Product Description

New tools have made it easier to create a podcast. The second edition of Podcasting For Dummies shows you how you can create and distribute your own online recordings using tools you already have. This edition also covers what you need to build a top–notch podcasting studio. Expert podcasters Tee Morris and Evo Terra are joined on this edition by a fellow podcasting guru, Chuck Tomasi, to walk you through recording, editing, posting, and promoting a podcast. Chapters cover:

• Choosing a topic that fits your expertise
• Writing an outline or script for your podcast
• Turning your existing computer into a desktop podcasting studio
• Picking the microphone, headphones, and audio editing software that best suit your needs
• Upgrading to pro–level podcasting equipment
• Conducting interviews and recording an interview subject who’s not in the room with you
• Navigating the XML code you need to share your podcast
• Finding a place to host your podcast online
• Promoting your podcasts in the blogosphere, online discussion groups, and social networking sites
• Seeking out sponsors, advertising, and subscriptions to make your podcast pay
• Creating podcasts designed to promote a business

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #147895 in Books
• Published on: 2008-07-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 366 pages

Review
"Aimed at everyone from first–time podcasters to experienced producers with a thorough update on the software". (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)

Review
"Aimed at everyone from first–time podcasters to experienced producers with a thorough update on the software". (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)

From the Back Cover
Get to know podcasting software, tools, and methods

Here′s what you need to start podcasting or polish up your skills

Podcasting offers anyone the chance to send their voice over the Internet. All you need is a microphone, a computer, and Internet access. This book helps you record a podcast, get it online, and attract listeners. Whether you want to podcast for business or fun, you′ll find what you need to get started here.

Discover how to:

• Outfit your PC or Mac® for recording

• Edit your podcast and get it online

• Create a video podcast

• Promote your podcast

• Keep your content fresh

• Attract advertisers

Customer Reviews

Comprehensive
This comprehensive guide tells you all you need to know about podcasting, from how to buy a microphone to the technicalities of RSS feeds to how to listen to them in the first place. It’s written in familiar Dummies American chatterbox style, which will annoy some, and contains endless sci-fi references, which will annoy others. Nevertheless, it contains tons of very practical advice. At over 300 pages it covers all the necessary subjects and more, including how to fish for listeners. It’s excellent for beginners, and will prove a useful reference tool for those already podcasting. It’s particularly strong on how to make good quality programmes, which is important. It’s also Mac and open-source friendly. I’ve not read other podcasting books to compare it to.

The Place to Start
I have read many books on podcasting and this book, Podcasting for Dummies, is the one everyone considering trying their hand at podcasting should read first. It is the bible for beginners and also, importantly, has much to interest the experience podcaster. A great buy. Strongly recommended!