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    Recommendations on Site for Tutorials and Helpful Information

    in Animation Forum

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    There are a lot out there to try, some free, some not. I found this one works quite well for me, though it uses an older version of Blender and Python. It is free. The page has a link to the tutorial which was helpful at showing you what to do.

    http://tentacolor.com/2008/06/06/tutorial-sl-animation-for-blender-newbs/

    Avastar looks very interesting and Machinimatrix site has a lot of great info. I may eventually look into this one but am not sure of the current cost.

    http://blog.machinimatrix.org/avastar/

    Daz had an offer out earlier in the year for their programs for free so if you managed to get that you can check out this video for animation using that.

    Medhue put out several great videos as well 

    http://community.secondlife.com/t5/Animation-Forum/Customize-Your-Daz-UI-and-Shortcut-Keys/m-p/1596477

    These are just some of what is out there. You need to find what works best for you.

    Problem with upload

    in Animation Forum

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    I just ran into SL to see if I could upload an new animation I just finished and had no problem at all. Have you tried reinstalling your viewer with a clean install to see if that clears the issue? If that doesn't work you may have to file a ticket.

    Problem with upload

    in Animation Forum

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    I am assuming you have checked to make sure your file is a .bvh file and that it is under 30 seconds in length. If it is a very complex animation the file may be too large to upload, though SL will give you an error message for that. Start with looking at your bvh file first.

    Something for Animators to think about !

    in Animation Forum

    Posted

    Though I do not create animations for sale, I do make very complex custom ones for the troupe I perform with. It takes a LOT of time and detail work to make something of quality that loops seamlessly. So I totally understand the pricing  and the permissions you see out there. I have no issues paying the prices for dances I think are excellent and I consider them to be a very good value as we use them when performing. 

    It definitely is not a monopoly because anyone can make animations if they care to. Yes, it takes time to learn. So can scripting, creating textures etc. As Medhue said, it is the scammers and cheats who have helped set up the situation. 

    You can always try to talk with an animator whose work you like to see if they would be willing to work with you on pricing and permissions for what you are building. It never hurts to ask.

    Those of us who did take the time and effort to learn these skills feel we should be paid what we ask for the all the effort in producing a high quality product. As creators we are allowed to put a value on our creations. The public does recognize high quality and seeing how busy some of the animation places are, I would say they have no lack of sales....

     

     

     

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    Model for blender?

    in Animation Forum

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    Check out this site which is for Blender version 2.49. There are the appropriate downloads in the tutorial including the proper Python version you need that works with this setup and the BVH exporter itself. When you open it up you will have the correct SL avatars to work with.

    http://tentacolor.com/sl-animation-for-blender-newbs/

     

    I have been using this version the most because it is easiest for me in  the type of animations I am doing. I can get a much finer amount of detail in motions than I have found with any other program so far. I will say it does have a learning curve but if you also have a basic blender book at hand or are familiar with the controls you will be able to figure out a work flow that is best for you fairly quickly. 

    Here is a sample of the type of animations I do for our troupe:

     

    Root prim/Creator debate.

    in Building and Texturing Forum

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    You could put a notecard in your root prim explaining who made what and who to contact if there is an issue. You might also contact the creator of the linkset to see if this way would be ok with them or if what you originally did with your root prim was ok. Would be worth the peace of mind.... 

    SL9B: A Sneak Peak

    in General Discussion Forum

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    Considering community members took it upon themselves to organize this and get it set up, and considering how many have volunteered and continue to volunteer and ALL working hard to make this event happen and the community responded by a landslide of applications to participate it isn't surprising to find some miscommunications or hurt feelings happened because some were not selected to get a plot.

    So if you can't get a plot (no matter the reason why), volunteer, participate and give in other ways. Don't sit and be a ballbabyweeda over your misfortune. This is about giving to the community. So you can't showcase your whatever with a plot....Volunteer, dress up  and represent who you are and what SL Community is to you while you are volunteering. If it IS all about you, then you can sit, whine and feel sorry for yourself while one of the great parties is about to begin and then we can all feel kinda sorry for you. The challenge is figuring out how to rise above the bumps and lumps on the path with grace and style... Some who couldn't get plots have set up events where they are - the party is ALL over SL. We are collecting info on those events and have a Celebration Hub that is showcasing them with a texture, notecard and LM so everyone can party all over SL and not just on the SLB sims (check my post above for what is needed to submit so we can get it into the Hub)

    SL9B: A Sneak Peak

    in General Discussion Forum

    Posted

    In addition to the SL Destination Guide, SL9B will have a Celebration Hub, a special place you can get information on all the other birthday events going on around SL! Please send a notecard, 256x256 texture (preferably with the name and date of the event on it) and LM to DMom2K Darwin so we can get it in the Celebration Hub as well!

    BURN 2 - October 1 - 9!!!!!

    in Favorite Destinations

    Posted

    Yes, fire on the playa!

    Burn 2, the virtual regional for Burning Man, is open and hopping with interactive art, fabulous djs and performers and welcoming folk. Make a Playa Dust Angel, ride fabulous Art Cars from the Department of Mutant Vehicles, ride in a cool tour balloon!

    Never heard of Burn 2 or Burning Man? Take a look here: http://www.burn2.org/

    Check out http://burn2.org/node/165 for the events and to start your Burn experience!

    Head to the main gate at  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Burning%20Man-%20Deep%20Hole/233/57/25

    Burn2 Parcel Assignments!

    in Upcoming Events and Activities

    Posted

    Burn2 Parcel assignments have begun! For those who have plots, invites have been sent to Burn2 Access group. Head to http://burn2.org/plot_assignments and click link to find your name and Slurl of your plot. Check Burn2 Group notices for additional instructions.

    Please note:

    The Burn2 Estate is now closed to the public. Only builders and staff only at this time. We will reopen again on October 1, 2011 for the burn. 

     

     

    Create and edit BVH animations using Blender 2.58a....

    in Animation Forum

    Posted

    Thank you so much!!!!!! I was so disappointed when I found out that 2.58 wasn't playing nice and I had to go back and reinstall 4.9 so I could keep animating...this makes me happy! I like what I see in 2.58 and wanted to play with it so now I can.

     

    ** Ok, I replaced the files but still not having any luck uploading to SL even after checking Root Transform only. I tried to upload but get file not complete in SL and  when I looked at bvh file it saves as 0kb. Any suggestions?

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