Works with Sony Vegas. Windows Movie Maker? Well I managed to import the file and even play it but I got a runtime error when I tried to put it on the timeline, so...I don't know, try it and see. Definitely okay with Vegas Movie Studio 8 and 9. This tut assumes you already have the files you want to vid with on your HD and that they are in avi ( Read more... )

This is my ramble in response to Loz's idea of us writing discussions pieces on our fannish interests. I'd love to hear your input on my rambling thoughts below... I think we who read slash recognise that there is an inherent need to suspend disbelief when reading slash, since we are reading fiction featuring men who are NOT gay in the original ( Read more... )

This tutorial is very subjective, as I'm mainly discussing my own experience and preferences when it comes to vidding. I will not focus on the technical aspects of vidding, like editing programs and how to use them, but rather the artistic aspects of vidding. I'll share my views on choice of song, theme, timing, lyrics, the use of effects and a few ( Read more... )

There seems to be a misconception that as a writer either you can 'do' dialogue, or you can't. It's not that simple. Like anything, writing dialogue is a skill that can be taught ( Read more... )

Some of you may remember me in the New Year scoping the field about a series of tutorials given by lifein1973 members on various topics regarding fannish creation. Fic writing, icon making, vidding, fan art, challenge organising. Anything you can think of. The idea is that different people will express interest in writing a tips and tricks post, and then, ( Read more... )

First and foremost;

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone. ♥

Secondly; I was thinking that to start the year off with a bang we could have a series of tutorials given by lifein1973 members on various topics regarding fannish creation. Fic writing, icon making, vidding, fan art, challenge organising. Anything you can think of. The idea was that different people would ( Read more... )