TPS Ep. 003 – Skype for the Podcaster
On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about Skype. What it is and the different ways it can be used. Special focus is placed on the benefits of using Skype for podcasters. Learn what you will...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 006 – Podcast Hosting Solutions
On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about where to host your podcast files. It’s important before you officially launch your podcast that you have a hosting solution. You need to have a...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 009 – Creative Commons and Podcast Production Resources
On this episode of The Podcasters Studio I talk about Creative Commons Licensing, what it is, why you want to use it as a podcaster, and how to use it. Also I talk about some of my favorite free...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 018 – Video interview at Podcamp Philly 2009 with the Mike Tech Show
A video interview (6 min.) with Mike from the Mike Tech Show. I recorded live to file, a few video interviews from Podcamp Philly 2009 at Temple University and I’m bringing them to you as bonus content...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 019 – Deciding on a Show Topic and Developing Show Ideas – (GV Expo...
A presentation given at the 2009 GV Expo on strategies for deciding on a podcast show topic and developing ideas for show content. Above is the powerpoint slides I used in the presentation. Other...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 020 – VIDEO Interview with Steve Cherubino (from Podcamp Philly ’09)
Steve Cherubino interviewed at Podcamp Philly 2009 about his show the Podnutz Podcast. Steve gives us a tip from his presentation on podcasting about how to dramitcailly increase the number of viewers...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 021 – All About iTunes
iTunes is one of the most important tools for a podcaster. Regardless of how you feel about Apple, the iTunes software and store is something that every podcaster should be familiar with inside and...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 023 – Video Podcasting
Learn how to get started in video podcasting and some fun YouTube hacks. I talk about what cameras you need as well as other gear needed to start a video podcast. Also discussed are hosting options for...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 024 – Live Streaming Your Podcast
Going live to the internet is as easy as turning on your camera and connecting to any number of great free services. Broadcasting your podcast live adds a good deal of value to your show including live...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 025 – Learn How to Podcast Like a Pro – A Presentation Given at...
A presentation I gave at Podcamp Philly 2009 about how to get the skills of a professional podcaster. I talk about everything from audio to video. How to learn the skills needed to produce high quality...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 030 – A Feedburner Refresher And Video Embed Players
On this episode I give you a Feedburner refresher course. What it’s used for, what it does, and why you might want to use it to add some spice and flexibility to your podcast RSS feed. I also take a...
View ArticlePQT – Using iMovie to Compress Video for iTunes
Learn an easy way to convert your videos into itunes friendly formats. right-click to download Subscribe to Podcast Quick Tips
View ArticleTPS Ep. 031 – Mixers, Mix-Minus, and Edirol vs Zoom Comparison
On this episode I’m talking about new gear in the studio including a Mackie ProFX12 mixer and the Zoom H4n. I also discuss how I do a mix-minus setup for recording Skype calls. And I’m curious as a...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 032 – Sponsor Your Own Podcast
On this episode I talk about progress made in my experiments with html5 for audio and video, thoughts about sponsoring your own podcast, and new ideas about how to market your show with the intent of...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 033 – Multiple Feeds via Libsyn, Edit Your YouTube Videos, A Critical...
Learn how to use your single Libsyn account to create multiple feeds, edit video in the cloud via YouTube, stalk that twitter account that you want but someone else has, and find out one of the most...
View ArticlePQT – Remember Playback Position and Proof Listening
Learn the importance of using the "remember playback position" check box when tagging your podcast files with ID3 tags (i.e. metadata). This is one item I always check when filling in my ID3...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 034 – How to Avoid Losing Contact with Your Audience
On this episode, Vincent, host of This Week in Virology, calls in to talk about his mix-minus setup. Grant wants to know about slow download speeds from files hosted on blip.tv and I talk about having...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 040 – USB Mixers, Recording Skype Video, and Podcasting Statistics...
When choosing a mixer for your podcast there are some special considerations that I think each podcaster should think about before making their purchase. Some of these include the number of mic inputs...
View ArticlePQT – Promote Your Podcast by Notifying the People and Products You Mention
Promote your podcast by contacting the people and or companies you mention in your show. Many times those people will respond by passing on your content to their community. Whether it’s through a...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 042 – Microphones for Video and iTunes Metadata
On this episode, Soundcloud.com announces that they will soon be supporting RSS feeds for their audio hosting service. I discuss what I think of the service for use as a podcast audio hosting solution...
View ArticlePQT – Microphones for Video
Learn what options you have when choosing a microphone for your video podcast productions. In most cases audio is as important or even more important than the quality of your video. Find out the...
View ArticlePowerpress 2.0 and HTML5
The Powerpress plugin for WordPress was updated a few days ago. This plugin does much more than you need it to and can be used in many different ways. One of it’s most exciting new features is the...
View ArticlePQT – Powerpress 2.0 and HTML5
With the recent update of the Powerpress plugin for WordPress, your podcast can now be HTML5 and Apple device friendly. HTML5 player for non-flash devices This is an important point because of the...
View ArticlePQT – Creating High Resolution Album Art
When you create your album artwork the graphic that represents your podcast (also referred to as show art or ID3 image), make sure you use a high enough resolution so that it displays well on large...
View ArticleChange the Number of Feed Items In WordPress to Display All Your Episodes on...
If you are having an issue with iTunes, or any other podcatcher, only showing your most recent ten (10) or less episodes and you are using WordPress to feed your podcast, this is the fix for you. Even...
View ArticlePQT – Free Video Converters
There are any number of reasons why you might need to convert a video from one format to another. In the case of video podcasting perhaps you need to make your file compatible to work on Apple devices...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 050 – Back to Podcasting Basics (Part 1 of 2)
Learn the basics of podcasting from how to decide on a topic to choosing gear, software and hosting for your website and media. You’ve decided you want to start your own podcast and now you need to...
View ArticleAudio compression tutorials
I’ve spent hours culling through all the video tutorials I could find to help you get a better understanding of specific audio production concepts. The videos on this page all deal with the concept of...
View ArticleMixing Color Temperatures in Your Video Lighting Setup
When shooting video podcasts, light is probably your most important factor. Digital video needs light and often times, lots of it. You can help a bad video camera look better with a well lit scene or...
View ArticlePQT – YouTube SEO: Creating Relevant File Names
Once you’ve edited your video you need to export it, add some metadata and then upload it to YouTube. But before you do that, make sure that the name of your actual video file is something relevant to...
View ArticleRode NTG-1 Microphone Demo and Review
The NTG-1 shotgun microphone by Rode is the best mic I’ve used (in terms of audio quality) so far for DSLR video production. Just take a listen to the quality of the mic and learn why it’s important to...
View ArticleGuest Appearance on Waves of Tech Episode 142
I was kindly asked back to the Waves of Tech podcast for a second appearance to talk about my experience at BlogWorld NYC, the new iOS podcasting app from Apple, DSLR video and many other fun topics....
View ArticleTPS Ep. 064 – The Future of FeedBurner, G+ Hangouts On-Air for Video...
Have you heard that Google might be shutting down Feedburner? Lots of people have but is it true? I have some of my own ideas and great resources for getting a much better picture of what is really...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 065 – Pro Mics into an H4n, Reducing Hiss, Hardware Processing, and...
First order of business is Zune. It appears that links to my podcast and everyone else for that matter, are broken. That’s because Zune.net is gone. This means that when you click your old link to Zune...
View ArticleRode VideoMic Pro for DSLR Video Production – Demo
[youtube]kglj2L4aldw[/youtube] *Best viewed and heard in HD. Select 720p in the player options. This demo also works best if headphones are worn. Here’s a quick demo and test of my newest piece of...
View ArticleHow to Get a Sponsor for Your Podcast
There are many ways to make money with your podcast (not to be confused with getting rich). The best of these methods is to obtain a sponsor that works with you exclusively. Often times this will...
View ArticleTPS Ep. 068 – Shoot Video Like a Pro and My Audio Podcast Workflow
Take a behind the scenes listen to the audio workflow that I use to produce an episode of The Podcasters’ Studio. Want to learn how to shoot better video for your podcast, YouTube channel or just your...
View ArticleUnboxing: Triton Audio FetHead
The Fethead is an in-line microphone preamp that provides +20db of additional “ultra clean gain.” This is an unboxing of the Triton Audio FetHead (watch in HD for best quality). I can tell you that I...
View ArticleTPS 076: Random Thoughts on Recording Audio
I try a new way of recording my podcast (mic to Fethead to H4n, no mixer) and have a totally off-the-cuff episode filled with other thoughts about recording audio. In other words… I go off “script.” I...
View ArticlePQT – YouTube Subscribe Button
YouTube took a page out of the podcasting playbook and released a one-click subscription button that you can place on your website (see mine in the sidebar on the right). While YouTube is not...
View ArticleRecording Skype with No Mixer or Software
Recording a Skype interview can be a tricky process. There are “easy” ways to do this with software like Audio Hijack Pro for Mac and Pamela for Windows but they can still be hard to setup and of...
View ArticleWebcam Lighting Setup
One of the best ways to make your webcam video look its best is to make sure you have good lighting. Really, any lighting that you put a little effort and budget into, will do wonders. The key is to...
View ArticleHow To Submit a Podcast To iTunes
Submitting your podcast to the iTunes store is easy once you have created your podcast-ready RSS feed. The video above will show you how this is done and the step-by-step directions are below. Locate...
View ArticleNew Motion Graphic Intro for YouTube
Here’s a new motion graphic that will play at the front end of most of my YouTube videos. I’ve been wanting to update the intro to my videos for a long time and I finally got around to it. The key is...
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