you will record audio

• Consider the environment and space constraints

• Experiment with devices

• Explore devices available from Norlin Library MELL

Record

• Practice script

• Prepare space

• Record silence buffer 

• Re-record errors or mistakes

Gather assets

• Record your own music or sound effects

• Or, find creative commons or public domain licensed sounds 

• Ask a librarian if you are unsure about licensing

Produce

• Choose the software you are most comfortable using (see Lynda.com for learning materials about software)

• Audacity

• Garage Band (Mac)

• Adobe Audition $

• Logic Pro $

• Even out vocal volume

• Remove background noise

• Add sound effects and music

• Trim or segment

Publish

• Export to mp3

• Upload to soundcloud, itunes, sticher, google play, or a platform of your choice (learn about distribution options)

• Share show notes or transcripts