Podcasting Tools and Tips
Making your Podcast Stand Out!
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Start Here! Watch this Video with your group for Tools and Tips on Podcasting from Ms. Duggins
Recording
Recording Tips
- First, smartphones will need to have a sound recording app. On Android, students can download a free voice recording app like “RecForge II” or “Audio Recorder.” For iPhones, in the extras folder, find the “Voice Memos” app.
- Make sure you know where the microphone is located on your phone.
- Find a reasonably quiet space away from others recording.
- To begin recording, start by pressing the “Record” button or a red square. To finish, press the same button again.
- Make sure to position the microphone about six inches away from the side of your subject’s mouth.
- Check your audio, preferably with a pair of headphones. It should be free of background sound and loud enough to hear, but not so loud that it crackles. Record for 10 seconds and then play it back; adjust microphone position based on volume.
- After you finish, make sure to enter a title for the recording and save it.
- To get the file to your computer so you can edit it later on, use AirDrop, Bluetooth transfer, email or Google Drive upload.
Recording Audio on a Chromebook
Vocaroo
Vocaroo allows you to record audio and download the sound file without creating a login/account. You can also grab a QR Code to the audio.
Ms. D Tip....Saving Files
Create a Google Drive Folder for your Podcast project - save all of your audio files to the Google Drive Folder that way when you are editing you can find them.
To get a file from your phone to the Google Drive:
- Open the Google Drive App
- Go to your Podcast Folder
- Click the plus sign to add files to your drive
Finding Copyright Friendly Music and Sound Effects
CC Mixter
Bensound
Freesound
Pixabay
Pixabay has sound effects, music, and images that can be used for your project.
Making Your Own Sound Effects!
Once you have your recordings....Now what!?!?
ClipChamp
Login with your Google Account
This is a Video Editing Software, but you can also edit audio. Add a "thumbnail" as the Image instead of a video similar to cover art.
Need Assistance?
Media Coordinator
Oak Grove High School
Email: breneduggins@davidson.k12.nc.us
Website: oghs.davidson.k12.nc.us
Phone: 336-474-8280
Twitter: @breneduggins
Media Coordinator, Oak Grove HS FLSE, Pinecroft Sedgefield FD