Course:LFS400/Podcast Production Steps
| Steps/Objectives | Details/Examples | Pitfalls (Things to Avoid) |
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| a. Obtain and test a digital audio recording device | Laptop with mini-jack or USB microphone; borrow a Microtrack or iPod recorder from the Learning Centre; video camera, anything that records mp3, wav, or aiff; | Cassette tape; recorders with unique and incompatible formats; anything without a USB or DV connector |
| b. Pre-podcast documentation--determine and clearly state the topic and focus of the audio recording | Topic: Duck feeders vs skunk feeders in Stanley Park
Focus: Stella G thinks the skunks should be allowed to eat the ducks, JoJo favours duck rights. |
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| c. Identify and record or secure sources of audio material | ||
| d. Secure permissions if required | ||
| e. Review, transcribe recorded material, rejecting unusable material | ||
| f. Produce a rough paper edit / plan; e.g., a storyboard | ||
| g. Upload source material to a computer with audio editing software | ||
| h. Arrange clips into planned sequence (rough edit) | ||
| i. Review and fine-edit sequence | ||
| j. Fine-tune timing | ||
| k. Fine-tune levels | ||
| l. Output to a playback file format: mp3 |