Quickie question...

[ash48]

Do you think having a graphic, as in a banner, enhances a fic or vid post? Do you think a banner makes a difference as to whether you would read or watch something?

Just curious..

Also. Not sure why. Lost and Gillian's Island. Just a thought.

Oooh and an art rec while I'm here: The Dicks It's ok. It's safe for work. :D It's fab art of the angels in SPN. Love it.

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[varkelton]

I do think they're really cool. I'm not sure they make me more likely to watch a vid, but then again, I'm a pretty easy sell. I think it probably does help a little - I mean, if someone goes to the trouble to make a banner, then they probably put a lot of work into a vid as well... Number one thing that will make me watch a vid is the artist. You, for example, don't have to do much besides make a post that says 'Click here, I has the pretties...' and I will. Gleefully. If I don't know the vider, I'll look at the music (if I like the song, I'll almost certainly click, just to see what they did with it) and then the pairing. If I don't know the vidder or the song, I'm somewhat likely to give Dean/Cas a miss, but more than likely watch something Sam centric. After that, hmmm... I'm more likely to give episode recaps a miss than other kinds...

In other news, my artist made me a trailer vid for my story! ::bounces:: It's made of awesome! Maybe it will inspire you to sign up for big bang next year... ;)

Also... your Sammy icon is shiny...

[ash48.livejournal.com]

if someone goes to the trouble to make a banner, then they probably put a lot of work into a vid as wel

I often think this as well. If I've put a lot of work into a vid I usually like to use a banner. Sometimes for the shorter ones I don't bother.

You, for example, don't have to do much besides make a post that says 'Click here, I has the pretties...' and I will.

Awww, thanks honey. Though this next one is purely Cas (not Dean/Cas though), so I have no idea what the audience will be like. I tend not to watch Cas vids (though I have recently to try to get a better grasp on him).

in other news, my artist made me a trailer vid for my story! ::bounces::

Yay! I look forward to seeing it. (And to checking out your story!) I reckon making story trailers would be pretty diffiucult, but certainly something I would love to try one day. Maybe next year. :D

Thanks honey! <33