My Podcast Process

Podcast Process

1.-Split sides of conversation (only for Call Recorder recordings)
	1a.-Use Call Recorder droplets, get two AIFF files, rename to LOCAL and REMOTE
	1b.-Use split script https://gist.github.com/eduo/e5bb6f48757cde29ec1b

2.-If audio needs cleanup:
	a.-Import into Audacity
		a.1.-Split stereo tracks to mono (optional)
	b.-Clean bad mic audio (optional)
		b.1.-Improve Equalization (if bad sound -> Effects -> Equalize -> EMI 78)
			http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/EQCurvesDownload
	c-Clean up noise (optional)
		c.1.-Select small (2~3seconds) of audio with just background noise
		c.2.-Filter: Noise Removal -> Create Sound Profile
		c.3.-Select All -> Noise Removal
	d.-Compress Dynamics (optional) -> 0.85, 0.5, -32, 2, 0.95
		http://theaudacitytopodcast.com/tap005-my-secret-audacity-recipe-for-great-audio/
	e.-Normalize (recommended) -> -1dB

3.-Import into Logic Pro
	a.-Open Template File (see below)
	b.-Import Tracks one by one into their slots
	c.-Align Tracks using "remote" audio as guide. Then delete "remote" audio track
	d.-Go through track, tighten silences, clean up overlapping sound, remove glitches
	e.-File -> Bounce -> Project -> PCM AIF (or CAF for larger files)

4.-Optionally Run AIFF (or CAF) over levelator, compare
	a.-NEVER use Levelator if music was added before. Levelator kills music.
	a.1.-Alternatively, cut the music and put it back in on top in garageband, if it suffered too much.

5.-Import into Garageband
	a.-Open Template File (see below)
	b.-Import track
	c.-Add Music tracks if still pending
	d.-Add chapter markers
	e.-Export Podcast to disk ("Share" menu)
	f.-Optional: For storage, remove the CAF/AIFF file from the bundle's MEDIA folder. Can be regenerated on demand from LPX

6.-Post episode and create podcast entry in your chosen web

7.-For Backup Purposes:
	a.-Store the episode data in a single folder.
	b.-In Logic Pro, make sure to delete tracks not in use.
	c.-In Logic Pro, go to media browser (F), select all unused and delete
	d.-In Logic Pro go to File->Project Management-> Clean Up and then ->Consolidate; save
	e.-In Finder remove all temporary and initial audio files (Logic Pro has kept copies in its folder)
	f.-Right-Click Garageband .band file, open "Media", trash the big AIFF/CAF file (can be regenerated from LPX)
	g.-Compress the episode folder. 

EXTRA 1: Logic Pro X Template
	a.-Create a final file exactly as you wish it. Make sure to set things like toolbars, nudge values and default tracks. Also audio files (intro, outro, intersticial, default audio filters per track, etc.)
	b.-When finished remove all audio tracks ("Select All", Delete; "F" brings up the media browser and there "Check Unselected" and delete).
	c.-Save as template


EXTRA 2: Garageband Template
	a.-Create a new garageband file, remove all filters and effects from the default track and from the master track ("reverb" is baffingly added by default)
	b.-Add the podcast artwork and create the first chapter marker.
	c.-Add additional chapter markers, if structure will be standard.

	When editing, open this template and IMMEDIATELY save as a new file (the template will be modified otherwise). Move the chapter markers to their respective places and export as normal.