Lunar Vibes: The Big Three
Lunar Vibes is an astrology podcast hosted by Kirstin Johnson. In this episode, we discuss the three significant placements in your birth chart. This episode is great if you're a beginner to astrology and want to learn the basics of your astrological makeup.
© 2023 Kirstin Johnson
Click on the link below to listen to the Lunar Vibes podcast on audio.com. A transcript of the podcast is available for download.
Project Description
This project aimed to create a three to five-minute professionally recorded and edited explainer podcast that was well-organized on a topic that did not need visual support. The Lunar Vibes Podcast discusses the three significant placements in your birth chart. Many people do not know there is more to astrology beyond your sun sign. This episode is great if you are a beginner to astrology and want to learn the basics of your astrological makeup.
Design Tools:
Audacity
Studio Cardioid Condenser microphone
Pixabay music, Amber Sky by AleXZavesa
Canva, Lunar Vibes logo
Audio
This podcast was recorded and edited in Audacity using the Sudotack Studio Cardioid Condenser microphone. The Sudotack Studio Cardioid Condenser microphone was used to record the audio instead of using a laptop microphone to capture quality audio. Jones and Harris (2021) stated that condenser microphones “provide for greater fidelity in sound, which means the microphone can provide a recording that is very close to the original performance.” A pop filter was also used while recording to minimize popping sounds from hard consonants.
Music
The music used during the intro and outro is called Amber Sky by AleXZavesa on Pixabay.
Logo Design
The Lunar Vibes logo thumbnail was created in Canva.
Sharing and Accessibility
The podcast was exported as a .mp3 file to make sharing easier. A transcript was created in Word and made available for download for ADA compliance.
Reflection
This marked my first experience independently producing a podcast from beginning to completion, presenting a unique challenge in crafting a script that effectively communicated information without visual cues. To overcome this, I sought inspiration by listening to podcasts and studying their structures to refine my own.
Additionally, I ventured into new territory by creating a transcript for the podcast, leveraging research to ensure accuracy and coherence. I witnessed growth in my audio editing proficiency, leveraging my prior experience with Audacity to navigate the editing tools. I have continued developing these skills in other school and work projects.
Continued Learning
Recognizing the potential of podcasts as a learning tool, I am eager to deepen my expertise in creating podcasts. I plan to stay on top of industry trends and best practices through resources like Training Magazine and insights from other professionals producing podcasts. Moving forward, I want to enhance my skills by participating in relevant webinars and creating a comprehensive development plan dedicated to mastering podcast creation for the workplace.
References
Jones, M. G. & Harris, L. (2021). Audio and Video Production for Instructional Design Professionals. In J. K. McDonald & R. E. West (Eds.), Design for Learning: Principles, Processes, and Praxis. EdTech Books. https://edtechbooks.org/id/audio_and_videoT
© 2023 Kirstin Johnson
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