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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.

Castiel is complex. I had no idea. I admit to never really connecting to him as a character. I've tried to but I've always got the feeling that they've just tried to fit him in somehow. Work him in because he's a fan favourite. Find reasons for him to be around. Most of the time, when he's on the screen, I kinda glaze over (*ack! don't hate me*). I've never really taken a lot of notice of his story arc. Just didn't really interest me.

But now, due to this vid I'm making, I've had to go over and take another look at all his episodes and really, there's a heap going on there.

I think season 4 Cas is possibly clearer than season 5 Cas. The elements of self doubt and questioning, the notion of feelings and rebellion, betrayal and bravery are all wonderfully meaty.

S5 seems less, um.. straightforward. I think his slow deterioration (I think that's the word) from angel to human is fascinating and his quest for his father is an interesting journey - one that parallels Dean's in many ways. He seems more kick ass in S5. Is he somehow mirroring Dean? I've never really contemplated that. For some reason his character arc is less clear to me in S5 (maybe more research is required).

And I still keep coming up with questions and things I don't understand.

For me, the seemingly constant destruction of Castiel's vessel (Jimmy) is puzzling. How is that body constantly resurrected? (that's a damn stupid question I know!) Also, as Cas becomes more "human" is that Jimmy leaking out in some way? Or just Cas taking on human traits? I also worry for Jimmy. In my Cas research I've watched some Jimmy vids that have really been quite heart wrenching. I think I'd rather believe the host body is dead. Oooh - maybe it is. It sure has been through a lot! (Meg suffered from her fall out of the window... maybe Jimmy has suffered from having his head blown off?? Is Jimmy dead?) There's also the stuff with Raphael. I have a better understanding off all that now, but is Raph still in that fire circle? What ever happened to him?

I've pondered out loud because I needed to. The more I learn about this character the easier it is to vid him. (though *koff* "easy" really isn't the correct word!).

I'm not sure I'll ever be a Cas fan. Though I do have more of an appreciation for him. There are times I feel the Show really just don't know what to do with him and yet there are little moments that are perfect (his betrayal of Anna rates up there as one of them).

Hope you all are well.
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Can anyone link me to a transcript of Swan Song? Or somewhere where there's a translation or something.. I'm trying to make out some words that Chuck is saying, but man... he mumbles...

Thanks if such a thing exists...
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What would you consider your quintessential SamnDean moments? You know, the ones that give you the warm fuzzies, make you smile or make your heart leap out of your chest. The ones you think of when you think of them. The ones you (maybe) miss...

And yes, I do have a reason for asking.. ;)

Damn! I'm always asking questions...

But. You are all so wise.... *flutters eyelashes*

You know the episode Changing Channels... well, each time they slipped into a TV show they were specific references to actual tv shows right? There was CSI Miami and Knight Rider and I take it that the hospital one was Grey's Anatomy? I've never watched the show, but they were referencing that show specifically weren't they? (I'd love it if you could tell me it was another hospital drama but I'm pretty sure it was that one specifically yeah..?)

Also, I haven't watched any sitcoms for a while and wondered if that opening sitcom was referencing a particular show? I'm pretty sure it was a kind of "generic" sitcom and was there just so they could do the opening title sequence to the actual show. But as every other show they were caught in seemed to be based on a particular show I wondered if that one was as well?

Thank you 'o knowledgeable flist if you can shed some light on this for me. :)

First up! HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS to the gorgeous and supremely talented maichan808. Oh man! My LJ life would just not be the same without you hun!!! *snuggles you tight* I wish I had got my act together to make a wee vid for ya sweetie! You'll just have to accept my warmest of wishes and snuggles.

And I got TWO, count 'em, 2!, Christmas cards from her! *dances and feels special*


Now the question....

Could some kind soul please let me know if I need a specific program to make screen caps *feels ridiculously naive*. I started making them with my VLC player, but that's proving to be a pain in the neck. I know I can screen capture in my vidding program, but that seem like a long way around. So, if there a good program to use?

Thanks if someone can assist this newbie. Oh and I use a Mac.

*huggles*

Just a quick coupla questions for very knowledgeable flist.

1. Can anyone point me in the direction of tutorials etc. for Sony Vegas?
(I know mac users have mac_vidding_101 Is there such a thing for Vegas users?

2. Anyone know if Duran Duran's "Wild Boys" has been used in vid recently? (yep, it's on my mind to do, but not if it's been done - well, recently)

That's it! Thanks if you can help. :)