Podcasts and audio stories can be created in all sorts of styles. Which one you choose depends on your comfort, resources, and audience. Here are a few examples of some more commonly used styles - and don’t forget, you can always build a hybrid if it makes more sense for your project.
If you'd like to distribute your media beyond the classroom, you should search for content in the public domain or under Creative Commons.
The Media Libguide is a great resources summary. Scroll down a bit to get to the Audio section.
What is Creative Commons? Check out this guide or this infographic
A storyboard is the equivalent of an outline for a paper. When you create a media project, you start with a storyboard.
Storyboards serve the following purposes:
If you’re writing a full script out first, it shouldn’t be longer than 2 double-spaced pages or reading it will take longer than 3 to 4 minutes.
Tools for building storyboards
2-column storymapping approach
Podcasts, voiceovers, bears, oh my! Take stock of your background noise: fans, A/Cs, dogs barking, kids playing. Do what you can to minimize those sounds — turn off the fan, close doors to muffle loud noises in other rooms. But remember: it's not the end of the world if you can't control the noise around you.
When recording only audio, there are two options:
Computer: Record in Zoom, and Zoom will provide an “audio_only” file!
Smartphone: Smartphones should have built-in recording apps!
iPhone: Voice Memos
Android: Voice Recorder
The EarPods that come with most Apple products have built-in mics, which capture your voice just as well as some external microphones do!
No matter what editing tool you use, remember to collect all the media files you’re using for a podcast in ONE FOLDER.
Mac | |
Windows | |
Browser-based |
Audiomass (*Use in conjunction with a smartphone editor if possible.) |
iPhone/iPad | Garageband, Ferrite |
Android |
Garageband: Podcasting with Garageband
Audacity: How to Record and Edit a Podcast in Audacity
Ferrite: Ferrite tutorial playlist
n-Track: n-Track for Android tutorials
Reserve your equipment online
Microphones, Headsets, and dedicated Audio Recording Equipment are available at the Knapp Equipment Desk.
The equipment will probably be under
Laptops and iPads are available at the Computing Help Desk
Learn more about borrowing equipment and where to pick it up at the borrow equipment webpage.
If you have questions, email clappequipment@wellesley.edu or call 781-283-2369
Research and Instruction Technologist
Office: Clapp Library Room 219B