The COVID-19 outbreak has prompted a shift in the way many industries are forced to operate, with video-calls becoming the primary method of interaction for many professions. As a result, the popular podcast platform Anchor, owned by Spotify, recently launched a new feature to turn any video chat into a podcast.
The video-to-audio conversion tool will work with a range of video chat platforms including Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, FaceTime, Instagram Live, and Twitch as well as any .mp4 or .mov file. Anchor will also allow users to add it's built-in sound effects, background music, interludes, and Voice Recordings.
Once the video-chat has been converted to a podcast, the platform allows users to upload their content for free to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts, among others.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Video-chat Podcasting
- Opportunity for podcasters to expand their reach and repurpose content through video-chat podcasting.
- Remote Content Creation
- A new way for professionals to create content without the need for expensive equipment and in-person interviews.
- Hybrid Interviews
- A new trend in interviewing where video-calls can be used to record podcast interviews without the need for physical meetings.
Where This Applies
- Podcasting
- Podcasters can now easily expand their audience and reach through video-chat podcasting, without sacrificing quality or ease of use.
- Videoconferencing
- Videoconferencing platforms can now offer a new feature to convert video chats into podcasts, appealing to content creators and podcasters alike.
- Online Learning
- Educators can use video-chat podcasting to easily record and repurpose online lectures, providing students with a more engaging and accessible learning experience.
