October 26th, 2006 by
admin
Podcasting may seem like the new technological development, but it’s got a lot in common with one of the first mass medium: the radio. Before television, before cable, before TiVo, people relied on the radio for news, information, and entertainment. There were radio dramas (remember how Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds threw people into a panic, because they really thought aliens were attacking?). There were talk shows and radio charity marathons. And without MTV or (gasp!) MP3s, the turning point of a singer or a band’s career was to perform live on the radio music programs—the one thing that would propel record sales to platinum.
Posted in Podcasting Tips |
October 24th, 2006 by
admin
While a serious podcaster should invest in good equipment, you can still make a decent podcast using the tools you already have right in your home. The sound quality may not win any Grammy awards, but it’s functional. And for some, that’s enough, at least for now. Maybe you’re just trying this out and you’re not sure if you’ll be doing this for a long time. Maybe you’re on a tight budget. Or maybe you’d rather save for a big equipment investment—top of the line, professional-level recording tools—and need to work with what you have while you find the money for that.
Posted in Podcasting Tips |
October 22nd, 2006 by
admin
Audio image? It seems like an oxymoron: how can sound create a visual, at least without the help of some very strong hallucinatory drugs?
However, audio image has been a radio industry term for many, many years. It’s not a breakthrough iPod technology that creates three-dimensional images that sway to your catchy podcast soundtrack. (We leave that to Star Trek and Harry Potter). It’s having a very definite brand identity that’s expressed in consistent sound elements.
Posted in Podcasting Tips |
October 21st, 2006 by
admin
Things have changed since Moses came down the mountain with the 10 commandments carved on two tablets. Preachin’ has gotten much, much more high-tech (maybe not as dramatic as the heavens breaking open, but certainly enough to get your attention). Now you can read your commandments on an iPod. Lighter than a stone tablet, and definitely more convenient to read. The secret? Godcasts, or podcasts that center around religious themes and serve church purposes.
Posted in Podcasting Tips |
