Podcast is yet another way to share knowledge with others. Podcast is unlike blogs and articles but is an audio video format of discussing and sharing certain topics. If you wish to make a professional podcast to post on iTunes and YouTube then there are some things that you need to know to create, edit and post podcasts.

There are different steps that accounts for editing, making and publishing the podcast through your computer (windows or Mac). You have to plan the preparation of a podcast.

It is similar to building blocks for that. Firstly you will have to know the audience whom you plan to target. You can select if you wish to make a ready script or if you are having deep interest in the topic you wish to discuss online. It is recommended to give not more than 45 seconds to a story or joke in your podcast.

What do you need for Podcasting

1. Windows Linux or Mac computer

2. Video Editing Software

3. External Microphone for clarity of voice

In order to edit the audio or video on Mac or Windows you can make use of the following software:

1. Windows Movie Maker

2. Camtasia Studio by TechSmith

3. iMovie on Mac

Once you are done with the editing process of the podcast on your computer you can post the video on iTunes or YouTube. If you have a personal blog the n you can post the podcast there by uploading the file through FTP server and play through media players