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<font size="4">Easy link to this page: [http://secondlife.com/video secondlife.com/video]</font>
== [http://bit.ly/vidtut Official Video Tutorials] ==
(You'll be asked to login with your Second Life account.)


= Official Video Tutorials =
''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.
''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.


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''"VIRTUAL EDUCATION, REAL RESULTS."''
=== [[Video_Tutorials/More|Archives]] ===
^ Old video tutorial pages that used to be here before we got our '''[http://bit.ly/vidtut searchable player]'''.


'''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! You can also [http://feeds.feedburner.com/secondlife subscribe to our podcast] and [http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=151557204 visit us in the iTunes Store].
== Resident-created Video Tutorials ==
=== Getting Started Basics ===
* '''[http://imohax.com/heyavatar Hey Avatar!]''' video tutorial series for beginners from Mo Hax, prepared originally for corporate in-worlding


Also check out '''our video player on the [http://secondlife.com/showcase/sub_page.php?blog_category=6 Second Life Showcase]'''.
* '''[http://subquark.com/vidtuts/index.html Video Tutorials for eLearning Providers]''' by Subquark Hax, as presented at various eLearning conferences


== [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|BASICS]] - ''for new Residents!'' ==
=== Assorted topics ===
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* '''[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.
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<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|Learn the skills you need in just a few minutes]]'''</font>
 
== [[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.
 
<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/TotW|Watch 30+ Tips of the Week!]]'''</font>
 
Recent tips:
 
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| ''Find out...'' '''how to make animations!'''
| '''what all those Graphics Preferences do!'''
| '''how to use this wiki!'''
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== [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|QUICKTIPS]] ==
Short on time? QUICKTIPS deliver your knowledge in 2 minutes or less, guaranteed.
 
<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|Watch 75+ Quicktips!]]'''</font>
 
Like these:
 
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| ''Learn...'' '''how to take a snapshot!'''
| '''about different "For Sale" options!'''
| '''how to light up your Second Life!'''
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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://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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| 01
| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=5zz54h1lu_w Getting started]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/VOICE-CHAT-Getting-started.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| 02
| '''[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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| 05
| '''[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]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/Parcel-Media-Click-actions.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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| 02
| '''[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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| 03
| '''[http://youtube.com/watch?v=pcsJDy7G4to Advanced customization]'''
| [http://vidtuts.s3.amazonaws.com/SPACENAVIGATOR-Advanced-customization.mp4 DOWNLOAD]
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| 04
| '''[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.


<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|Dig into the archives]]'''</font>
* '''[http://it.youtube.com/user/GaiaRossini VideoTuTorial in Italiano di Gaia Rossini]'''- In continuo aggiornamento
 
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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://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://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://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.
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* '''[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://youtube.com/watch?v=vEdV618BHj4 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://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.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:
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**[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/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/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.
* '''[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 ===
=== External software ===
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== [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)


== Use 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


= Related resources =
== Also see ==
* '''[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.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://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://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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Official Video Tutorials

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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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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.
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