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'''Many video tutorials are categorized by one-word tags that tell you what they're about.''' Since a vidtut can belong to more than one category, multiple keywords are used as needed, with the first keyword being the main topic. As of Oct. 2008, we're moving towards an easier way to tag and search videos — ''[http://secondlife.vodpod.com/ check out the early stages!]''
'''Many video tutorials are categorized by one-word tags that tell you what they're about.''' Since a vidtut can belong to more than one category, multiple keywords are used as needed, with the first keyword being the main topic. You can see the tags in action @ http://secondlife.com/video


Here's the "classic" list of older tags — newer ones like "[http://secondlife.vodpod.com/pod/tag/279893/machinima machinima]" and "[http://secondlife.vodpod.com/pod/tag/279893/windlight windlight]" are being added as needed.
Here's the "classic" list of older tags — newer ones like "[http://secondlife.vodpod.com/pod/tag/279893/machinima machinima]" and "[http://secondlife.vodpod.com/pod/tag/279893/windlight windlight]" are being added as-needed.


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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|-
| ''abuse''
| ''abuse''
| how to deal with troubles which violate our [http://secondlife.com/corporate/cs.php Community Standards].
| How to deal with troubles which violate our [http://secondlife.com/corporate/cs.php Community Standards].
|-
|-
| ''audio''
| ''audio''
| topics related to sound, like muting annoying noises and playing parcel music.
| Topics related to sound, like muting annoying noises and playing parcel music.
|-
|-
| ''avatar''
| ''avatar''
| how to customize and use your avatar — your virtual self in Second Life — with greater confidence.
| How to customize and use your avatar — your virtual self in Second Life — with greater confidence.
|-
|-
| ''basic''
| ''basic''
| the most essential skills you need for a successful, happy Second Life.
| The most essential skills you need for a successful, happy Second Life.
|-
|-
| ''build''
| ''build''
| how to make stuff using Second Life's own building tools.
| How to make stuff using Second Life's own building tools.
|-
|-
| ''control''
| ''control''
| how to move your avatar, camera, and handle the user interface more effectively.
| How to move your avatar, camera, and handle the user interface more effectively.
|-
|-
| ''explore''
| ''explore''
| how to travel around inworld and discover cool new stuff.
| How to travel around inworld and discover cool new stuff.
|-
|-
| ''external tool''
| ''external tool''
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|-
| ''group''
| ''group''
| various things related to the groups system, like group permissions and communication.
| Various things related to the groups system, like group permissions and communication.
|-
|-
| ''inventory''
| ''inventory''
| how to sort and manage your account's inventory, which contains your clothes, objects, textures, etc.
| How to sort and manage your account's inventory, which contains your clothes, objects, textures, etc.
|-
|-
| ''land''
| ''land''
| land-related stuff. See the [[Video_Tutorials#LAND|LAND]] series for in-depth coverage of buying & selling, land control options, and more.
| Land-related stuff. See the [[Video_Tutorials#LAND|LAND]] series for in-depth coverage of buying & selling, land control options, and more.
|-
|-
| ''performance''
| ''performance''
| tips 'n' tricks to make Second Life run faster for you.
| Tips 'n' tricks to make Second Life run faster for you.
|-
|-
| ''script''
| ''script''
| how to make stuff using Second Life's own [[LSL_Portal|Linden Scripting Language]].
| How to make stuff using Second Life's own [[LSL_Portal|Linden Scripting Language]].
|-
|-
| ''search''
| ''search''
| how to find stuff inworld with the Search tools.
| How to find stuff inworld with the Search tools.
|-
|-
| ''shop''
| ''shop''
| consumer-related activities, like how to buy stuff and what to do with it.
| Consumer-related activities, like how to buy stuff and what to do with it.
|-
|-
| ''snapshot''
| ''snapshot''
| the joy of inworld photography using the [[Snapshot_Help|Snapshot tools]].
| The joy of inworld photography using the [[Snapshot_Help|Snapshot tools]].
|-
|-
| ''social''
| ''social''
| interpersonal skills, like chatting with other Residents and getting along.
| Interpersonal skills, like chatting with other Residents and [[SLetiquette|getting along]].
|-
|-
| ''tech''
| ''tech''
| technical aspects usually oriented towards advanced users, like [[Debug Settings]].
| Technical aspects usually oriented towards advanced users, like [[Debug Settings]].
|-
|-
| ''web''
| ''web''
| how to use parts of our website, [http://secondlife.com secondlife.com].
| How to use parts of our website, [http://secondlife.com secondlife.com].
|-
|-
| ''workaround''
| ''workaround''
| an alternative path to deal with a bug or annoyance.
| An alternative path to deal with a bug or annoyance. Also, troubleshooting tips.
|-
|-
| ''video''
| ''video''
| topics related to watching videos with parcel media in Second Life.
| Topics related to watching videos with parcel media in Second Life.
|}
 
== Newer tags ==
These haven't been fully added into the system ''yet'':
 
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! width="100" style="background:#E8F1F8;" | Tag
! style="background:#FEF3E1;" | These video tutorials teach...
|-
| ''machinima''
| How to [[Movie_help|make movies]] in Second Life.
|-
| ''windlight''
| Topics related to graphical beauty featuring [[WindLight]] atmospheric rendering.
|}
|}

Revision as of 09:03, 28 April 2009

« Return to the main Second Life Video Tutorials page

Many video tutorials are categorized by one-word tags that tell you what they're about. Since a vidtut can belong to more than one category, multiple keywords are used as needed, with the first keyword being the main topic. You can see the tags in action @ http://secondlife.com/video

Here's the "classic" list of older tags — newer ones like "machinima" and "windlight" are being added as-needed.

Tag These video tutorials teach...
abuse How to deal with troubles which violate our Community Standards.
audio Topics related to sound, like muting annoying noises and playing parcel music.
avatar How to customize and use your avatar — your virtual self in Second Life — with greater confidence.
basic The most essential skills you need for a successful, happy Second Life.
build How to make stuff using Second Life's own building tools.
control How to move your avatar, camera, and handle the user interface more effectively.
explore How to travel around inworld and discover cool new stuff.
external tool 3rd-party programs outside of Second Life, like Sculptypaint for sculpted prims and QAvimator for animations.
group Various things related to the groups system, like group permissions and communication.
inventory How to sort and manage your account's inventory, which contains your clothes, objects, textures, etc.
land Land-related stuff. See the LAND series for in-depth coverage of buying & selling, land control options, and more.
performance Tips 'n' tricks to make Second Life run faster for you.
script How to make stuff using Second Life's own Linden Scripting Language.
search How to find stuff inworld with the Search tools.
shop Consumer-related activities, like how to buy stuff and what to do with it.
snapshot The joy of inworld photography using the Snapshot tools.
social Interpersonal skills, like chatting with other Residents and getting along.
tech Technical aspects usually oriented towards advanced users, like Debug Settings.
web How to use parts of our website, secondlife.com.
workaround An alternative path to deal with a bug or annoyance. Also, troubleshooting tips.
video Topics related to watching videos with parcel media in Second Life.

Newer tags

These haven't been fully added into the system yet:

Tag These video tutorials teach...
machinima How to make movies in Second Life.
windlight Topics related to graphical beauty featuring WindLight atmospheric rendering.
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