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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.
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