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<font size="4">Easy link to this page: [http://secondlife.com/video secondlife.com/video]</font>
<font size="4">Easy link to this page: [http://secondlife.com/video secondlife.com/video]</font>


== Official Video Tutorials ==
= 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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'''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 [http://feeds.feedburner.com/secondlife subscribe to our podcast] and [http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=151557204 visit us in the iTunes Store].  
'''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 [http://feeds.feedburner.com/secondlife subscribe to our podcast] and [http://www.itunes.com/podcast?id=151557204 visit us in the iTunes Store].  


=== [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|BASICS]] - ''for new Residents!'' ===
== [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|BASICS]] - ''for new Residents!'' ==
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<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|Learn the skills you need in just a few minutes]]'''</font>
<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Basics|Learn the skills you need in just a few minutes]]'''</font>


=== [[Video_Tutorials/TotW|Tip of the Week]] ===
== [[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.
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.


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=== [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|QUICKTIPS]] ===
== [[Video_Tutorials/Quicktips|QUICKTIPS]] ==
QUICKTIPS help you learn a lot in a little time — all are 2 min. or less.
QUICKTIPS help you learn a lot in a little time — all are 2 min. or less.


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=== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/05/02/curious-confused-about-land-watch-11-land-video-tutorials/ LAND] ===
== [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!''
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!''


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=== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/24/can-you-hear-me-now-7-voice-chat-video-tutorials VOICE CHAT] ===
== [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!
Learn how to setup, customize, and use the power of your voice to communicate!


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=== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/03/10/parcel-media-video-tutorials-how-to-play-movies-webpages-more/ PARCEL MEDIA] ===
== [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!
How to play movies & webpages on your land, and special interactive features too!


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=== [http://blog.secondlife.com/2008/04/14/4-fun-spacenavigator-3d-mouse-video-tutorials/ SPACENAVIGATOR] ===
== [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!
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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=== [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|More!]] ===
== [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|More!]] ==
These are older vidtuts, so some references may be noticeably out-of-date, but most of the fundamentals are still relevant today.
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>
<font size="3">'''» [[Video_Tutorials/Archives|Dig into the archives]]'''</font>


== Resident-created Video Tutorials ==
= 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://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=93&Itemid=70 S'inscrire à Second Life]
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**[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]


=== Content creation ===
== Content creation ==
* '''[http://www.naturalselectionstudios.com/ n00b Be Gone series]''' - By Natural Selection Studios.
* '''[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"
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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 ====
=== 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.
* '''[http://www.machinima.com/article.php?id=447 Top 10 Machinima Tips]''' - By Eric Linden.
* '''[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://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.
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* '''[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.


==== Using specific products ====
=== Using 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.


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* '''[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


== Related resources ==
= Related resources =
* '''[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://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.

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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.

Like this? Share it with your friends & family!

"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 - for new Residents!

New to Second Life?

» Learn the skills you need in just a few minutes

Tip of the Week

Just about every week, 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.

» Watch 30+ more Tips of the Week!

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

<videoflash>EEAM1GCzk74</videoflash>

QUICKTIPS

QUICKTIPS help you learn a lot in a little time — all are 2 min. or less.

» Watch 75+ more Quicktips!

For example, learn how to take a snapshot:

<videoflash>prno9o9n2ic</videoflash>

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!

See chapter guides.

# Title - click to watch! High-Quality
01 Basics DOWNLOAD
02 Land use introduction DOWNLOAD
03 Region & parcel prim limits DOWNLOAD
04 Selling parcels DOWNLOAD
05 Buying parcels (as a Premium account) DOWNLOAD
06 Buying parcels (as a Basic account) DOWNLOAD
07 About Land options DOWNLOAD
08 Parcel access controls DOWNLOAD
09 Property Lines & Land Owners DOWNLOAD
10 Joining & subdividing parcels DOWNLOAD
11 Terraforming DOWNLOAD

VOICE CHAT

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

# Title - click to watch! High-Quality
01 Getting started DOWNLOAD
02 Etiquette DOWNLOAD
03 Who's speaking? DOWNLOAD
04 Improving your hearing DOWNLOAD
05 Private calls DOWNLOAD
06 Speech gestures DOWNLOAD
07 Disabling it for yourself & on land DOWNLOAD

PARCEL MEDIA

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

# Title - click to watch! High-Quality
01 Play webpages, movies, & more DOWNLOAD
02 Make your own media screen DOWNLOAD
03 Click actions DOWNLOAD

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!

# Title - click to watch! High-Quality
01 Getting started DOWNLOAD
02 Avatar, Flycam, & Build modes DOWNLOAD
03 Advanced customization DOWNLOAD
04 Summary, buttons, & more tips DOWNLOAD

More!

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

» Dig into the archives

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.