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Machinima Friendly Sims

2008-12-06T04:26:23Z

CoyoteJack Dassin:

{{Help|Multimedia=*}}List your sims here if you allow anyone to film [[Machinima]] on your sim.

Note that this does not include permission to build there or to alter lighting. Just filming. This list is partly out of concern for intellectual property rights and partly about giving credit where it is due.

'''Please order A-Z by region name when adding new sims.''' You can put your SL avatar name or your real name (or both or whatever) as the owner/grantor as you would like it to appear in film credits.

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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/AMO/200/100/25/ AMO]
{{!}}In Kenzo
{{!}}Experimental Arts, Education, Nonprofit/Social Benefit Orgs. Fractal ground, mountains and colorful sets, a fun diverse landscape owned by a machinimatographer. Slides on Machinima 101 available at the amphitheatre.
{{!}}CC 2.5
{{!}}MG/PG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eduserv%20Island/97/41/29/ Eduserv Island]
{{!}}Art Fossett
{{!}}A general purpose educational area.
{{!}}None
{{!}}MG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Experience%20Italy%20N/208/61/25 Experience Italy]
{{!}}Umbert Oh
{{!}}Rome, Eur
{{!}}None
{{!}}PG
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{{!}}Eye4You Alliance
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{{!}}Educational Simulator with a Medieval Theme
{{!}}None
{{!}}TG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Pangaea/111/135/27/ Pangaea]
{{!}}Mo Eriksen
{{!}}An island such as one you would want to live on with musical content. Best streaming music soundtrack in SL. Changing exhihitions. Locations include townhall, museum, old movie theater, psycho house, tiki bar, recording studio, ice cream parlor, old church, graveyard, garage, marina, Queen Anne cottage, bungalows, tiki beach, ancient restaurant, sex club, record shops, perfume shop, musical instruments shop.
{{!}}15 minutes auto-return
{{!}}MG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Roma%20Antiqua/128/128/30/ Roma Antiqua]
{{!}}Shamblesguru Voom
{{!}}International Schools Island (isi)is designed to support k-12 education communities, there are two SIMS, locations that may be of interest to Machinimatographers .. mountain tops, swimming pool, dockside. towers with links to LOTs of education locations in S.L. and the web, a rainforest, an educators lab for trying out different teaching and learning tools. Also some fun stuff including Hang Gliders and mountain top disco.
{{!}}None
{{!}}MG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Roma%20Antiqua/128/128/30/ Roma Antiqua]
{{!}}Tillie Ariantho
{{!}}Japanese Building with stage/catwalk, big yacht, japanese tea house on small sculpt-water stream, pond surrounded by trees, stone bridges, a treehouse, a castle-like building with large shadow casting trees, a small japanese village. If you need permission to drop path prims for FilmingPath, need some items temporary out of the way or need access to the usually private village, IM Tillie Ariantho.
{{!}}None
{{!}}MG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Onnuri/142/112/80/ Rosmairta's Garden on Onnuri]
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{{!}}Garden, woods, bridle paths, mystical henge on the Mainland. About 1/3 of sim owned by Falkenrath. Rosmairta Kilara is a machinimatographer and available to help with builds or moving things.
{{!}}None
{{!}}MG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Woodbridge/225/189/103/ Woodbridge]
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{{!}}A touch of nature and wooded area.
{{!}}None
{{!}}MG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mediterraneo%20OC/105/194/27 Mediterraneo]
{{!}}Principedemone Ewing
{{!}}A little Mediterranean Island
{{!}}None
{{!}}PG
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{{!}}[http://slurl.com/secondlife/Southsea/118/153/432 Amodica@Southsea]
{{!}}Adam Soler & Prad Prathivi
{{!}}Modern Store in the sky & Art Exhibition on the ground of sim.
{{!}}None
{{!}}MG

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2008-12-06T04:23:59Z

CoyoteJack Dassin: /* Equipment */

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==Definition==

"Machinima" is a neologism based on the phrase ''machine cinema''. The term is used to distinguish between traditional animation techniques (which use specialized 3D animation software) and animation projects that record the action in real-time interactive 3D environments, such as single-player video games or Second Life. See [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima the Wikipedia entry] for more details.

:[[terminology|Return to Terminology page]]

==Machinimatographers==

Visit [[:Category:Machinimatographers|Machinimatographers]] for an ever-expanding list of Machinimatographers working in Second Life.

==Machinima Content Companies==
For information on Second Life content companies offering Machinima services, see [[Machinima Content Companies]].

==Machinima Friendly Sims==
Visit [[Machinima Friendly Sims]] for an ever-expanding list of sims that allow for filming in Second Life.

==Software==
Also see the '''[[Movie Recording]] page''' — some of the following info overlaps and it may be a good idea to merge content into it.

===Any Platform===
* '''DGiG''' - personal & local simulator great for filming Second Life Machinima [http://wiki.magrathean.ca/index.php?title=DGiG]

===Mac===
* '''iShowU''' - fine video capture tool (Mac OS X) [http://www.shinywhitebox.com/home/home.html]
* '''SnapzProX''' - real time video capturing tool (MacOS) [http://www.ambrosiasw.com/utilities/snapzprox/]
* '''ScreenFlow''' - real time video capturing and effects tool (MacOS) (Mac OS X) [http://www.flip4mac.com/screenflow.htm]

===Linux===
* '''glc''' - glc is an ALSA & OpenGL capture tool for Linux [http://nullkey.ath.cx/projects/glc]

===Windows===
* '''Camtasia''' - Capturing and editing software that works great for tutorials [http://www.techsmith.com/]
* '''FRAPS''' - real time video capturing tool / screenshots to disk (Windows) [http://www.fraps.com/]
* '''HyperCam''' - Video capturing tool [http://www.hyperionics.com/hc/index.asp]
* '''Adobe Premiere''' - Editing Software [http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/]
* '''oRipa Screen Recorder''' (Windows) [http://www.ejoystudio.com/oripa-screen-recorder/index.htm]
* '''Sony Vegas''' - Editing Software [http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/vegasfamily.asp?keycode=3138-3000]

===Supplemental Software===
* '''List of screencasting software''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_screencasting_software]
* '''Audacity''' - Free sound editing software (Windows, Mac, and Linux) [http://sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/]
* '''Blender''' includes a video editor [http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Manual/Video_Sequence_Editing] and compositing system [http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Manual/Compositing] for special effects. Free download for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS. [http://www.blender.org/]
* '''Reallusion''' - Makers of '''CrazyTalk''' [http://crazytalk.reallusion.com/] and '''iClone''' [http://iclone.reallusion.com/], which can be used in post-processing to refine machinima. [http://www.reallusion.com/]
* '''recordMyDesktop''' - video capturing tool (Linux) [http://recordmydesktop.iovar.org/]

==Equipment==

* '''3DConnexion Space Navigator''' - An orb that is used in conjunction with the [[Flycam|'''Joystick Flycam''']] function in Second Life for smooth shots. It retails for about 60 USD. [http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php]
* '''Alt-Zoom Camera''' - A free camera designed to create dolly shots. You can find it in Lukanida. (''BuhBuhCuh Fairchild'') [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lukanida/10/18/24]
* '''Bijocam''' - Fixed angle cameras for when you need to do timelapse machinima.(''Yumi Murakami'') [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Bethselamin/163/103/24]
* '''Cam Voyager''' - A camera control hud that lets you use the keyboard to move your camera around freely, now with the ability to save camera positions and return to them later, as well as the ability to enter in coordinates manually. (''Cerra Wilder'') [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Homewood/43/209/22]
* '''Filming Path''' - the machinimator's universal tool - HUD for creating camera movement paths and more, very helpful (''Geuis Dassin & Nand Nerd'') [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Mortons%20Gully/205/27/35]
* '''Illumine Professional Lighting''' - talent wears the Illumine Pro. You control the intensity, color, and position of the lighting on that talent. Learn more about and obtain the Illumine Pro via the profile picks for its creator, Illumine Demina. (''Illumine Demina'')
* '''MachinimaCam HUD ''' - An avatar centric scripted camera that operates without any visible interface. Avaliable through SLX, OnRez or inworld. (''CodeBastard Redgrave'') [http://codebastard.com/machinimacam/]
* [http://www.eml-entertainments.com/silverstreamtechnology.html Silver Stream Network] media system that breaks the 'one movie per parcel myth'. A fully functional media solution that includes a open playlist in each player/screen combination unit. A single server on a Sim, can support upto 30+ screen/player units, irrespective of parceling or land ownership.

==Events==

* [http://www.tube2sl.com Tube2SL] - Regular weekly film trivia contests, DJ hosted parties, live musicians and other quality entertainment. Search the events calender inworld for Tube2SL.

== Tutorials ==
* <font size="3">'''[[Movie_help|Torley's Guide to Making Movies!]]'''</font> - '''<font color=#ff0080>FEATURED!</font>''' ''Get started quickly with machinima!'' Years of experience distilled into a fun guide with video tutorials.
* '''How to use the Alt-Zoom Camera''' - A quick tutorial designed to show you how to set up and configure your camera. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVzow1-Yh-w]
* '''How to turn off the UI''' - Please note that the hotkey has changed to CTRL+ALT+F1! [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBsAvRA_dqM]
* '''How to use the Second Life camera controls''' - Part of the Noob Be Gone series [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LMcryDCIYk]
* '''How to do machinima on a Mac''' - An informative look at how Mac users are able to capture and encode machinima [http://aeneaideas.wordpress.com/2006/12/02/machinima-in-sl-on-mac-os-x-a-tutorial/]
* '''How to use the MachinimaCam HUD''' - Complete and detailed instructions on how to setup and operate the MachinimaCam HUD. Includes tips and tricks for making machinima. [http://codebastard.com/machinimacam/]
* '''Alt-Zoom camera tutorial by Nimrod''' - Another tutorial made by Nimrod to show you the basics of the Alt-Zoom camera. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaRDBIektN8]
* '''How to move your camera further and better''' - By Torley Linden.
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==Tips and Tricks==
* Using the ''''Ken Burns'''' movement/panning and cropping animations technique and adding 'atmospherics' to your movies using lighting effects masks [http://forums.secondlife.com/showthread.php?t=212641 Forum Link]

* See Torley Linden's page on [[Voice recording]]

* Tutorial making a film in SL (german) [http://slinside.com/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=338&func=view&id=141429&catid=11 SLinside Forum Link]

==Resources==

'''Groups:'''

* '''Tube2SL.com''' - A growing Second Life Machinima community based around the '''Tube2SL''' Island sim of [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gateway/172/106/24 Gateway]. Film projects, opportunities, contests and events will be publicised via group notice.

* '''Tube2SL Actors Guild''' - A group for those interested in acting and voice acting in [http://www.tube2sl.com '''Tube2SL.com'''] machinima productions.

* '''Second Life Film Society''' - This group exists to explore new ways of using Second Life to create film (machinima). We will also explore streaming live video from SL to the web as well as from SL to other locations in SL (SLTV). The Revolution Must Be Televised!

* The '''SL Machinima Librarians Group''' and '''Machinima Institute''' are very friendly groups for librarians, students and SL residents interested in an introduction to machinima. The main focus will be to inform on machinima related news and share ideas. The blog is located at here [http://machinimalibrarians.blogspot.com] - Postings cover software for windows and OSX platforms. The home for all library machinima, mentoring and assistance to students (MLS graduate students) and SL machinima volunteers is Eduisland 3 (one of the 40+ library/education related sims in the Info Archipelago [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Eduisland%203/62/27/23]

* '''SL Machinima, Building, and Design''' - This group is made up of real life video, audio, and design artists/producers. We have united to push the limits in second Media. The SLMBD uses the most modern tools when it come to SL and RL. We specialize in Machinima (sl video), sim construction, custom graphics, and about anything else SL media/design related.--If you wish to join, you must be hard working, creative, and experenced (note: entrance fee!)

* '''Machinimatographers of Second Life Mailing List''' - A mailing list to keep interested individuals alerted to machinima (machine animation) opportunities, features, advice, software, and events in Second Life. You will find new colleagues and filming locations to aide you in filming. Read more about our unique machinima opportunities by subscribing to the list [https://lists.secondlife.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/machinima here].

'''Locations and props:'''

* '''Tube2SL Island''' - The island of [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gateway/172/106/24 Gateway] is the home to the Tube2SL Cinema Complex and Machinima Recording Studios. Broadcast your videos in our 8 screen cinema complex via our website [http://www.tube2sl.com '''www.tube2sl.com''']. FREE use the Tube2SL Cinema Complex for your videos launch party. Contact [[User: SL Loonie | '''SL Loonie''']] for more information.
* '''Movix - Movie and Music production''' - Their entire sim is being designed as a complete machinima studio. This is based on the real world model with various street and interior sets. They have shops for Costumes, Props, Vehicles, a sandbox plus everything else you need to make your movie. You can show your film in their cinema (hosting extra if needed) or maybe even run a film festival. The Studio is free to book exclusively for your production ensuring lag free, uninterupted shooting. [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Movix%20Media/123/116/25]
* '''Alt-Zoom Theater and Sandbox''' - The island of Lukanida is home to Alt-Zoom Studios and an entire sim dedicated to building and filming your custom content for machinima purposes. [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lukanida/11/12/24]

'''Video Hosting Sites:'''

*'''blip.tv''' - Free site that allows you to upload a movie file of unlimited size and in as many formats as you'd like. It compresses the first upload into a handy flash file for posting on the web, but also keeps the original file intact. If you upload a Quicktime movie, you are able to use it in parcel media for in-world viewing. [http://blip.tv]
*'''JumpCut''' - Free site that allows you to upload movies and edit them online you will them be able to publish the videos on the website for other users to watch. [http://jumpcut.com]
*[http://www.tube2sl.com '''Tube2SL'''] - An online broadcasting option that allows you to upload a .mov of 20mb or less for free posting on the site. You can then book your video for scheduled broadcasting throughout Second Life on our network of resident owned TV's, Public Media Broadcasting Booths and the Tube2SL Cinema Complex. Get your '''FREE Tube2SL TV''' from the [http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gateway/172/106/24 Tube2SL Island]
*'''YouTube''' - An online hosting option that allows you to upload a movie in any format and it will then convert it to a flash file for posting on a site. [http://youtube.com]

==Unassigned bugs in JIRA that pain==
* VWR-2387: Animations always drift when uploading with an inner loop of anything except 0% - 100% [https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-2387]
* VWR-1793: Hand Poses Not Uploaded Correctly [https://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-1793]

[[Category:Machinima]]

[[Category:Creation]]

2007-09-28T16:11:52Z

CoyoteJack Dassin: /* C */

==Machinimatographers of Second Life==
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CodeBastard Redgrave is an amateur machinima maker with a single success, Beauty is only skin deep [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehl75pbsjf8]. She is also the maker of MachinimaCam HUD [http://codebastard.com/machinimacam/], an avatar centric scripted camera to help with machinima making in SecondLife.

CoyoteJack Dassin Co-Owner of SceneMaker Studios. Experienced Digital Cinematographer. SceneMaker Studios produces a series of Graphic Novels shot within SL and published in a HUD Viewer for enjoyment in world. SMS has developed a series of local light designed to meet the unique needs of Film and TV production in world, as well as publishing a Guide to the Basics of Digital Cinematography using Local lighting. SceneMaker Studios offers services in Set design, Set Decoration, Cinematography, and Production Consulting.

===D===
* [[User:Fox Diller|Fox Diller]] has been creating Machinima for years, starting with [http://www.3drealms.com/duke3d/ Duke Nukem 3D] engine, and the title "Duke it out." Using many gaming engines from there, he's has build an expertise when it comes to using computer gaming engines to create stunning Machinima. He's now the CEO of Second Life's Magrathean Technologies and now does Machinima professionally for large corporations and small individuals.

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* [http://www.silverandgoldie.com Silver Goodman], David Lang in real life, is Director of Photography for Machinima by Silver and Goldie. Now specializing in machinima, he is a highly skilled professional with decades of experience producing broadcast television series, documentaries, marketing and public information films. Machinima credits include the highly popular "Stephen Colbert's Dream" and the Second Life Movie Trailer contest winner, "Second Life: Get One."

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*'''Cecil Hirvi''', a former borg, now uses his technological distinctiveness to create unique, poetic and dynamic machinimas in-world and out. He has written, produced and photographed nearly 20 different machinima films since early 2007. His clients have included musical artists such as jazz singer Paisley Beebe and educational venues like EdTech Island for Boise State University.

His films push the boundaries of fictional story-telling mixed with new techniques including mash-ups, and utilizing other game engines and custom designed 3D animation to achieve the final work.

His machinima portfolio can be seen for free on Youtube here:[http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=CecilHirvi&p=r]

Cecil is currently working on a new on-going SL series and another film involving digital actors from around the world shot entirely in SL. Recently, he has been invited by Boise State University to teach a course on Machinima Making for 2008.

He is available to shoot mostly anything EXCEPT in-world Weddings.

Resistance if Futile!

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* [[User:Dimitrio Lewis|Dimitrio Lewis]]
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* moo Money is a Second Life expert in Machinima. She has been teaching machinima (free to residents) on the main grid AND the teen grid for over 15 months, as well as making it for over a year.

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*[http://www.planetvideo.co.uk Frankie Rockett] is Senior Machinimatographer with [http://www.planetvideo.co.uk Planet Video]. Twenty five years experience in new media and digital video, and [http://www.bbc.co.uk BBC] trained as a camera operator and drama editor.

===S===
*[[User:Skribe Forti|Skribe Forti]] offers full service machinima and video services in Second Life specialising in the provision of conceptualisation, writing, production, direction and post-production solutions.

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