In this introductory and participatory session, you’ll learn how to make your own podcast. This session will cover all aspects of podcast production, from recording to editing to Publishing. It is not necessary to have any prior podcasting expertise.
The basics of Audacity, a free sound editing software, will also be covered in this course. Podcasts, oral histories, and voice overs or narration are just a few of the digital projects that Audacity can help you with. Participants will learn how to use Audacity to record and manipulate audio, as well as import music and sound effects.
Workshop goals
- Understand the concepts of recording Podcasting.
- Learn about audio editing using audacity.
- Know about publishing the podcast using buzzsprout.
Pre-requisites
STOP: before starting this workshop, please attend the following Digital Scholarship Lab workshop(s) before completing this one:
OR make sure you’re comfortable with the following concepts (study suggestions in parentheses)
- Podcasting content creation
- Script writing
Workshop Content
| Time Estimate | Section | Keypoints |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Workshop | Setup | Install required software and download files required for the lesson |
| 00:00 | 1. Recording | Key question (FIXME) |
| 00:20 | 2. Editing | Learn Audio editing using Audacity |
| 00:50 | 3. Publishing | Publishing the podcast over the internet |
| 01:00 | Finish | Please fill out the workshop survey |
The actual schedule may vary slightly depending on the topics and exercises chosen by the instructor.
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