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=== Second Life Tip of the Week ===  
=== Second Life Tip of the Week ===  
Click play to watch the newest tip:
Click play to watch the newest tip, "'''[http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/04/sculpted-prims-made-simple-video-tip-of-the-week-32/ Sculpted prims made simple]'''":


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'''[[Video_Tutorials/TotW|» Watch more Tips of the Week!]]'''
 
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-01-How-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sound.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-02-How-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-03-A-yummy-mix-of-user-interface-tricks.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-04-How-to-use-beacons-and-highlights.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/09/13/tip-of-the-week-4-how-to-use-beacons-and-highlights/ How to use beacons and highlights]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-05-3-useful-Show-options-in-the-Tools-menu.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-06-More-inventory-management-tips.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/10/05/tip-of-the-week-6-more-inventory-management-tips/ More inventory management tips]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-07-A-deeper-taste-of-the-pie-menu.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-08-How-to-deal-with-some-common-annoyances.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-09-How-to-create-and-join-a-group.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-10-How-to-use-the-new-Search.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-11-Welcome-to-WindLight.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/15/tip-of-the-week-11-welcome-to-windlight/ Welcome to WindLight!]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-12-How-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/11/22/tip-of-the-week-12-how-to-easily-boost-viewer-performance/ How to easily boost viewer performance]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-13-How-to-show-your-stuff-in-our-new-Search.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-14-How-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/06/tip-of-the-week-14-how-to-set-multiple-permissions-easier/ How to set multiple permissions easier]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-15-How-to-get-texture-info.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2007/12/13/tip-of-the-week-15-how-to-get-texture-info/ How to get texture info]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-16-How-to-make-a-gift-box-happy-holidays.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [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!]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-17-How-to-run-multiple-viewers-at-the-same-time.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/01/10/tip-of-the-week-17-how-to-run-multiple-viewers-at-the-same-time/ How to run multiple viewers at the same time!]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-18-How-to-report-a-bug.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/01/17/tip-of-the-week-18-how-to-report-a-bug How to report a bug]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-19-Text-chat-macros.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]]  [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/01/31/tips-of-the-week-19-text-chat-macros-20-quick-searching-the-issue-tracker Text chat macros]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-20-QUICK-Searching-the-Issue-Tracker.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/01/31/tips-of-the-week-19-text-chat-macros-20-quick-searching-the-issue-tracker QUICK-Searching the Issue Tracker]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-21-Sound-sliders-explained.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/02/07/tip-of-the-week-21-sound-sliders-explained Sound sliders explained]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-22-Editing-and-uploading-sounds.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/02/14/tip-of-the-week-22-editing-and-uploading-sounds/ Editing and uploading sounds]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-23-Using-SLURLs-for-easy-travel.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/02/21/tip-of-the-week-23-using-slurls-for-easy-travel/ Using SLURLs for easy travel]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-24-Navigating-in-small-spaces.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/02/28/tip-of-the-week-24-navigating-in-small-spaces Navigating in small spaces]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-25-All-about-the-Mini-Map.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/06/tip-of-the-week-25-all-about-the-mini-map/ All about the Mini-Map]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-26-Advanced-attachment-adjustment.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/14/epic-tip-of-the-week-26-advanced-attachment-adjustment/ Advanced attachment adjustment]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-27-Making-transparent-textures.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/20/tip-of-the-week-27-making-transparent-textures/ Making transparent textures]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-28-Particle-editing-magic.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/28/video-tip-of-the-week-28-particle-editing-magic/ Particle editing magic!]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-29-Using-the-Second-Life-Wiki.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/04/video-tip-of-the-week-29-using-the-second-life-wiki/ Using the Second Life Wiki]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-30-Graphics-Preferences-Guide.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/11/tip-of-the-week-30-graphics-preferences-guide/ Graphics Preferences Guide] - [[Video_Tutorials/SLTotW-30|Text versions]]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-31-Creating-&-uploading-animations.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/19/tip-of-the-week-31-creating-uploading-animations/ Creating & uploading animations]
# '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-32-Sculpted-prims-made-simple.mp4 DOWNLOAD]''' [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/04/sculpted-prims-made-simple-video-tip-of-the-week-32/ Sculpted prims made simple]


=== QUICKTIPS ===
=== QUICKTIPS ===

Revision as of 14:59, 5 May 2008

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Official Video Tutorials

Friendly greetings! You can learn Second Life in a fun and fast fashion! The enthusiastic 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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"VIRTUAL EDUCATION, REAL RESULTS."

Click on a title to watch it, and you can also download these tips for FREE — the "DOWNLOAD" links are higher-quality, and can be used for streaming in Second Life! You can also subscribe to our podcast and visit us in the iTunes Store.

BASICS

New to Second Life? Watch these video tutorials to learn essential skills.

Second Life Tip of the Week

Click play to watch the newest tip, "Sculpted prims made simple":

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» Watch more Tips of the Week!

QUICKTIPS

A fresh series providing the info you want + need in 2 minutes or less! For example:

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Volume I
Volume II
Volume III
Volume IV
Volume V

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!

PARCEL MEDIA

How to play movies & webpages on your land, and special interactive features too!

VOICE CHAT

Learn how to setup, customize, and use the power of your voice to communicate!

SPACENAVIGATOR

As of Second Life 1.20, this 3D mouse has optimized compatibility with the inworld experience, including Flycam. Torley presents a special mixed-reality demo just minutes after opening the box!

More!

These are older vidtuts, so some references may be noticeably out-of-date, but most of the fundamentals are still relevant today.

^ You can also see these in the Knowledge Base.

Resident-created Video Tutorials

Assorted topics

  • Tutorials & Tools - By Vlad Bjornson. These cover topics like Vlad's "Top 10 Building Tips" and sculpted prims.
  • Twenty Tutorials - By Benja Kepler. Ten scripting tutorials, plus making furniture, sculpted prims, and Orientation/Help Island basics.
  • 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.
  • 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 Phoenixa Sol 16:35, 4 April 2008 (PDT)

Content creation

  • n00b Be Gone series - By Natural Selection Studios.
    • Camera Tutorial - "how to interact with objects, different forms of camera controls, and a few ‘unknown’ tricks"
    • Building Tutorial - "basic building inside Second Life - as well as continuing camera controls learned in the first episode"
  • Assorted resources and links - By Thinkerer Melville. Includes guides to filming machinima and telling a story, some video tutorials, and movies of inworld adventures.

External software

Machinima

Using specific products

  • En Garde - Strategic fencing. Advance, retreat, parry, lunge!
  • Frootcake - A deliciously spiteful game for 3-5 players

Related resources

  • YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials - The list is growing!
  • 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.
  • 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.
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