Class is back in session! Second Life University returns today with two pre-recorded videos by Second Life Resident Boston Blaisdale as he shows you how to update your avatar’s body using a Legacy mesh body. These are the next two videos in our series which will cover the variety of mesh bodies available on the grid. 

Watch the premiere of the Legacy Male Mesh Body video at 9:30am PT: 

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

• Shop for the body at the Legacy store
• Body choices: Masculine and Athletic
• Try a DEMO before purchasing
• Remove clothing from current outfit
• What is Bakes on Mesh?
• Add the Legacy Body
• Apply an Alpha Mask
• Attach the HUD (named: ‘EDIT’)
• Activate BOM via the HUD
• Wear a BOM skin on the body
• Learn how to modify your avatar's skin
• Recap of steps
• Add clothing from the ‘Premium Outfit’ folder
• Modify your shape using appearance sliders
• Add your own BOM layers
• Add BOM Body Shine using Advanced Material Editor
• Swap to Applier Alpha Mask to use skins from the HUD
• Apply a cycle of hand animations or static poses
• Use the Alpha menu on the hud to hide parts of the body
• Learn to dress your avatar 
• Modify the nail color using the Style tab

Watch the premiere of the Legacy Female Mesh Body video at 9:45am PT: 

Here is a glimpse at the topics he will cover in this video:

• Shop for the body at the Legacy store 
• Body choices: Feminine, Perky, and Pregnancy
• Try a DEMO before purchasing
• Remove clothing from current outfit
• Contents of Legacy folder
• What is Bakes on Mesh?
• Add Body, Hands, and Feet
• Apply an Alpha Mask
• Attach the HUD (named: ‘EDIT’)
• Activate BOM via the HUD
• Wear a BOM skin on the body
• Learn how to modify your avatar's skin
• Recap of steps
• Modify your shape using appearance sliders
• Add your own BOM layers
• Add BOM Body Shine using Advanced Material Editor
• Swap to Applier Alpha Mask to use skins from the hud
• Use the Alpha menu on the hud to hide parts of the body
• Learn to dress your avatar, more info here
• Modify nail shape and color
• Apply a cycle of hand animations or static poses
• Adjust the angle of the heel to fit your shoes

Stay tuned for future updates about Second Life University. Happy learning!