Podcaster's Portal: general technical issues


	Technical overview (audio) In this very short article, we explain what you can expect to find on this website in terms of technical help.

	Location recording (audio) A great way to bring life into your podcasts and add an extra dimension is to include material recorded on location. It might be an interview, some atmosphere or even some music. In this article we talk about some of the things you should think about both before you head out and while you're on location.

	Your podcast studio (audio) So what do you really need to create podcasts? Can you get away with a few wires and microphone plugged into the spare PC in your garage? In this article we touch on the main pieces of equipment you should have if you're to be a serious podcaster.

	File formats (audio) Most people these days can recognize a word or excel document by its file extension. We know these are different types of files and when to use them. But how much do you know about audio files. This article is a quick crib sheet so you know what you're looking for when it comes to audio file formats.

	Using microphones What's the difference between a condenser and dynamic microphone? Is it simply that one has a battery and the other doesn't? Is one sort of microphone better than the other? In this article we have a quick look at microphones - not too much detail but enough so you know what to choose.

	BONUS CONTENT - Technical skills for editing Audio editing is one of the core skills for anyone working in audio. We've created this special mini-section to answer the requests we get about audio editing and provide back-up material for people who attend our workshops. These articles include helpful graphics on the basics of audio editing with the phenomenal - and free - editing software package, Audacity.

	Vision acquisition If you're planning to go beyond a simple webcam and are aiming for a quality vodcast, you need to think carefully about the equipment you are using. In this article to we talk about cameras and offer some tips to quality video for the Web.

Top 5 Tips
People trying to build their skills as podcasters often ask us for a list of top five tips.

In this series of 5 podcasts, Jonathan Halls share his thoughts

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We believe cats should teach us the art of innovation. Because they're so curious.


	Scripting your audio podcast Much of what our teachers told us about writing at school needs to be reconsidered when it comes to scripting podcasts. Because it's a whole new medium where the conventions of writing for print actually hinder understanding

	BONUS CONTENT - Editing your audio Editing is a fundamental skill for anyone working with audio. Sure, you can make podcasts without editing your audio but you'll lack the power and finesse that the pros have when it comes to using audio for powerful communication. We've created this special section of Podcasters Portal to guide you through the process of audio editing.

	Getting the pictures right in your vodcast The story in your vodcast is told principally by pictures. So not only is choosing the right pictures is important. But making sure they are clear and easy to view. Learn some important issues associated with acquiring video that will improve your web video.