FIRSTcast, Live?

[Conor Ryan]

Well it seems like theres enough interest here to try something new for FIRSTcast.

So, do you want to be a regional correspondent for FIRSTcast? Heres how:

Do you have the hardware? Half of FIRSTcast is having the equipment, your going to need some way to record sound, get it onto a hard drive, and then encode it. A basic set up here would require a Microphone, Laptop running Audacity, and then the LAME mp3 to export. Record using audacity, then export it using LAME, its pretty simple. You may release your audition in .ogg format, and save a step but you'll need LAME if you get the job. Contact me if you run into issues with this stage of the game.

Ok so you passed the hardware test, your half way there!!!!

How to get on to the show: Well your gonna have to audition, but we have some basic requirements for you and a bit of a challenge. Each audition piece should meet all of the following:

• Have a show outline, its always a good idea to note what your going to talk about. It helps keep you on topic too, this doesn't have to be elaborate just a brief note of order.
• Introduce yourself(s)
• Your Team(s)
• Tell us about the regional your covering, what teams are going what week it is, some of your expectations. This is the research stage, we expect that if your corresponding you know something about what your corresponding.

Heres the real challenge:

• Pick 3-5 robots/videos that have posted full pictures here on ChiefDelphi and give us your thoughts on them. If you were to be a regional correspondent, this is exactly what you'd do. Get creative with it.

All Auditions MUST be kept under 15 minutes. Your allowed to edit it if you'd like but its not mandatory.

All entries must be emailed to firstpodcast@gmail.com the deadline is March 1 at 5:00pm EST.


Side note: as an experienced podcaster I do have a few tips for anyone thats interested (like record a practice audition first), so contact me or any of the FIRSTcast hosts.

This can be a lot of fun, and its not too hard. We want you to try it!