Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses [Paperback]

Bart G. Farkas (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0321369297 | ISBN-13: 978-0321369291 | Publication Date: August 19, 2005

Whether you want to create your own podcasts or just would like to locate and then listen to audio programs on your portable player, this is the book for you. In the Secrets of Podcasting, author Bart G. Farkas provides real-world guidance and advice on how to:

• Download and enjoy podcasts with any MP3 player.

• Create a script and set the structure and flow of your podcast.

• Choose the right equipment - including the right microphone, headphones, and even preamp.

• Use a digital recording device instead of your PC or Mac.

• Pick audio editing and recording software

• Legally play music in your podcast.

• Distribute your podcast.

In addition, Bart includes tutorials on creating podcasts on Windows machines and on Macs. He also offers dozens of recommendations for software to use for finding and subscribing to podcasts.

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About the Author

Bart G. Farkas is the author of over 75 books including many computer/video game strategy guides and technology-based books. An avid  podcast enthusiast with three iPods, Bart lives with his wife, three children, and fuzzy black cat in the high-altitude climes of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press (August 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321369297
• ISBN-13: 978-0321369291
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,700,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid Beginner's guide, August 20, 2005

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Adam-bo-badam - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses (Paperback)

This is a solid and well-written book for beginner and intermediate types.

I pre-orderd this book because I like Peachpit's books and I had heard so much about podcasting that I thought I'd better 'get in the game'.

I was pleasantly surprised with this book. The author goes into detail about what podcasts are, where they came from, and then each of three chapters explain how to get and listen to podcasts as well as create and publish them.

An easy read that's well put together. Hopefully this review is helpful to others.

Adam

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, September 18, 2005

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Michael Phillips "wholeexpanse" (Tampa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses (Paperback)

I recently purchased an iPod and immediately fell in love with it. Then, I heard about Podcasting and was quite intrigued. However, I was barely familiar with my iPod itself, let alone all the nifty things it could do. I love my blog and I love reading other blogs, so I wanted to pick up Podcasting (aka audio blogging) as soon as possible. Thus, I picked up this book and I'm totally glad I did. Secrets of Podcasting : Audio Blogging for the Masses is an excellent resource for explaining the ins and outs of Podcasting. It's well-written, easy to understand and worth every penny.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Useful and straightforward, September 15, 2005

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D. C. Ross - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses (Paperback)

As a podcasting novice I found this book to be extremely useful.
It covers everything you need to get set up - from listening to other podcasts to creating your own and getting them heard.
There's also pointers for improving your podcast quality.

The PC material was useful, but can't comment on the Mac or Linux stuff.

The layout was logical and wording was clear and concise.