What is a Podcast and how can I create one?
Podcasts, blogs, and videocasts (Vodcasts) are becoming increasingly popular tools for sharing information. Podcasts, which are audio files, allow users to record interviews, lectures, and conversations, and convert them to portable MP3 files. MP3 files can then be shared on IPODs, portable MP3 players, and for ITunes subscribers. While these tools offer multiple formats to share information....they are often not accessible to individuals who are deaf. Thus, to assure accessible podcasts, the creator needs to keep in mind the importance of developing a text transcript.
Several tools that have been found to be helpful in accomplishing a podcast include the software programs Audacity (a free open source program), Total Recorder Pro, and Juice. For creating transcripts, users might consider investing in a speech recognition product such as Dragon Naturally Speaking (preferred or professional version 10).
For more information, visit: http://easi.cc/podcasts/
Comments
It is true that podcasts are a great tool but very limited or no use at all to the deaf community if no text transcript is provided. This always posed a problem but, then again, not many deaf people complain about it unless it was a video they're watching.
Do you have a recommendation for a video editor where I can add captions on my videos, preferably something cheap and as good as Audacity?
Thanks.
Posted by: Britney Halger | July 23, 2007 12:57 PM