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Video Tutorials

2008-09-06T13:59:24Z

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Easy link to this page: [http://secondlife.com/video secondlife.com/video]

= Official Video Tutorials =
''Friendly greetings!'' '''You''' can learn Second Life in a fun and fast fashion! The enthusiastic [[User:Torley_Linden|Torley]] is your host, taking you on a tour through tips, tricks, and techniques that'll increase your confidence and make you smile. :) Whether you're a newcomer or longtime Resident, your inworld experience will benefit from these video tutorials.

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'''Click on a title to watch it, and you can also download these tips for ''FREE''''' — the "DOWNLOAD" links are high-quality, and can be used for streaming in Second Life! If you prefer, [[Podcast|subscribe to our podcast]].

Also, you can '''[[Here|watch some of these video tutorials in Second Life]]'''!

== [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|BASICS]] - ''for new Residents!'' ==
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'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|Learn the skills you need in just a few minutes]]'''

== [[Video_Tutorials/TotW|Tip of the Week]] ==
Just about every week, [[User:Torley_Linden|Torley]] shares a video tip to make ''your'' Second Life better! From improving performance to building things to hidden secrets, you'll learn something valuable.

'''» [[Video_Tutorials/TotW|Watch 40+ Tips of the Week!]]'''

Recent tips:

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| ''Find out...'' '''how to report abuse'''
| '''how to make a neon sign'''
| '''set a custom Default texture'''
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== [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|QUICKTIPS]] ==
Short on time? Quicktips deliver your knowledge in 2 minutes or less, guaranteed.

'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|Watch over 100 Quicktips!]]'''

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| ''Learn...'' '''about Avatar Rendering Cost!'''
| '''about different "For Sale" options!'''
| '''how to take a snapshot!'''
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/02/curious-confused-about-land-watch-11-land-video-tutorials/ LAND] ==
What is it? How to buy & sell? How is it managed? What about shaping the ground? How to eject troublemakers and set your parcel to deter them?! Oh my gosh... have you ever wanted to know what all those options in About Land do? ''Here are your answers and more, in almost 2 hours of FREE vidtuts!''

[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/02/curious-confused-about-land-watch-11-land-video-tutorials/ See chapter guides.]

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sbp5FV1xVEk Basics]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Basics.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=3LV8-iqVTF8 Land use introduction]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Land-use-introduction.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=OF8XM3vyDmA Region & parcel prim limits]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Region-&-parcel-prim-limits.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_rcXOTz7M Selling parcels]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Selling-parcels.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=E29xLqfYrio Buying parcels (as a Premium account)]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Buying-parcels-as-a-Premium-account.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=d9J_knGvnv4 Buying parcels (as a Basic account)]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Buying-parcels-as-a-Basic-account.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=nwzkG7Lps3g About Land options]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-About-Land-options.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_S7fgLKjFic Parcel access controls]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Parcel-access-controls.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=7qFlflj4xAw Property Lines & Land Owners]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Property-Lines-&-Land-Owners.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nwcd8UT8YUE Joining & subdividing parcels]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Joining-&-subdividing-parcels.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=MR5tZN4BVSw Terraforming]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Terraforming.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=WwFEN5FS2AI Where is my Premium account's free land?]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Where-is-my-Premium-account's-free-land.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/24/can-you-hear-me-now-7-voice-chat-video-tutorials VOICE CHAT] ==
Learn how to setup, customize, and use the power of your voice to communicate!

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=5zz54h1lu_w Getting started]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Getting-started.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=mfvQZcRO-z0 Etiquette]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Etiquette.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=mGXKTY-RDbM Who's speaking?]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Who's-speaking.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=jR8BQ8_c3BY Improving your hearing]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Improving-your-hearing.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=tSpNYwcvwD4 Private calls]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Private-calls.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=WplYhxyFd3M Speech gestures]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Speech-gestures.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=1vFJjtG11Oc Disabling it for yourself & on land]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Disabling-it-for-yourself-&-on-land.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/10/parcel-media-video-tutorials-how-to-play-movies-webpages-more/ PARCEL MEDIA] ==
How to play movies & webpages on your land, and special interactive features too!

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=gowmZtkrV4Y Play webpages, movies, & more]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/Parcel-Media-Play-webpages-movies-&-more.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=-SJu23Ya4WY Make your own media screen]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/Parcel-Media-Make-your-own-media-screen.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=7AUwIUDW7LM Click actions]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=TX04VAsSMFQ Play parcel music]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-33-Play-parcel-music.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/14/4-fun-spacenavigator-3d-mouse-video-tutorials/ SPACENAVIGATOR] ==
As of [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/09/updated-new-release-candidate-viewer-120-rc0-available/ Second Life 1.20], this [http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php 3D mouse] has optimized compatibility with the inworld experience, including [[Flycam]]. Torley presents a special mixed-reality demo just minutes after opening the box!

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=gEAyMDDSh5g Getting started]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Getting-started.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=GHqF-jvGox0 Avatar, Flycam, & Build modes]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Avatar-Flycam-&-Build-modes.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=pcsJDy7G4to Advanced customization]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Advanced-customization.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=JWk1VT6NE3Q Summary, buttons, & more tips]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Summary-buttons-&-more-tips.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|Classics!]] ==
These are older vidtuts, so some references may be noticeably out-of-date, but most of the fundamentals are still relevant today.

'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|Dig into the archives]]'''

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| ''Discover...'' '''how to make a wavy flag!'''
| '''why filling in your profile matters!'''
| '''the limitations of Second Life's Undo!'''
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= Resident-created Video Tutorials =
== Assorted topics ==
* '''[http://tumitu.wordpress.com/tutorial/creare-oggetti-complessi-in-secondlife/ Tutorial video in Italiano sul blog Tumitu]''' - Come si creano Oggetti complessi in Secondlife. A breve ne inseriremo altri.

* '''[http://it.youtube.com/user/GaiaRossini VideoTuTorial in Italiano di Gaia Rossini]'''- In continuo aggiornamento

* '''[http://www.shiny-life.com/category/tutorials-tools/ Tutorials & Tools]''' - By Vlad Bjornson. These cover topics like Vlad's "Top 10 Building Tips" and sculpted prims.

* '''[http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=BenjaKepler Twenty Tutorials]''' - By Benja Kepler. Ten scripting tutorials, plus making furniture, sculpted prims, and Orientation/Help Island basics.

* '''[http://youtube.com/mkyschnitzel How to get started in Second Life]''' - By Mkyschnitzel Campbell, in German and English. general, 34-minute introduction to Second Life. Topics: avatars, communication, Search, interaction, and some locations to show the wide range of possible inworld activities.

* '''[http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/User:Phoenixa_Sol Phoenixa's tutorial, How I Dance In Secondlife]''' - By Phoenixa Sol in English. Arranging animations in fast and easy to use HUDs, combining animations, gestures to approximate the look of real life dancing within Secondlife.com. Expanded page with links and SLurls now available here [[User:Phoenixa Sol|Phoenixa Sol]] 16:35, 4 April 2008 (PDT)

* '''[http://www.illasaron.com/html Videotutoriales en Español]''' - Desde VideoTutoriales.com. Curso para Emprendedores en Second Life que puedes también visualizar desde Revver [http://www.revver.com/playlist/show/7558258/ ver playlist en Revver]. O descargar, así como muchos otros cursos desde la página oficial de VideoTutoriales.com [http://www.illasaron.com/html]. Esta es una lista de los publicados hasta el momento:
**[http://www.revver.com/video/773478/01-guia-de-second-life-que-es-second-life/ 1º) ¿Qué es Second Life?]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/776117/02-guia-de-second-life-trabajar-y-moverse/ 2º) Trabajar y Moverse]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/779336/03-guia-de-second-life-controlar-las-camaras/ 3º) Controlar las Cámaras]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/790425/04-curso-de-second-life-mapas-y-avatares/ 4º) Mapas y Avatares]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/793929/05-guia-de-second-life-crear-ropas/ 5º) Crear Ropas]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/801906/06-guia-second-life-canales-alfa-y-creacion-tattoos/ 6º) Canales Alfa y Creación Tattoos]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/807153/07-curso-para-creadores-en-second-life-trabajar-con-prims/ 7º) Trabajar con Prims]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/812997/08-curso-para-creadores-en-second-life/ 8º) Propiedades de los Prims]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/820290/09-curso-para-emprendedores-en-sl-herramientas-y-texturas/ 9º) Herramientas y Texturas]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/820710/10-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life/ 10º) Crear Globo Terrestre]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/828526/11-curso-emprendedores-en-sl/ 11º) Crear Muebles 1 Prim]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/830075/12-curso-de-emprendedores-en-second-life-dar-permisos-a-los-objetos/ 12º) Dar Permisos a los Objetos]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/842272/13-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-crear-un-hud-ao/ 13º) Crear un Hud AO]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/849423/14-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-trabajar-con-texturas/ 14º) Trabajar con Texturas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/853473/15-curso-emprendendores-second-life-usar-multimedia/ 15º) Usar Multimedia]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/862268/16-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-linden-scripting-language/ 16º) Linden Scripting Language]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/876251/017-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-sintaxis-del-lsl/ 17º) Sintaxis del Linden Scripting Language]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/893144/018-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life/ 18º) Variables y Funciones]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/902824/019-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-scripting-practico-control-puerta/ 19º) Crear Script para controlar puerta]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/920111/020-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-sistema-de-teletransporte/ 20º) Sistema de Teletransporte]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/931938/21-curso-para-emprendedores-en-sl-construir-edificio/ 21º) Construir Edificio]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/932127/022-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-construir-edificio-ii/ 22º) Construir Edificio II]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/932334/23-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-construir-edificio-iii/ 23º) Construir Edificio III]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/944908/24-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life/ 24º) Construir Mobiliario]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/944408/25-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-creacion-de-mobiliario-ii/ 25º) Construir Tresillo]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/968616/26-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-mesa-recepcion-i/ 26º) Construir Mesa Recepción]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/985110/27-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-mesa-recepcion-ii/ 27º) Construir Mesa Recepción 2]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/970952/28-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-mesa-recepcion-iii/28º) Construir Mesa Recepción 3]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/985529/29-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-uso-de-las-salas-interactivas/) 29º)Uso Salas Interactivas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1000411/031-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-particulas-i/ 31º)Uso Partículas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1012551/32-curso-para-emprendedores-en-sl-apariencia-particulas/ 32º)Apariencia partículas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1043573/videotutorial-uso-de-s4sl-scratch-para-second-life/ Uso de Scracht para Second Life]

* '''[http://www.illasaron.com/html Videotutoriales en Español instalar y configurar OpenSim]''' - Desde VideoTutoriales.com. tres videotutoriales sobre instalación, configuración y uso de OpenSim y OSGrid que puedes también visualizar desde Revver.
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1019497/opensim-instalacion-y-configuracion/ 1º) Instalación y Configuración de OpenSim]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1027898/opensim-crear-regiones-y-personalizar-terreno-y-avatares/ 2º) Crear Islas y configurar terrenos y avatares]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1027401/opensim-enlazar-nuestro-opensim-a-osgrid/ 3º)Enlazar un OpenSim al OSGrid]

== Content creation ==
* '''[http://www.naturalselectionstudios.com/ n00b Be Gone series]''' - By Natural Selection Studios.
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=129 Camera Tutorial] - "how to interact with objects, different forms of camera controls, and a few ‘unknown’ tricks"
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=160 Building Tutorial] - "basic building inside Second Life - as well as continuing camera controls learned in the first episode"

* '''[http://www.slbuilding.com/ Building in Second Life series]''' - By Ian Monstre.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Clock_video.html Building a Clock] - How to make a timepiece that really works, in 7 parts.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Open-Close_door.html Open/Close Door] - "how to create a door that opens and closes when touched"
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Flag.html Create a Fluttering flag] - Flag vidtuts are a great way to show flexiprims in action.

* '''[http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/ Building and scripting series]''' - By Seeter Sullivan.
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/sign.html/ How to create an interactive sign]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/texture.html/ How to embed texture onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecard.html/ How to embed a notecard onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/link.html/ How to link an object to a webpage]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecardlinks.html/ How to create links within a notecard]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/dropbox.html/ How to create a dropbox]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/teleport.html/ How to create a teleport link]

* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JLLG3DTz6Y How to animate your creations]''' - How to animate your creations with linked prim animation using [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=163930 Puppeteer] by Todd Borst.

* '''[http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/08/making_things_i.html How to build a bridge]''' - By Noire Mirabeau — a relatively vintage example of an SL vidtut.

* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Assorted resources and links]''' - By Thinkerer Melville. Includes guides to filming machinima and telling a story, some video tutorials, and movies of inworld adventures.

* '''[http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife/discuss/72157600055309030/ Using snapshot freeze to take precise pictures]''' - By Bella March. By doing this, you can achieve better action shots without re-shooting multiple times.

=== External software ===
* '''[http://www.vintfalken.com/video-tutorial-using-ps-liquify-on-secondlife-snapshots Using Photoshop's "Liquify" tool]''' - By Vint Falken. This can help you smooth out and enhance avatar snapshots dramatically.

* '''[[Wings 3D#Tutorials|Wings 3D sculpted prim vidtuts]]''' - Learn how to use an external modeler good for exporting sculpties to Second Life.

== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] ==
* '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden.
* '''[http://alt-zoom.blogs.com/classroom/2006/05/how_to_make_a_m.html How to make a movie in Second Life]''' - By Alt-Zoom Studios.
* '''[http://aeneaideas.wordpress.com/2006/12/02/machinima-in-sl-on-mac-os-x-a-tutorial/ Making Machinima in Second Life on Mac OS X]''' - By Aenea Nori. Although specifically discussing the technical aspects of creating Machinima in Mac OS X, the concepts are applicable to Windows users as well.
* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Vidder Maker Workshop -- The Six Gates]''' - By Thinkerer Melville.
* '''[http://moomoney.wordpress.com/2006/09/14/how-to-alt-zoom-camera/ How to use the Alt-Zoom Camera]''' - moo Money guides us through using this tool to film movies.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaRDBIektN8 Another Alt-Zoom camera tutorial]''' - Alt-Zoom camera tutorial by Nimrod.

== Use specific products ==
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_r_nGanvNaY tFinder quickstart]''' - By Cid Vilas. Learn how to use [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=206261 tFinder], the texture search engine.

* ''' [http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15843036NmtmqQaH How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor]'''
- By Rose Evans. Learn how to take a JEVN Vendor, such as a P10 or P20 model (though for the demo I use a 6 panel for speed. :D ), and make it into a Hippo Vendor. As I (Rose) say, if you are converting from JEVN to Hippo you got to build it anyway you might as well use what ya got already set up. :D Best viewed full screen!

* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xM8aqqwVAw En Garde]''' - Strategic fencing. Advance, retreat, parry, lunge!
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn6M3O7mBiQ Frootcake]''' - A deliciously spiteful game for 3-5 players

= Related resources =
* '''[http://youtube.com/results?search_type=search_videos&search_query=%22second%20life%22%20tutorial&search_sort=video_date_uploaded&search_category=0 YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials]''' - The list is growing!
* '''[http://www.contentious.com/2007/01/12/second-life-frustration-video-tutorials-please/ SL Frustration: Video Tutorials, please?]''' - Sometimes when I ask myself "Why am I doing this?" while filming, I (Torley) read this post and am reminded of how confused I was when I started. It's insightful.
* '''[http://www.teachertube.com/search_result.php?search_id=second+life&x=0&y=0 teachtube.com]''' - Because K-12 institutions routinely block YouTube, it can be difficult to show great educational examples of Second Life, as well as those wonderful tutorials by Torley and others. However, TeacherTube.com as a purely educational alternative. The list is small.
* [[Video Transcripts]] - a list of accessible video tutorials and links to the text files

[[Category:Creation]] [[Category:Machinima]] [[Category:Multimedia]] [[Category:Tutorials]] [[Category:Video Tutorial Topics|Main VidTut Page]]

Video Tutorials

2008-09-06T06:15:30Z

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Easy link to this page: [http://secondlife.com/video secondlife.com/video]

= Official Video Tutorials =
''Friendly greetings!'' '''You''' can learn Second Life in a fun and fast fashion! The enthusiastic [[User:Torley_Linden|Torley]] is your host, taking you on a tour through tips, tricks, and techniques that'll increase your confidence and make you smile. :) Whether you're a newcomer or longtime Resident, your inworld experience will benefit from these video tutorials.

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'''Click on a title to watch it, and you can also download these tips for ''FREE''''' — the "DOWNLOAD" links are high-quality, and can be used for streaming in Second Life! If you prefer, [[Podcast|subscribe to our podcast]].

Also, you can '''[[Here|watch some of these video tutorials in Second Life]]'''!

== [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|BASICS]] - ''for new Residents!'' ==
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'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|Learn the skills you need in just a few minutes]]'''

== [[Video_Tutorials/TotW|Tip of the Week]] ==
Just about every week, [[User:Torley_Linden|Torley]] shares a video tip to make ''your'' Second Life better! From improving performance to building things to hidden secrets, you'll learn something valuable.

'''» [[Video_Tutorials/TotW|Watch 40+ Tips of the Week!]]'''

Recent tips:

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| ''Find out...'' '''how to report abuse'''
| '''how to make a neon sign'''
| '''set a custom Default texture'''
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== [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|QUICKTIPS]] ==
Short on time? Quicktips deliver your knowledge in 2 minutes or less, guaranteed.

'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|Watch over 100 Quicktips!]]'''

Like these:

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| ''Learn...'' '''about Avatar Rendering Cost!'''
| '''about different "For Sale" options!'''
| '''how to take a snapshot!'''
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/02/curious-confused-about-land-watch-11-land-video-tutorials/ LAND] ==
What is it? How to buy & sell? How is it managed? What about shaping the ground? How to eject troublemakers and set your parcel to deter them?! Oh my gosh... have you ever wanted to know what all those options in About Land do? ''Here are your answers and more, in almost 2 hours of FREE vidtuts!''

[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/02/curious-confused-about-land-watch-11-land-video-tutorials/ See chapter guides.]

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=Sbp5FV1xVEk Basics]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Basics.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=3LV8-iqVTF8 Land use introduction]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Land-use-introduction.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=OF8XM3vyDmA Region & parcel prim limits]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=Gy_rcXOTz7M Selling parcels]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Selling-parcels.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=E29xLqfYrio Buying parcels (as a Premium account)]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Buying-parcels-as-a-Premium-account.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=d9J_knGvnv4 Buying parcels (as a Basic account)]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Buying-parcels-as-a-Basic-account.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=nwzkG7Lps3g About Land options]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-About-Land-options.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_S7fgLKjFic Parcel access controls]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Parcel-access-controls.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=7qFlflj4xAw Property Lines & Land Owners]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Property-Lines-&-Land-Owners.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=Nwcd8UT8YUE Joining & subdividing parcels]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Joining-&-subdividing-parcels.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=MR5tZN4BVSw Terraforming]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Terraforming.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=WwFEN5FS2AI Where is my Premium account's free land?]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/LAND-Where-is-my-Premium-account's-free-land.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/24/can-you-hear-me-now-7-voice-chat-video-tutorials VOICE CHAT] ==
Learn how to setup, customize, and use the power of your voice to communicate!

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=5zz54h1lu_w Getting started]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=mfvQZcRO-z0 Etiquette]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=mGXKTY-RDbM Who's speaking?]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=jR8BQ8_c3BY Improving your hearing]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Improving-your-hearing.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=tSpNYwcvwD4 Private calls]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=WplYhxyFd3M Speech gestures]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=1vFJjtG11Oc Disabling it for yourself & on land]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Disabling-it-for-yourself-&-on-land.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/10/parcel-media-video-tutorials-how-to-play-movies-webpages-more/ PARCEL MEDIA] ==
How to play movies & webpages on your land, and special interactive features too!

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=gowmZtkrV4Y Play webpages, movies, & more]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=-SJu23Ya4WY Make your own media screen]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=7AUwIUDW7LM Click actions]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=TX04VAsSMFQ Play parcel music]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-33-Play-parcel-music.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/14/4-fun-spacenavigator-3d-mouse-video-tutorials/ SPACENAVIGATOR] ==
As of [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/09/updated-new-release-candidate-viewer-120-rc0-available/ Second Life 1.20], this [http://www.3dconnexion.com/3dmouse/spacenavigator.php 3D mouse] has optimized compatibility with the inworld experience, including [[Flycam]]. Torley presents a special mixed-reality demo just minutes after opening the box!

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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=gEAyMDDSh5g Getting started]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=GHqF-jvGox0 Avatar, Flycam, & Build modes]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Avatar-Flycam-&-Build-modes.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=pcsJDy7G4to Advanced customization]'''
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| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=JWk1VT6NE3Q Summary, buttons, & more tips]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Summary-buttons-&-more-tips.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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== [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|Classics!]] ==
These are older vidtuts, so some references may be noticeably out-of-date, but most of the fundamentals are still relevant today.

'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|Dig into the archives]]'''

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| ''Discover...'' '''how to make a wavy flag!'''
| '''why filling in your profile matters!'''
| '''the limitations of Second Life's Undo!'''
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= Resident-created Video Tutorials =
== Assorted topics ==
* '''[http://tumitu.wordpress.com/tutorial/creare-oggetti-complessi-in-secondlife/ Tutorial video in Italiano sul blog Tumitu]''' - Come si creano Oggetti complessi in Secondlife. A breve ne inseriremo altri.

* '''[http://it.youtube.com/user/GaiaRossini VideoTuTorial in Italiano di Gaia Rossini]'''- In continuo aggiornamento

* '''[http://www.shiny-life.com/category/tutorials-tools/ Tutorials & Tools]''' - By Vlad Bjornson. These cover topics like Vlad's "Top 10 Building Tips" and sculpted prims.

* '''[http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=BenjaKepler Twenty Tutorials]''' - By Benja Kepler. Ten scripting tutorials, plus making furniture, sculpted prims, and Orientation/Help Island basics.

* '''[http://youtube.com/mkyschnitzel How to get started in Second Life]''' - By Mkyschnitzel Campbell, in German and English. general, 34-minute introduction to Second Life. Topics: avatars, communication, Search, interaction, and some locations to show the wide range of possible inworld activities.

* '''[http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/User:Phoenixa_Sol Phoenixa's tutorial, How I Dance In Secondlife]''' - By Phoenixa Sol in English. Arranging animations in fast and easy to use HUDs, combining animations, gestures to approximate the look of real life dancing within Secondlife.com. Expanded page with links and SLurls now available here [[User:Phoenixa Sol|Phoenixa Sol]] 16:35, 4 April 2008 (PDT)

* '''[http://www.illasaron.com/html Videotutoriales en Español]''' - Desde VideoTutoriales.com. Curso para Emprendedores en Second Life que puedes también visualizar desde Revver [http://www.revver.com/playlist/show/7558258/ ver playlist en Revver]. O descargar, así como muchos otros cursos desde la página oficial de VideoTutoriales.com [http://www.illasaron.com/html]. Esta es una lista de los publicados hasta el momento:
**[http://www.revver.com/video/773478/01-guia-de-second-life-que-es-second-life/ 1º) ¿Qué es Second Life?]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/776117/02-guia-de-second-life-trabajar-y-moverse/ 2º) Trabajar y Moverse]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/779336/03-guia-de-second-life-controlar-las-camaras/ 3º) Controlar las Cámaras]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/790425/04-curso-de-second-life-mapas-y-avatares/ 4º) Mapas y Avatares]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/793929/05-guia-de-second-life-crear-ropas/ 5º) Crear Ropas]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/801906/06-guia-second-life-canales-alfa-y-creacion-tattoos/ 6º) Canales Alfa y Creación Tattoos]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/807153/07-curso-para-creadores-en-second-life-trabajar-con-prims/ 7º) Trabajar con Prims]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/812997/08-curso-para-creadores-en-second-life/ 8º) Propiedades de los Prims]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/820290/09-curso-para-emprendedores-en-sl-herramientas-y-texturas/ 9º) Herramientas y Texturas]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/820710/10-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life/ 10º) Crear Globo Terrestre]
** [http://www.revver.com/video/828526/11-curso-emprendedores-en-sl/ 11º) Crear Muebles 1 Prim]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/830075/12-curso-de-emprendedores-en-second-life-dar-permisos-a-los-objetos/ 12º) Dar Permisos a los Objetos]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/842272/13-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-crear-un-hud-ao/ 13º) Crear un Hud AO]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/849423/14-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-trabajar-con-texturas/ 14º) Trabajar con Texturas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/853473/15-curso-emprendendores-second-life-usar-multimedia/ 15º) Usar Multimedia]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/862268/16-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-linden-scripting-language/ 16º) Linden Scripting Language]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/876251/017-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-sintaxis-del-lsl/ 17º) Sintaxis del Linden Scripting Language]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/893144/018-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life/ 18º) Variables y Funciones]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/902824/019-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-scripting-practico-control-puerta/ 19º) Crear Script para controlar puerta]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/920111/020-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-sistema-de-teletransporte/ 20º) Sistema de Teletransporte]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/931938/21-curso-para-emprendedores-en-sl-construir-edificio/ 21º) Construir Edificio]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/932127/022-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-construir-edificio-ii/ 22º) Construir Edificio II]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/932334/23-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-construir-edificio-iii/ 23º) Construir Edificio III]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/944908/24-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life/ 24º) Construir Mobiliario]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/944408/25-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-creacion-de-mobiliario-ii/ 25º) Construir Tresillo]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/968616/26-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-mesa-recepcion-i/ 26º) Construir Mesa Recepción]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/985110/27-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-mesa-recepcion-ii/ 27º) Construir Mesa Recepción 2]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/970952/28-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-mesa-recepcion-iii/28º) Construir Mesa Recepción 3]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/985529/29-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-uso-de-las-salas-interactivas/) 29º)Uso Salas Interactivas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1000411/031-curso-para-emprendedores-en-second-life-particulas-i/ 31º)Uso Partículas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1012551/32-curso-para-emprendedores-en-sl-apariencia-particulas/ 32º)Apariencia partículas]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1043573/videotutorial-uso-de-s4sl-scratch-para-second-life/ Uso de Scracht para Second Life]

* '''[http://www.illasaron.com/html Videotutoriales en Español instalar y configurar OpenSim]''' - Desde VideoTutoriales.com. tres videotutoriales sobre instalación, configuración y uso de OpenSim y OSGrid que puedes también visualizar desde Revver.
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1019497/opensim-instalacion-y-configuracion/ 1º) Instalación y Configuración de OpenSim]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1027898/opensim-crear-regiones-y-personalizar-terreno-y-avatares/ 2º) Crear Islas y configurar terrenos y avatares]
**[http://www.revver.com/video/1027401/opensim-enlazar-nuestro-opensim-a-osgrid/ 3º)Enlazar un OpenSim al OSGrid]

== Content creation ==
* '''[http://www.naturalselectionstudios.com/ n00b Be Gone series]''' - By Natural Selection Studios.
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=129 Camera Tutorial] - "how to interact with objects, different forms of camera controls, and a few ‘unknown’ tricks"
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=160 Building Tutorial] - "basic building inside Second Life - as well as continuing camera controls learned in the first episode"

* '''[http://www.slbuilding.com/ Building in Second Life series]''' - By Ian Monstre.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Clock_video.html Building a Clock] - How to make a timepiece that really works, in 7 parts.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Open-Close_door.html Open/Close Door] - "how to create a door that opens and closes when touched"
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Flag.html Create a Fluttering flag] - Flag vidtuts are a great way to show flexiprims in action.

* '''[http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/ Building and scripting series]''' - By Seeter Sullivan.
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/sign.html/ How to create an interactive sign]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/texture.html/ How to embed texture onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecard.html/ How to embed a notecard onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/link.html/ How to link an object to a webpage]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecardlinks.html/ How to create links within a notecard]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/dropbox.html/ How to create a dropbox]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/teleport.html/ How to create a teleport link]

* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JLLG3DTz6Y How to animate your creations]''' - How to animate your creations with linked prim animation using [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=163930 Puppeteer] by Todd Borst.

* '''[http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/08/making_things_i.html How to build a bridge]''' - By Noire Mirabeau — a relatively vintage example of an SL vidtut.

* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Assorted resources and links]''' - By Thinkerer Melville. Includes guides to filming machinima and telling a story, some video tutorials, and movies of inworld adventures.

* '''[http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife/discuss/72157600055309030/ Using snapshot freeze to take precise pictures]''' - By Bella March. By doing this, you can achieve better action shots without re-shooting multiple times.

=== External software ===
* '''[http://www.vintfalken.com/video-tutorial-using-ps-liquify-on-secondlife-snapshots Using Photoshop's "Liquify" tool]''' - By Vint Falken. This can help you smooth out and enhance avatar snapshots dramatically.

* '''[[Wings 3D#Tutorials|Wings 3D sculpted prim vidtuts]]''' - Learn how to use an external modeler good for exporting sculpties to Second Life.

== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] ==
* '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden.
* '''[http://alt-zoom.blogs.com/classroom/2006/05/how_to_make_a_m.html How to make a movie in Second Life]''' - By Alt-Zoom Studios.
* '''[http://aeneaideas.wordpress.com/2006/12/02/machinima-in-sl-on-mac-os-x-a-tutorial/ Making Machinima in Second Life on Mac OS X]''' - By Aenea Nori. Although specifically discussing the technical aspects of creating Machinima in Mac OS X, the concepts are applicable to Windows users as well.
* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Vidder Maker Workshop -- The Six Gates]''' - By Thinkerer Melville.
* '''[http://moomoney.wordpress.com/2006/09/14/how-to-alt-zoom-camera/ How to use the Alt-Zoom Camera]''' - moo Money guides us through using this tool to film movies.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaRDBIektN8 Another Alt-Zoom camera tutorial]''' - Alt-Zoom camera tutorial by Nimrod.

== Use specific products ==
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_r_nGanvNaY tFinder quickstart]''' - By Cid Vilas. Learn how to use [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=206261 tFinder], the texture search engine.

* ''' [http://www.veoh.com/videos/v15834484ytWCQdKc How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor]'''
- By Rose Evans. Learn how to take a JEVN Vendor, such as a P10 or P20 model (though for the demo I use a 4 panel for speed. :D ), and make it into a Hippo Vendor. As I (Rose) say, if you are converting from JEVN to Hippo you got to build it anyway you might as well use what ya got already set up. :D Best viewed full screen!

* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xM8aqqwVAw En Garde]''' - Strategic fencing. Advance, retreat, parry, lunge!
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn6M3O7mBiQ Frootcake]''' - A deliciously spiteful game for 3-5 players

= Related resources =
* '''[http://youtube.com/results?search_type=search_videos&search_query=%22second%20life%22%20tutorial&search_sort=video_date_uploaded&search_category=0 YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials]''' - The list is growing!
* '''[http://www.contentious.com/2007/01/12/second-life-frustration-video-tutorials-please/ SL Frustration: Video Tutorials, please?]''' - Sometimes when I ask myself "Why am I doing this?" while filming, I (Torley) read this post and am reminded of how confused I was when I started. It's insightful.
* '''[http://www.teachertube.com/search_result.php?search_id=second+life&x=0&y=0 teachtube.com]''' - Because K-12 institutions routinely block YouTube, it can be difficult to show great educational examples of Second Life, as well as those wonderful tutorials by Torley and others. However, TeacherTube.com as a purely educational alternative. The list is small.
* [[Video Transcripts]] - a list of accessible video tutorials and links to the text files

[[Category:Creation]] [[Category:Machinima]] [[Category:Multimedia]] [[Category:Tutorials]] [[Category:Video Tutorial Topics|Main VidTut Page]]

Video Tutorials

2008-01-06T16:41:07Z

Rose Evans: Adding my own two part Video Tutorial to the Content Creation section

'''The following is a list of Second Life video tutorials.''' This isn't meant to be a complete compilation, but if it's here, you at least know that somebody found it useful. [[User:Torley Linden|Torley Linden]] started this page with the intention of providing an easy-access resource for SL vidtuts.

Please add what you've found useful!

== Linden-created Video Tutorials ==
You can also see these in the '''[http://support.secondlife.com Knowledge Base]''' and '''[http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=Torley&p=v Torley's YouTube page]''', including:

=== Second Life Tip of the Week ===
[[Image:Second_Life_Tip_of_the_Week.jpg|256px|right]] '''An ongoing series which aims to communicate practical info in a fun & fast fashion!'''

'''Click on a title to watch it, and you can also download these tips for ''FREE'':'''

* '''LOFI''' = Smaller movies optimized for streaming in Second Life (you'll need [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ QuickTime]) — copy the links and share them on your land!
* '''HIFI''' = Bigger, higher-quality files. Right-click and save them to disk for keeps.

# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/08/23/tip-of-the-week-how-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sound/ How to turn off the typing animation and sound]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-01-How-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sou-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-01-How-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sou.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/08/30/tip-of-the-week-how-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better/ How to move your camera further and better]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-02-How-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-02-How-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/06/tip-of-the-week-a-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks/ A yummy mix of user interface tricks]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-03-A-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-03-A-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/13/tip-of-the-week-4-how-to-use-beacons-and-highlights/ How to use beacons and highlights]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-04-How-to-use-beacons-and-highlights-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-04-How-to-use-beacons-and-highlights.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/20/tip-of-the-week-5-3-useful-show-options-in-the-tools-menu/ 3 useful "Show" options in the Tools menu]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-05-3-useful-Show-options-in-the-Tools-menu-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-05-3-useful-Show-options-in-the-Tools-menu.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/05/tip-of-the-week-6-more-inventory-management-tips/ More inventory management tips]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-06-More-inventory-management-tips-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-06-More-inventory-management-tips.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/11/tip-of-the-week-7-a-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu/ A deeper taste of the pie menu]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-07-A-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-07-A-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/18/tip-of-the-week-8-how-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances/ How to deal with some common annoyances]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-08-How-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-08-How-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/01/tip-of-the-week-9-how-to-create-and-join-a-group/ How to create and join a group]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-09-How-to-create-and-join-a-group-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-09-How-to-create-and-join-a-group.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/13/tip-of-the-week-10-how-to-use-the-new-search-2/ How to use the new Search]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-10-How-to-use-the-new-Search-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-10-How-to-use-the-new-Search.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/15/tip-of-the-week-11-welcome-to-windlight/ Welcome to WindLight!]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-11-Welcome-to-WindLight-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-11-Welcome-to-WindLight.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/22/tip-of-the-week-12-how-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance/ How to easily boost viewer performance]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-12-How-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-12-How-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/29/tip-of-the-week-13-how-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-search/ How to show your stuff in our new Search]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-13-How-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-Search-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-13-How-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-Search.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/06/tip-of-the-week-14-how-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier/ How to set multiple permissions easier]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-14-How-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-14-How-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/13/tip-of-the-week-15-how-to-get-texture-info/ How to get texture info]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-15-How-to-get-texture-info-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-15-How-to-get-texture-info.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/20/tip-of-the-week-16-how-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays/ How to make a gift box… happy holidays!]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-16-How-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-16-How-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays.mp4 HIFI]'''

'''[http://blog.secondlife.com/author/torleylinden/ Learn more about Torley's work on the Official Linden Blog.]'''

=== More! ===
These are older vidtuts which preceded the TotW. As such, some references may be noticeably out-of-date, but most of the fundamentals are still relevant today.

* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=6WKo4G8aQBc How to use gestures]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-gestures-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-gestures.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=AULw9Oa_1Bw How to manage your inventory]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-manage-your-inventory-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-manage-your-inventory.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=D3rsGO2Wqho How to use HUDs]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-huds-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-huds.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=GqbuMi5N97c How to change your appearance]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-change-your-appearance-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-change-your-appearance.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=hQoaQzuqqkY How to open and sell boxes]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-open-and-sell-boxes-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-open-and-sell-boxes.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=8k-XoIPycm8 How to use the building grid]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-the-building-grid-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-the-building-grid.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCgQRrdtgQc How to fill in your profile]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-fill-in-your-profile-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-fill-in-your-profile.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=PwSIYGhZbT4 How to create and send a notecard]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-a-postcard-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-a-postcard.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIVPTVh5IY How to use Undo]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-undo-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-undo.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=cuBlYNcZdrg How to make a flag that waves in wind]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-a-flag-that-waves-in-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-a-flag-that-waves-in.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=m6XqQM9hgB0 How to to make tiny prims]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-tiny-prims-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-tiny-prims.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=LU-NhMedmnk Assorted Tips & Tricks] - A yummy stew including a hearty helping of FollowCam!
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tips-tricks-december-2006-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tips-tricks-december-2006.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=AZyBNBW2yjI Advanced Snapshot Magic] - Take better pictures!
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-advanced-snapshot-magic-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-advanced-snapshot-magic.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/08/02/postcards-from-the-sledge/ How to send a postcard]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-and-create-a-notecard-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-and-create-a-notecard.mp4 HIFI]'''

== Resident-created Video Tutorials ==
=== Assorted topics ===
* '''[http://slvidtuts.wordpress.com/ Amras Alder's Video Tutorials]'''
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gxVKRimOwA Joystick Flycam] - WAIT! This tip is for those *without* joysticks!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4DvLwWwzrU Finding Hidden Objects] - How to find & edit an invisible prim buried in particles.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeW4HM7--pA Friendship or Calling Card?] - Friendship has its disadvantages. Let's have a look.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffM2IXjK35w Inventory Tricks] - Look over my shoulder as I manipulate my inventory.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuFmwDfIkbY Client Paramaters] - Learn how to add options to your SL shortcut!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-kNtMxK_o Alpha Edges] - Learn how to alter a thin prim's (modifiable) edge to be transparent.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaJIdduYR_A Ghost Prims: Epilogue] - Corrects misstatement & demonstrates Region Restart.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qPAo4f_Oeo Ghost Prims] - What they are and what must be done to get rid of them.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrEeU5HcmnA Windlight Beta: ATI Fix] - Having Windlight issues with your ATI card? Here's a work-around.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzVBvxYTCI Particle Grief] - Locate a hidden (buried) particle generator and learn your options.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efFJQ7-nzs8 Test Viewers] - Where to find them and why you may not like them.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCUSGjB6gIk Preferences/Graphics] - Explains Preferences/Graphics tab item-by-item (viewer 1.18.4 (3)).
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP-S_lRj3mM Preferences/Network] - Explains Preferences/Network tab item-by-item.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/qynm_kJHNfo Lag Meter] - Identify the source(s) of your lag with this underrated tool.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/3DPVF_Xonxo Preferences/Input & Camera] - Explains Preferences/Input & Camera tab item-by-item.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/zGZPCgl4bxI The Beta Grid] - Introduction to yet another SL playground!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nWu93Z6jig Preferences/General] - Explains Preferences/General tab item-by-item.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roWx4VFN9bc New Dazzle SL Interface] - Peek at the new SL User Interface "Dazzle"
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NkD8lEPkD4 Sunken Feet] - How to pull your buried feet out of the ground.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQPioQTKrMg Logoff Prevention] - Disable automatic logoff when your avatar is idle too long. Hooray!
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/pmDH7OTUV8c IM Window Tricks] - Yes, you *can* make the new IM window smaller, and more.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/gaxttTgZEnU By The Numbers] - How the SL map displays xyz sim addresses, and more.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/lG8v80vdY1Q Mouse Moves Sun] - How to have beautiful sunsets or lighting any time, any place!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVAxztaiOAA Disable Camera Constraints] - How and why it's a good thing, with some extra tips to assist.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEjflO_u3Js Quiet Snapshots] - Take snapshots without default sound and animation.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of5igPnYQXM Hover Tips & More] - How & why to engage/disengage Hover Tips.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv_DviZAxzA How to hide your HUDs] - Remove HUDs from view!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWo3OXUGsVE Ugly Horizon Fix] - Get rid of that pesky horizon anomaly.

* '''[http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=70 Vidéos tutos en Français par Teruki Shan]''' - (French vidtuts by Teruki Shan.) Retrouvez toutes mes vidéos tutos sur [http://secondlife-fr.net/ mon site internet], ou dans la liste suivante:
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=70 S'inscrire à Second Life]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Itemid=70 Se connecter à Second Life]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=167&Itemid=70 Orientation Island - Move - Mouvements]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=1 Orientation Island - Appearance - Apparence]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=1 Orientation Island - Communicate - Communication]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=256 Orientation Island - Search - Rechercher]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=219&Itemid=70 Fonctionalitées de l'Interface de Second Life]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=236&Itemid=1 Modifier et Sauvegarder son Apparence]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=1 Ouvrir et Porter le Contenu d'une Boite]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=189&Itemid=1 Création d'Objet - Créer un Objet]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid=1 Créer un Objet Simple : Une Chaise]

* '''[http://tumitu.wordpress.com Tutorial video in Italiano sul blog Tumitu]'''
** [http://tumitu.wordpress.com/tutorial/creare-oggetti-complessi-in-secondlife/ Come si creano Oggetti complessi in Secondlife]
** a breve ne inseriremo altri Check it out

* '''[http://www.shiny-life.com/category/tutorials-tools/ Vlad Bjornson's Tutorials & Tools]''' - These cover topics like Vlad's "Top 10 Building Tips" and sculpted prims.

=== Content creation ===
* '''[http://www.naturalselectionstudios.com/ n00b Be Gone series]''' - By Natural Selection Studios.
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=129 Camera Tutorial] - "how to interact with objects, different forms of camera controls, and a few ‘unknown’ tricks"
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=160 Building Tutorial] - "basic building inside Second Life - as well as continuing camera controls learned in the first episode"

* '''[http://www.slbuilding.com/ Building in Second Life series]''' - By Ian Monstre.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Clock_video.html Building a Clock] - How to make a timepiece that really works, in 7 parts.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Open-Close_door.html Open/Close Door] - "how to create a door that opens and closes when touched"
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Flag.html Create a Fluttering flag] - Flag vidtuts are a great way to show flexiprims in action.

* '''[http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/ Building and scripting series]''' - By Seeter Sullivan.
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/chair_lowres.html/ How to build a chair]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/sign.html/ How to create an interactive sign]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/texture.html/ How to embed texture onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecard.html/ How to embed a notecard onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/link.html/ How to link an object to a webpage]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecardlinks.html/ How to create links within a notecard]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/dropbox.html/ How to create a dropbox]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/teleport.html/ How to create a teleport link]

* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JLLG3DTz6Y How to animate your creations]''' - How to animate your creations with linked prim animation using [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=163930 Puppeteer] by Todd Borst.

* '''[http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/08/making_things_i.html How to build a bridge]''' - By Noire Mirabeau, in a relatively vintage example of an SL vidtut.

* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Assorted resources and links]''' - Includes guides to filming machinima and telling a story, some video tutorials, and movies of inworld adventures. By Thinkerer Melville.

* '''[http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife/discuss/72157600055309030/ Using snapshot freeze to take precise pictures]''' - By Bella March. By doing this, you can achieve better action shots without re-shooting multiple times.

* '''[http://www.vintfalken.com/video-tutorial-using-ps-liquify-on-secondlife-snapshots Using Photoshop's "Liquify" tool]''' - By Vint Falken. This can help you smooth out and enhance avatar snapshots dramatically.

* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_r_nGanvNaY tFinder quickstart]''' - By Cid Vilas. Learn how to use [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=206261 tFinder], the texture search engine.

* ''' [http://www.stage6.com/user/Roseroar/video/2021303/How-to-Hippoize-a-JEVN-Vendor-in-Second-Life-Part-1 How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor Part 1]'''
* ''' [http://www.stage6.com/user/Roseroar/video/2021377/How-to-Hippoize-a-JEVN-Vendor-in-Second-Life-Part-2 How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor Part 2]'''
By Rose Evans. Learn how to take a JEVN Vendor, such as a P10 or P20 model (though for the demo I use a 6 panel for speed. :D ), and make it into a Hippo Vendor. As I say, if you are converting from JEVN to Hippo you got to build it anyway you might as well use what ya got already set up. :D Best viewed full screen!

==== Sculpted prims ====
There are several good video tutorials for making sculpted prims, such as [[Wings 3D#Tutorials|some for Wings 3D]], an external 3D modeler good for exporting sculpties to Second Life.

=== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] ===
* '''[http://moomoney.wordpress.com/2006/09/14/how-to-alt-zoom-camera/ How to use the Alt-Zoom Camera]''' - moo Money guides us through using this tool to film movies.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaRDBIektN8 Another Alt-Zoom camera tutorial]''' - Alt-Zoom camera tutorial by Nimrod

==== Introductory guides ====
* '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden.
* '''[http://alt-zoom.blogs.com/classroom/2006/05/how_to_make_a_m.html How to make a movie in Second Life]''' - By Alt-Zoom Studios.
* '''[http://aeneaideas.wordpress.com/2006/12/02/machinima-in-sl-on-mac-os-x-a-tutorial/ Making Machinima in Second Life on Mac OS X]''' - By Aenea Nori. Although specifically discussing the technical aspects of creating Machinima in Mac OS X, the concepts are applicable to Windows users as well.
* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Vidder Maker Workshop -- The Six Gates]''' - By Thinkerer Melville.

== Feature demos ==
These aren't intentionally educational, but highlight specific aspects of Second Life.

* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=h4BMmq4dono WindLight atmospheric rendering]''' - By Torley Linden.
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=LlfpACg_lww Sculpted prims]''' - By Qarl Linden.
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=yCGqq57Y7uE Flexible prims]''' - By Torley Linden.

== Related resources ==
* '''[http://torley.com/how-to-convert-youtube-videos-for-playing-in-second-life How to convert YouTube videos for playing in Second Life]''' - Step-by-step tutorial for when you want to show a fave clip inworld.
* '''[http://youtube.com/results?search_type=search_videos&search_query=%22second%20life%22%20tutorial&search_sort=video_date_uploaded&search_category=0 YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials]''' - The list is small and growing!
* '''[http://contentious.com/archives/2007/01/12/second-life-frustration-video-tutorials-please SL Frustration: Video Tutorials, please?]''' - Sometimes when I ask myself "Why am I doing this?" while filming, I read this post and am reminded of how confused I was when I started. It's insightful.
* '''[http://secondlife.com/community/media.php secondlife.com Community: Media]''' - Showcase of finished, Resident-made machinima.
* '''[http://torley.com/how-to-convert-youtube-videos-for-playing-in-second-life How to convert YouTube videos for playing in Second Life]''' - An answer to a question that many ask.
* '''[http://www.teachertube.com/search_result.php?search_id=second+life&x=0&y=0 teachtube.com]''' - Because K-12 institutions routinely block YouTube, it can be difficult to show great educational examples of Second Life, as well as those wonderful tutorials by Torley and others. However, TeacherTube.com as a purely educational alternative. - The list is small.
* '''[http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=BenjaKepler Twenty Tutorials by Benja Kepler]''' A wide range of subjects, including how to leave Orientation Island, making furniture, sculpted prims and scripting.
* '''[http://youtube.com/mkyschnitzel How to get started in Second Life]''' A general introduction into Second Life (34 minutes). Topics: The Avatar, Communication, Search, Interaction, Some Locations to show the wide range of possible activities in SL (in German and English, by Mkyschnitzel Campbell)

[[Category:Tutorials]] [[Category:Creation]]

Video Tutorials

2008-01-06T16:40:07Z

Rose Evans: Adding my own two part Video Tutorial to the Content Creation section

'''The following is a list of Second Life video tutorials.''' This isn't meant to be a complete compilation, but if it's here, you at least know that somebody found it useful. [[User:Torley Linden|Torley Linden]] started this page with the intention of providing an easy-access resource for SL vidtuts.

Please add what you've found useful!

== Linden-created Video Tutorials ==
You can also see these in the '''[http://support.secondlife.com Knowledge Base]''' and '''[http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=Torley&p=v Torley's YouTube page]''', including:

=== Second Life Tip of the Week ===
[[Image:Second_Life_Tip_of_the_Week.jpg|256px|right]] '''An ongoing series which aims to communicate practical info in a fun & fast fashion!'''

'''Click on a title to watch it, and you can also download these tips for ''FREE'':'''

* '''LOFI''' = Smaller movies optimized for streaming in Second Life (you'll need [http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ QuickTime]) — copy the links and share them on your land!
* '''HIFI''' = Bigger, higher-quality files. Right-click and save them to disk for keeps.

# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/08/23/tip-of-the-week-how-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sound/ How to turn off the typing animation and sound]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-01-How-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sou-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-01-How-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sou.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/08/30/tip-of-the-week-how-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better/ How to move your camera further and better]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-02-How-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-02-How-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/06/tip-of-the-week-a-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks/ A yummy mix of user interface tricks]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-03-A-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-03-A-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/13/tip-of-the-week-4-how-to-use-beacons-and-highlights/ How to use beacons and highlights]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-04-How-to-use-beacons-and-highlights-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-04-How-to-use-beacons-and-highlights.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/20/tip-of-the-week-5-3-useful-show-options-in-the-tools-menu/ 3 useful "Show" options in the Tools menu]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-05-3-useful-Show-options-in-the-Tools-menu-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-05-3-useful-Show-options-in-the-Tools-menu.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/05/tip-of-the-week-6-more-inventory-management-tips/ More inventory management tips]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-06-More-inventory-management-tips-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-06-More-inventory-management-tips.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/11/tip-of-the-week-7-a-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu/ A deeper taste of the pie menu]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-07-A-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-07-A-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/18/tip-of-the-week-8-how-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances/ How to deal with some common annoyances]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-08-How-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-08-How-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/01/tip-of-the-week-9-how-to-create-and-join-a-group/ How to create and join a group]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-09-How-to-create-and-join-a-group-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-09-How-to-create-and-join-a-group.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/13/tip-of-the-week-10-how-to-use-the-new-search-2/ How to use the new Search]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-10-How-to-use-the-new-Search-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-10-How-to-use-the-new-Search.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/15/tip-of-the-week-11-welcome-to-windlight/ Welcome to WindLight!]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-11-Welcome-to-WindLight-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-11-Welcome-to-WindLight.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/22/tip-of-the-week-12-how-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance/ How to easily boost viewer performance]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-12-How-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-12-How-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/29/tip-of-the-week-13-how-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-search/ How to show your stuff in our new Search]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-13-How-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-Search-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-13-How-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-Search.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/06/tip-of-the-week-14-how-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier/ How to set multiple permissions easier]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-14-How-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-14-How-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/13/tip-of-the-week-15-how-to-get-texture-info/ How to get texture info]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-15-How-to-get-texture-info-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-15-How-to-get-texture-info.mp4 HIFI]'''
# [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/20/tip-of-the-week-16-how-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays/ How to make a gift box… happy holidays!]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-16-How-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-16-How-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays.mp4 HIFI]'''

'''[http://blog.secondlife.com/author/torleylinden/ Learn more about Torley's work on the Official Linden Blog.]'''

=== More! ===
These are older vidtuts which preceded the TotW. As such, some references may be noticeably out-of-date, but most of the fundamentals are still relevant today.

* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=6WKo4G8aQBc How to use gestures]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-gestures-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-gestures.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=AULw9Oa_1Bw How to manage your inventory]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-manage-your-inventory-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-manage-your-inventory.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=D3rsGO2Wqho How to use HUDs]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-huds-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-huds.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=GqbuMi5N97c How to change your appearance]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-change-your-appearance-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-change-your-appearance.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=hQoaQzuqqkY How to open and sell boxes]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-open-and-sell-boxes-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-open-and-sell-boxes.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=8k-XoIPycm8 How to use the building grid]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-the-building-grid-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-the-building-grid.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZCgQRrdtgQc How to fill in your profile]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-fill-in-your-profile-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-fill-in-your-profile.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=PwSIYGhZbT4 How to create and send a notecard]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-a-postcard-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-a-postcard.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=ZKIVPTVh5IY How to use Undo]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-undo-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-undo.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=cuBlYNcZdrg How to make a flag that waves in wind]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-a-flag-that-waves-in-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-a-flag-that-waves-in.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=m6XqQM9hgB0 How to to make tiny prims]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-tiny-prims-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-make-tiny-prims.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=LU-NhMedmnk Assorted Tips & Tricks] - A yummy stew including a hearty helping of FollowCam!
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tips-tricks-december-2006-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tips-tricks-december-2006.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://youtube.com/watch?v=AZyBNBW2yjI Advanced Snapshot Magic] - Take better pictures!
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-advanced-snapshot-magic-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-advanced-snapshot-magic.mp4 HIFI]'''
* [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/08/02/postcards-from-the-sledge/ How to send a postcard]
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-and-create-a-notecard-LOFI.mov LOFI] [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-send-and-create-a-notecard.mp4 HIFI]'''

== Resident-created Video Tutorials ==
=== Assorted topics ===
* '''[http://slvidtuts.wordpress.com/ Amras Alder's Video Tutorials]'''
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gxVKRimOwA Joystick Flycam] - WAIT! This tip is for those *without* joysticks!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4DvLwWwzrU Finding Hidden Objects] - How to find & edit an invisible prim buried in particles.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeW4HM7--pA Friendship or Calling Card?] - Friendship has its disadvantages. Let's have a look.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffM2IXjK35w Inventory Tricks] - Look over my shoulder as I manipulate my inventory.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuFmwDfIkbY Client Paramaters] - Learn how to add options to your SL shortcut!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw-kNtMxK_o Alpha Edges] - Learn how to alter a thin prim's (modifiable) edge to be transparent.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaJIdduYR_A Ghost Prims: Epilogue] - Corrects misstatement & demonstrates Region Restart.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qPAo4f_Oeo Ghost Prims] - What they are and what must be done to get rid of them.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrEeU5HcmnA Windlight Beta: ATI Fix] - Having Windlight issues with your ATI card? Here's a work-around.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzVBvxYTCI Particle Grief] - Locate a hidden (buried) particle generator and learn your options.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efFJQ7-nzs8 Test Viewers] - Where to find them and why you may not like them.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCUSGjB6gIk Preferences/Graphics] - Explains Preferences/Graphics tab item-by-item (viewer 1.18.4 (3)).
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP-S_lRj3mM Preferences/Network] - Explains Preferences/Network tab item-by-item.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/qynm_kJHNfo Lag Meter] - Identify the source(s) of your lag with this underrated tool.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/3DPVF_Xonxo Preferences/Input & Camera] - Explains Preferences/Input & Camera tab item-by-item.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/zGZPCgl4bxI The Beta Grid] - Introduction to yet another SL playground!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nWu93Z6jig Preferences/General] - Explains Preferences/General tab item-by-item.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roWx4VFN9bc New Dazzle SL Interface] - Peek at the new SL User Interface "Dazzle"
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NkD8lEPkD4 Sunken Feet] - How to pull your buried feet out of the ground.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQPioQTKrMg Logoff Prevention] - Disable automatic logoff when your avatar is idle too long. Hooray!
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/pmDH7OTUV8c IM Window Tricks] - Yes, you *can* make the new IM window smaller, and more.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/gaxttTgZEnU By The Numbers] - How the SL map displays xyz sim addresses, and more.
** [http://www.youtube.com/v/lG8v80vdY1Q Mouse Moves Sun] - How to have beautiful sunsets or lighting any time, any place!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVAxztaiOAA Disable Camera Constraints] - How and why it's a good thing, with some extra tips to assist.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEjflO_u3Js Quiet Snapshots] - Take snapshots without default sound and animation.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of5igPnYQXM Hover Tips & More] - How & why to engage/disengage Hover Tips.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv_DviZAxzA How to hide your HUDs] - Remove HUDs from view!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWo3OXUGsVE Ugly Horizon Fix] - Get rid of that pesky horizon anomaly.

* '''[http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=70 Vidéos tutos en Français par Teruki Shan]''' - (French vidtuts by Teruki Shan.) Retrouvez toutes mes vidéos tutos sur [http://secondlife-fr.net/ mon site internet], ou dans la liste suivante:
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=70 S'inscrire à Second Life]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=166&Itemid=70 Se connecter à Second Life]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=167&Itemid=70 Orientation Island - Move - Mouvements]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=170&Itemid=1 Orientation Island - Appearance - Apparence]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=182&Itemid=1 Orientation Island - Communicate - Communication]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=256 Orientation Island - Search - Rechercher]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=219&Itemid=70 Fonctionalitées de l'Interface de Second Life]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=236&Itemid=1 Modifier et Sauvegarder son Apparence]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=191&Itemid=1 Ouvrir et Porter le Contenu d'une Boite]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=189&Itemid=1 Création d'Objet - Créer un Objet]
** [http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php.joom?option=com_content&task=view&id=194&Itemid=1 Créer un Objet Simple : Une Chaise]

* '''[http://tumitu.wordpress.com Tutorial video in Italiano sul blog Tumitu]'''
** [http://tumitu.wordpress.com/tutorial/creare-oggetti-complessi-in-secondlife/ Come si creano Oggetti complessi in Secondlife]
** a breve ne inseriremo altri Check it out

* '''[http://www.shiny-life.com/category/tutorials-tools/ Vlad Bjornson's Tutorials & Tools]''' - These cover topics like Vlad's "Top 10 Building Tips" and sculpted prims.

=== Content creation ===
* '''[http://www.naturalselectionstudios.com/ n00b Be Gone series]''' - By Natural Selection Studios.
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=129 Camera Tutorial] - "how to interact with objects, different forms of camera controls, and a few ‘unknown’ tricks"
** [http://naturalselectionstudios.com/?p=160 Building Tutorial] - "basic building inside Second Life - as well as continuing camera controls learned in the first episode"

* '''[http://www.slbuilding.com/ Building in Second Life series]''' - By Ian Monstre.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Clock_video.html Building a Clock] - How to make a timepiece that really works, in 7 parts.
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Open-Close_door.html Open/Close Door] - "how to create a door that opens and closes when touched"
** [http://www.slbuilding.com/Flag.html Create a Fluttering flag] - Flag vidtuts are a great way to show flexiprims in action.

* '''[http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/ Building and scripting series]''' - By Seeter Sullivan.
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/chair_lowres.html/ How to build a chair]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/sign.html/ How to create an interactive sign]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/texture.html/ How to embed texture onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecard.html/ How to embed a notecard onto an object]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/link.html/ How to link an object to a webpage]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/notecardlinks.html/ How to create links within a notecard]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/dropbox.html/ How to create a dropbox]
** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/teleport.html/ How to create a teleport link]

* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JLLG3DTz6Y How to animate your creations]''' - How to animate your creations with linked prim animation using [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=163930 Puppeteer] by Todd Borst.

* '''[http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2005/08/making_things_i.html How to build a bridge]''' - By Noire Mirabeau, in a relatively vintage example of an SL vidtut.

* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Assorted resources and links]''' - Includes guides to filming machinima and telling a story, some video tutorials, and movies of inworld adventures. By Thinkerer Melville.

* '''[http://www.flickr.com/groups/secondlife/discuss/72157600055309030/ Using snapshot freeze to take precise pictures]''' - By Bella March. By doing this, you can achieve better action shots without re-shooting multiple times.

* '''[http://www.vintfalken.com/video-tutorial-using-ps-liquify-on-secondlife-snapshots Using Photoshop's "Liquify" tool]''' - By Vint Falken. This can help you smooth out and enhance avatar snapshots dramatically.

* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=_r_nGanvNaY tFinder quickstart]''' - By Cid Vilas. Learn how to use [http://www.slexchange.com/modules.php?name=Marketplace&file=item&ItemID=206261 tFinder], the texture search engine.

* '''[http://www.stage6.com/user/Roseroar/video/2021303/How-to-Hippoize-a-JEVN-Vendor-in-Second-Life-Part-1 How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor Part 1]'''
* ''' [http://www.stage6.com/user/Roseroar/video/2021377/How-to-Hippoize-a-JEVN-Vendor-in-Second-Life-Part-2 How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor Part 2]'''
By Rose Evans. Learn how to take a JEVN Vendor, such as a P10 or P20 model (though for the demo I use a 6 panel for speed. :D ), and make it into a Hippo Vendor. As I say, if you are converting from JEVN to Hippo you got to build it anyway you might as well use what ya got already set up. :D Best viewed full screen!

==== Sculpted prims ====
There are several good video tutorials for making sculpted prims, such as [[Wings 3D#Tutorials|some for Wings 3D]], an external 3D modeler good for exporting sculpties to Second Life.

=== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] ===
* '''[http://moomoney.wordpress.com/2006/09/14/how-to-alt-zoom-camera/ How to use the Alt-Zoom Camera]''' - moo Money guides us through using this tool to film movies.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaRDBIektN8 Another Alt-Zoom camera tutorial]''' - Alt-Zoom camera tutorial by Nimrod

==== Introductory guides ====
* '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden.
* '''[http://alt-zoom.blogs.com/classroom/2006/05/how_to_make_a_m.html How to make a movie in Second Life]''' - By Alt-Zoom Studios.
* '''[http://aeneaideas.wordpress.com/2006/12/02/machinima-in-sl-on-mac-os-x-a-tutorial/ Making Machinima in Second Life on Mac OS X]''' - By Aenea Nori. Although specifically discussing the technical aspects of creating Machinima in Mac OS X, the concepts are applicable to Windows users as well.
* '''[http://www.thinkerer.org/Studios/StuIntro.htm Vidder Maker Workshop -- The Six Gates]''' - By Thinkerer Melville.

== Feature demos ==
These aren't intentionally educational, but highlight specific aspects of Second Life.

* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=h4BMmq4dono WindLight atmospheric rendering]''' - By Torley Linden.
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=LlfpACg_lww Sculpted prims]''' - By Qarl Linden.
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=yCGqq57Y7uE Flexible prims]''' - By Torley Linden.

== Related resources ==
* '''[http://torley.com/how-to-convert-youtube-videos-for-playing-in-second-life How to convert YouTube videos for playing in Second Life]''' - Step-by-step tutorial for when you want to show a fave clip inworld.
* '''[http://youtube.com/results?search_type=search_videos&search_query=%22second%20life%22%20tutorial&search_sort=video_date_uploaded&search_category=0 YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials]''' - The list is small and growing!
* '''[http://contentious.com/archives/2007/01/12/second-life-frustration-video-tutorials-please SL Frustration: Video Tutorials, please?]''' - Sometimes when I ask myself "Why am I doing this?" while filming, I read this post and am reminded of how confused I was when I started. It's insightful.
* '''[http://secondlife.com/community/media.php secondlife.com Community: Media]''' - Showcase of finished, Resident-made machinima.
* '''[http://torley.com/how-to-convert-youtube-videos-for-playing-in-second-life How to convert YouTube videos for playing in Second Life]''' - An answer to a question that many ask.
* '''[http://www.teachertube.com/search_result.php?search_id=second+life&x=0&y=0 teachtube.com]''' - Because K-12 institutions routinely block YouTube, it can be difficult to show great educational examples of Second Life, as well as those wonderful tutorials by Torley and others. However, TeacherTube.com as a purely educational alternative. - The list is small.
* '''[http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=BenjaKepler Twenty Tutorials by Benja Kepler]''' A wide range of subjects, including how to leave Orientation Island, making furniture, sculpted prims and scripting.
* '''[http://youtube.com/mkyschnitzel How to get started in Second Life]''' A general introduction into Second Life (34 minutes). Topics: The Avatar, Communication, Search, Interaction, Some Locations to show the wide range of possible activities in SL (in German and English, by Mkyschnitzel Campbell)

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