Podcast+Tools

= PODCASTING TOOLBOX =

GarageBand: The simplest way to create authentic music on a MAC is using this program. This program allows you to create and publish Podcasts quickly. Gcast: Gcast is run by the same people that run GarageBand. Their goal with [|GarageBand] is to redefine how music is discovered and promoted. Their goal with [|Gcast] is to make personal broadcasting simple.

iMovie: The simplest way to create authentic video on a MAC is using this program. This program this program allows you to create and publish VODcasts quickly.


 * Audacity:** Audacity is a free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems. (When exporting file as an .mp3, you will need to also install Lame)

[|iTunes:] Import your music, download CDs, podcasts, and more. iTunes can be used on PC or MAC "iTunes U" is a great educational resource. Download for a PC at @http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/.

podOmatic: This web-based program offers mixing tools and instant placements in all key directories (including iTunes) in order to make podcasting easier.


 * ProCast:** ProCast is the premiere podcast client for the MAC. Provides a low cost solution for recording and distributing lectures, special events, and presentations as podcasts.

Magix Music Maker: PC's answer to Garage Band. Download the latest, basic edition for free.

Windows Movie Maker: Need to edit your video clips? add transitions? sounds? Get the free download.

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 * Screen Captures:**

Jing: Jing is a free program that allows you to do video screen captures of what you are doing on your computer. For a small price a year you can upgrade to "Pro" and what you capture can be imported into iMovie for more editing capabilities.


 * Screencast-o-matic:** A web-based tool for recording screencasts. Where Jing gives you 5 minutes of recording time, Screencast-o-matic gives you 15 minutes.

Screen Toaster: A nother free, web-based tool for recording screencasts. This .mov download will not have a watermark.


 * File Converters:**

[| Any Video Converter:] This video converter requires a download, but it is free. It will convert file formats avi, asf, mov, rm, rmvb, flv, mkv, mpg, 3gp, m4v, vob to any of the following: avi, mp4, wmv, swf, flv, mkv, MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, mpg (PAL or NTSC), mp3, wma, ogg, aac, wave, m4a. This can be used to convert an .mov file recorded in Screencast-o-matic or Screen Toaster to a variety of formats, including .avi, which you can use with Windows Movie Maker. Download.

Zamzar is a web-based video converter. Just browse to your file, choose the type to convert to, and enter your email address. The converted file will be emailed to you. (Also great for youtube files - you can enter the url of the video to be converted.)

[|Media-Convert] is another web-based converter. Very similar to Zamzar, but no e-mail needed and it will be ready for a download directly from the site.

[|Media Converter] Another free web-based tool for converting file types.

[|Keepvid] allows you to download streaming videos such as youtube videos.