This document provides an overview of how to start an anime podcast for beginners. It was presented by Donald Burr of Otaku no Podcast. The document defines a podcast as a series of digital media files released episodically for download. It then covers what equipment is needed, which includes just a computer and microphone for most people. The document outlines the four phases of planning, recording, editing, and publishing your podcast. It provides tips for each phase, such as using an outline instead of a script for planning, and setting up your computer to record high quality audio. Overall, the document is an introduction to starting an anime podcast with minimal equipment.
4. WHAT IS A PODCAST?
“A podcast is a series of digital
media files (either audio or
video) that are released
episodically and downloaded
through web syndication.”
49. PLANNING
Scripted
Less chance of getting flustered
Interviewees really like this!
Requires some sort of prompting
May make you sound flat, robotic
Unless you’re a REALLY good actor/actress
52. PLANNING
The Compromise - Outlining
Keeps you on point while allowing for some spontaneity
Can be memorized - no prompters/shuffling of papers
Good compromise for interviews
Talking points with room to improvise
Needs some skill to properly pull it off
70. RECORDING GOOD
AUDIO
Record at night
Eliminate as many distracting noises as possible
Computer fans, heavy breathing, outside noises, change/jewelry
Eliminate mouth “tackiness”
Rinse with lukewarm water
No sodas, juices, milk
Don’t eat right before recording
Use lip balm
81. GETTING HIGH
QUALITY SKYPE CALLS
Avoid WiFi
Get a router with QoS
Turn off “supernode” feature
Avoid downloading, web browsing, email
Upgrade to the latest version of Skype
Stop your torrents!
106. NOW GET OUT THERE
AND PODCAST!!
(And thanks for coming to my panel!)
Notes de l'éditeur
Saw this on ANN. Made me nervous. This is my first panel. Will try not to cause anything to explode, but to be on the safe side, please look around and memorize the position of all emergency exits...
The Wikipedia definition
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You might think that you need some sort of fancy recording studio such as this.
The setup of Leo Laporte, the internet’s most prolific podcaster.
If you’re a gamer, or if you regularly voice chat with friends and family, then most likely you already have a computer and a chat headset. If so, then you’re all set!
The podcasting community as a whole, and the anime podcasting community in particular, are in need of (more than) a few good podcasters...
Let your voice be heard!
We need more, diverse voices
You can explore fandubs, voice acting
You’ll need a computer of some sort. Almost any computer made within the last 5 years is more than capable of producing an audio podcast. If you plan on covering events (cons, etc.) a laptop might be a good thing to consider. PC or Mac, both work.
You’ll need a computer of some sort. Almost any computer made within the last 5 years is more than capable of producing an audio podcast. If you plan on covering events (cons, etc.) a laptop might be a good thing to consider. PC or Mac, both work.
You’ll need a computer of some sort. Almost any computer made within the last 5 years is more than capable of producing an audio podcast. If you plan on covering events (cons, etc.) a laptop might be a good thing to consider. PC or Mac, both work.
You’ll need a mic. USB mike are the easiest.
Many shapes and sizes.
Or a USB headset - gamer’s headset, video conferencing, ...
You’ll need a mic. USB mike are the easiest.
Many shapes and sizes.
Or a USB headset - gamer’s headset, video conferencing, ...
You’ll need a mic. USB mike are the easiest.
Many shapes and sizes.
Or a USB headset - gamer’s headset, video conferencing, ...
Don’t use speakers - they create feedback, ruin your recording
Still need a laptop to encode/upload/post
Still need a laptop to encode/upload/post
Still need a laptop to encode/upload/post
GarageBand - GREAT audio app, free on all Macs
Audacity - very good cross platform audio app, Mac and Windows
Levelator - levelate your sound (equalize - loud and soft noises)
iTunes - encode mp3s and listen to your podcast
Drop a Few My Way - Easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Mac (requires itunes)
LamedropXPd - easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Windows
GarageBand - GREAT audio app, free on all Macs
Audacity - very good cross platform audio app, Mac and Windows
Levelator - levelate your sound (equalize - loud and soft noises)
iTunes - encode mp3s and listen to your podcast
Drop a Few My Way - Easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Mac (requires itunes)
LamedropXPd - easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Windows
GarageBand - GREAT audio app, free on all Macs
Audacity - very good cross platform audio app, Mac and Windows
Levelator - levelate your sound (equalize - loud and soft noises)
iTunes - encode mp3s and listen to your podcast
Drop a Few My Way - Easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Mac (requires itunes)
LamedropXPd - easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Windows
GarageBand - GREAT audio app, free on all Macs
Audacity - very good cross platform audio app, Mac and Windows
Levelator - levelate your sound (equalize - loud and soft noises)
iTunes - encode mp3s and listen to your podcast
Drop a Few My Way - Easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Mac (requires itunes)
LamedropXPd - easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Windows
GarageBand - GREAT audio app, free on all Macs
Audacity - very good cross platform audio app, Mac and Windows
Levelator - levelate your sound (equalize - loud and soft noises)
iTunes - encode mp3s and listen to your podcast
Drop a Few My Way - Easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Mac (requires itunes)
LamedropXPd - easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Windows
GarageBand - GREAT audio app, free on all Macs
Audacity - very good cross platform audio app, Mac and Windows
Levelator - levelate your sound (equalize - loud and soft noises)
iTunes - encode mp3s and listen to your podcast
Drop a Few My Way - Easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Mac (requires itunes)
LamedropXPd - easy drag and drop mp3 encoding for Windows
Skype - VOIP, used for remote hosts/interviews (will talk more about it later)
Skype Call Recorder - Mac $20, Windows free
Bias SoundSoap - about $100 - for fixing really bad audio
Skype - VOIP, used for remote hosts/interviews (will talk more about it later)
Skype Call Recorder - Mac $20, Windows free
Bias SoundSoap - about $100 - for fixing really bad audio
Skype - VOIP, used for remote hosts/interviews (will talk more about it later)
Skype Call Recorder - Mac $20, Windows free
Bias SoundSoap - about $100 - for fixing really bad audio
Skype - VOIP, used for remote hosts/interviews (will talk more about it later)
Skype Call Recorder - Mac $20, Windows free
Bias SoundSoap - about $100 - for fixing really bad audio
Even just a few years ago the free podcasting options were slim to nil, and were usually complex and weird. MUCH better now. PodBean is one of the best I’ve seen.
Even just a few years ago the free podcasting options were slim to nil, and were usually complex and weird. MUCH better now. PodBean is one of the best I’ve seen.
Even just a few years ago the free podcasting options were slim to nil, and were usually complex and weird. MUCH better now. PodBean is one of the best I’ve seen.
Even just a few years ago the free podcasting options were slim to nil, and were usually complex and weird. MUCH better now. PodBean is one of the best I’ve seen.
Even just a few years ago the free podcasting options were slim to nil, and were usually complex and weird. MUCH better now. PodBean is one of the best I’ve seen.
Even just a few years ago the free podcasting options were slim to nil, and were usually complex and weird. MUCH better now. PodBean is one of the best I’ve seen.
Hannibal from A-Team “I love it when a plan comes together”
Small enclosed space - Minimize echos, etc.
Typically for pro recording studios, it’s the most innermost room
Sound booth - used during anime dubs
Hellsing cosplayers have a distinct advantage here - they can podcast in their Coffins! ;-)
How to do at home? Use the most innermost room (an inner bedroom etc.) Walk in closet = perfect. Some have even used their bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc.
Small enclosed space - Minimize echos, etc.
Typically for pro recording studios, it’s the most innermost room
Sound booth - used during anime dubs
Hellsing cosplayers have a distinct advantage here - they can podcast in their Coffins! ;-)
How to do at home? Use the most innermost room (an inner bedroom etc.) Walk in closet = perfect. Some have even used their bathrooms, laundry rooms, etc.
Eliminate hard surfaces for sound to echo off of - by covering them with soft things
Auralex - That funky foam found on the wall of almost every recording studio (not spouse friendly)
Cheaper alternative - hang curtains! (or towels, or blankets, or...)
(even temporarily - use thumbtacks)
Eliminate hard surfaces for sound to echo off of - by covering them with soft things
Auralex - That funky foam found on the wall of almost every recording studio (not spouse friendly)
Cheaper alternative - hang curtains! (or towels, or blankets, or...)
(even temporarily - use thumbtacks)
Plosives - P-popping
Use a pop filter - usually only $10-20
Or you can make one yourself out of a coat hanger/hose clamp and pantyhose
(borrow them from wife/girlfriend - tell them you’re crossplaying!)
Plosives - P-popping
Use a pop filter - usually only $10-20
Or you can make one yourself out of a coat hanger/hose clamp and pantyhose
(borrow them from wife/girlfriend - tell them you’re crossplaying!)
Plosives - P-popping
Use a pop filter - usually only $10-20
Or you can make one yourself out of a coat hanger/hose clamp and pantyhose
(borrow them from wife/girlfriend - tell them you’re crossplaying!)
Plosives - P-popping
Use a pop filter - usually only $10-20
Or you can make one yourself out of a coat hanger/hose clamp and pantyhose
(borrow them from wife/girlfriend - tell them you’re crossplaying!)
Best way - a mixer and multiple mics. Price has really come down but is still pricy and complex.
Something that’s worked well for me is a good omnidirectional mike (the Snowball is great - with its omni setting). Has to be in a relatively quiet location tho.
Best way - a mixer and multiple mics. Price has really come down but is still pricy and complex.
Something that’s worked well for me is a good omnidirectional mike (the Snowball is great - with its omni setting). Has to be in a relatively quiet location tho.
Skype - a podcaster’s best friend. 9 times out of 10, when a podcaster is doing a remote, he/she’s using Skype. Yes, even the pros (Leo, etc.) use Skype.
Free computer-to-computer, requires both you + your victim to install Skype, exchange Skype id’s
Two options if they are unable/unwilling:
SkypeOut - $2.95/month, free unlimited calling in the US, very good rates overseas
Requires you to call them. Be mindful of time zones!
SkypeIn - $18 every 3 months. They call you. Usually a long distance number. If doing it with overseas guests, you might be getting calls at weird hours. But is excellent for a call-in line - Skype voicemail will take their message!
Skype - a podcaster’s best friend. 9 times out of 10, when a podcaster is doing a remote, he/she’s using Skype. Yes, even the pros (Leo, etc.) use Skype.
Free computer-to-computer, requires both you + your victim to install Skype, exchange Skype id’s
Two options if they are unable/unwilling:
SkypeOut - $2.95/month, free unlimited calling in the US, very good rates overseas
Requires you to call them. Be mindful of time zones!
SkypeIn - $18 every 3 months. They call you. Usually a long distance number. If doing it with overseas guests, you might be getting calls at weird hours. But is excellent for a call-in line - Skype voicemail will take their message!
Skype - a podcaster’s best friend. 9 times out of 10, when a podcaster is doing a remote, he/she’s using Skype. Yes, even the pros (Leo, etc.) use Skype.
Free computer-to-computer, requires both you + your victim to install Skype, exchange Skype id’s
Two options if they are unable/unwilling:
SkypeOut - $2.95/month, free unlimited calling in the US, very good rates overseas
Requires you to call them. Be mindful of time zones!
SkypeIn - $18 every 3 months. They call you. Usually a long distance number. If doing it with overseas guests, you might be getting calls at weird hours. But is excellent for a call-in line - Skype voicemail will take their message!
Skype - a podcaster’s best friend. 9 times out of 10, when a podcaster is doing a remote, he/she’s using Skype. Yes, even the pros (Leo, etc.) use Skype.
Free computer-to-computer, requires both you + your victim to install Skype, exchange Skype id’s
Two options if they are unable/unwilling:
SkypeOut - $2.95/month, free unlimited calling in the US, very good rates overseas
Requires you to call them. Be mindful of time zones!
SkypeIn - $18 every 3 months. They call you. Usually a long distance number. If doing it with overseas guests, you might be getting calls at weird hours. But is excellent for a call-in line - Skype voicemail will take their message!
Skype - a podcaster’s best friend. 9 times out of 10, when a podcaster is doing a remote, he/she’s using Skype. Yes, even the pros (Leo, etc.) use Skype.
Free computer-to-computer, requires both you + your victim to install Skype, exchange Skype id’s
Two options if they are unable/unwilling:
SkypeOut - $2.95/month, free unlimited calling in the US, very good rates overseas
Requires you to call them. Be mindful of time zones!
SkypeIn - $18 every 3 months. They call you. Usually a long distance number. If doing it with overseas guests, you might be getting calls at weird hours. But is excellent for a call-in line - Skype voicemail will take their message!
Supernode: turn off “launch Skype at startup”. also: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/SkypeConfiguration#Disable_Supernode
Supernode: turn off “launch Skype at startup”. also: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/SkypeConfiguration#Disable_Supernode
Supernode: turn off “launch Skype at startup”. also: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/SkypeConfiguration#Disable_Supernode
Supernode: turn off “launch Skype at startup”. also: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/SkypeConfiguration#Disable_Supernode
Supernode: turn off “launch Skype at startup”. also: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/SkypeConfiguration#Disable_Supernode
Supernode: turn off “launch Skype at startup”. also: https://www.cs.uwaterloo.ca/twiki/view/CF/SkypeConfiguration#Disable_Supernode
XXX FIX THIS TO USE THE NEW DRAG AND DROP METHOD
Podcast Your Passion - Be Passionate About Your Subject
Community - Form a community, let them do your work for you, but don’t abuse/neglect them. Tell the story of Allison and how she has to do almost no work now thanks to her listeners submissions.
Sound Matters - Good sound can be done cheaply/easily
Keep it fairly short. About 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Any longer and people start nodding off.
According to 2008 American Community Survey released by US Census, average daily commute to work is 25.5 minutes.
Be consistent - Audiences hate fly-by-night operations
Doesn’t necessarily have to be weekly - Bi-weekly, monthly...
But Be Consistent
Tons of news/goings on in the anime community, so there’s no shortage of stuff to talk about
If you have to take a break, warn your listeners, be kind and they will understand
Determination - Stick with it. You will podfade. There will be “that moment” that makes it all worthwhile for you.
The sky’s the limit - You can upgrade gear, there’s video, etc.
If you get serious about this there are two conferences you might be interested in: Blogworld and PodCamp
Spread the Word - Tell others about podcasting, even if you don’t start one yourself.
Even if you don’t intend to start a podcast yourself, please spread the word about podcasting -- to your anime friends as well as your non-anime friends! Load up iTunes on their computer, show them around the Podcast directory, and help them subscribe to a few podcasts that fit their interests. We need more listeners!