Originally posted by Callie
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Having English as a second language, I often refer to GW transcripts for a better understanding of some of the passages I found most difficult (especially when McKay's talking <open quotes> very very fast <close quotes - and winking to 'Seizure' an SGA in general>.
In your transcripts I've found not only the most accurate interpretation of the spoken dialogue, but also from the 'unspoken' one: the gestures, the facial expressions, the little moments that often go by unnoticed but add sooo much to the development not only of the story but also of the characters and their dynamics, and a personal touch/remark that goes beyond the transcription (and sometimes correction of a scriptwriter's or actors honest mistake (again in 'Seizure' - "SG-1 teams 4 and 5...." Oops....), that make me personally enjoy reading them almost as much as seeing an episode.
I've also been working on a private project of my own: the translation and resync of the SGA series (and possibly down the road SGU) to my native language (Portuguese). And from experience, I do understand the effort that must be put in order to understand and transport to text each episode's sentiment.
I haven't read 'Gauntlet' yet (I will tonight) but when I saw that the transcript was up I almost guessed that you wouldn't end it without some kind of personal sign-off. Yup.
I don't know your contribution to GW was a professional arrangement, or just (just? 159 transcripts? really?) a labor of love, but I feel an homage is owed to you, miss Callie Sullivan.
So, since probably tonight is the last time I'll start reading the phrase 'Transcript by Callie Sullivan' followed by a very enlightening half-hour of episodic flashbacking follwing your guidelines, I wanted my first post to essentially say one word:
Thank you. For all.
Okay, four words then . They're worth every letter (pun intended).
PS: Did you really cry? I'll admit, it was moving and felt 'full-circle' like (better even than 'Unending', which I view also as an 'open ending', and much better than 'EATG'), but I wouldn't shed a tear about the end of Stargate.... ok, maybe one.... with a smile on my lips..... in a few years time.... upon a rewatch. Yeah.....
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