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| To See is to Believe: The rise of video Podcasts |
With a user base of well over 20 million listeners, Podcasting may very well continue to gain popularity as video podcasting latches on. Video podcasting is like being on television; only your podcast is available through the Internet, at any convenient time to just about everyone who goes online. As audio podcasts cover a vast assortment of topics, video podcasting presents many possibilities to its user, for both sender and receiver of the message.
Even experienced podcasters only need to incorporate the corresponding visuals to their audio script and use a camera to record it instead of an audio recording device to start making their video podcasts. Video podcasting is made even more accessible. This type of broadcasting does not involve any particular software for server distribution, nor does it have technical limitations as to video encoding format.
Resources available online for a low price or for free have made the creation of video podcasts quite simple. Anyone who seeks to promote their business or make their face famous through Podcasting will only need a digital camera or web camera to record the video, plus some free downloadable software for recording and editing the actual video. Also required are free video codecs for encoding and compression of the final video and free software for generating the necessary RSS files.
Some topics that audio podcasts were previously made about may effectively benefit from a video upgrade, such as travel, video game tips, technology updates, and even relaxation trends. A how-to video podcast also seems logical and possibly much easier to follow than an audio-only version. Meanwhile, budding filmmakers can start making a name for themselves as they find an audience by making independent movie podcast projects. As the technology becomes more available, a greater possibility for Podcasting as a commercial venue lies ahead. Businesses looking to advertise to a greater audience are sure to find ways.
With the rise of mobile video players, it has become much easier for the message to reach the audience even while they're on the go, queued up at a store register, or waiting for a friend. The technology has allowed an optimized take on video viewing on-demand. In addition to that, if you're accustomed to viewing your shows on a typical television screen or want to show your latest download to a group of friends, you can easily connect your mobile media player to your TV and sit back down.
For more professional audio and video podcasts, you can use Podcasting packages available online, such as the Podcast Blaster. The package includes:
- Professional recording software.
- Over a hundred sound files may be used for embellishing your podcast.
- A podcast manual will guide you in making that worthy podcast and give you tips on effectively promoting your podcast.
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