I have been wanting to try this for a long time and today I suddenly found the time.
I have read all that Torley wrote about Machinima and I have searched the web for proper information, more on that later. Well... here is my first try...
I used a Macbook Pro and as most instructions on the web are for Windows I will provide some here for useful information.
Machinima great tips
Using the Mac for Machinima
I used ultra resolution and was mostly in Mouselook...
However there are some interesting tools that I will examine later, and comment on them here. For example this tool looks great:
https://xstreetsl.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=368934
For now I used the Snapz Pro demo for the capturing and Imovie (included with every Mac) for the editing and posting on YouTube. This short film is edited from maybe 10 min in four different clips.
Well... this is my first try.... so be nice to me... will you.. ;o)
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Those of you that read my post this Monday is probably dying of curiosity on how to find this Smilla place. Well, just read on and you will discover that a bit further down.... and show some neat photos from that amazing place.
It was my friend Eta (from Poland) that introduced me to these people and for a period of my second life I was totally absorbed with what was going on in there. If it wasn't the art exhibition it might be a flying circus at high altitude or the the wonderful turtles in the incredible underwater world or a new film in the Star Trek cinema in the sky. It was definitely the most beautiful creation I had seen so far. Every day something new to explore and to learn from.
Coolzor (from Belgium) was the builder and Immersive (from UK) the scripter while Lena (from Switzerland and on the photo above) held an observant eye over the whole creation and was the final judge of what to be. When they had the photo competition the sim was fludded with people all day. One day Cool would introduce me to the holodeck principle and the next day Immy was scripting the elevators. I learned so much in those magic months....
Smilla is still there for you to enjoy, but now mostly empty of people. Dont miss the two tours and dont miss the underwater life. But I am a bit concerned for how long it will be here so please go there now and be amazed of all beauty and the incredible attention to details. Sometimes I miss the intensity of that period in my second life and i hope to find it somewhere else...
Because THAT i do know! It is out there somewhere so I really need to explore more and get to know more people from all over.
I have posted some of my photos of Smilla from that period here. Even if my SL photographic skills have improved a bit since those early days... I still find it hard to find better motifs than in this beautiful gem.
Recently Coolzor and I had a chat late in the evening and somehow I think I could spot that he misses that period too... who knows maybe there will be a new project like this unique one some day to come... ;-)
Ohhh... I almost forgot... LOL
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smilla/64/200/23
Coolzor (from Belgium) was the builder and Immersive (from UK) the scripter while Lena (from Switzerland and on the photo above) held an observant eye over the whole creation and was the final judge of what to be. When they had the photo competition the sim was fludded with people all day. One day Cool would introduce me to the holodeck principle and the next day Immy was scripting the elevators. I learned so much in those magic months....
Smilla is still there for you to enjoy, but now mostly empty of people. Dont miss the two tours and dont miss the underwater life. But I am a bit concerned for how long it will be here so please go there now and be amazed of all beauty and the incredible attention to details. Sometimes I miss the intensity of that period in my second life and i hope to find it somewhere else...
Because THAT i do know! It is out there somewhere so I really need to explore more and get to know more people from all over.
I have posted some of my photos of Smilla from that period here. Even if my SL photographic skills have improved a bit since those early days... I still find it hard to find better motifs than in this beautiful gem.
Recently Coolzor and I had a chat late in the evening and somehow I think I could spot that he misses that period too... who knows maybe there will be a new project like this unique one some day to come... ;-)
http://slurl.com/secondlife/Smilla/64/200/23
Monday, November 30, 2009
The secret world of Coolz0r Courier, avatar – conqueror of a virtual world.
Please read this article from a friend of mine:
http://wavelab.be/blog/secondlife/
http://wavelab.be/blog/secondlife/
He has a great story to tell and we can learn so much from it!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Dont miss this oportunity to get the best sl sailboat for 1 Linden!!!
At the Tradewind sim there is a big exhibition right now for seaplanes. The big opening was yesterday on November 21 and the show will go on for further two weeks.
Even if you don't fancy aircraft's there is a huge point in getting there as fast as possible. The big catch there is that you can get the amazing Flying Fizz dingie for just 1 Linden dollar there. Please do that as soon as possible and do also get some Fizz keys (you will find them in the small shop there) for also 1 Linden there... I will explain why really soon.... just read on.
Home in Tangelo we have set up a practice racetrack for us to practice, learn the rules and learn how to handle the Fizz in easy going circumstances. We will invite those of you who are interested in learning more about sailing in SL... to come and learn in your own pace and get ready for friendly races with us.
Later maybe we can compete in the weekly races.
Hmmm... well now is the time to introduce the long term big plan..... ;o)
If enough people are interested and gets to a certain skill level within time..... maybe... maybe
maybe we can put together an entry for making a challenge of the Americas Cup in 2010. I also hope to put together a Team for the J-class competitions with those wonderful big wooden yachts.
But one step at the time so lets start with the Flying Fizz! So... anybody interested?
Even if you don't fancy aircraft's there is a huge point in getting there as fast as possible. The big catch there is that you can get the amazing Flying Fizz dingie for just 1 Linden dollar there. Please do that as soon as possible and do also get some Fizz keys (you will find them in the small shop there) for also 1 Linden there... I will explain why really soon.... just read on.
The Flying Fizz is one of the most popular sailing dingies in SL and behaves very realistic. You can sail it in different modes from "Fun mode", "Novice mode", "competition mode" all the way up to "Expert mode" so it is perfect for learning advanced sailing in SL.
Every week there are a number of Fizz races around the different sailing sims in SL and world championships are arranged.
Home in Tangelo we have set up a practice racetrack for us to practice, learn the rules and learn how to handle the Fizz in easy going circumstances. We will invite those of you who are interested in learning more about sailing in SL... to come and learn in your own pace and get ready for friendly races with us.
Later maybe we can compete in the weekly races.
Hmmm... well now is the time to introduce the long term big plan..... ;o)
If enough people are interested and gets to a certain skill level within time..... maybe... maybe
maybe we can put together an entry for making a challenge of the Americas Cup in 2010. I also hope to put together a Team for the J-class competitions with those wonderful big wooden yachts.
But one step at the time so lets start with the Flying Fizz! So... anybody interested?
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sailing: Part 2
In the first sailing post I showed two boats from Trudeau and I must point out that there are so many different kinds of sailing dingies and yachts here in SL. One favourite for many are the Flying Fizz 3, because of the very realistic sailing experience with it.
You dont need a hud for sailing this as you can see on the photo above. The round instrument in the middle of the dingie is all you need. There you can see wind direction and speed. This is an extremely fun boat to sail and as it very weak you have to balance it with your body weight.
The trick is to sail it as upright as possible to get maximum speed. But you better be careful or...
it might end in a bath that you had not planned for. Great animations for that to though!
If you both put you weight on the centerboard you might be able to fix the situation.
If you want to try a demo of the Fizz 3 or even buy it, the builder Mothgirl is just selling through other channels and the one she recommends is Starboards shopping mall in Hollywood sailing sims.
On good thing about the Fizz is that you can start at a newbie level and work your way up to competition level but setting the boats different mods. Two days ago Marlia had never held in a rudder now she is the skipper when we are sailing together, thanks to the Fizz.
Another great thing with the Fizz 3 is that you can adopt the look to your own taste. So of course my dingie have a bird motif on the genacker sail.
Well, I think my love got inspired a bit.... but maybe let the it all go overboard..... juust a tiiiiny little bit. ROFL!!!
She argues that she will win the races because either the competition will be hanging over board throwing up or they will laugh to death. LOL
Yes, I know she is just teasing me... (look at the genacker here) and if that was not enough that crazy woman really took the full step into madness.... I just love her!
What can I say... she is at least not a coward.. LOL
Later that night we went dancing at the Icehotel with Jesper and Ewa. Marlia was persistent and arrived like this and strangely enough they started talking to us.
If you want to try a demo of the Fizz 3 or even buy it, the builder Mothgirl is just selling through other channels and the one she recommends is Starboards shopping mall in Hollywood sailing sims.
On good thing about the Fizz is that you can start at a newbie level and work your way up to competition level but setting the boats different mods. Two days ago Marlia had never held in a rudder now she is the skipper when we are sailing together, thanks to the Fizz.
Another great thing with the Fizz 3 is that you can adopt the look to your own taste. So of course my dingie have a bird motif on the genacker sail.
She argues that she will win the races because either the competition will be hanging over board throwing up or they will laugh to death. LOL
Later that night we went dancing at the Icehotel with Jesper and Ewa. Marlia was persistent and arrived like this and strangely enough they started talking to us.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Songs from the woods... where I live
I had a long trainride back home tonight and I spent most on the time on Youtube.... ;o)
I cant keep this clip from you from one of my favourite bands. I have played in band most of my life and cheated on lots of different instruments, so I know a bit about how hard this piece is to handle...
I really love this album "Songs from the Woods" and this is maybe not the best song from it... but I cant help admiring the talent and the skill of these incredible musicians on display here.
Hmm.. now I got an idea... I get back to that in the morning... I really need a good nights sleep. While waiting for that.... think about the tunes that has been most important for you, not necessary the best ones, but the most important ones in your life.
Hmmm, maybe I need to balance that old stuff with some more modern things... with Gordian Knot.
If you think it is a bit hard at the beginning please just wait... this music is full of contrasts, emotions, panic, romance, hysteria and just fantastic music...
This music is perfect form me in my current chaotic condition... one moment relaxed and in harmony and the next in total panic.
Well no photage here so you just better close your eyes and turn up the volume.... kisses
I cant keep this clip from you from one of my favourite bands. I have played in band most of my life and cheated on lots of different instruments, so I know a bit about how hard this piece is to handle...
I really love this album "Songs from the Woods" and this is maybe not the best song from it... but I cant help admiring the talent and the skill of these incredible musicians on display here.
Hmm.. now I got an idea... I get back to that in the morning... I really need a good nights sleep. While waiting for that.... think about the tunes that has been most important for you, not necessary the best ones, but the most important ones in your life.
Hmmm, maybe I need to balance that old stuff with some more modern things... with Gordian Knot.
If you think it is a bit hard at the beginning please just wait... this music is full of contrasts, emotions, panic, romance, hysteria and just fantastic music...
This music is perfect form me in my current chaotic condition... one moment relaxed and in harmony and the next in total panic.
Well no photage here so you just better close your eyes and turn up the volume.... kisses
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