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Rap song

What is the title and artist of the rap song that contains the words "caught your cutie eye"? And what in the abode of Lucifer does this mean? BarneyLuvsYou (talk) 06:37, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

If you Google the words you supplied plus the word "lyrics", you'll get the answer to your first question. Dismas|^(talk) 13:10, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

The song is "Superman High" and the artist is R.Kelly. David Pro (talk) 14:56, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

"Catch someones eye" is a phrase or idiom, so your lyrics are an extension of the phrase. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.100.250.79 (talk) 15:44, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

It means "caught your girlfriend's attention." It looks like he stylistically dropped the possessive of "cutie" (which is not uncommon in rap). --98.217.14.211 (talk) 16:39, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Documentary production

I was wondering what the most sensible process would be for turning an idea for documentary into actual doco? I'll be hiking for 2 years with a donkey mid next year and would like to make something of it with professional help. Any resources or general advice would be greatly appreciated 193.152.145.122 (talk) 12:47, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

A professional documentary filmmaker would probably not be interested in documenting such a long hike, unless there is a very compelling story behind your trek. In any event, if you lived in my part of the world, I'd direct you to any local university that has a film program. A 2-year hike is too long for a student project, but the film school instructors may be able to give you advice, and perhaps connect you with filmmakers who might be interested in at least hearing about your plans. The documentary filmmaking world is a small pond, and local instructors will probably know the best people to contact. Good luck. —Kevin Myers 22:15, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

I understand that digital-video cameras of broadcast- or near-broadcast quality are affordable nowadays. So buy one, buy a tripod, and buy and learn how to use a light-meter, and film it yourself. Do a first-person 'authored' thing about what you are doing, including a lot of talking to the camera, as that seems to have been what broacasters want in recent years. Post the video cassettes back home as you use them. When you get home, edit it yourself on a computer - you'd probably need a similar spec as a games computer. Then get it exhibited at film and video festivals, of which there are many around the world. This involves posting a cassette or DVD with an application form. You are bound to get it shown in a few places somewhere. If you are incredibly lucky, someone might be willing to pay you to exhibit it or broadcast it or publish it as a DVD. But very probably nobody will, so you are very unlikely to get your money back. You could also try approaching DVD publishers directly, or self-publish via the web. Mike Figgis wrote a slim paperback about digital film making that you might like to read. Is this something to do with Robert Loius Stevenson's Travels With A Donkey? 78.146.246.186 (talk) 00:02, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

I would agree with the above... except don't worry about a light-meter, any decent camera will have automatic settings. You should maybe think about getting something HD that does 16:9, most new stuff should. You should certainly get a small clip on microphone, the main problem with stuff like this is poor quality sound. Do some tests before you go. I would recommend getting someone else to edit it when you get back. They will know how to structure it and what will make a better doc rather than just what your favorite memories were. Good luck.Popcorn II (talk) 13:27, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

I think if you want good quality images then you need a light meter and know how to use it. Particularly where there is a lot of contrast in the scene. 89.240.43.72 (talk) 21:54, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Watch The Grizzly Man Diaries on Animal Planet to see how Timothy Treadwell created documentary footage while completely alone. He shot 100 hours of footage. Keep a written journal with daily entries, which you can use later for additional narration and also for possible book publication. There is quite a market for such books, as indicated by more than 2,600 results to the word "hiking" at Amazon books. Pepso2 (talk) 15:15, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

I understood that it is difficult to get a travel book published due to a huge oversupply, and similarly with getting something broadcast. A lot of people win the lottery. 89.240.217.9 (talk) 22:32, 23 July 2009 (UTC)

Twilight Saga

I really enjoyed the Twilight saga by Stephanie Mayer, can anyone suggest any similar themed books that may also be as enjoyable? --195.49.180.87 (talk) 14:10, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

If you're looking for soapy books about vampires try The Vampire Diaries and The Southern Vampire Mysteries. 164.156.231.55 (talk) 14:15, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Its the first book I've read that didn't depict vampires as scary, human killers, I found it quite a satisfying saga to read :) --195.49.180.87 (talk) 14:41, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

There is also the Vampire Academy series. Adam Bishop (talk) 14:55, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Also House of Night. My house seems to be full of these things. Adam Bishop (talk) 21:11, 21 July 2009 (UTC)

Oh! Also Morganville Vampires. Adam Bishop (talk) 00:20, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

Soapy vampire novels usually make me think Anne Rice, whos books may be right up your alley. Livewireo (talk) 17:46, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

The Dragon Waiting by John M. Ford has an interesting treatment of vampires, though they're not central to the story. —Tamfang (talk) 01:19, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

Video Game Name Help

I used to play a game when i was little, but i cant remember the title or system it was on, im sure it was on either the SNES or the Sega Genesis. What i remember of the plot was that you were kinda a megaman like character. At the very begining of the game you picked one of 4 or 5 weapons, and you'd go through a level, fight a boss, then you would get to pick another one of the original weapons. the last level consisted of fighting all the bosses over again. The bosses had a sort of box-like dsign, like they were made out of a bunch of blocks. any help with the title and i would be very thankful.70.58.5.66 (talk) 21:16, 21 July 2009 (UTC)