Archive for January, 2006

iLife ’06, SFX libraries & other resources for podcasters

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

I just picked up iLife ’06 last night at The Apple Store. There are some annoying things about the new version of Apple’s personal productivity suite (like their insistence on forcing the use of .Mac for several features), but one thing that I really like were the changes made to Garage Band. GB now includes several new features for podcasters, including chapter tools, drop-in photos, and a sound library.

This last feature I find especially welcome. Quality music beds and the judicious use of sound effects can make the difference between a podcast that sounds like you recorded it in your basement and one that sounds like you recorded it in your professional basement studio.

I’m always on the lookout for podcasting resources, and I bet you guys out there know of a bunch more than I do. I’ve started a new page on the wiki for Podcast Creation Resources. I’ll post links there to The Recordist, Freesound, FindSounds, Radio Daddy Voice Over Exchange, and PodcastThemes. Please help out by popping over and adding your links, tips, and advice, too.

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One Minute Tips

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW), we find the One Minute Tip, Podcasted Technology Tips for Busy People. Host John Chambers posts several times per week, and includes tips for podcasting, Photoshop, Skype, and other Mac apps. And, it only takes a minute, so why not check it out?

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Real Estate Listings as podcasts

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

As producer of the Seattle Real Estate Talk podcast, I figured it was only a matter of time before we saw something like this: PodcastRealty.com has developed a site to allow buyers to download audio descriptions of properties for sale. From the website:

Podcast Realty™ is the original and ONLY searchable real estate listing directory with downloadable audio listing descriptions as Podcasts. This is combined with digital photography, virtual tours and even videos. Now, knowing what’s available to buy, sell or rent anywhere in the world has been made even easier. You can now download or listen to real estate listing descriptions as described by the listing agents themselves on your computer anytime at your convenience. If you can download a song into your iPod, or any listening device you prefer, you can download our listings! Amazing, isn’t it? Podcast Realty™ has now made that possible.

We are Podcasting the very latest real estate listings via the Internet using mp3 audio files. Play from your computer or download to your listening device today! At Podcast Realty™ you can listen to HONEST and REAL property descriptions directly from the listing agents themselves. Here you’ll only find LICENSED Realtors®. We link you directly to the listing agents on each downloadable description for easy access to all of the information on the property of your choice.

Now, how long until we get something like this in Seattle?

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Podcast Ad Network Launched by Kiptronic

Sunday, January 29th, 2006

Kiptronic has launched a platform designed to help introduce podcasters to sponsors as well as deliver ads via their ad serving technology. On the surface, it appears that the podcaster maintains a decent level of control. One has the ability to screen the sponsors as they see fit and there is no long term agreement that must be adhered to. Ads from accepted sponsors are attached to the beginning or end of the file at download time (an intro clip can also be defined should you not wish to have an advertisement be the first thing your audience hears). Spoken word sponsorships are also supported.
Find our more at Kiptronic.com.

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Seattle Podcasting Fun and Games

Friday, January 13th, 2006

Thought we might end the week with some fun and games. Eric Weaver (weav.fm) made this great Seattle Podcasting Crossword Puzzle. How well do you know your stuff? When you give up, the answers are located here. Thanks Eric!

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Podcast Hotel Seattle Announced

Thursday, January 12th, 2006

The Podcast Hotel Seattle has been announced for February 23rd through the 25th. It is being descibed as:

“…an event that will turn two local clubs into podcast studios and recording stages for people to create their own shows, learn from experts and discuss the overall ramifications of grass roots media on our culture and society. And that’s what we do during the day. At night, the best bands, DJ’s, hip hop artists and performers from Seattle, the Pacific Northwest and beyond will get together to perform and be recorded for podcasts that will promote the artists and their works to the world.”

You may find out more information or register at Podcast Hotel.com (early registration gets you in for $50) .

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January 10 Meetup

Wednesday, January 11th, 2006

Thanks to all who came out to our first meetup of 2006. Thanks also to the our guest speaker, Chris Pirillo and to our guest podcasters, the Schockow Brothers from the DVD Weekly Podcast. In addition to the presentations, we had a great time chatting with each other and learning about the many creative podcasting endeavors folks are embarking upon throughout the Pacific Northwest. We hope to see you all in February.

Also, please make sure to pop into the forum and leave your recomendations on what you’d like to see at future events. Thanks and happy Podcasting!

The Schockow Brothers The Schockow Brothers

Chris Pirillo Chris Pirillo

The Meetup Group The Meetup

There are some great photos that were taken by Steve Lacey located here!

 
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New Podcast – The Dawn Wolf Show

Saturday, January 7th, 2006

The Dawn Wolf Show is a new podcast by Larisa Hunt. Larisa is a professional dog trainer, and her show addresses all sorts of issues related to owning and caring for the dog in your life. Her first podcast is perfect for anyone out there with a new Christmas puppy. Check it out! (RSS feed)

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