Podcasting

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Podcasting
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What is Podcasting?

• Wikipedia
• a podcast is a multimedia file that is
  distributed by subscription over the internet
  using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile
  devices and personal computers.

? Based on XML coding
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XML Code Example
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Why is podcasting Unique?

• ? Its nice way to package video, audio,
• pictures and pdfs in one easy to use file

? Similar to rss news feeds
? Every time content is added, subscribers
automatically get that content updated on
their computer (similar to getting the daily
newspaper)
? Often denoted by the pod logo
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How podcasting Works

• ? To receive a podcast, you must subscribe to the
  feed using a podcasting tool
• ?Itunes
• ?Yahoo
• ?Ipoder

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How podcasting Works

• Once you click on an xml/podcast feed media will
  begin to download to your computer. Most
  programs check for updates daily or when the
  program is launched. Displayed will be the
  program title, file format and time as well as a
  brief description of the clip

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Why its the technology of the future

• This is a great tool for enriched media
  packaging. Why search for several different
  files when you can get them at the click of a
  mouse.
• Great for classes, nebguides, research projects,
  etc.
• Once downloaded, files can easily be moved to an
  Ipod or Ipod nano for information on the go
• Our clients, students and producers expect
  enriched media on demand at the click of a mouse

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How Can you Podcast

• You need
• ? XML code
• ? Standard web server to place XML
• ? A website to link to your podcast
• ? Media, mp4, mv4, mp3, pictures pdfs