How to Start a Video Podcast from A to Z
Full Time Filmmaker
28 min, 27 sec
A comprehensive tutorial on creating a video podcast, from the necessary equipment to post-production and uploading.
Summary
- Discusses the selection of microphones, audio interfaces, and lighting equipment for video podcasts.
- Explains microphone placement, the importance of acoustic treatment, and camera recommendations.
- Provides a step-by-step guide on setting up cameras, recording, and editing a podcast episode.
- Offers a brief tutorial on how to upload the finished podcast episode to Spotify using Anchor FM.
Chapter 1

The speaker introduces the tutorial covering all aspects of creating a video podcast.
- Intends to cover the selection of microphones, lights, cameras, angles, lenses, and post-production.
- Mentions a mini-course called Podcast Pro available at fulltimefilmmaker.com for more detailed content.

Chapter 2

Various microphone options are discussed, including their pros, cons, and prices.
- The Shure SM7B is a popular choice but requires additional equipment like a Cloudlifter.
- Alternatives include the cheaper Shure MV7, the Rode Pod Mic, and the USB FTF Gear Mic.
- Each microphone's sound quality and requirements are reviewed, including sensitivity and need for acoustic treatment.

Chapter 3

Details about selecting an audio interface for the podcast depending on the type of microphone.
- USB microphones don't need an audio interface; XLR microphones do.
- The Scarlett Solo is a budget option, and the Apollo Twin X is high-end.
- The Rodecaster Pro 2 is recommended for podcasting due to features like presets and redundant recording.

Chapter 4
Chapter 5

Goes into detail about various lighting setups for one-on-one and multi-person video podcasts.
- Suggests using key lights and fill lights for character and depth.
- Introduces different types of lights, including ring lights, dome lights, and tube lights.

Chapter 6

Discusses camera options for podcasts and demonstrates filming a podcast with multiple cameras.
- Prioritizes audio and lighting over camera quality, recommending phones or budget cameras for starters.
- Suggests using multiple cameras for interviews and emphasizes the importance of camera angles and continuous power supply.

Chapter 7

Shows the post-production process of editing podcast footage and audio.
- Guides through video file importing, synchronizing, and cutting between camera angles.
- Explains the use of EQ, compression, and other audio plugins to enhance the podcast's sound quality.

Chapter 8
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