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Podcasting Introductory Workshop (pcast 100) | 1 Day Workshop | $445

Course Description

This introductory, one-day Podcasting 100 course provides students with the knowledge and tools necessary to author professional quality recordings for distribution via podcasting. Students will learn to record, edit, and export audio files using Apple iLife software. The course is taught through a combination of instructor demonstrations and individual exercises, providing participants with hands-on activities to learn basic digital media authoring techniques.

We supply all courseware, a free copy of Telestream's ScreenFlow software, A DVD with several open source tools and templates, a resource book titled "iLife 09 in the Classroom" by Jim Heid, and a catered lunch.

Who Should Attend

  • Anyone who has a requirement to distribute digital media including audio, video and screen demos
  • Educators looking to create a digital classroom experience
  • Anyone who's role requires internal or external communications
  • Lecturers, corporate trainers, k-12 educators, university level educators.
  • Anyone looking to promote their business or organization in innovative ways

What You Will Learn

  • What tools are available to you for podcast creation
  • How to structure and script your podcast
  • How to record quality audio in-studio or on location
  • How to capture screen recordings and presentations
  • How to import, edit, and enhance your digital audio/video recording
  • How to export your podcast for distribution via podcasting
  • Creating a Blog

Prerequisites

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

  • Basic knowledge of the Macintosh OS

Course Outline

TopicDescription
Podcasting Overview

What is Podcasting, a basic history and evolution of Podcasting, exploration of the various uses of Podcasting

What Tools Are AvailableReview of the tools available to create professional looking and sounding Podcasts
Preparing your PodcastHow to prepare for audio/video or screen recording Podcasts. Introduction to workflows for Podcasting
Creating Audio PodcastsCreating audio podcasts in iLife, adding cover-art and metadata, pre & post production activities
Creating Screen Capture PodcastsCreating screen podcasts with ScreenFlow, explore post-production techniques in iMovie 09
Creating Basic Video PodcastsCreating video podcasts with your iSight or attached camera, explore post-production techniques in iMovie 09
Posting Your Final Work How to get your Podcasts out onto the web, exploring free and pay-for services such as MobileMe

 

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