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Post by KC on Oct 27, 2013 20:06:57 GMT
I know there's at least four of us here working on episode transcripts for Petra, and I'm just wondering about getting a beta reader...
Is anyone else here looking for one? I'd be happy to beta your transcript if you'll beta mine?
(Just FYI, I'm not done with the episode yet--only a quarter of the way through--but I'd appreciate any feedback that could be given now... it's easier to fix to include more [or less] detail now than later.)
I guess the other option is to ask on the transcript thread over at Yuku, but I thought I'd try here first.
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Post by iwsod on Oct 27, 2013 23:45:09 GMT
Hi KC, I'd be happy to beta read for you.. if it's after November.. If no one else puts their hand up just let me know! [I'm livin in stress city till end of November with my workload.. drat.. got to limit my smk time??!! Nooo!!!] Which episode are you doing? I'm doing Murder Between Friends - I'm about halfway through but am not going to work on it again now till December at the earliest! I have found it helpful to check out Claudia's season 1 transcripts and use that level of detail as a guide. Me personally, I prefer transcripts that leave out interpretations of the characters behaviour.. ie. I prefer to say - Amanda smiled. Rather than Amanda was happy. Occasionally I come across a 'description' and I don't agree with it..but this is just my own view, it is still fantastic to have the transcript anyway so I don't mind.. and I find others don't seem to mind this either.. In terms of detail - I put in just enough detail to describe what's going on. I go for concise on description- as the real star is the dialogue (IMHO) Anyone got any thoughts on what they do? So at the end of the day, if the dialogue is all correct I think we have some room to move. Thanks for doing a transcript KC! All of smk fandom will benefit iwsod
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Post by KC on Oct 28, 2013 0:40:12 GMT
"Dead Men Leave No Trails." Thanks for the offer, Iwsod. I'll let you know if anyone else sticks their hand up.
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Post by Jenbo on Oct 28, 2013 19:46:35 GMT
I don't mind reading but I really can't advise as to how much detail to include as quite frankly I have no idea, I am probably putting too much detail in......
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Post by iwsod on Oct 29, 2013 22:10:45 GMT
Hi Jenbo - I think whatever you do is fine we are all grateful for your help! I mentioned a few things I keep in mind when doing transcripts as KC was wondering if she was doing enough/too much detail and I thought she might be helped by hearing what I do - but really at the end of the day whatever you do is fine so long as the dialogue is all there Are you transcribing one too Jenbo? which episode are you doing? sorry has this already been said? Byeee oh and glad to hear you are well and safe!!! [you told me on the blog- thanks!]
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Post by Jenbo on Oct 30, 2013 7:36:14 GMT
I am doing The Eyes Have It
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Post by iwsod on Jan 6, 2014 9:47:18 GMT
Hi Everyone! well there is nothing like a bit of pressure to spur you on to get these transcripts done! Given I've finished writing Burn Out, and Murder Between Friends is next - I had to go ahead and finally ( after oohhhhh a year.. or two) finish the transcript!
I haven't formatted it with the italics and bold.. but all the dialogue is there.. Would someone be available to proof read it?? I think my brain is fried from it.. I'll format it properly when I'm writing the blog posts - but a double check would be awesome.
if anyone can help me please email me at iwsod@optusnet.com.au and I'll send it to you in a word document.
Thanks!!!
hey how you all going with your transcripts?? Hang in there!!!! Thanks for taking one on- it is so wonderful how everyone is chipping in and we all benefit.. many hangs make light work and all that.. I really don't know how Claudia transcribed all of season one on her own.. If that Claudia is reading: thank you!!!!
and byeeeee everyone.. byeee
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Post by dmw18045 on Jan 10, 2014 22:48:03 GMT
I'd be happy to act as a beta reader as well.
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Post by iwsod on Jan 10, 2014 23:08:47 GMT
Thanks DMW! KC has offered to read it - KC you still okay to read it? or shall I send it on to DMW?
If I do send it on to you DMW, I'll need to email it to you - my email is: iwsod@optusnet.com.au if you'd like to email me and give me your email address.
Thanks!
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Post by KC on Jan 10, 2014 23:30:35 GMT
I'm still happy to read it... *shrug* How about we both read it? There's nothing wrong with extra eyes/feedback, right?
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Post by iwsod on Jan 10, 2014 23:33:32 GMT
LOL! okay! well DMW email me if you like.. but you don't have to Thanks again KC!
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Post by dmw18045 on Jan 10, 2014 23:43:11 GMT
LOL! okay! well DMW email me if you like.. but you don't have to Thanks again KC! Already e-mailed you.... (Subject: Beta Reader for Burn Out).
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Post by iwsod on Jan 10, 2014 23:48:08 GMT
I've sent it to DMW also - thanks to you both!
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Post by dmw18045 on Jan 11, 2014 0:03:53 GMT
I've sent it to DMW also - thanks to you both! Hi... Can you send it again? For some reason when I try to open or download the file I get a "400 Bad Request" message like it's trying to open it in a web page. Thanks!
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Post by iwsod on Jan 31, 2014 3:43:25 GMT
Hi Everyone! A big thank you to KC and DMW for being my beta readers for Murder Between Friends (I've snuck in a thank you at the bottom of the document that you can see on Petra's site tee hee) I think beta readers should be acknowledged! Anyway.. in solidarity, I've decided to take on another episode to transcribe - I can take as long as I like right? I've just emailed Petra to let her know I will complete the transcript for Spiderweb - I've already half transcribed it anyway But just wanted you transcribers to know when I start blogging an episode with a transcript? I let out a huge cry for joy!!! All that goodness!!! and all that work already done for me You are all angels who take this on - thanks again! here is a little encouragement for you: BTW- if it helps.. maybe on the odd occasion that you get a little of your transcribing done, you might like to post here and let us know you did some - I find this motivating - maybe you will too?? I figure a little every now and again.. and if I get one done a year I'm good haaa! Any other ideas for how we can motivate each other? Let me know! byeee for now, iwsod
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