Webcasts are audio or video files distributed over the internet, produced by amateurs or professionals. Production depends on recording setup and intended audience. Amateur webcasts are inexpensive, while professional webcasts require expensive equipment and a dedicated producer. The producer is responsible for scheduling guests, editing, uploading, and maintaining VoIP connections.
A webcast is an audio or video file distributed over the Internet to listeners or viewers. The relatively low production and distribution costs compared to traditional media mean that webcast production can be done by amateur broadcasters, as well as professional organisations. Webcast production depends on several factors, including the recording setup, whether the webcast is audio or video, and the intended audience of the broadcast. In general, webcasts are recorded in a studio before being edited and uploaded to a very basic syndication feed (RSS). The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the RSS feed is then usually published on a distribution platform.
Many amateur webcasts consist of audio recordings from enthusiasts for various topics, including sports, books, or cars. These shows are typically recorded in a quiet room in the house with standard equipment. Amateur webcasts are inexpensive to produce and generally only require microphones, a computer, and some software to record and edit the audio file. The show host sometimes doubles as the producer and must check the audio levels for each microphone and verify that the equipment is working while recording.
Professional webcasters prefer to work in a sound-controlled environment such as a studio or room where soundproofing is installed, and some larger webcast networks have built large sets similar to those used by a television studio. Professional webcasts can be audio or video and are often live streamed while recording. These webcasts usually have a dedicated producer to operate the recording equipment, although he may also appear as a contributor. The equipment used for professional webcast production typically involves more expensive cameras, microphones, and production hardware. While professional-grade hardware can be expensive, the production costs of webcasts still dwarf those of traditional over-the-air networks and have enabled many smaller organizations to broadcast high-quality shows.
In addition to operating the recording equipment, the webcast producer is often responsible for scheduling guests and scheduling discussion topics, as well as editing the broadcast to remove long pauses and profanities or to clean up poor audio. The producer must ensure that the webcast is uploaded to the RSS feed and published on the relevant distribution platforms. The manufacturer is also responsible for maintaining any Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) connections used to communicate with hosts or guests during the webcast. A good webcast producer should keep up with new recording technologies and always deliver the best audio and visual presentation to the end user.
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