Audio
We've collated a range of FOSS audio tools that allow you to do everything from creating audio files through to distributing them. Many FOSS audio tools are well advanced, easy to use and continue to improve. The tools and materials included cover:
- editing - working with raw audio material that you have collected or created. Cutting, copying, pasting clips, using filters to clean up noise and much more.
- encoding - preparing your audio for distribution, converting it to various formats appropriate for the medium you are using.
- distributing - distributing your audio via CD, streaming, podcasting and other online distribution channels.
- accessing - searching online, playing, downloading and saving audio from various distribution channels and ripping from CDs for storage on your computer.
- making a micro transmitter - broadcasting your audio via FM
A range of production tutorials linked to below will assist you in conceptualising your audio piece from start to finish including such things as interview techniques, building narratives and using your audio tactically. Beyond the world of software there are a host of skills you need to make good audio. Don't be intimidated however, a few simple techniques can go a long way in producing quality work.
Audio Production and Direction
- Digital Audio Distribution: Getting your content out there
- CIJ - Guide to Recording Audio
- CIJ - Interview Techniques
- TechSoup - Introduction to digital audio
- iTrain - Introduction to digital audio
Additional information
Wikipedia free software audio page
