Careers in New Media and Podcasting

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM RSVP via Upcoming.org Ravenheart Coffee 1370 West Highway 89A Sedona, Arizona 86336 Category: Social Website: http://newmediainterchange.com New Media Interchange was recently founded in Los Angeles to bring traditional media and new media creatives together. You can find out more by visiting the web site at http://newmediainterchange.com [...]

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As I was “launching” a new video using the TubeMogul service today, I noticed that Vimeo was now one of the available services that TubeMogul can access. It is always great to see more services on TubeMogul as it helps me, and all of you, distribute your work to more sites, with less work. I [...]

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Tim Street, creator of French Maid TV, points out in his blog that the iTunes Podcast Directory now has a split between audio and video podcasts. While this might help some folks, I am worried that that it might make it harder to find shows. The way it currently works is a bit confusing, as [...]

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Sunday, July 27, 2008 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM RSVP via Upcoming.org Franklin Canyon Park 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive Beverly Hills, California 90210 Category: Social Website: http://newmediainterchange.com Join us for a picnic day in the park to have some fun and talk New Media and Traditional Media. Bring your family, your chairs, your food and [...]

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I had forgotten how good this video was, but I watched it again in preparation for linking to it from our Podcasting and New Media for Writers course at UCLA Extension. It gives a great introduction to podcasting — what it is and what it does for you. Check it out and start listening and [...]

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Originally written for New Media Interchange… For those new to podcasting and new media, I often recommend the free audio recording and editing program, Audacity. This open source program offers you all the basic functions you need to get started. One quirk of open source programs, though, is that you sometimes have to download additional [...]

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Douglas Welch Head Shot Originally uploaded by dewelch I needed a newer, hi-res head shot for the promotional materials for devLearn 2008, where I will be giving an all-day podcasting workshop and a conference session in November. As is often said of me, I clean up well, don’t I? (BIG SMILE) Here is the info [...]

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Image via Wikipedia Talking with people about new media in all its forms is always interesting. I see such opportunities in new media and I want everyone to benefit. In my discussions, though, I find it is so easy to overwhelm people with all the possibilities new media can provide. After 10 minutes or so, [...]

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For all of you current or incipient new media producers, writers, directors, etc out there, let me offer the first rule of new media. Be very clear from the start that you, and you alone own your project. I know, it might seem obvious that you own it, but as your project continues there will [...]

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed This interview was recorded a while ago, but I am so glad it is being released. It sounds good and I get a chance to talk about all things podcasting with host, Tracy Pattin. Voice Registry Podcast- Tracy Pattin Talks To New Media Expert Doug Welch [...]

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Recently I had the (on-going) opportunity to work with Lloyd Garver. Lloyd has been writing for decades for traditional media shows like Home Improvement and has also been writing a column for the CBSNews.com web site. Lloyd had been recording audio versions of his columns and [...]

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I recently consulted with Lloyd on moving his print and audio columns into full scale podcasting. He was already about 85% of the way to having a podcast, since he already had a blog and MP3 audio columns on his web site. In one session, we were able to setup his podcast feed, get his [...]

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The Writers Guild caused a lot of folks to investigate this whole “new media” thing and while the strike is over, Strike.TV lives on. “One of their promises is “to demonstrate that it was possible for Hollywood professionals to coexist and flourish with the studio system that has supported them for so long while bringing [...]

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed A July 4th Gift from WelchWrite.com “I am apt to believe it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized [...]

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