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'''The following's a list of Second Life tutorials.''' This isn't meant to be a complete compilation, but specifically lists tutorials I've personally viewed and have found helpful. I ([[User:Torley Linden|Torley Linden]]) started this with the intention of providing an easy-access resource for SL vidtuts, because currently (2007-02-27), they're scarce and hard-to-find. | |||
Please add what you've found useful; all I request is that you keep the presentation consistent so this page serves future generations well, and I'll be revisiting to learn from your knowledge — | Please add what you've found useful; all I request is that you keep the presentation consistent so this page serves future generations well, and I'll be revisiting to learn from your knowledge — | ||
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== Vidtuts in the [http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/ Knowledge Base] == | == Vidtuts in the [http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/ Knowledge Base] == | ||
* | * '''[http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/search.php?query=video+tutorial&submit=Go Current ones made by Torley]''' - You can also see these on [http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=Torley my YouTube page], including: | ||
** [http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=440 How to use gestures] | ** [http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=440 How to use gestures] | ||
** [http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=439 How to manage your inventory] | ** [http://secondlife.com/knowledgebase/article.php?id=439 How to manage your inventory] | ||
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== Content creation == | == 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=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://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/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/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. | ||
* | * '''[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/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] | ||
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** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/teleport.html/ How to create a teleport link] | ** [http://cterport.ed.uiuc.edu/technologies_folder/SL/teleport.html/ How to create a teleport link] | ||
* | * '''[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.youtube.com/watch?v=OGnak1bvpCo How to create a forest wall]''' - By Benja Kepler. "shows how to make a 'forest wall' of two wall panels and the way a single photograph can be applied to them both" | ||
== [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] == | == [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Machinima] == | ||
* | * '''[http://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. | ||
=== Introductory guides === | === Introductory guides === | ||
* | * '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden. | ||
* | * '''[http://www.gridreview.com/2007/01/basic_machinima_tutorial.asp Basic Machinima Tutorial]''' - By The Grid Review. | ||
* | * '''[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. | ||
== Misc. == | == Misc. == | ||
* | * '''[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. | ||
Revision as of 18:04, 26 March 2007
The following's a list of Second Life tutorials. This isn't meant to be a complete compilation, but specifically lists tutorials I've personally viewed and have found helpful. I (Torley Linden) started this with the intention of providing an easy-access resource for SL vidtuts, because currently (2007-02-27), they're scarce and hard-to-find.
Please add what you've found useful; all I request is that you keep the presentation consistent so this page serves future generations well, and I'll be revisiting to learn from your knowledge —
"May we watch over the shoulders of our enlightened educators with smiles as plentiful as water!"
Vidtuts in the Knowledge Base
- Current ones made by Torley - You can also see these on my YouTube page, including:
- How to use gestures
- How to manage your inventory
- How to use HUDs
- How to change your appearance
- How to open and sell boxes
- How to use the building grid
- How to fill in your profile
- How to create and send a notecard
- How to use Undo
- How to make a flag that waves in wind
- How to to make tiny prims
- Advanced Snapshot Magic - Take better pictures!
- Assorted Tips & Tricks - A yummy stew including a hearty helping of FollowCam!
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"
- Building in Second Life series - By Ian Monstre.
- Building a Clock - How to make a timepiece that really works, in 7 parts.
- Open/Close Door - "how to create a door that opens and closes when touched"
- Create a Fluttering flag - Flag vidtuts are a great way to show flexiprims in action.
- Building and scripting series - By Seeter Sullivan.
- How to build a bridge - By Noire Mirabeau, in a relatively vintage example of an SL vidtut.
- Assorted resources and links - Includes guides to filming machinima and telling a story, some video tutorials, and movies of inworld adventures. By Thinkerer Melville.
- How to create a forest wall - By Benja Kepler. "shows how to make a 'forest wall' of two wall panels and the way a single photograph can be applied to them both"
Machinima
- How to use the Alt-Zoom Camera - moo Money guides us through using this tool to film movies.
Introductory guides
- Top 10 Machinima Tips - By Eric Linden.
- Basic Machinima Tutorial - By The Grid Review.
- How to make a movie in Second Life - By Alt-Zoom Studios.
- 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.
Misc.
- YouTube search results for Second Life Video Tutorials - The list is small and growing!
- 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.
- secondlife.com Community: Media - Showcase of finished, Resident-made machinima.