Learn techniques to produce engaging, memorable podcasts.
Ours is the age of podcasting! Podcasts are more and more popular and with today’s DIY technology, it’s easier than ever for everyone to engage in this new media form. Journalists and communicators who are looking to experiment with new platforms or are simply curious about podcasts should take this two-day, hands-on class, covering:
- The different podcasting formats, who does them best
- Finding and perfecting your “radio voice”
- Scripting; writing for podcast
- Overview of recording equipment; troubleshooting in the field
- Collecting and using natural sound and music
- Interviewing
- Editing sound; identifying good sound bites
- Communicating and engaging with listeners
During the course, students will build and workshop a short pilot episode of a podcast idea.
What to bring: A smart phone with a recording app; A script or podcast idea.
Refunds up to 1 day before event