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Absolute Beginner's Guide to Podcasting
By George Colombo, Curtis Franklin Jr.
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Publisher: Que
Pub Date: October 21, 2005
ISBN: 0-7897-3455-9
Pages: 264

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		About the Authors
		Acknowledgements
		We Want to Hear from You!
		Foreword
		Introduction
			Welcome to Podcasting
		Part I:  The Basics
			Chapter 1.  An Overview of Podcasting
				Podcasting Is Radio As You've Always Loved ItOnly Better
				How Podcasting Works
				Getting Inside the Listener Experience
				The Differences Between Radio and Podcasting
		Part II:  Creating a Compelling Podcast
			Chapter 2.  Guidelines for Designing a Killer Podcast
				Begin with Your Listeners in Mind
				Designing a Show That's Right for Your Listeners
				Practice, Test, Practice Some More
			Chapter 3.  The Components of Your Podcast
				The Voice(s) on Your Podcast
				Conducting Interesting Interviews
				Using Music Skillfully
				Sound Effects
				Balancing Quality and "Realism"
				Unpredictability (Within a Framework)
			Chapter 4.  Strategies for Planning Each Show
				The Basics of Show Preparation
				Time-Tested Show Prep Techniques
				Avoiding the Cardinal Sin of Podcasting
			Chapter 5.  Creating a Positive Feedback Loop with Your Listeners
				Don't Podcast in a Vacuum
				Your Show Notes/Blog
				Email Strategies
				Accepting Audio Feedback
				Show Feedback Line
				Skype
			Chapter 6.  Setting Up Your Studio
				The Hardware and Accessories You'll Need
				Recording in the Field
				The Software You'll Need
				Budgeting for Bandwidth
			Chapter 7.  Recording Your Podcast
				It's Showtime!
				Recording Tips and Techniques
				Interviewing Guests on Your Podcast
				Recording in the Field
			Chapter 8.  Processing and Posting Your Podcast
				Editing Techniques
				Mixing Techniques
				To Clean or Not to Clean
				What You Need to Know About ID3 Tags
				Using FTP
				Services That Will Make Your Podcasting Easier
				Hosting Companies
		Part III:  Distributing Your Podcast to Listeners
			Chapter 9.  Public Syndication
				An Overview of RSS
				Enclosure Tags
				Thinking About Your Server
				Preparing Your Podcast for Syndication
				Getting Listed
			Chapter 10.  In-House Syndication
				Secure Distribution to a Targeted Audience
				When In-House Syndication Is Appropriate
				Simple In-House Syndication Strategies
		Part IV:  Day-to-Day Issues You'll Face As a Podcaster
			Chapter 11.  Promoting Your Podcast
				Get Your Podcast Listed
				Tap into the Podcasting Community
				Nail Down Your Niche
				The Power of Public Relations
			Chapter 12.  Double-Enders: The Secret Technique for Remote Interviews
				The Insiders' Secret Technique for Remote Interviews
				Recording Your Double-Ender
				Transferring Files That Are Too Large for Email
				Mixing Your Double-Ender
			Chapter 13.  Generating Income with Your Podcast
				Get Ready to Generate Revenue
				Four Basic Revenue Models
				Choosing the Right Business Model
				Other Revenue Opportunities for Podcasters
			Chapter 14.  Music and Intellectual Property
				What Is a Copyright?
				Royalties
				Podsafe Music for Your Podcast
				Fair Use
				Resources for Understanding Royalties and Copyrights
				Links to Royalty-Free Music
			Chapter 15.  Protecting Your Content Through Packaging
				Wrapping Your Podcast in a Good Website
				Podcasts with Pictures
				Alternate PackagingPasswords and More
			Chapter 16.  Letting Your Podcast GoTaking a Wider View of Rights
				Maybe You Can Just Let Go
				Creative Commons
		Part V:  Appendices
			Appendix A.  Glossary
			Appendix B.  Resources for Podcasters
				Audio Software for Podcasters
				Pod-catching (Aggregator) Software
				Audio Equipment Manufacturers
				Podcasting Directories
				Online Resources for Podcasters
				Online Suppliers of Audio Equipment
				The Podcasting Community Online
				Web Hosting and RSS Feed Software and Services
			Appendix C.  30 Podcasts You Should Definitely Check Out
				The Daily Source Code
				WGBH Morning Stories Podcast
				The Point Podcast
				New York Minute
				Ultimate Podcasting
				Reel Reviews
				The Cubicle Escape Pod
				The Dawn and Drew Show
				Science @ NASA
				Inside Mac Radio
				The President's Weekly Radio Address
				One America Committee
				Off The Record
				Catholic Insider
				Slice of Sci-Fi
				IT Conversations
				Geek News Central
				Caribbean Free Radio
				The Podcast Brothers
				Endurance Radio
				Grape Radio
				Coverville
				MacCast
				Marlaina By Ear
				The Beatles Chronicles
				Battlestar Galactica
				How To Do Stuff
				Engadget
				The Bitterest Pill
				Autoblog
			Appendix D.  iTunes
				Introducing iTunes 4.9
		Index