Podcast Producer

About this class

This two-day Podcast and Streamed Internet Media Administration course provides system administrators and IT professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to create, manipulate, and distribute rich media over the Internet. The course provides an introduction to preparing, enhancing, and compressing audio and video files using various Apple utilities. Students will also gain experience troubleshooting Internet media solutions, and have the opportunity to define and implement an Internet media solution specific to their needs. The course is taught through a combination of lecture and hands-on case study exercises, providing students with valuable and practical real-world experience.

Who will the lesson benefit?

This class is for system administrators, IT professionals, or anyone responsible for ensuring that rich media is web accessible. An understanding of Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, as well as basic IP networking and command line is necessary.

What prerequisites are required

Students should have the following prerequisite knowledge prior to attending the course:

Completion of the Mac OS X Support Essentials and the Mac OS X Server Essentials courses or equivalent knowledge.

Network and Internet topical knowledge.

Understanding of the purpose, function and use of the following protocols and services:

• Basic IP networking including IP address, subnet masks, ports, and protocols
• Familiarity with command line utilities

Contents of this class

Introduction

Overview of topics covered in the course, and a summary of the certification program.

Overview

Understand trends, workflows, and other issues with publishing Internet audio and video. Use planning forms and checklists to streamline the creation and distribution of rich media over the Internet.

Create and Prepare Content for Streaming

Understand capture requirements for audio and video, and automate capture of video. Perform some common editing tasks that enhance distribution of the media. Compress media files in a manner appropriate for the delivery method, bitrate, codecs, and other considerations.

Distribute Content via Streaming

Configure QuickTime Streaming Server to meet your business goals and for optimal performance, addressing the number and size of files, audience size, organizational presence needed, copyright and permissions, accessibility, IT infrastructure,and security.

Prepare Content for Podcasting

Understand file formats for audio and video, and choose the correct format for your needs. Add artwork, posters, chapters, and metadata.

Distribute Content via Podcasting

Locate, browse and access webpages, streaming media, and podcasts served from a Mac OS X Server. Use iTunes to locate specific podcasts. Access A/V podcasts from an iPod. Identify and correct typical issues when accessing Internet media.

Access Streaming and Podcasting Content

Exercises using command line and GUI tools to find configuration problems in Mac OS X Server.

Challenge

Define and implement an Internet A/V Media solution specific to your needs.