Super work in describing the hardware techniques of PodCasting. I’ve been reading very closely, and working mainly on content ideas for my podcast(s). Content, Content, Content…unique content is where it’s at. I’m not sure exactly what the schedule will be, but I’ll come up with something soon.
Just a short note for now….more later!
An applematters article discusses the current state and ultimate fate of podcasting, and, dismayingly, discusses the probability that Podcasting as we know it, with it’s warm, human and grassroots feel, is destined to be edged out by the pro’s, who, with an ever-tightening grip on the medium, will do what they do.
I don’t necessarily disagree, but I HATE to see things go that way…the medium is rich, and I believe that there is a demand for the humanistic, bare bones aspect of podcasting that removes it from the mass-produced realm of the networks, ClearChannel and Cable TV. With everything on commercial feeds now sounding so mass produced and cookie-cutter similar, podcasts, yes even the HORRIBLE ones (and I havn’t really found any that are totally without merit) are refreshingly candid and immediate.
I hate to think that another grass roots effort, so promising for the average person, is destined to be snapped up, sanitized and drained of spontaneity. Yes, there is room for the pros (vis NPR), but let’s peacefully co-exist.
A big welcome to the Sweet Maria’s list members that may stop by and say hi!! I feel like you guys are family, and you’re certianly welcome here! Here’s hoping we get this podcasting thing going as an adjunct to the list….perhaps some of you could create contributions and I could begin to edit them together into a “show”. Probably be pretty rough to start with, but I’m sure it will improve with time. Besides, the warmth and humanity of the grassroots effort is what podcasting (and homeroasting) is about!
See you soon!
An excellent site for new podcasters (like me, sort of HYPER-NEW as I’ve not started yet!), with a new forum that will hopefully allow those of us keen on the idea/techniques of podcasting to congregate. Excellent audio presentation on the Kel HM-1 Mic, as well as recommendations for entry to professional level gear.
Highly recommended!
I recently roasted a batch of Les’ “Triple Blend” (for those of you who don’t know, Les Albjerg is a solid gold contributor to the SweetMarias Homeroast coffee list, and master lathe craftsman), about 20 seconds into second crack. I’m now using a Turbo/Crazy roaster, a cheap but massively effective setup for roasting up to 1lb at at time. What made this blend different is that I added about 15% good quality robusta (again from Tom!). After about 4 days rest this stuff is SUPERB. I can’t say enough good about the Americano I had yesterday, and I’m very satisfied with the several espressos I’ve pulled with this excellent blend. The blend is a combination of three Brazils…here’s #1 , # 2 was the Cravo, and #2 was Carmo, all Brazils…Tom seems to be out of #2 and #3. Bummer.
Anyway, this was a wonderful blend…..time, however to order more coffee……ALWAYS from SweetMarias.
Some scary politics related to blogging…..
I’m currently involved in the Einstien@Home Distributed computing project….using my water-cooled homebuilt beheamoth.
And the newest audiobook for me?
Later folks!
Well, the weather finally is sunny here in the Great White North….finally. Mood lifting, energizing…er….sunny. I’m going to drink coffee and look at it.
Interestingly, /. is noting that Microsoft is touting 6 tips on buying an mp3 player…….check this out. I’m so bummed……imagine finding out my iPod sucks when I thought it was the best thing since sliced bread.
For the whole thing, here’s the /. link
Well, gotta go help yet another new iPod user begin to fill her poor choice of players…..hope to have some art news soon regarding my current work.
I’ll let you explore the main page of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia….
an amazing concept, but, I’m sure, very familiar to bloggers….more later, but just a note from the Wiki for now.
I’m impressed that Bill Nye the Science Guy (a student in the late Carl Sagan’s classes at Cornell) will be returning to the air with his own show, The Eyes of Nye, looking at pretty serious scientific issues, as is noted in this /. article. I’m very impressed with this man, and I was impressed at his speech during the dedication of the Sagan Planet Walk. He is a genuinely cool guy.
is the title of a /. article today, the full article is from the Telegraph. Basically, the gist of the article is that the less pupils use computers at school and at home, the better they do on international tests of literacy and math.
I’m a technogeek computer nerd vintage 1972, (no, I was born way before that…..) and for all of the use of computers I have in my daily life, and in my daily work…..I totally agree. As an avowed fan of Cliff Stoll, I see the folly in attempting to convince students (adult or child alike) that learning should be “fun, motivational and exciting”. Learning is NOT the glitzy, slick activity that they promise on the back of the software packages. Learning is hard work. Learning can be repetetive and dull. The REWARDS are great, but the task is none too easy. My kids utilize computers at home for a total of about 2 hours/month….in school, they use them more than that, but I see to it that they learn the manual way for everything first….BEFORE the “easy”, glitzy way.
For more on my attitude, check this out:
Or check THIS out:
He really knows what he’s talking about.
PodShow.com is a new site apparently in association with Adam Curry.. I’m not sure how this site is going to work. I usually HATE to see things start going commercial….I don’t have a clue as to how the service works. I’m certianly willing to give Adam the benefit of the doubt, and I’ve signed up for the service when it launches. Of note, DSC 3-18 is featured on the site in the “check it out” area. We’ll see how things will develop.
Still working on improving the blog technically……working on getting the calendar up and running.
A few of us on the ListServ at Sweet Maria’s have discussed the possiblity of creating a coffee podcast. I’m very excited about the whole PodCast format, and have been using PlayPod for some time (on the Mac) to listen to a wide variety of podcasts. I’m very interested in doing a semi-regular podcast, be it coffee, art, or whatever. I know content is what’s needed first, but I’m also working to develop the technical expertise and equipment cache that I’ll need.
I’ll probably do the actual recording and mixing on my hombuilt computer (Athlon 3500+, ASUS A8V Mobo, 2gb RAM, ATI 9600XT, dual Plextor 716A DVD-RW/CD-RW drives, Seagate 300GB HD, Water cooled processor, on-board 8.1 sound)
Anyway, I’m thinking about a Mic and Mixer to start, and to begin with, using Audacity
The mixer I’m looking at is the Behringer Eurorack UB802…seems to be very well reviewed. Still looking for a reasonably priced mic that is also reasonably good.
Anyway, it’s going to snow again here tonite, and it’s getting depressing. However, I think I’ve found a great reference picture for the next portrait I’m going to do, and I’ll post that pic up as soon as I am able.
Well, I am a pastel portraitist……not by trade but by avocation. I love portraiture, and to be more accurate, I create portraits in Pastel, Charcoal and Graphite. My “company” as it were (DBA truth be told) is CyberLight Studios…a name and domain that I’ve owned for many years. Things have been very busy lately, so I’ve not gotten any real work done, but I’m going to be redoubling my efforts to get some good stuff done soon….you can take a look at what other artists have done at this wonderful site, of which I’ve been a member for a long time….
The lovely little girl that graces my blog is my daughter Kyra (say Kear’-uh, not Kye’-ruh…we hate that)…she was only 4 at the time, she’s 8 now….and the finished portrait hangs in my parents house.
It’s difficult to overestimate the power of SAD to ruin your day. During these late winter months, it almost seems that winter will never end…here in northern Michigan, we’ve got 9 months of snow, and 3 months of bad sledding a year.
Seems the SATs are now 2400 points, lots of reading and writing. Pretty controversial I’m told. Standardized tests are so worthwhile. Lots of folks think that the SATs should be optional. I’m not sure what we should do, but something tells me that there’s going to be big controversy over this.
Bush is pushing his social security plan. What other crap is he going to try to shove down our throats? Wipe out bankruptcy protection for folks in crisis, and then make it difficult to even be certian of your social security check. Where are we going to get the trillions of dollars to fund the program….borrow it from Bill Gates? Privatization symbolizes the switch from caring about each other, to caring about just me. I’m no longer paying and caring for others….I’m paying for and worrying about myself. Sure, I own the money….the government can’t take it away…..what money? When the market takes a dump….so do I?
I’ve been reading (both in print form and via Audible audiobook) “The Fabric of the Cosmos” by Brian Greene. Wow. Dr. Greene is a worthy successor to my mentor, the late Dr. Carl Sagan. I can’t say enough about the goodness of this book….many pages of reading goodness. You can get it here:
And NO, I’m not affilliated with, nor do I get Kickbacks from Amazon. I just know a good science book when I read one.
Ok, I gotta stop now and get some sleep. Too many days with too little sleep makes me write bad code.
Ok, so I REALLY like my new ipod (40GB 4G). I REALLY DON”T LIKE THAT I BOUGHT IT 2 WEEKS BEFORE THE NEW iPOD PHOTOS CAME OUT AT THE SAME PRICE.
Ok, yes this is my first post on my very own blog. Not that I’ve been a stranger to Blogging…not that I SHOULDN’T be blogging….it’s just that I’m just now getting started…….
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