Podcasting is audio content, such as a MP3
Player, that is sent over a RSS feed. It is a
file that is downloadable for use over the
internet. The name is misleading though, as it
infers that you must have an iPod to use it. You
only need a computer or laptop to access
podcasts. This process is fairly new, becoming
popular in 2000. Technology allowed it to be
used by multiple components as early as 2001.
However, it wasn’t until 2003 that podcasting
became very popular on everyday websites.
The process of podcasting is very simple.
Computer files in multimedia format are
downloaded to a server. The customer can then
download them in a matter of seconds from the
server onto their own system. It allows the user
to see the audio and have sound at the same
time. Downloading can be frustrating for users
who don’t have the proper bandwidth to view
them. This can be easier fixed by downloading
software online or having a computer installer
do it for you at a reasonable cost. Basically,
the faster your connection, the better you will
be able to view podcasts.
In just a few short years, podcasting has become
one of the most popular tools on the internet in
regards to viewing information in audio form.
One of the newest uses for podcasting is the
online dating sites. Rather than just having an
online profile with a picture and a few lines
about the person, they can now show a podcast of
themselves, giving potential dates a more
interesting look at who they are.
Create a
Podcast
The internet is a wonderful source for
researching how to create a podcast. Many sites
allow you to create one through their site for
free, or for a minimal cost. If you want to do
it completely on your own, make sure your system
is set up for MP3 files. Creating a podcast is a
great way to get you some exposure all over the
internet. This makes it popular for musicians
wanting to get their music out there, an author
who entices readers to purchase the book after
they hear an interesting segment of it, a pastor
wanting to get his sermon heard by those who
can’t attend the Church, or you just want to
have a little fun.
Regardless of your reason, creating a podcast is
easy and fast. The great thing about the set up
is your can do it with any type of platform or
application. Save your completed audio to ensure
the quality will remain the same when it is
connected with the audio portion. Then convert
it to MP3 format. It is important to use MP3 or
your podcast will be distorted or users just
won’t be able to open it.
Next, decide where on your site you want to post
the podcast. It is recommended that you add a
podcast directory to make them easy for users to
find. Then create your podcast feed. This is the
RSS files that connect your podcast and allow
the information to be transmitted. If you are
using a blogging tool, remember to create an
item for each MP3 item that you publish. If you
are not using a blogging tool, simply add the
enclosure tag to the end of the file name.
Podcasting Downloads
Podcasting downloads assist you with
transferring video and audio to your laptop,
home computer, or iPod with ease. There are
numerous types of podcasts downloads. Some are
available online at no charge. Most of these
require you to select and download each podcast
yourself. There are sites that charge you for
the use of the service, but they automatically
download each audio and video for you, saving
you time. This is a great choice for those of
you who download tons of podcasts. You can surf
the internet to find out more information on
these sites, and the one that offers the
services that best fit your needs. You are
better off going with a service that offers
unlimited downloads than one that sets a limit
or charges you more if you exceed the limit.
National Radio now offers 38 programs to
download on a regular basis. This allows you to
listen to the show when you want, where ever you
want! No more watching the time, desperately
trying to get home in time to watch it. And with
VCR’s becoming extinct, many of us don’t have
one to set to record when we know we won’t make
it home in time. You can choose to manual
download only the programs you want. You can
also choose to subscribe and have them
automatically downloaded for you.
Podcasting downloads offers us a whole new world
of entertainment at our fingertips. For those of
us on the go, this may be one of the few ways we
will be able to actually take the time to see
such entertainment. I think it will be just a
matter of time before we are able to download
full length movies to our computers! I hope it
will be soon!
Radio Podcasting
Radio
podcasting involves creating a show, clip,
anything that you want viewed over the internet.
Podcasts are in great demand today. The site youtube.com is often overloaded because too many
people are trying to view podcasts at the same
time. Viewers can see the content and listen to
the audio at the same time.
An advantage of
podcasting is individuals can
view it immediately after you have posted it.
There is no waiting period. I know people who
use it to work on school projects. For example,
they have an idea to show but you can’t come by.
They shoot a podcast, visually showing you the
idea and telling you about it! Very simple and
very fast.
If you are having problems setting up your
podcasts, you can get help at
www.podhoster.com.
For only $4.95 per month, they can provide you
with all the assistance you need. They can also
offer you advertising and promoting assistance
if your podcast is for that purpose.
The market for podcast radio has skyrocketed.
Only time will tell if it is a flash fad or a
long term advance of technology that we will be
using for a long time. That is, until something
better comes along!
Video Podcasts
Video podcasts
allow individuals to get information out all
over the internet in no time with a very easy
set up that costs nothing, or very little if you
decide to have a site assistant help with
getting your podcast set up. It allows a video
and audio of information to be seen by others.
Podcasts are popping up all over the internet
with information on research, movies, and other
even political information. They most common
types of podcasts are of short programs, music,
books; most anything you want to have seen.
The site, www.youtube.com, is a compilation of
podcasts individuals have posted. Some are of
practical jokes, some of are drag racing, the
possibilities are endless. Basically anything
you can video tape, you can turn into a podcast.
Video podcasts are very simple to make. They
involve recording your video, recording your
audio, and transferring the entire segment into
a MP3 file. That’s it!
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