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Welcome!
Welcome!
This guide is designed to give you an overview of creating a podcast project assigned in one of your classes (i.e. ENG1030 etc). This overview is not specific to any particular course, so please make sure to check the requirements for your project assignment. You might also want to check out the research guide in your specific field for additional resources, which can be accessed through the library website. This module should take around 30 minutes to complete.
Are you completing this tutorial for a class? Here's how to get your certificate:
Are you completing this tutorial for a class? Here's how to get your certificate:
Complete each of the required sections below
Take the final assessment to earn your certificate of completion.
Email the certificate to your professor.
Introduction
Introduction
Hi! I'm Madison Hetu, the Creative Technologies Manager at Clemson. That means I can help with projects using creative tools, like poster design, video production, podcasts, 3D printing and other hands-on technology.
To contact me, please email me at mhetu@clemson.edu. If you need help with your project, you can stop by the Adobe Digital Studio in Cooper Library, on the 5th floor. There are interns available to help you whenever we are open.
What is a podcast?
What is a podcast?
A podcast is a digital audio file that is accessible online and can be listened to via streaming or downloading on your phone, computer, or device. It usually comes as part of a series of shows. Podcasting is more or less your own Internet radio show: anyone can make one with some equipment (basic computer or phone with microphone, headphones), basic audio editing skills and access to the Internet.
The most crucial thing about podcasting is that it supports self-representation. You get to choose the topic, how you tell your story, how you edit your story and who hears it.
The Podcast Process
The Podcast Process
This guide will walk you through the process of creating a podcast project in these steps:
Brainstorm a name, topic and format. Consider what is the premise, who is the audience, what is the format of your podcast? Plan the specifics of each episode
Prepare interview questions or audio script. If you're interviewing a guest, research them and decide on at least 15 questions to as. If the podcast is narrative, draft an audio script
Assemble your equipment. Use what you have at hand, like your phone and laptop. Or borrow equipment from Cooper Library - equipment is loaned for three days. Or use the audio studio in Cooper Library
Record all original audio. Record your interviews or the body of your audio script then record your intros and outros and any transitions between segments
Record or download additional assets. Find properly licensed music to set the mood of your audio project. Use sound effects to add aural texture
Edit audio. Use Adobe Audition to edit together all of your media. Use this guide to learn how to use Adobe Audition
Upload podcast to Soundcloud or other hosting platform. Soundcloud is a free platform for hosting audio files. Most professional podcasts use paid platforms, like Libsyn. Try to get your podcast on iTunes for a wider listener base
Promote your project. Make a website, twitter, etc for your podcast. Ask people who listen to write reviews
Get Started!
Get Started!
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