Jo Yardley Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I enjoy "sleeping" in Berlin.It took me a while to figure out how I could close my eyes while doing so.People sleeping with their eyes wide open always looks a bit weird!I often notice other people still sleeping with their eyes open so I was wondering if perhaps it might be nice to share how I got my avatar to close her eyes.If there are other, easier options, or huds, let us know!This is the way I figured out;-Go to the appearance editing window.-Before doing anything save your current appearance under the name 'awake'.-In the tab 'shape' select the button 'eyes'.-Set the 'eye size' and 'eye opening' to 0.-Tweak some of the other eye options to get the eyes "closed" just as you want them to look.-Your avatar's eyes should now be closed, or as good as avatars in SL can close them anyway.-Save this appearance under the name 'asleep'.Now every time you want to go to sleep simply double click the bodyshape 'asleep' in your inventory and 'awake' to wake up again.Not only is this fun for roleplay, satisfying to see when your avatar goes to bed but also fun for photos.And because the eyes still work, you get this funny "Rapid Eye Movement" effect.Poor avatar, I hope they have nice dreams ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dresden Ceriano Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I've seen this tip before in the old forums. Maybe you posted it, I don't remember, but either way thanks for the tip. It works very well. ...Dres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve1209 Quintessa Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Jo - Wow fantastic tip! Thanks so much This will definately come in handy for photo shoots. I've often wondered how to do this, and it really never occurred to me to edit the appearance. I've been lucky to catch my eyes closed a few times when I've needed it for various pictures, but this will make it much easier. Thanks for posting this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Yardley Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Yes it was also on the old forum, but I think we need to move some of the more useful topics to this new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marigold Devin Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Thats a great tip, and I've put the link over on a thread about tips for photography over here too http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Art-and-Photography/Tips-and-Tricks-and-Hacks/m-p/756971/highlight/false#M4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart Brimmer Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hey Jo, question about editing the appearance. do you need to be naked and bald when you do this, because I tried it once and things got really messed up for me, unless I'm so dense, I missed a step. LOL. Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Yardley Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 There are only a few things in the world you need to be naked for, this isn't one of them. It is a very basic little avatar change, just make sure you save your avatar before and after with different names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart Brimmer Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 /me laughs, thanks Jo. I'll try it next time I log in. Heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessika Rang Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Fantastic tip...! I am really wishing I could give you kudos, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerie Inshan Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Awesome tip, Jo! I agree with Jessika, if it was possible in this section, you would be showered by kudos! Lol, a sleeping avatar is so cute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidnella Riler Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Valerie you went to sleep Movie style, looking wonderful even in your sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerie Inshan Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Awww, thank you Sid, so sweet of you! zzzzzzzzzzzz, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindens Torley Linden Posted March 29, 2011 Lindens Share Posted March 29, 2011 I hadn't tried this before. There was a HUD that I used a long time ago, but it broke and only kept my eyes shut for a few seconds — not long enough for a decent nap! Thanks for sharing this fresh tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Yardley Posted March 29, 2011 Author Share Posted March 29, 2011 Thank you Torley, I'm delighted that people are happy with my tip. Nice to get compliments from The Torley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Yardley Posted June 17, 2011 Author Share Posted June 17, 2011 Anyone else got nice pictures of you sleeping with this 'close your eyes trick'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Yardley Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 I like this subject so much I created a Flickr Group for it; http://www.flickr.com/groups/sleepingavatars/ Join it and add your pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrie Juran Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Jo Yardley wrote: I like this subject so much I created a Flickr Group for it; http://www.flickr.com/groups/sleepingavatars/ Join it and add your pictures! Joined and added. I am still wondering if this effect could be accomplished with an A/O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keli Kyrie Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Sleep? I don't even do that in real life. Seem I am always on this darn computer. But I do have a bed does that count for anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrie Juran Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Keli Kyrie wrote: Sleep? I don't even do that in real life. Seem I am always on this darn computer. But I do have a bed does that count for anything? Do you ever just close your eyes and daydream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keli Kyrie Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Perrie Juran wrote: Keli Kyrie wrote: Sleep? I don't even do that in real life. Seem I am always on this darn computer. But I do have a bed does that count for anything? Do you ever just close your eyes and daydream? My whole life is a daydream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dresden Ceriano Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Perrie Juran wrote: Jo Yardley wrote: I like this subject so much I created a Flickr Group for it; http://www.flickr.com/groups/sleepingavatars/ Join it and add your pictures! Joined and added. I am still wondering if this effect could be accomplished with an A/O. I joined too but I haven't added anything yet... I know I have some, but my hard drive is only slightly less organized than my SL inventory... so it could be a while... lol. ...Dres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keli Kyrie Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I try not to Jo, like I said before... but after 12 hours at the keyboard I find myself falling asleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dresden Ceriano Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Keli Kyrie wrote: I try not to Jo, like I said before... but after 12 hours at the keyboard I find myself falling asleep. But you're gonna have laptop hair when you wake up. ...Dres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perrie Juran Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Dresden Ceriano wrote: Keli Kyrie wrote: I try not to Jo, like I said before... but after 12 hours at the keyboard I find myself falling asleep. But you're gonna have laptop hair when you wake up. ...Dres I'm scared she is going to accidentally undress herself in her sleep. Then again............................zooms my camera................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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