Ceka Cianci Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Orwar said: Personally I don't see the point of spending that kind of money on something as script-heavy when you can achieve the same results with simple prims. Better results even, as you're in direct control of every aspect of the light without having to go through a HUD. I got it because it cuts the time it takes for me to get a shot ready, way down. I can either just drop a background down and get ready or i can take it out anywhere get a few shots and be on my way.. I doubt someone that takes pictures seriously, all the time will want it..But for someone getting started or doesn't really want to invest that much of their time in that area of sl to learn all the tricks of the trade.. It's a pretty good tool I think.. Yes, I think it is a bit pricey, enough to turn someone away that isn't that interested.. I've set up my own shots without it before and with it.. I wouldn't say I could get even better shots with or without it.. I got it mainly because it just made things easier and quicker for me and really not losing too much if anything in my pictures that i am looking for.. It has a lot of things inside it that I don't have to load up or mess with anywhere else but in that one spot on my screen.. I can put my lighting where i want it, scroll through my masks and animations and a bunch more.. I don't take my shots into photoshop or any editing software..I just like to see what i can do inside the viewer.. I don't have all the time I used to have when I was younger for all that editing and stuff.. hehehe I've gotten some pretty decent shots with it.. Probably not professional shots, but I'm not one of those hehehe i just figured i would suggest it is all to put another option out there.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orwar Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Ceka Cianci said: But for someone getting started or doesn't really want to invest that much of their time in that area of sl to learn all the tricks of the trade.. It's practically the exact same UI to operate a prim light, except sliders in the HUD rather than a numbers window with arrows in a prim's edit window. It's as easy as pressing Ctrl + B and clicking on the ground, just go to the features tab in the editing menu and you have the light settings right there. A colour picker next to the 'light switch', below it you have the intensity, radius and falloff. To make it a projector, simply click the texture picker next to the colour picker (which lets you change it to any colour you want and add a texture (usually a white circle on a black background, but you can just as well click 'blank' if you don't intend on having the light's edges in the shot - or get creative and project a picture!), and beneath it you have the controls for that (field of view, focus, ambiance). And if you're concerned about rez rights, simply create the light in a sandbox or in your home, rename the prim to something appropriate, pick it up and attach it to your avatar and move it into position - zero scripts, zero cost, easy as apfelstrudel, and you can wear as many of them as you like (up to your attachment limit, of course). Surely, that minute amount of effort is worth saving $30? Edited January 8, 2021 by Orwar Tab, not tan. Cold fingers! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceka Cianci Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Orwar said: It's practically the exact same UI to operate a prim light, except sliders in the HUD rather than a numbers window with arrows in a prim's edit window. It's as easy as pressing Ctrl + B and clicking on the ground, just go to the features tan in the editing menu and you have the light settings right there. A colour picker next to the 'light switch', below it you have the intensity, radius and falloff. To make it a projector, simply click the texture picker next to the colour picker (which lets you change it to any colour you want and add a texture (usually a white circle on a black background, but you can just as well click 'blank' if you don't intend on having the light's edges in the shot - or get creative and project a picture!), and beneath it you have the controls for that (field of view, focus, ambiance). And if you're concerned about rez rights, simply create the light in a sandbox or in your home, rename the prim to something appropriate, pick it up and attach it to your avatar and move it into position - zero scripts, zero cost, easy as apfelstrudel, and you can wear as many of them as you like (up to your attachment limit, of course). Surely, that minute amount of effort is worth saving $30? That's just the lighting.. I can put 1,000 poses in it and categorize them I can have up to like, 10 people in a shot that I'm controlling the lighting and poses on each one. Not that I'm gonna be doing that hehehe I can change the shadow masks,which I think they call them gobo's, over my projectors by scrolling though those.. I can do presets and save those to scroll through next time.. All on the fly. To not have to mess with a zillion other things, and have less huds and things on my screen and be able to not have to plan ahead of time or go back to a sim because i had this idea for a shot.. For me, it was worth it.. I've messed with the lighting before and set up my own shots before I got this.. i know how to make projectors and cast shadows and all that other good stuff.. I liked doing all that..I just don't have to anymore, let alone have the time, plus I'm pretty rusty anyways.. hehehehe Myself, i'm not out hunting good shots all the time or even thinking about taking pictures a lot of the time.. But when it hits me that this would make a really nice shot.. I can be like Mike and just do it.. hehehehe I'm just saying, for me it was worth the money.. It being pricey will more than likely have people asking themselves if it is worth it for them or not.. Edited January 8, 2021 by Ceka Cianci 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horus Salubrius Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 Went to @manoji Yachvili 's exhibit again today ! ❤️ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasy Forest/122/98/23 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahThe Wanderer Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Working on my almost public winter land, while trying out a new outfit / hair and browsing the market place and forums, I don't know how I'm doing it but I'm doing it! 🤓 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlammedSam Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Flying a plane. All while listening to the "asteroid theme" from the Empire Strikes back! XD 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoji Yachvili Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 8:04 PM, Horus Salubrius said: Went to @manoji Yachvili 's exhibit again today ! ❤️ http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Fantasy Forest/122/98/23 Thank you dear... it has been a nice time spend talking with you and Dirty 😘 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephine Carissa Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Made it by to visit Manoji's art exhibit : ) it was really nice and i enjoyed visiting with the kitties : ) 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoiraKathleen Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Finally made it to Manoji's exhibit this evening, and then spent some time exploring and taking pictures of Seaclaid. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoji Yachvili Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 15 hours ago, Josephine Carissa said: Made it by to visit Manoji's art exhibit : ) it was really nice and i enjoyed visiting with the kitties : ) 1 hour ago, MoiraKathleen said: Finally made it to Manoji's exhibit this evening, and then spent some time exploring and taking pictures of Seaclaid. Thanks to both of you for everything.. It's has been a pleasure your visit 🥰 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 (edited) Went back to Manoji's gallery! But she wasn't there 😐 BUT I did meet an art critic who gave me a beer 😍 Edited January 12, 2021 by Rat Luv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoji Yachvili Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 10 hours ago, Rat Luv said: Went back to Manoji's gallery! But she wasn't there 😐 BUT I did meet an art critic who gave me a beer 😍 I'm sorry Rat, it would be a pleasure meet you.. next time 😉 what says the art critic about the exhibit? 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rat Luv Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 28 minutes ago, manoji Yachvili said: I'm sorry Rat, it would be a pleasure meet you.. next time 😉 what says the art critic about the exhibit? 😎 He was very positive! He said "Watchful, vibrant and profound, the work of manoji Yachvili exudes empathy in her momentous first Seaclaid show." But then he got very drunk so I had to call him an Uber! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoji Yachvili Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Rat Luv said: He was very positive! He said "Watchful, vibrant and profound, the work of manoji Yachvili exudes empathy in her momentous first Seaclaid show." But then he got very drunk so I had to call him an Uber! love you 😎😂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahThe Wanderer Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 (edited) Today I went on trip with my ever so cute companion "Tootty" to the Moles Village, It felt like a trip to Disney land, I really enjoyed my time there: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Meauxle Bureaux/157/123/29 Edited January 13, 2021 by SarahThe Wanderer Capital M capital V! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orwar Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manoji Yachvili Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Orwar said: I didn't know you could dance in such a colorful room..... 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoiraKathleen Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Spent the afternoon out exploring the Campbell Coast area on Corsica. Very pretty. I was very impressed with how well the forest areas were put together. It was also nice to see an extensive build like this on mainland. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Rhiadra Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, MoiraKathleen said: Spent the afternoon out exploring the Campbell Coast area on Corsica. Very pretty. I was very impressed with how well the forest areas were put together. It was also nice to see an extensive build like this on mainland. Ooooh. This is lovely! You don't happen to have a SLURL handy, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoiraKathleen Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Scylla Rhiadra said: Ooooh. This is lovely! You don't happen to have a SLURL handy, do you? That particular picture was taken close to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Laserlight/3/66/66 The Campbell Coast extends over sections of several regions, on both sides of the Linden Road in some sections. I trekked around through 3 or 4 regions out there, and I'm thinking there is still perhaps more to find and explore. There are rental home sprinkled around, but they've done a nice job in leaving good sized scenic landscaping areas and it's easy to explore around without intruding in anyone's yards. Two other scenic sections I liked out there: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunstream/223/96/66 and http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emyniad/225/198/45 -- if you take the dirt path towards the giant chess set in the little meadow and across the foot bridge and through the ruins there are some waterfalls and you should be able to make your way down to the coastline where there is a tiny settlement of a few buildings and a pier (and a sea monster keeping an eye on things). 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scylla Rhiadra Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 11 hours ago, MoiraKathleen said: That particular picture was taken close to http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Laserlight/3/66/66 The Campbell Coast extends over sections of several regions, on both sides of the Linden Road in some sections. I trekked around through 3 or 4 regions out there, and I'm thinking there is still perhaps more to find and explore. There are rental home sprinkled around, but they've done a nice job in leaving good sized scenic landscaping areas and it's easy to explore around without intruding in anyone's yards. Two other scenic sections I liked out there: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Sunstream/223/96/66 and http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Emyniad/225/198/45 -- if you take the dirt path towards the giant chess set in the little meadow and across the foot bridge and through the ruins there are some waterfalls and you should be able to make your way down to the coastline where there is a tiny settlement of a few buildings and a pier (and a sea monster keeping an eye on things). YOU DIDN'T SAY THAT THERE WERE BUNNIES!!!!! 🙂😍🙂🥰 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordyn McGregor Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 About to leave for work. I hate Sundays! It's the only day I work in the morning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoiraKathleen Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Scylla Rhiadra said: YOU DIDN'T SAY THAT THERE WERE BUNNIES!!!!! 🙂😍🙂🥰 I have to leave some things for you to find Apparently there's a hidden castle out there someplace that I'm going to need to go back and find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orwar Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Scylla Rhiadra said: BUNNIES!!!!! Ooh, where's this? I should visit ... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josephine Carissa Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 Orwar......watch out for those rabbits at night.....there could be secret agent bunnies : 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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