Digital Rights Management (DRM) can protect your audio and video files across the internet. With audio and video files being added to websites many owners are now concerned how those files are being used by others that access them. Protect your digital files by using DRM.
Digital Rights Management (DRM) can protect your streaming files across the internet by adding rules of usage to your files. With audio and video files being added to websites many owners are now concerned how those files are being used by others that access them.
Website owners are looking at how to protect their audio and/or video files. DRM is the most logical way to do just that, an approach to protect your digital media with a usage rule(s). DRM prevents illegal distribution of your content over the internet. Many viewers are presently cutting and pasting, downloading files and using audio and video files found on websites for their own usage, without concern over the copyright notation on that website.
First, Determine If You Need DRMIf you are streaming numerous audio and/or video files over the net that you need protection for, or a few files being viewed by 1,000's or l00's of thousands of viewers then you need to consider DRM. If you want to control how many hours or days someone can view an on-demand file, or how many times they can download a file, or if they can pass that file to friends, or copy it to a CD, or just copy and paste it to their site then you need DRM. DRM can control all of these uses from your viewers.
Advantages of DRMThere are many advantages to the usage of DRM. At this point it is usually a one-time start-up fee, and a monthly cost based on the number of licenses you need at the time, which amounts in essence to pennies on the dollar to use DRM on your files.
DRM is usually easy to apply as most DRM providers give you a menu and step by step instructions of what you need to do to protect each file, or numerous files you are using. There is also no loss of your profits from piracy or resale of your audios or videos elsewhere. You usually do not have to purchase any hardware nor software to take advantage of DRM providers.
How Does It WorkAfter you have obtained a provider for your DRM service, you go to their user area to attach DRM to your audio or video file. You usually select the type of player you are using (e.g. Windows Media Player, Real Player et. al.
) then depending on the type of file, you select rules for those files. In other words, if you are doing an on-demand file you can select the number of hours or days a viewer has access to that file after selecting or purchasing it. If it was a downloadable file you might select how many times it can be downloaded to their computer, or if they can pass it on to others, or burn it on a CD.
All of these types of options are available using DRM. After selecting your options an encrypted code is then added to your file, which controls the 'rules' you have chosen for the file. This package (your audio or video file and the encrypted rule) are issued a license to unlock and use that file in the way that is specified in the rule(s). DRM can be integrated with your payment processor if you are charging for these audio or video streams, which means the viewer can't even access the license without payment first.
Decide On A ProviderMicrosoft is one of the top providers of DRM licensing. There is a list of Microsoft partners that provide DRM. You can find them by doing a search on Microsoft for 'DRM Partners with Microsoft'. If you are doing massive amounts of audio and video over the internet, you may want to consider being a partner yourself and applying to Microsoft for it.
Of course pricing is always a major thing to check on, but remember the cheapest is not always the best provider. Check on longevity of that provider, their setup fees, integration fees if you need integration with a payment processor, and whether they are asking for a month-to-month contract or yearly contract might be of concern to you. Other options might be that you need geo-blocking for blocking out various areas of a country, or countries. Weigh all your options and go from there.
ConclusionAnyone needing to protect their audio or video files should use Digital Rights Management. Find a good providerComputer Technology Articles, and ask for a demonstration of their setup to make sure you are pleased with what you are going to work with. DRM will help to protect your digital streams from improper usage and distribution around the world!
Wednesday, December 6, 2006
Shopping Advice on DVD players buying guide
A DVD looks like a CD but can hold both audio and video data. It does this in a compressed format that the DVD Player then decodes to turn into a video signal. The greater storage capacity of a DVD means that as well as the audio data you would get on a CD, you also get a full-length movie and extra data like subtitles, index information and special features on the one disc.
Key features of DVD Players
Multi-region playersFilm studios, keen to protect release dates, price differentials and the amount of information given in certain markets, originally imposed a constraint on DVD Players by restricting which countries DVDs play in. All pre-recorded DVDs have one of six regional codes and region-locked DVD Players can only play DVDs from the same region.
DVD typesIn addition to regional format variation, DVD formats can vary in other ways. Common formats are DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD Ram. Not all DVD players can handle all the formats - so it is worth checking before you buy which format it is that you will most likely use.
Multi-disc playersIf you're going to use your DVD player and associated sound system to play your CDs think about a multi-disc player. Sometimes referred to as DVD Jukeboxes they can store multiple DVDs or CDs.
DVD audioAny DVD player will play CDs but some will play newer types of audio disc (DVD-Audio or SA-CD) which offer better sound quality than a standard CD. Only more expensive DVD players and hi-fi equipment are compatible with these discs.
Digital surround soundUtilizes the information on the DVD to provide sound quality almost equal to cinema sound. This is accomplished by converting the audio track into signals for each individual speaker - usually five speakers and one sub-woofer used for low frequency effect. Dolby Digital and DTS are two popular surround sound formats.
VCD playbackA popular movie format in Asia, Video CDs or VCDs are cheaper and lower quality than DVDs. They are stored on standard CDs, which means they do not have room for extra features. Many DVD players also play VCD Playback movies.
Display photosCertain DVD players can also display digital photographs on your TV. These must be stored on a compatible disc.
ResumeIf you are going to view your discs repeatedly, the ability to resume where you left off can save a lot of searching. Multi-disc resume means that the player will remember where to start on up to 30 discs.
BookmarkingBookmarks allow you to store favourite scenes or places in a disc. More expensive players allow you to store bookmarks for several discs and remember them even if the disc is removed.
Connections
Component videoDVDs are encoded in component video. If you have a TV with component video input, buy a DVD Player with component video output. Then connect the player and the TV with a three-wire component video cable. Before buying a player with component video output make sure you understand the subtle difference between component progressive and component interlaced.
S-video connectionThis is the next best thing to component video and is an option on DVD Players that do not have component output and TVs that do not have component input. You may need a separate cable for this but the picture difference should be worth it.
SCART leadsA common form of connection used in the UK is the SCART lead. This handles both audio and video signals. SCART connections are common on DVD players and newer TVs. Gold plated SCART leads give a better connection. A SCART connection will give you a better picture than S-Video and is close to component standard. SCART cables are not usually included with players.
Analog RCA connectionsAvailable on almost all DVD Players this connection, while not producing results quite as good as others, will give you better pictures than your old VCR and, importantly, will connect DVD players to older televisions that don't have SCART connections.
Audio connectorsDVD players, especially the more expensive models, can have many audio outputs. Outputs can include phono, digital coaxial and digital optical. If you are connecting to a separate hi-fi system this can be a very important feature.
Progressive scanThe newest buzzword is progressive scan in the DVD Player market and while more expensive players include it, it can't actually be used unless you have a digital TV. With it your picture can be refreshed 60 times per second which makes for a sharperBusiness Management Articles, almost flicker free picture and is better than anything delivered by the alternative interlaced scanning method.
Key features of DVD Players
Multi-region playersFilm studios, keen to protect release dates, price differentials and the amount of information given in certain markets, originally imposed a constraint on DVD Players by restricting which countries DVDs play in. All pre-recorded DVDs have one of six regional codes and region-locked DVD Players can only play DVDs from the same region.
DVD typesIn addition to regional format variation, DVD formats can vary in other ways. Common formats are DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW and DVD Ram. Not all DVD players can handle all the formats - so it is worth checking before you buy which format it is that you will most likely use.
Multi-disc playersIf you're going to use your DVD player and associated sound system to play your CDs think about a multi-disc player. Sometimes referred to as DVD Jukeboxes they can store multiple DVDs or CDs.
DVD audioAny DVD player will play CDs but some will play newer types of audio disc (DVD-Audio or SA-CD) which offer better sound quality than a standard CD. Only more expensive DVD players and hi-fi equipment are compatible with these discs.
Digital surround soundUtilizes the information on the DVD to provide sound quality almost equal to cinema sound. This is accomplished by converting the audio track into signals for each individual speaker - usually five speakers and one sub-woofer used for low frequency effect. Dolby Digital and DTS are two popular surround sound formats.
VCD playbackA popular movie format in Asia, Video CDs or VCDs are cheaper and lower quality than DVDs. They are stored on standard CDs, which means they do not have room for extra features. Many DVD players also play VCD Playback movies.
Display photosCertain DVD players can also display digital photographs on your TV. These must be stored on a compatible disc.
ResumeIf you are going to view your discs repeatedly, the ability to resume where you left off can save a lot of searching. Multi-disc resume means that the player will remember where to start on up to 30 discs.
BookmarkingBookmarks allow you to store favourite scenes or places in a disc. More expensive players allow you to store bookmarks for several discs and remember them even if the disc is removed.
Connections
Component videoDVDs are encoded in component video. If you have a TV with component video input, buy a DVD Player with component video output. Then connect the player and the TV with a three-wire component video cable. Before buying a player with component video output make sure you understand the subtle difference between component progressive and component interlaced.
S-video connectionThis is the next best thing to component video and is an option on DVD Players that do not have component output and TVs that do not have component input. You may need a separate cable for this but the picture difference should be worth it.
SCART leadsA common form of connection used in the UK is the SCART lead. This handles both audio and video signals. SCART connections are common on DVD players and newer TVs. Gold plated SCART leads give a better connection. A SCART connection will give you a better picture than S-Video and is close to component standard. SCART cables are not usually included with players.
Analog RCA connectionsAvailable on almost all DVD Players this connection, while not producing results quite as good as others, will give you better pictures than your old VCR and, importantly, will connect DVD players to older televisions that don't have SCART connections.
Audio connectorsDVD players, especially the more expensive models, can have many audio outputs. Outputs can include phono, digital coaxial and digital optical. If you are connecting to a separate hi-fi system this can be a very important feature.
Progressive scanThe newest buzzword is progressive scan in the DVD Player market and while more expensive players include it, it can't actually be used unless you have a digital TV. With it your picture can be refreshed 60 times per second which makes for a sharperBusiness Management Articles, almost flicker free picture and is better than anything delivered by the alternative interlaced scanning method.
Music Video Codecs
Codecs are required to encode audio and video files for transmission by reducing the file size, and hence the downloading time, and also to convert them back into a form suitable for replay. This article describes the types of codec available and the difference between them.
The word ‘codec’ is short for Coder/DECoder or Compressor/DECompressor. It is a technology used basically to render data suitable for transmission using a set of protocols which must also be used for its reception. MP3 is an example of a common codec. They can be applied in hardware, software or in a combination of both. This article is specifically about audio codecs. Video signals will be discussed in another article.
Audio data can be compressed, resulting in a file smaller than the original. How much smaller depends on the type of codec , and data can be lost, resulting in a reduction in audio quality. The type of codec where data is lost is called Lossy, while the other type where data is not lost is called Lossless.
Lossless codecs work rather like Zip files. In zip files, the data is compressed to take up less space. In fact a zipper is a lossless file codec: you use the zipping software to compress the data, then you subsequently required the zipping software to decompress it to a readable form. NO data is lost, and this is how a Lossless codec works. It compresses the data for transmission then decompresses it to replay it. The file is in exactly the same form when played as it was prior to transmission.
Examples of Lossless codecs are Monkeys Audio, WavePack and FLAK. This gives the best playback sound quality. Typical players are Media Center and Winamp. This type of file naturally requires a Lossless codec for play-back, so will not play on an MP3 player. The main problem with this type of audio format is that it compresses at best only to 4:1.
Where greater compression is required, Lossy codecs must be used. With this type of system, part of the file data is lost or discarded to allow the enhanced compression. Lossy codecs can compress audio files down to 10:1 which is a massive saving in storage requirements. The way it does this is to discards parts of the file it considers is not required by the human ear. For example, the maximum frequency the human ear can detect is around 16 KHz so frequencies above this are cut out. Some codecs go down ever further to 12 KHz.
Also certain sound combinations are discarded, such as soft sounds occurring immediately after harsh loud ones. The human brain tends not to distinguish these soft sounds, so they would not be missed if removed from the file. Once the audio file is decoded, it is not restored to the original size. Hence Lossy codec is more of a coder-decoder than compressor-decompressor.
Examples of Lossy audio formats are MP3, Musepack, OGG Vorbis, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MP4. There are various codec encoders and decoder also available, though the average person generally has no choice since they are ready installed in the hardware being used. A description of the software which actually carries out the work is beyond this article, but there are three main types: constant, variable and average bit-rate encoders. Higher bit-rates give better sound quality, but larger file sizes. The development of Lossy technology has revolutionized the way we buy music from hardware to downloadable software, but this is another subject.
You may have to download a specific codec to be able to open certain audio and video files you have either purchased or downloaded. If you have purchased the file, the codec will generally come with it, but with a free downloadFeature Articles, you may also have to download the relevant codec. You will probably be informed what codec is required to decode or decompress it. You should then search for the codec using a search engine and you will probably find it on free download.
The next article will discuss how codecs work with audio-video files and how their developed has tremendously reduced the download time for movies to such an extent that downloading from the internet is now commonplace and proving a problem for the movie studios.
The word ‘codec’ is short for Coder/DECoder or Compressor/DECompressor. It is a technology used basically to render data suitable for transmission using a set of protocols which must also be used for its reception. MP3 is an example of a common codec. They can be applied in hardware, software or in a combination of both. This article is specifically about audio codecs. Video signals will be discussed in another article.
Audio data can be compressed, resulting in a file smaller than the original. How much smaller depends on the type of codec , and data can be lost, resulting in a reduction in audio quality. The type of codec where data is lost is called Lossy, while the other type where data is not lost is called Lossless.
Lossless codecs work rather like Zip files. In zip files, the data is compressed to take up less space. In fact a zipper is a lossless file codec: you use the zipping software to compress the data, then you subsequently required the zipping software to decompress it to a readable form. NO data is lost, and this is how a Lossless codec works. It compresses the data for transmission then decompresses it to replay it. The file is in exactly the same form when played as it was prior to transmission.
Examples of Lossless codecs are Monkeys Audio, WavePack and FLAK. This gives the best playback sound quality. Typical players are Media Center and Winamp. This type of file naturally requires a Lossless codec for play-back, so will not play on an MP3 player. The main problem with this type of audio format is that it compresses at best only to 4:1.
Where greater compression is required, Lossy codecs must be used. With this type of system, part of the file data is lost or discarded to allow the enhanced compression. Lossy codecs can compress audio files down to 10:1 which is a massive saving in storage requirements. The way it does this is to discards parts of the file it considers is not required by the human ear. For example, the maximum frequency the human ear can detect is around 16 KHz so frequencies above this are cut out. Some codecs go down ever further to 12 KHz.
Also certain sound combinations are discarded, such as soft sounds occurring immediately after harsh loud ones. The human brain tends not to distinguish these soft sounds, so they would not be missed if removed from the file. Once the audio file is decoded, it is not restored to the original size. Hence Lossy codec is more of a coder-decoder than compressor-decompressor.
Examples of Lossy audio formats are MP3, Musepack, OGG Vorbis, WMA (Windows Media Audio) and MP4. There are various codec encoders and decoder also available, though the average person generally has no choice since they are ready installed in the hardware being used. A description of the software which actually carries out the work is beyond this article, but there are three main types: constant, variable and average bit-rate encoders. Higher bit-rates give better sound quality, but larger file sizes. The development of Lossy technology has revolutionized the way we buy music from hardware to downloadable software, but this is another subject.
You may have to download a specific codec to be able to open certain audio and video files you have either purchased or downloaded. If you have purchased the file, the codec will generally come with it, but with a free downloadFeature Articles, you may also have to download the relevant codec. You will probably be informed what codec is required to decode or decompress it. You should then search for the codec using a search engine and you will probably find it on free download.
The next article will discuss how codecs work with audio-video files and how their developed has tremendously reduced the download time for movies to such an extent that downloading from the internet is now commonplace and proving a problem for the movie studios.
Online Auctions - How to Add an Audio Clip To Your Ebay Auction
Online Auctions are going through a new phase. The new thing that is becoming a trend in online auctions is Adding An Audio Clip on Ebay Auctions. This articles explains to you the benefits of adding an audio clip and provides you with resources from when you can get the software to add an audio clip.
The recent trend to attract al lot of bidders online is adding an audio clip to your Ebay auctions. An audio clip is a personal message by the website owner to the potential bidder explaining about your product. Personalization is considered a very important marketing technique because we need to remind the customer that he is thought of as a valued customer not as another sale or another sales figure. A personalized touch in Marketing works well and is very refreshing.
In the audio clip you are using your own voice to explain to the potential bidder about the product, you are communicating to them your refund policy and giving them your contact information. It is a means to establish a rapport with the bidder. Adding audio clips allows you to market your product aggressively, expressing emotions and excitement.
How do you add an audio clip to a website? The simplest way would be to download a .wav or MP3 file to a website and establish a link to the file. When the bidder clicks on the link the bidder’s computer will pay the file with the audio player automatically. However the bidders computer must recognize the file or else it will not play. This is the main drawback of this technique.
There are several software programs and websites, which perform the same task of adding audio to your Ebay auctions.
For instance Audio Maker Pro – http://audiomaker.thynke.com Sound Streamer – http://soundstreamer.thynke.com which is more economical.
Many websites charge a monthly fee or a one-time fee for the use of the program. You could also have a trial or a demo version to check how it works for which they charge a nominal amount.
Adding an audio clip to your Ebay can make it possible to get the highest possible profits from your Ebay auctions. So go ahead and install an audio clip to your web site and encourage the buyer to take advantage of your offer.
Every month thousands of cars become government & bank property through various seizure/surplus laws. Because of the constant influx of vehicles and the enormous expense to store them, the cars must be sold fast and cheap! Buy direct from the sources and save considerably! Bids on new and used repossessed and fleet vehicles start as low as 90% off book value
The recent trend to attract al lot of bidders online is adding an audio clip to your Ebay auctions. An audio clip is a personal message by the website owner to the potential bidder explaining about your product. Personalization is considered a very important marketing technique because we need to remind the customer that he is thought of as a valued customer not as another sale or another sales figure. A personalized touch in Marketing works well and is very refreshing.
In the audio clip you are using your own voice to explain to the potential bidder about the product, you are communicating to them your refund policy and giving them your contact information. It is a means to establish a rapport with the bidder. Adding audio clips allows you to market your product aggressively, expressing emotions and excitement.
How do you add an audio clip to a website? The simplest way would be to download a .wav or MP3 file to a website and establish a link to the file. When the bidder clicks on the link the bidder’s computer will pay the file with the audio player automatically. However the bidders computer must recognize the file or else it will not play. This is the main drawback of this technique.
There are several software programs and websites, which perform the same task of adding audio to your Ebay auctions.
For instance Audio Maker Pro – http://audiomaker.thynke.com Sound Streamer – http://soundstreamer.thynke.com which is more economical.
Many websites charge a monthly fee or a one-time fee for the use of the program. You could also have a trial or a demo version to check how it works for which they charge a nominal amount.
Adding an audio clip to your Ebay can make it possible to get the highest possible profits from your Ebay auctions. So go ahead and install an audio clip to your web site and encourage the buyer to take advantage of your offer.
Every month thousands of cars become government & bank property through various seizure/surplus laws. Because of the constant influx of vehicles and the enormous expense to store them, the cars must be sold fast and cheap! Buy direct from the sources and save considerably! Bids on new and used repossessed and fleet vehicles start as low as 90% off book value
Learn how to capture audio
Capturing audio from your camcorder into your computer might be a main step to consider when transferring video data.
This process might become complicated if you are transferring audio from a camcorder which does not support digital technologies and therefore this step would not be as easy to be achieved as if the camcorder would directly transfer digital audio.
When we have audio or video which origin comes from a camcorder that doesn't support digital video, we would need an extra device to capture it before being able to transfer it to the computer. This way, if we have analog audio and wish to capture it with the computer converting it into digital, we would need to go through an extra step.
There are special devices which were specifically created with the purpose of allowing its users to capture analog audio or video from their camcorders and turn them into digital compatible qualities. Once you have achieved this step, you could easily capture such digital audio or video with your computer the same way you would have done from a digital camcorder.
If you wish to capture video recorded with a camcorder into your computer, you would need to convert it into MPEG or MPG digital files in order to turn them into a digital technology compatible with those which your computer would read. Therefore, you would need a device which could achieve this objective and take this step before you are able to actually capture the files with the computer.
Many of these digital capturing devices would allow its users to capture audio as well as video and edit them together. This way, if you have captured video and wish that it has music or any other sounds; you can easily do so by capturing such audio files in different audio tracksHealth Fitness Articles, and then edit them in any way you might wish. These devices would allow you to learn what steps to take in order to achieve your capturing goals through their user’s manual and you could learn all the capturing possibilities it would bring through the instructions as well.
This process might become complicated if you are transferring audio from a camcorder which does not support digital technologies and therefore this step would not be as easy to be achieved as if the camcorder would directly transfer digital audio.
When we have audio or video which origin comes from a camcorder that doesn't support digital video, we would need an extra device to capture it before being able to transfer it to the computer. This way, if we have analog audio and wish to capture it with the computer converting it into digital, we would need to go through an extra step.
There are special devices which were specifically created with the purpose of allowing its users to capture analog audio or video from their camcorders and turn them into digital compatible qualities. Once you have achieved this step, you could easily capture such digital audio or video with your computer the same way you would have done from a digital camcorder.
If you wish to capture video recorded with a camcorder into your computer, you would need to convert it into MPEG or MPG digital files in order to turn them into a digital technology compatible with those which your computer would read. Therefore, you would need a device which could achieve this objective and take this step before you are able to actually capture the files with the computer.
Many of these digital capturing devices would allow its users to capture audio as well as video and edit them together. This way, if you have captured video and wish that it has music or any other sounds; you can easily do so by capturing such audio files in different audio tracksHealth Fitness Articles, and then edit them in any way you might wish. These devices would allow you to learn what steps to take in order to achieve your capturing goals through their user’s manual and you could learn all the capturing possibilities it would bring through the instructions as well.
Online Auctions – How to Add an Audio Clip To Your Ebay Auction
Online Auctions are going through a new phase. The new thing that is becoming a trend in online auctions is Adding An Audio Clip on Ebay Auctions. This articles explains to you the benefits of adding an audio clip and provides you with resources from when you can get the software to add an audio clip.
The recent trend to attract al lot of bidders online is adding an audio clip to your Ebay auctions. An audio clip is a personal message by the website owner to the potential bidder explaining about your product. Personalization is considered a very important marketing technique because we need to remind the customer that he is thought of as a valued customer not as another sale or another sales figure. A personalized touch in Marketing works well and is very refreshing.
In the audio clip you are using your own voice to explain to the potential bidder about the product, you are communicating to them your refund policy and giving them your contact information. It is a means to establish a rapport with the bidder. Adding audio clips allows you to market your product aggressively, expressing emotions and excitement.
How do you add an audio clip to a website? The simplest way would be to download a .wav or MP3 file to a website and establish a link to the file. When the bidder clicks on the link the bidder’s computer will pay the file with the audio player automatically. However the bidders computer must recognize the file or else it will not play. This is the main drawback of this technique.
There are several software programs and websites, which perform the same task of adding audio to your Ebay auctions.
For instance Audio Maker Pro – http://audiomaker.thynke.com Sound Streamer – http://soundstreamer.thynke.com which is more economical.
Many websites charge a monthly fee or a one-time fee for the use of the program. You could also have a trial or a demo version to check how it works for which they charge a nominal amount.
Adding an audio clip to your Ebay can make it possible to get the highest possible profits from your Ebay auctions. So go ahead and install an audio clip to your web site and encourage the buyer to take advantage of your offer.
Every month thousands of cars become government & bank property through various seizure/surplus laws. Because of the constant influx of vehicles and the enormous expense to store themFind Article, the cars must be sold fast and cheap! Buy direct from the sources and save considerably! Bids on new and used repossessed and fleet vehicles start as low as 90% off book value
The recent trend to attract al lot of bidders online is adding an audio clip to your Ebay auctions. An audio clip is a personal message by the website owner to the potential bidder explaining about your product. Personalization is considered a very important marketing technique because we need to remind the customer that he is thought of as a valued customer not as another sale or another sales figure. A personalized touch in Marketing works well and is very refreshing.
In the audio clip you are using your own voice to explain to the potential bidder about the product, you are communicating to them your refund policy and giving them your contact information. It is a means to establish a rapport with the bidder. Adding audio clips allows you to market your product aggressively, expressing emotions and excitement.
How do you add an audio clip to a website? The simplest way would be to download a .wav or MP3 file to a website and establish a link to the file. When the bidder clicks on the link the bidder’s computer will pay the file with the audio player automatically. However the bidders computer must recognize the file or else it will not play. This is the main drawback of this technique.
There are several software programs and websites, which perform the same task of adding audio to your Ebay auctions.
For instance Audio Maker Pro – http://audiomaker.thynke.com Sound Streamer – http://soundstreamer.thynke.com which is more economical.
Many websites charge a monthly fee or a one-time fee for the use of the program. You could also have a trial or a demo version to check how it works for which they charge a nominal amount.
Adding an audio clip to your Ebay can make it possible to get the highest possible profits from your Ebay auctions. So go ahead and install an audio clip to your web site and encourage the buyer to take advantage of your offer.
Every month thousands of cars become government & bank property through various seizure/surplus laws. Because of the constant influx of vehicles and the enormous expense to store themFind Article, the cars must be sold fast and cheap! Buy direct from the sources and save considerably! Bids on new and used repossessed and fleet vehicles start as low as 90% off book value
The Ten Commandments to Creating Amazing Audio Products
1.Thou shall create audio products as the fastest way to come out with a product.
Forget about e-books. They take to long to create especially if you’re a slooooow typist. You can create an audio product in a day instead of weeks or months with an e-book. If you must create an e-book, do the audio first and have someone transcribe the audio into a word file. You than clean it up and add some chapter heads and an index and Bam! You have an instant e-book
2.Thou shall use a headset microphone for your recordings.
I find that using a headset mic is a lot more versatile than a standard microphone. A headset mic gives you the freedom to move your head around and you don’t feel restricted as far as being positioned in front of a table top mic.
3.Thou shall not be afraid to record your voice.
Many people hate the way they sound on tape (me included) and feel that they cannot put together a “Professional” product. The first time you hear yourself on tape you are just going to die. It takes practice to actually speak properly. You get struck by the dreaded Uh and Um syndrome and the monotone voice virus but take heart …you can do this. Slow down and concentrate on what you’re saying and interject some emphasis and pitch changes to your voice. Bottom line…add some personality.
I’ll admit I’m no professional speaker myself… It takes practice and you will get better.
Here are a couple books you might want to check out: The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie Secrets of Successful Speakers: How You Can Motivate, Captivate, and Persuade by Lilly Walters
4.Thou shall add intro and outro music to your audios
If you really want to add a professional polish to your products you must add the intro and outro music. You know that cool music you hear at the beginning of the audio just before someone starts the introduction.
You could give this site a try: frontandbackmusic.com for some demos.
5.Thou shall use different formats for your audio info product
A couple of ways to create an audio product is to interview someone over the phone and record it or just do a straight forward gab session on your own. To keep it simple when I’m recording on my own, I write down some bullet points to use as memory joggers to keep me on track during the recording sessions. Also, when using the computer software it allows you to pause so you can get your thoughts together and then just restart the recording process without a skip.
6.Thou shall use different listening formats for your audio product.
When distributing your audios you have different formats to choose from. You can use .wav, .mp3, .ram files. Wave files take up the most space and are megabyte hogs. Mp3 and ram (real player files) take up the least amount of space and are good for streaming audio on the web. If you are distributing your audio on CD it is best to use wav. That way you will be able to listen to them in any CD player. Here is a little warning when recording your audio projects. Be aware of the space you have on your hard drive. A two hour recording session will take up to 1.3 gigabytes of space in wav. I like to record and edit in smaller intervals and burn them to a CD-RW just to get them off my hard drive.
7.Thou shall use cheap resources for your audio.
I get all my bubble pack shippers and CD cases off of Ebay. They have some great deals. I get my CD’s duplicated at Diskfaktory.com because they can run small quantities of 50. I wouldn’t get any more made until you know you have a winner.
8.Thou shall have fun when creating your audio products
I have to say I really enjoy the creation process and it’s really neat when you go to record a product and can play it back and listen to it on the fly. You get a sense that this thing is really coming together. And when you add the music you really get a sense of satisfaction. Creating audio is really instant gratification when it comes to creating info products. I love it…
As of this writing, I’m working with my wife on a product and I’m interviewing her and we are having a blast. She makes mistakes and I make them and we just sit there and laugh. My wife has the UH and UM syndrome so we are trying to get cured of that… But the point is that we are having a good time.
Quick Tip: I use a splitter to add two microphones to my computer. You need to raise the volume to get it normalized.
9.Thou shall build a audio information empire
If you really want to get a jump start in the information product business this is the easiest and funniest way to do it. As fast as you can record and edit these things the faster you can crank them out and start making some money. Also audio CD and tapes have a higher perceived value and you can get more for them then by just selling an e-book.
10.Thou shall learn what software to use for your audios.
Software can be expensive. Many of the gurus recommend Sounforge but I prefer a program from Cakewalk called Plasma. This software is half the price of Soundforge and is very versatile.
Well there you have it. Some good tips to get you started on building your audio empire.
Forget about e-books. They take to long to create especially if you’re a slooooow typist. You can create an audio product in a day instead of weeks or months with an e-book. If you must create an e-book, do the audio first and have someone transcribe the audio into a word file. You than clean it up and add some chapter heads and an index and Bam! You have an instant e-book
2.Thou shall use a headset microphone for your recordings.
I find that using a headset mic is a lot more versatile than a standard microphone. A headset mic gives you the freedom to move your head around and you don’t feel restricted as far as being positioned in front of a table top mic.
3.Thou shall not be afraid to record your voice.
Many people hate the way they sound on tape (me included) and feel that they cannot put together a “Professional” product. The first time you hear yourself on tape you are just going to die. It takes practice to actually speak properly. You get struck by the dreaded Uh and Um syndrome and the monotone voice virus but take heart …you can do this. Slow down and concentrate on what you’re saying and interject some emphasis and pitch changes to your voice. Bottom line…add some personality.
I’ll admit I’m no professional speaker myself… It takes practice and you will get better.
Here are a couple books you might want to check out: The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking by Dale Carnegie Secrets of Successful Speakers: How You Can Motivate, Captivate, and Persuade by Lilly Walters
4.Thou shall add intro and outro music to your audios
If you really want to add a professional polish to your products you must add the intro and outro music. You know that cool music you hear at the beginning of the audio just before someone starts the introduction.
You could give this site a try: frontandbackmusic.com for some demos.
5.Thou shall use different formats for your audio info product
A couple of ways to create an audio product is to interview someone over the phone and record it or just do a straight forward gab session on your own. To keep it simple when I’m recording on my own, I write down some bullet points to use as memory joggers to keep me on track during the recording sessions. Also, when using the computer software it allows you to pause so you can get your thoughts together and then just restart the recording process without a skip.
6.Thou shall use different listening formats for your audio product.
When distributing your audios you have different formats to choose from. You can use .wav, .mp3, .ram files. Wave files take up the most space and are megabyte hogs. Mp3 and ram (real player files) take up the least amount of space and are good for streaming audio on the web. If you are distributing your audio on CD it is best to use wav. That way you will be able to listen to them in any CD player. Here is a little warning when recording your audio projects. Be aware of the space you have on your hard drive. A two hour recording session will take up to 1.3 gigabytes of space in wav. I like to record and edit in smaller intervals and burn them to a CD-RW just to get them off my hard drive.
7.Thou shall use cheap resources for your audio.
I get all my bubble pack shippers and CD cases off of Ebay. They have some great deals. I get my CD’s duplicated at Diskfaktory.com because they can run small quantities of 50. I wouldn’t get any more made until you know you have a winner.
8.Thou shall have fun when creating your audio products
I have to say I really enjoy the creation process and it’s really neat when you go to record a product and can play it back and listen to it on the fly. You get a sense that this thing is really coming together. And when you add the music you really get a sense of satisfaction. Creating audio is really instant gratification when it comes to creating info products. I love it…
As of this writing, I’m working with my wife on a product and I’m interviewing her and we are having a blast. She makes mistakes and I make them and we just sit there and laugh. My wife has the UH and UM syndrome so we are trying to get cured of that… But the point is that we are having a good time.
Quick Tip: I use a splitter to add two microphones to my computer. You need to raise the volume to get it normalized.
9.Thou shall build a audio information empire
If you really want to get a jump start in the information product business this is the easiest and funniest way to do it. As fast as you can record and edit these things the faster you can crank them out and start making some money. Also audio CD and tapes have a higher perceived value and you can get more for them then by just selling an e-book.
10.Thou shall learn what software to use for your audios.
Software can be expensive. Many of the gurus recommend Sounforge but I prefer a program from Cakewalk called Plasma. This software is half the price of Soundforge and is very versatile.
Well there you have it. Some good tips to get you started on building your audio empire.
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