I’ll be there with bells on.

In the work I’ve done for U.Va, it’s usually a case by case basis in terms of permissions. If someone doesn’t want to be recorded, that’s the end of the discussion.

I don’t currently have a release form, but we could work one out.

The podcast process has two major steps. First is the recording, which has a slightly steep learning curve, but there are folks who can help. Second is producing and posting the thing, which I actually enjoy doing, when I can get the time!

I’m having an informal hands-on training session tomorrow (Sat. Jan 12) at Court Square Tavern from 2:00 PM on.

The recording kit, by the way, is a wireless microphone that connects to a recording device that captures the audio to a Flash card, similar to your digital camera. In producing, you simply drag and drop the file to your hard drive, and then load up the audio editing program. Edit out the false starts, boost the levels, add an introduction, upload, and then post in WordPress. Again, there is a learning curve, but it’s not as hard as it used to be. There’s no tape involved!