What is podcasting?
Podcasting is a rapidly growing method of distributing audio files via the internet, enabling listeners to subscribe to programming of their choice, and then pull the files down to their local device for listening at their convenience. In essence, it’s user demand driven, time-shifted, and place-shifted content. Podcasting is the future of content distribution. VoiceIndigo believes that mobile handsets are the most natural device for the consumption of digital audio. We’ve built a complete end to end system that enable delivery of podcasts to mobile phones providing a clean, simple, and quality user experience. More information regarding podcasting can be found at Wikipedia.
Podcasting is the latest in on-the-go, on-demand technology. With podcasting, you can listen to radio programs or events whenever and wherever you choose. Podcasts are MP3 audio files that are automatically downloaded to your personal computer, and then transferred to an iPod or other MP3 player using a podcasting application. What equipment do I need? The basic requirements for podcasting are a computer (PC or Mac), podcasting software (see list of options) and an Internet connection. For portability, an iPod or other MP3 player is needed. How do I get started? Simply download and install podcasting software onto your computer. Although applications vary, each should provide instructions on how to add podcast feeds to your list. Then, just check for the new podcasts and MP3s of your selected programs that will be on your computer and, if you are set up, on your MP3 player. Already have a podcast application? Simply subscribe to The AfterNote podcast feed New podcasts and audio files w
Podcasts are really RSS feeds (which are a type of xml file) that iTunes uses to find and download audio content. They allow you to get content without going to get it. You don’t have to navigate the site, download and then put into iTunes. Podcasts do it all for you. Think how a RSS aggregator works. You subscribe to a set of feeds, and then can easily view the new stuff from all of the feeds together, or each feed separately. Podcasting works the same way, with one exception. Instead of reading the new content on a computer screen, you listen to the new content on an iPod or iPod-like device.
Podcasting is a method of distributing media, such as audio programs or music videos, over the Internet for playback on mobile devices and personal computers. The host or author of a podcast is often referred to as a “podcaster”. Usually the podcast features one type of “show”, with new episodes either sporadically or at planned intervals, such as daily or weekly. Podcasting’s essence is about creating content for an audience that wants to listen or watch when they want, where they want, and how they want (Wikipedia).
