- There are currently several medical-focused podcasts on cloud platforms, such as Spotify and SoundCloud.
- What if you not only want to be a listener, but also create a podcast for yourself?
- Many health professionals have this desire, but there may be some questions about how to record, edit and publish this content on the Internet.
There are currently several podcasts focused on medicine on cloud platforms, such as Spotify and soundcloud. But what if you not only want to be a listener, but also create a medical podcast for yourself? Many health professionals have this desire, but there may be some questions about how to record, edit and publish this content on the Internet, so we are going to help you.
Before we talk about how to do it, let’s talk about what a podcast is.
The podcast is nothing more than audio content that can be made available in a downloadable file or on a streaming platform like Spotify or SoundCloud for example, where you usually participate more than one person commenting on a specific topic, much like a radio show.
Defining the content
The first step is to know what topics you will cover in your medical podcast and how it will be done. Being a niche focused on the health area, there are several topics within this niche that can be worked on. Therefore, you can choose to talk about advances in the field of medicine and in this way attract the most experienced professionals, or even address topics that are of interest to those starting out in the career.
The format of this podcast is also a point to think about. For example, you can have a chat with guests discussing a specific topic or you can do it in an interview format, calling in some experts on certain topics. In this sense, it is also important to define the duration of the episodes, since there are currently podcasts that range from 20 minutes to 2 hours.and it is important that this is somewhat standardized.
choose a name
Just like YouTube channels or radio shows, you’ll need to name your podcast. The advice is look for names that have to do with the topics that will be discussed, because every time someone does a web search, the chances of your podcast being listed will be higher. Short and simple names are also usually the best option, and this even means that people can register this name more easily.
After choosing a name (or making a list of a few ideas), it is important that you do an internet search to find out if that name is not being used by other people, since in addition to avoiding judgments, originality is essential.
create scripts
Each recording must have a theme and each theme must have a script. The script is what will guide the presenter at the time of the recording, since in this way he will be able to carry out the program in a simpler and more dynamic way. The script is also important because recording errors are minimized with it. This fact helps save time not only when recording, but also when editing, which becomes more practical.
Some points can be aligned in the script, such as: opening vignette, introduction of the speakers, introduction of guests, introduction to the topic, points to raise about the topic and closing. Having written all of this down, you can now start recording.
Initial recordings: equipment and suitable location
Before choosing equipment, it is important to remember that the recording location should be as quiet as possible, so that external sounds and noises do not interfere or influence the final result. There are some soundproof studios that rent out the space at an hourly rate, but you can also record at home or in the office, as long as it’s quiet.
On the equipment side, you can even record with your cell phone, using a voice recorder app (smartphones usually come standard with this functionality). If your guests are with you, in person, it’s important to have more than one recording device. Another tip is not to place this device too close to your mouth, so that the recording is not noisy, thus keeping a distance of at least 20 cm between your mouth and the recorder.
Completion: Podcast Editing
The editing part is usually the most complicated for those who do not have technical knowledge on the subject, so we suggest that, if this is your case, find someone who can edit the episodes for you. But if you want to venture into the world of editing, you should know that you will need a computer, editing programs, and a lot of free time.
There are many free programs, but many of them are paid. Also, it may take you a while to learn all its functions, but don’t worry, there are several tutorials on YouTube on how to use them. Some editing programs are: Anchor, Adobe Audition, MP3 Skype Recorder and Audacity. In fact, many of these editing programs are also used to record audio, so you have a “2 in 1”.
When editing, you can also add some sound effects, as long as they match the subject matter, of course. In this case, you can get some effects through websites that make them available for free, it is only necessary to give credits to the platform.
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