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WordCamp Lightning Talk: Podcasting and Live Streaming with WordPress
This document provides an overview of podcasting and live streaming basics, detailing the formats, techniques, and tools required for effective distribution and production. It covers optimal audio and video file formats, bit rates, and various recommended platforms and plugins for podcasting. Additionally, it includes licensing information for music and the importance of not confusing podcast streams with live streams.
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- 1. PODCASTING & LIVE STREAMING WORDCAMP ASHEVILLE LIGHTNING TALK
- 2. INTRODUCTION • @tonyzeoli • DigitalStrategist, @MtnBizWorks • Founder, Digital Strategy Works, @dswks • Founder, @Netmix • House Music DJ • DJ Podcasts: Netmix Global House Sessions
- 3. WHAT’S A PODCAST •Way to distribute audio or video content. • Usually audio files, but can “podcast” video or even ePub or PDF files for those who like to read. • Originated by former MTV VJ Adam Curry and Dave Winer, who worked on developing early RSS (really simple syndication) standards • Podcast feature integrated into iTunes in June 2005 • 17% of Americans listen to podcasts • https://codex.wordpress.org/Podcasting
- 4. WORDPRESS SUPPORT FOR PODCASTING •By default WordPress includes “feeds.” • Read more at: https://codex.wordpress.org/WordPress_Feeds • Your RSS feed in XML format is usually located at your blog URL with “/feed” appended at the end. • Ex. http://netmix.com/feed
- 6. PODCAST BASICS • Mediafiles are downloaded to users device, unlike streaming • Keep file sizes manageable. Take into consideration people have finite bandwidth and storage. • Compress raw formats for podcast distribution: • AVI > MP4: h264 (.m4v, .mp4) • .aiff/.wav > MP3 (.mp3) • Do not convert to AAC, will not playback on some devices
- 7. RECOMMENDED FILE FORMATS •Spoken Word Shows: • Stereo Bit Rate: 192 kbps (In Mono this gets cut in half) • Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz • Channels: Mono • Music Shows: • Stereo Bit Rate: 128 kbps • Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz • Channels: Stereo • Stereo Mode: Joint Stereo • DO NOT use Variable Bit Rate. You want your MP3 files to be CBR (Constant Bit Rate). VBR = Bad. CBR = Good. Source: http://support.libsyn.com/faqs/recommended-file-formats/
- 8. VIDEO • Mpeg 4with H264 Compression • The H264 is an efficient and widely compatible format. This should be h264 video within the mpeg 4 container. If you utilize the quicktime container (.mov) you are limiting the playback compatibility and distribution points. Quicktime may play in the ipod, but there is no guarantee that it will work properly in other h264 compatible devices or flash based web players. • ”.m4v” and ”.mp4” are both appropriate extensions. Both are compatible with our system. We do generally recommend mp4 over m4v for best compatibility across all destinations and platforms. Source: http://support.libsyn.com/faqs/recommended-file-formats/
- 9. BIT RATE VSLENGTH • Here is a quick rule of thumb for file size based on Bit Rate vs length of recording: • 64 kbps = 0.5 MB per minute • 96 kbps = 0.75 MB per minute • 128 kbps = 1.0 MB per minute • Note: Sample Rate does NOT affect file size so do not change the 44.1 KHz sample rate to a lower setting thinking it will save on file size – it will not. We would not recommend going below a Bit Rate of 64 kbps as most people will start to hear digital artifacts in the recording. Also there is no reason to go above 128 kbps because most people will not be able to tell the difference in a 128 kbps file vs a 320 kbps file. Our recommendations are 96 kbps for Spoken word podcasts and 128 kbps for podcasts with lots of music. Source: http://support.libsyn.com/faqs/recommended-file-formats/
- 10. RECORDING iPhone audio recorder Blue YetiUSB Microphone Windscreen for popped “p’s” Boom Arm Zoom Audio Handhelds Lavalier Mic
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- 12. DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION ProTools Garage Band Audacity
- 13. PODCASTING PLUGINS • Lisbsyn •Blubrry PowerPress • Seriously Simple Podcasting • Smart Podcast Player • Podlove • Cincopa • Podcasting Plugin by TSG https://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/tips-tricks/7-top-plugins-for-podcasting-with-wordpress
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- 15. PODCAST PANEL INPOST
- 16. LIVE STREAMING • Astream is not a download • Take into consideration other network traffic on the network your using when recording your live stream • Today, we predominantly use third-party services for live streaming • Embed players, don’t host video on your web server
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- 21. OTHER LIVE STREAMING SOLUTIONS •Livestream • uStream • Brightcove • WordPress Video Connect Plugin by 10UP • Kaltura • Video Whisper • WordPress Plugin features BuddyPress Group Channel integration • Red5 (open source streaming server)
- 22. PODCAST DISTRIBUTION • iTunes:podcastsconnect.apple.com • Google Play: g.co/podcastportal • Stitcher: stitcher.com • TuneIn: tunein.com/broadcasters/
- 23. LICENSING • Music >must license music directly from the label or copyright owner • A podcast is NOT a stream, streams fall under DMCA compulsory rates • Music in a podcast is downloaded and considered a copy of then original file (like a CD) • Fair Use for a review or interview • Interviews (audio/video) • Ask subject to sign release or record verbal authorization.