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ResourcesPodcasting ResourcesThe Podcasting Handbook ebookThis sponsored multi-media ebook provides all of the text curriculum from the original $250, 5-week class, as well as access to many of the audio, video, and screen print tutorials. You will learn:
If you want an
inexpensive way to learn podcasting on your own, or only want to
study certain classes, such as vocal coaching, or using podcasting
to market your business, or Audio Editing and Recording techniques,
there are links within the ebook that allow you to purchase and
download only the classes that interest you. Audio Recording ServicesTelephone Call / Teleconference Call Recording ServicesIf your business includes telephone consultations, you should consider recording those sessions. Once the session is over, you either forward the audio to your client for later review, or post it on a private, password protected channel that only you and your client can access. You can offer this as a value-added benefit. Not everyone takes good notes, and sometimes people will experience an "aha" moment triggered by an exact phrase that you said. Your clients will be able to re-experience the energy and encouragement of the session whenever they want, without you having to ask you to repeat what you said. Coaches and Consultants in particular would benefit from offering this type of service. The easiest service for recording phone calls on a regular basis is BYO AudioThe next option, which still requires you to be able to cut and paste HTML code into your website, would be to use a service like the one I use for some of my clients, and for all of my teleseminar recording needs. It is called BYOAudio (click here to check it out). This program lets you do a lot of things for just one monthly price of $19.95. (Secret: If you pay for a year's service up front, they give you something like a 20% discount, so I always pay up front!). You can:
But the most important thing about this program is that it will convert your audio into HTML for you. All you have to do is copy the code (another name for webpage languages) and paste it into your web page. You just have to have access to the HTML code on your webpage so you can paste it there. Or, if you have a webmaster (someone who takes care of your website for you, normally for a monthly fee), they can do that for you. If you sign up through this link, I will provide you with a manual on how to use BYOAudio. Your Recording LineIf you only teleconferences once in a while, you can use Your Recording Line, a pay as you go recording service. You can record up to 2 hours, and the $25 fee includes Basic Editing (creating a starting and ending point, noise reduction and sound leveling). Click here to reserve your recording line. SKYPE OptionsSkype is a FREE Voice Over Internet phone system. You can call other Skype Users via your computer for free anywhere in the world. In addition, you can call landlines and cell phones around the world for an average of about $.02 per minute. Skype sometimes has specials like getting a year of free calling to the US and Canada for only $15! You can get an incoming phone number as well for about $40 a year. It's much cheaper than other calling options. PamelaPamela is a multi-function program that works with Skype. You can download a limited-feature version for free. But for a one-time price of $24.95, you get:
Call Recording It is my Skype Recording product of choice, since it offers so much, including the Video Recording. It also makes a great answering service for both the Skype Chat and Calling features. Hot RecorderHot Recorder also allows you to record Skype. It has a unique feature of splitting the recording into two channels. What that means is that it will record you on, say, the left channel, and the person you are talking to on the right channel. So if there is noise in the background of the person you are talking with (or noise on your end), you can edit it without losing what the other person is saying. However, you have to have a special editing program that will allow you to record the left and right channels independantly. Sound Forge is the only program I know that does that. If you would like to see an audio/visual presentation by computer expert, Paige Eissinger of 2 Smart Chix about recording Skype calls with Hot Recorder:
High Speed ConferencingHigh Speed Conferencing offers private Skype conference calls. If you purchase their $4.95/month option, you can record those calls as well. People can call in via a regular phone or via Skype. They also have a toll-free option for $.10 per minute. Audio Conference Room Recording ServicesAudio Conference Rooms tend to provide much clearer recordings than Skype. They are my number one online recording choice. In addition, an Audio Conference Room allows presenters to take their time when they speak. The below Conference Room only records when someone presses down the Control key, so there are no long silences in the recordings, and speakers can get a drink of water, cough, look at their notes, and none of that is captured on the recording. It makes for a very relaxed atmosphere for the person being recorded. Co-Op WorldMy Conference Room of choice comes from Co-Op World, the host site for the Online International Podcasting Expos. If you are going to record on a regular basis, this is your best option. To see their monthly or quarterly pricing options (starting as low as $19/month), click here. If you only record once in a while, you can utilize my conference room for $25 per session (no time limit, just record until you are finished). I can even record it for you, or interview you, for $35/hr. I also offer editing services to create a polished, finished audio product, including adding in music, for only $35/hr. You can also use the room to create audio/visual recordings. You can create an online tour of your website, or record a narrated powerpoint presentation. Be advised that you must use simple powerpoint slides (no transitions or effects are captured on the web), and your powerpoint presentation will be converted to .jpg format so that even Mac users will be able to view your recording. Record Audio Onto Your Own ComputerRecordPadRecordPad is a great program for both PCs AND Macs. It is for people who know nothing about Recording, and aren't concerned with editing the file themselves (you can send the file to someone else for editing). You even get a 14 day free trial period for it. It will not only record, it will also automatically upload the file to a specific website if you want it to. You just need to know how to fill in the information to make it do that. WavePadWavePad is a FREE audio recording and editing program (the one I use every day). It comes with a limited-time Master Features trial, but the version that has the 1st Podcast Publishing icon on it continues to work even past the limited-time trial. But if you like the Master Features, you can purchase the full version for only $30. You can download it for free here. You can also view an audio/visual seminar about WavePad's features by:
VEMailVEMail is a very simple recording program that allows you to record a message and have it sent immediately to an email address. You could even record it and send it to yourself. The only problem is that this was meant to record very short recordings, as it is recorded in the .wav format, which is 10 times larger than the favorite .mp3 format. It is no longer offered by the company that created it, so I have included a zipped download of the original program here. Record Audio Directly Onto The InternetBYOAudio also allows you to record directly onto the internet, into their system. You can then download it and have someone else edit it, or post it somewhere on the internet "as is" with BYOAudio's streaming html code. Video Recording ServicesToday, all you need to simply record yourself talking is an inexpensive webcam. Once you hook it up to your computer, you can record yourself easily. For higher quality video, you can go to Circuit City and purchase a digital video recorder. I like the type that has a built-in hard drive, so you can then connect the video to the computer and simply download the video to the computer. Hello World allows you to record directly to the internet. You can then download the recording for editing, or have it posted on the internet where people can view it. They are probably the easiest service to use, but you have to pay a monthly fee. I like Camtasia Studio. Purchase it once, and it will allow you to record yourself on video from your webcam. It also has the ability to take your video and change it to a format that can be viewed on an iPod. They even offer streaming video hosting. Audio & Video Editing Services1st Podcast Publishing can edit any audio or video you provide and create a smooth, polished finished product for posting on your website or burning to CD or DVD. Fine Tooth Comb Audio EditingWe remove background noise, level out the sound (so everyone can be heard - very important on teleconference recordings with multiple participants), remove all stuttering, ums, ahs, repeated words and phrases, to create a streamlined audio product. These Fine Tooth Comb editing services cost $35/hr. A one or two person audio recording usually takes approximately 2.5 to 3 times the length of the raw recording. For example, if you have a 20 minute recording, it will take approximately 1 hour to edit it, including mixing it with music, or $35. For recordings with more than 2 people, the editing time increases to 3 to 4 times the lenth of the raw recording. A 1 hour recording with 3 or more people will normally take from 3 to 4 hours to edit, including mixing music, or $105 - $140. Basic Audio EditingWe also offer Basic Editing services, which simply includes creating a starting and ending point for the audio, removing background noise, leveling out the sound, and mixing in music. This is a standard $25 fee, regardless of the length of the audio. Video Editing Services1st Podcast Publishing Video Services include:
For examples of previous work, go to http://www.PennyHaynes.com. Video editing costs are hard to pre-determine due to the number of variables involved. Editing a single video takes less time than compiling multiple videos. Creating and adding narrations, as well as mixing music and creating titles and tables of contents, add time to your project. Cost for editing is $75/hr for new customers, and $50/hr for returning customers and existing clientele. A deposit for 1 hour of work is required prior to the start of a project. The video will be posted in streaming format for customer review. Upon acceptance, the balance of payment is due prior to delivery of the original file to the customer's host via ftp. Shipping the video on CD via regular mail costs an additional $6. Click here to find out more. RSS ToolsRSS LibIf you are somewhat technical, and know how to put files on your website, and change html or scripting on your website, you should check out RSS Lib. These are free scripting pages that allow you to syndicate as many RSS feeds as possible, and even change the appearance of the syndicated content. It comes with simple instructions as well. FeedZillaFeedzilla allows you to syndicate your content and put other people's content on your website. However, it has ads in it. Features include:
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