I’m in the middle of the first broadcast. Let me just say that getting all of the technology to work seemlessly can be difficult at times. I had wanted this channel to be primarily video, but it appears it will be a mixture of videocasting and podcasting, depending on the level of technology that my interviews can support.

The easiest way to do a video interview over long distances is through Skype video - where I just record the audio and video on my end. First problem: it turns out that not everyone has the ability to do audio Skype, much less vide. Second problem: my recording software is only capturing video, but no audio at the moment. Fun times!

I’m still on schedule to have my first “Intro to African Signals” out this week, just missing the interview I wanted as part of it. The good news is that yesterday I purchased a nice usb mic that works wonders. The audio recording is working now.

One last note. I realize that I need A LOT of practice at being on screen. Thank god African Signals isn’t about me, but about the people I’m interviewing!