Following is a list of tools - some free, some
not - that are designed for creating and/or publishing text, audio or
video podcasts.
Be sure to look at the tools
in the right column from our own online bookstore because you
can save a bundle over some of the commercial programs below.
Below,
Robin Good offers a 7-part video tutorial on how to make your
video podcasts (or YouTube movies) stand out from the crowd.
1)
Introduction
2)
Think Different - Mix Genres
3)
Ask Interesting, Difficult Questions - Discover Something New
4) Keep It Short, Very Short
5) Avoid Formal Announcers
6) Allow Maximum Interaction
7) Skillful Aggregation Is the
Noble Media Art of the Future - Aggregate, Filter, Remix
Check out his complete article (with these
videos) at:
The Odeo Studio is audio recording tool that works in your web
browser. Once you have recorded your audio you have a few
different choices: you can either share the audio file with your
Odeo Contact(s) and/or email contacts or place it in a channel for
all the world to hear. The Odeo Studio is built using Macromedia
Flash so you need to make sure you have installed the Flash plugin
on your computer. Odeo is completely free to use.
Hipcast
Live recording: YES
Upload file to edit: NO
Edit recorded / uploaded file: NO
Max size for file uploads: 100MB per file
RSS support: YES
Output file formats: .mp3
Input file formats: all audio formats
Download recorded file: YES
Publish podcast: YES
Monetize podcast: NO
System requirements: None
Price: The “Unmetered” storage plan
starts at $4.95/mo with Free seven-days trial. Another plan
comes with Free 7-Day Trial Account and costs $49.97 Per Year.
The Unmetered Bandwidth Plan costs $9.95/mo
With Hipcast you can record high-quality audio right through
the web browser, with no additional software needed. Additionally,
Hipcast enables users to record from their phone and talk up to 60
minutes. You can also upload files up to 100MB in length and
publish them on your sites. Al the podcasts your record with
Hipcast Create unlimited podcasts are compatible with iTunes: you
just need to copy and paste your Podcast RSS URL (Hipcast will
give that to you) into iTunes, and you're published. The
“Unmetered” storage plan starts at $4.95/mo. Other plans are
available.
Gcast is a service that enables you to record, mix and
broadcast your podcasts. You can record messages by phone, upload
MP3 files from your computer, add songs from GarageBand
and mix all the above with Gcast online playlist manager. Gcast
will store your media and automatically generate the RSS
feed that enables listeners to access to your podcast channel.
Gcast is completely free to use.
Podomatic is a new online podcasting service which allows you
to record video and audio online directly from your browser as
well as receiving in line calls from listeners wanting to leave
specific voice comments. Podomatic also takes care of submitting
your podcast feed to iTunes Yahoo! and to many of the other podcasting
directories. Finally Podomatic provides you with listening
statistics to your podcast episodes as well as 7.5 GB of monthly
downloads (enough for a 30 mins. weekly show) and 250 MB of
storage. Podomatic is free to use.
ClickCaster is a website that allows you to create, broadcast
and sell your very own radio shows and podcasts. Once you sign up,
you can record audio right from your browser or upload an existing
MP3 audio or MP4/M4V video file. You can sell individual episodes,
weekly subscriptions, monthly subscriptions and yearly
subscriptions for any price you like (no lower than $0.99 per
episode). ClickCaster will send you a check for every $50 you
make. Free sign up.
The WildVoice.com web site provides not only a downloadable
podcast editing software (reviewed in the software-based editors
list available below) but also a web based recorder called
WildVoice Shout. Users can record their audio files through an
intuitive interface but they are not enabled to edit them and add
special effects.
Software-based
podcast recording and editing tools
Propaganda software is a powerful tool you can use to create
audio shows that sound professionally produced with a minimum of
effort. Whether it's voice recordings, music or sound effects,
Propaganda can record it, import it, and store it. All your audio
clips can be easily labeled and organized for later reference.
When you're satisfied with your production, simply click the
Publish button and share it; Propaganda features full RSS, XML and
HTML support. Propaganda costs $49.95 and is available for free
trial. Windows only.
Lionhardt WebPod
Add special effects: YES
RSS support: YES
Output file formats: .mp3, .wma
Publish podcast: YES
System requirements: Windows
Price: Standard Edition costs $89.95. Check
the complete pricing
list
Lionhardt WebPod is a software that les you record podcasts
from your computer, providing you with many editing options. You
can select mixer channels yourself or you can let Lionhardt WebPod
automatically scan for the proper settings. Lionhardt WebPod
automatically creates and publishes a new RSS feed dedicated to
your podcast and supports RSS, ATOM, and RDF. Lionhardt WebPod is
capable of reading and writing iTunes compatible RSS feeds. Free
download. Windows only.
WildVoice is a service that enables you to create and share podcasts,
providing also free hosting for podcasts, blogs and pictures. By
downloading the WildVoice Studio application, you can record your
show in clips, edit them and add music and sound effects as you
talk. WildVoice Studio transforms your clips into a finished show
that you can upload at WildVoice.com
or any site that supports audio files. WildVoice works only on
Windows XP and is completely free to use.
Podcast Station is Windows application which integrates an
award-winning, professional digital audio editor, VoxPro, a robust
RSS editor with embedded iTunes support, and a full audio
recording unit. Podcast Station, which utilizes a one-screen only
interface approach allows anyone to record, mix, edit and publish
personalized audio broadcasts to the web. Podcast Station allows
publishing online with robust support for RSS generation, iD3 tags
embedding and full iTunes support. Great editing functions,
keyboard support and simplicity of use. Podcast Station offers a
free download trial (13 MB). The full version costs $ 59.95. Video
tour.
AudioBay is a podcasting software for users on Windows Mobile
Pocket PCs. Using the AudioBay software, users can set up a
podcast, record an episode, and upload it to the Web within a
matter of minutes. Main features include simple podcast creation,
RSS feed generation, free integrated hosting for podcast audio
files and location-based podcast search. System requirements:
Pocket PC 2002, 2003, or Windows Mobile 5.0 - Supported Platforms:
Windows 98/XP - Supported Resolutions: All resolutions. RAM memory
usage: 400 KB. Free
to try. USD 24.95 to buy.
SnapKast is a Windows desktop-based software that enables MP3
audio and MPEG-4 video content creation and delivery. All recorded
podcasts can be shared online, delivered via RSS podcasts, and
played back on any device, e.g. iPod, Zune, PSP. SnapKast works on
any PC. A free demo is available for download.
