Before you begin recording and editing, Make sure you have a plan. NPR (National Public Radio) provides tips and best practices for much of the "pre-work" you will need to perform. The editing generally takes place after you have gathered audio assets, completed interviews, or recorded field recordings and sounds. Use your scripts and storyboard as a guideline for crafting your audio.
Questions to ask before getting started:
What are you trying to communicate through your podcast or audio project? Who is your intended audience? How will you plan and structure your podcast?
Are you advocating, reporting, inspiring, or educating? Do you have a title in mind? How many episodes do you want to make? Is that number suitable for your subject?
Types of podcasts:
Think about the audio, sound effects, and tone of the project beforehand. How many people will be speaking? What kind of audio will you need?
You will need to develop a guiding aesthetic and viewpoint - this will help to guide your creative choices.
Using a simple storyboard to map out the narrative, time frame(s), and audio cues/design will expedite your process.
Recommended essential equipment to get started recording audio (may vary by use case):
The Georgia Tech Library offers audio equipment, including USB, Vocal, and Lavalier Microphones, Field Recorders, and Audio Accessories, which can be requested.
