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Secrets of Podcasting, Second Edition: Audio Blogging for the Masses (2nd Edition) (Secrets of...) (Paperback)

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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 Secrets of Podcasting, Second Edition,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 audio or video 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 or vodcast
Distribute your podcast or vodcast

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.

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, Bart lives with his wife, three children, and fuzzy black cat in the high-altitude climes of Cochrane, Alberta, Canada.

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Paperback: 312 pages
Publisher: Peachpit Press; 2 edition (June 9, 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0321438434
ISBN-13: 978-0321438430
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A solid Beginner's guide, August 21, 2005

By	Adam-bo-badam - See all my reviews

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, September 19, 2005

By	Michael Phillips "WiredGoth" (Tampa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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

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

By	D. C. Ross - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, but a short shelf life
This is a short book, so I only anticipated a rudimentary overview and basic instructions on creating podcasts for a novice. Read more

Published on February 28, 2007 by Tech Reviewer

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Introduction to Podcasting
You have to admire anyone who tries to write a beginners' guide to a technology this new and that is growing this explosively. Farkas really does an excellent job. Read more

Published on July 3, 2006 by J. M. Massi

1.0 out of 5 stars Beginners Only
This book is only good if you have absolutely zero experience or knowledge of podcasting. If you have already recorded a few shows, this book isn't for you.

Published on March 6, 2006 by Thomas W P Slatin

5.0 out of 5 stars Real world guidance on creating podcasts
Secrets of Podcasting--Audio Blogging for the Masses
By Bart G. Farkas
Published by Peachpit Press
ISBN 0321369297

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Published on January 16, 2006 by reviewer at HuNTUG

5.0 out of 5 stars Title's a bit misleading, but the material is solid...
Although I haven't (yet?) created one, I am becoming more interested in the podcasting phenomenon. A very good "get your feet wet" book to get someone started in that area is... Read more

Published on December 23, 2005 by Thomas Duff

5.0 out of 5 stars Practically Perfect
This is a very good book. Secrets of Podcasting: Audio Blogging for the Masses, with a little effort, will enable most people to create and publish a podcast. Read more

Published on December 5, 2005 by Cliff Hutson

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, practical, up to date
Secrets of Podcasting is excellent! As a person with some basic knowledge of podcasting, I found the book informative, easy to read, and very up to the minute in terms of... Read more

Published on November 8, 2005 by Mark Bobiak

5.0 out of 5 stars Well done, to say the least!
Upon recieving this book, I had simply an Ipod and a computer, but I had only vaguely heard of the term "podcast" and I surely didn't know what it meant. Read more

Published on October 19, 2005 by Debra V. Thornton

5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating, not boring!!
The author writes clearly and with enough detail that you can not only produce your own podcast, but that you also understand what you're doing! Read more

Published on September 28, 2005 by Geek88

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, odd Title
This is probably the most definitive of the podcasting books out there now (I've seen three of them). The title, however, seems odd to me. Read more

Published on September 26, 2005 by Orlandoman

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