Podcasting For Dummies [Paperback]

Tee Morris (Author), Chuck Tomasi (Author), Evo Terra (Author), Kreg Steppe (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 047027557X | ISBN-13: 978-0470275573 | Publication Date: July 28, 2008 | Edition: 2

New tools have made it easier to create a podcast. The second edition of Podcasting For Dummies shows you how you can create and distribute your own online recordings using tools you already have. This edition also covers what you need to build a top-notch podcasting studio. Expert podcasters Tee Morris and Evo Terra are joined on this edition by a fellow podcasting guru, Chuck Tomasi, to walk you through recording, editing, posting, and promoting a podcast. Chapters cover:

• Choosing a topic that fits your expertise
• Writing an outline or script for your podcast
• Turning your existing computer into a desktop podcasting studio
• Picking the microphone, headphones, and audio editing software that best suit your needs
• Upgrading to pro-level podcasting equipment
• Conducting interviews and recording an interview subject who’s not in the room with you
• Navigating the XML code you need to share your podcast
• Finding a place to host your podcast online
• Promoting your podcasts in the blogosphere, online discussion groups, and social networking sites
• Seeking out sponsors, advertising, and subscriptions to make your podcast pay
• Creating podcasts designed to promote a business

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Aimed at everyone from first-time podcasters to experienced producers with a thorough update on the software". (The Bookseller, Friday 14th March 2008)

From the Back Cover

Get to know podcasting software, tools, and methods

Here's what you need to start podcasting or polish up your skills

Podcasting offers anyone the chance to send their voice over the Internet. All you need is a microphone, a computer, and Internet access. This book helps you record a podcast, get it online, and attract listeners. Whether you want to podcast for business or fun, you'll find what you need to get started here.

Discover how to:

• Outfit your PC or Mac® for recording

• Edit your podcast and get it online

• Create a video podcast

• Promote your podcast

• Keep your content fresh

• Attract advertisers

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (July 28, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 047027557X
• ISBN-13: 978-0470275573
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The. Best. Book. On. Podcasting., January 29, 2006

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Sublime Dharma (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Podcasting For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

I bought this book around 1 month ago because I wanted to set up a Podcast and publish it to the web but had no idea how. The moment I opened the cover this book was helpful, it walks you through everything you need to know to set up and publish your Podcast, choose equipment, do interview over the phone, in the studio, or over Skype/iChat and then recommends other For Dummies books if you want to get really into it (say, Web Design for dummies, or something). It even gives you a simple easy to understand overview of the major technologies involved with Podcasting (RRS, XML, etc.) and shows you what the best hosting options are and how to promote and advertise your show! Truly, this book had me up and running in no time, and is constantly helpful, I haven't come across anything that Podcasting For Dummies hasn't been able to help me with. A great book on Podcasting, I would recommend this to everyone.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make this your first podcasting book!, December 9, 2005

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C. Tomasi "Host of the ChuckChat Podcasts" (Appleton, WI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Podcasting For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

As a Podcaster of 3 shows and more than 200 episodes in my first year, I can say that this is *THE* book to have on podcasting. Whether you are thinking about getting started or have been doing this for a while, there is something in here for you and you'll turn to it again and again. Now when someone comes to me and says "I'm thinking of starting a podcast" I have a GREAT resource to give them!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Evo & Tee write the Podcasting Gospel, November 18, 2005

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Scott C. Sigler "Author of INFECTED" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Podcasting For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

There is little doubt that Evo Terra and Tee Morris are experts in the podcasting field. Both of them were early pioneers in the field, and have literally taught thousands of people how to podcast before this book ever hit the shelves. If you can only buy one Podcasting book, this is the one.