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Those interested in a stand alone microphone will find a variety of shapes and sizes, qualities and prices to choose from. For a more traditional and affordable approach, there is the [http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384443863&sr=1-1&keywords=atr-2100 Audio-Technica ATR2100] that uses USB or XLR connections.<ref>http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/b8dd84773f83092c/</ref> And for something a bit different, and a bit more expensive, there is the [http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384443826&sr=1-24&keywords=microphone Blue Microphones Snowball] that is also USB based.<ref>http://bluemic.com/snowball/</ref> Both of the example microphones do come with their own stands and USB cables, though it is important to note that this may not always be the case. | Those interested in a stand alone microphone will find a variety of shapes and sizes, qualities and prices to choose from. For a more traditional and affordable approach, there is the [http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATR2100-USB-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B004QJOZS4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384443863&sr=1-1&keywords=atr-2100 Audio-Technica ATR2100] that uses USB or XLR connections.<ref>http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/b8dd84773f83092c/</ref> And for something a bit different, and a bit more expensive, there is the [http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Microphone-Aluminum/dp/B002OO333Q/ref=sr_1_24?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1384443826&sr=1-24&keywords=microphone Blue Microphones Snowball] that is also USB based.<ref>http://bluemic.com/snowball/</ref> Both of the example microphones do come with their own stands and USB cables, though it is important to note that this may not always be the case. | ||
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===Collaborative Video=== | ===Collaborative Video=== | ||
Vodcasting does not have to be a solo experience. Using such services as [http://www.skype.com/en/ Skype] or [https://plus.google.com/ Google+ Hangouts]<ref>http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/index.html</ref> a group can create a vodcast together remotely, over the internet. In the case of Google+ Hangouts', the Hangout can be recorded automatically without the need for further editing or software. Skype, on the other hand, does require a separate program like [http://www.evaer.com/ Evaer] to record the video and audio of the Skype call, which can then be edited in a different program.<ref>http://www.evaer.com/</ref> | Vodcasting does not have to be a solo experience. Using such services as [http://www.skype.com/en/ Skype] or [https://plus.google.com/ Google+ Hangouts]<ref>http://www.google.com/+/learnmore/hangouts/index.html</ref> a group can create a vodcast together remotely, over the internet. In the case of Google+ Hangouts', the Hangout can be recorded automatically without the need for further editing or software. Skype, on the other hand, does require a separate program like [http://www.evaer.com/ Evaer] to record the video and audio of the Skype call, which can then be edited in a different program.<ref>http://www.evaer.com/</ref> | ||
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===Software=== | ===Software=== | ||
Software is needed for the capturing, editing, transcoding or converting, and playback of the video and audio. The five primary operating systems, Windows; OSX; Linux; Android; and iOS, each have a number of open-source and proprietary softwares for each of these operations. | Software is needed for the capturing, editing, transcoding or converting, and playback of the video and audio. The five primary operating systems, Windows; OSX; Linux; Android; and iOS, each have a number of open-source and proprietary softwares for each of these operations. | ||