Title: Best software for pod cast and video cast editing

e new technology nowadays, how are you ever going to find the best software for pod cast and video cast editing? You need to write down what you would like your software to do. There are many types that allow you to record, mix, share, publish, store and listen to pod cast feeds.

Where to Start
The internet is a savvy tool for everyone. You can download free pod cast software that is needed to download feeds (pod cast broadcasting) onto a mobile device or personal computer.

There are several types of podcasting software programs that are meant to be used on certain platforms like Windows, Mac, Linux or pocket pc's.What you will need to do is create you list of preferences and invest a little time researching what software fits your needs.

The following is a list of a few recommended pod cast software programs:

Windows
- BlogMatrix Sparks - allows user to record, mix, share, publish, store and listen to pod cast feeds.
- ePodcast Creator - allows user to record, edit, create an RSS feed, and upload to your pod cast.
- Mixcast Live - Record podcasts, create show notes and publish feeds on the Internet.
Mac
- Podifier - Free pod cast software that helps you to create and RSS feed and upload it to a server for other users to download and listen to.
- RapidWeaver - A blogging program that supports podcasting.

Now what about video cast editing?
Most people use a web server for a video pod cast. It can be distributed as a file or a stream. If you save a video cast as a file, you can access it offline at any time. Recently, Apple iTunes and Microsoft's Zune have become two of the most successful videocasting and podcasting software.

Types of Software
Below is listed a brief overview of the podcasting software you will need to get started.

Audacity: Audio Recorder and Editor
The software to begin with is for recording and editing your audio. This software will have all the basic features you will need for editing your videocast shows and it can run on either a PC or Mac.

MP3 Encoder
In order to upload your pod cast to the internet, you will need to convert it to MP3 format. Using an MP3 file is smaller and easier for downloads. Two main programs that you hear about are LAME and iTunes. LAME stands for "LAME Ain't an MP3 Encoder". iTunes also converts audio to MP3 files.

Media Player
Having the latest media player on your computer is essential. Windows Media Player and iTunes are both free for download. Before launching your podcasts and videocasts to the internet, it is smart to test them in these players.

File Transfer
After your files are converted to MP3, you want to upload them to the internet. This is where a SmartFTP program comes in handy. SmartFTP is a file transfer program and it's free for personal use. Another uploading program is Libsyn and it offers a way to upload your file through the internet.

When creating a pod cast and videocast, it can be time consuming and frustrating at times. There are many companies who offer a "total solution" package. They will convert your files to MP3 and upload them for you. It depends mostly on how much you want to pay and how much time you want to spend creating your pod cast. Once you have uploaded your files to the internet, they are out there for everyone to see and hear. You may not sound like a DJ, but you will certainly enjoy having some fame come your way even if it is just from family and friends!