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[[Image:Video-tutorial-wall.jpg|384px|right]] '''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 somebody found it useful.
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[[User:Torley Linden|Torley Linden]] started this page with the intention of providing an easy-access resource for SL vidtuts.
{{KBcaution|These videos ''won't'' work if you're viewing this in the Second Life Viewer. Use a web browser which supports Flash to watch!}}


Please add what you've found useful!
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== Linden-created Video Tutorials ==
== [http://bit.ly/vidtut Official 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]''':
(You'll be asked to login with your Second Life account.)


=== Second Life Tip of the Week ===
''Friendly greetings!'' <font color="#ff0080">'''You'''</font> 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.
[[Image:Second_Life_Tip_of_the_Week.jpg|256px|right]] '''An ongoing series which communicates practical info in a fun & fast fashion!''' Whether you're a newcomer or experienced Resident, you'll benefit from this enjoyable mix of topics showcasing our online world of Second Life. Like this? Share it with your friends & family! ''"VIRTUAL EDUCATION, REAL RESULTS."''


<font color=#FF0088>'''''[2008-01-17]'' "DOWNLOAD" links are currently unavailable. They'll be working again by tomorrow, and this message will go away! -Torley'''</font>
Like this? Share it with your friends & family!


'''Click on a title to watch it, and you can also download these tips for ''FREE''''' — the "DOWNLOAD" links are higher-quality, and can also be used for streaming in Second Life!
=== [[Video_Tutorials/More|Archives]] ===
^ Old video tutorial pages that used to be here before we got our '''[http://bit.ly/vidtut searchable player]'''.


# [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]
== Resident-created Video Tutorials ==
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-01-How-to-turn-off-the-typing-animation-and-sound.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
=== Getting Started Basics ===
# [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://imohax.com/heyavatar Hey Avatar!]''' video tutorial series for beginners from Mo Hax, prepared originally for corporate in-worlding
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-02-How-to-move-your-camera-further-and-better.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [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!]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SLTotW-17-How-to-run-multiple-viewers-at-the-same-time.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
# [****]
#: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[**** DOWNLOAD]'''
 
'''[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]
* '''[http://subquark.com/vidtuts/index.html Video Tutorials for eLearning Providers]''' by Subquark Hax, as presented at various eLearning conferences
*: [[Image:Getvidtut.png]] '''[http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/second-life-tutorial-how-to-use-gestures.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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-wind.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''
* [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.mp4 DOWNLOAD]'''


== Resident-created Video Tutorials ==
=== Assorted topics ===
=== Assorted topics ===
* '''[http://secondlife-fr.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=93&Itemid=70 Vidéos tutos en Français]''' - By Teruki Shan, in French. Retrouvez toutes mes vidéos tutos sur [http://secondlife-fr.net/ mon site internet], ou dans la liste suivante:
* '''[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://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/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://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. A wide range of subjects, including: how to leave Orientation Island, making furniture, sculpted prims, and scripting.
* '''[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://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 ===
=== Content creation ===
* '''[http://www.naturalselectionstudios.com/ n00b Be Gone series]''' - By Natural Selection Studios.
* '''<s>[http://imohax.com/2008/11/01/run-opensim-install-build-and-connect-to-windows-standalone/ Run Opensim - Build and Connect to Windows Standalone]</s>''' Mo Hax shows a fast and cheap way to preview content without even an SL connection, like having a Beta grid on your desktop
** [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/ Building in Second Life series]''' - By Ian Monstre.
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** [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/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://www.slbuilding.com/Flag.html Create a Fluttering flag] - Flag vidtuts are a great way to show flexiprims in action.
* '''Scripting in Second Life''' - By Fire Centaur
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49vj9HEI2OY/ Basic Scripting - Overview of functions, events, & states]


* '''[http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/ Building and scripting series]''' - By Seeter Sullivan.
* '''[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/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]
** <s>[http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/texture.html/ How to embed texture onto an object]</s>
** [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/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/link.html/ How to link an object to a webpage]
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* '''[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.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.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEFD6404C450D9A0E LSL (Linden Scripting Language) Tutorials on YouTube]''' - By [[User:Fred Gandt|Fred Gandt]] '''Everything''' explained from the very beginning. No previous knowledge required.
** Also see [[User:Fred_Gandt/Tuition|Fred_Gandt/Tuition]] for some limited (due to a busy real life) scripting help.
 
=== 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.
* '''[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.
* '''[[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://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] ==
* '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden.
* '''[https://vimeo.com/98659455/ Machinima Tutorial - 1. Basic things]''' - By Erythro Asimov.
* '''[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.
* '''[https://vimeo.com/98684394/ Machinima Tutorial - 2. Playing with camera]''' - By Erythro Asimov.
* '''[https://vimeo.com/98925182/ Machinima Tutorial - 3. Playing with scene]''' - By Erythro Asimov.
* '''[https://vimeo.com/98926502/ Machinima Tutorial - 4. Playing with avatar]''' - By Erythro Asimov.
* '''[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://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://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.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaRDBIektN8 Another Alt-Zoom camera tutorial]''' -  Alt-Zoom camera tutorial by Nimrod.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3wJHnuPIdo--SL Machinima: Come realizzare un video in Second Life FRAPS]''' -  How to makea video in in Second Life FRAPS by Eleonora Porta (2Lifevideos)


==== Using specific products ====
=== 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://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.veoh.com/videos/v15843036NmtmqQaH How To Turn a JEVN Vendor into a Hippo Vendor]'''  
* ''' [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 (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!
- 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=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
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn6M3O7mBiQ Frootcake]''' - A deliciously spiteful game for 3-5 players
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iMOoesbk44 Can't Stop]''' - The classic Sid Sackson press-your-luck game comes to Second Life


== Feature demos ==
== Also see ==
These aren't intentionally educational, but highlight specific aspects of Second Life.
* '''[http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=second+life+tutorial&search_type=&aq=f YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials]''' - The list is growing!
* '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=WUBh_-CpaNQ WindLight teaser (slow & relaxing version)]''' - By Torley Linden.
* '''[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 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.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://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://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.


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Archives

^ Old video tutorial pages that used to be here before we got our searchable player.

Resident-created Video Tutorials

Getting Started Basics

  • Hey Avatar! video tutorial series for beginners from Mo Hax, prepared originally for corporate in-worlding

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

  • 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

Specific products

- 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!

  • En Garde - Strategic fencing. Advance, retreat, parry, lunge!
  • Frootcake - A deliciously spiteful game for 3-5 players
  • Can't Stop - The classic Sid Sackson press-your-luck game comes to Second Life

Also see

  • 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.
  • Video Transcripts - A list of accessible video tutorials and links to the text files.