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The below is a video tutorial on creating notecards and creating an object to distribute them. It was created by Zahira Merchant on Glasscock Digital Humanities Island. The video is...
Lol! This is really funny. Have you ever had to call a taxi because you forgot your pants and it is snowing outside? No? Well watch this video then. The high definition video is ...
Lol! The below video was pretty heart wrenching yet funny. It featured Batman taking a lonely voyage at sea on a ship as the waves crash around him and he stands on deck in the rain...
The below video is a Gondola tour of the virtual Venice in Second Life. The video is about 3 minutes long and shows two avatars taking a Gondola ride through the 3d Venice. The Virt...
Below is a high definition video tutorial showing how to create 3d prim sculpts using 3d Max and PrimComposer. The video tutorial is a step by step guide starting with an image. It ...
The below high definition video is a tutorial of using communication in the virtual world of Second Life. Local chat and other communication methods in Second Life are covered. The ...
There is a huge benefit to virtual meetings and 3d training. But even I was surprised to learn that the secure Second Life Enterprise version costs an astonishing $55,000. Of course...
Some people just know how to say goodbye in style. The below video was created by LuBu Jinx in the virtual world of Second Life. The high definition video is about 5 minutes long. C...
Happy Virtual Halloween to everyone in Second Life and everywhere else. Make sure to check out these Second Life Halloween Videos and these virtual haunted houses. If you are lookin...
The below video is of a virtual sim in Second Life. It is a pirate sim known as the Storm Tossed Sea. It was created by Theresa Farelle in the virtual world of Second Life. What wi...
In the below video we see that Second Life does not yet work with Windows 7. The new operating system has launched and has become quite popular yet we have heard nothing yet from Lin...
In the below video we see an example of some virtual baby games in which a 3d woman visits her doctor, gets a virtual ultrasound, takex part in a virtual lamaze class and then gives b...
The below is a high definition video tour of a the virtual art gallery Atlantis. It can be found in the virtual world of Second Life. The video is about 4 minutes long. Check it ou...
Below is a video tutorial on manipulating textures in the virtual world of Second Life. It was created as part of a skills demo for National University. It was created by David Tayl...
Second Life has seen it’s share of stupid lawsuits. From Taser suing Linden Lab and Everyone Else in Second Life (which was dismissed) to a Lawsuit over virtual land in Second Life (...
In the below video we see a minute and a half of an avatar floating around in some underwater gel that can only be whale goo. You can hear the humpback whale and see it swimming a li...
We wrote recently about the Best Boeing 737 3d Plane created in Second Life. In the below high definition video we see the airport, takeoff, and flight of a a very similar 3d plane. ...
In the below video tutorial we see how to create a 3d object or prim in the virtual world of Second Life. This includes how to manimulate prim settings, scale and rotate images, how ...
We have written before about the 3d titanic in Second Life. In the below video we see a report on the Virtual Titanic. The video is about 9 minutes long. The RMS Titanic includes a...
In the below machinima we see a very strange machinima which just happens to match the weird music perfectly. The video is about three minutes long and was filmed in the virtual worl...
The below high definition video is called Robotic Love. It is interesting to say the least and pretty funny in parts. It was produced by Hadjipt Productions. The robots basically...
We have written before about free 3d dragon games online in the virtual world of Second Life. The ability to fly, breath fire, and control an avatar that looks like a dragon is a lot...
We have written before about the many virtual 9/11 memorial sites in Second Life. Let us take a moment to remember and pray for the victims of the terrorists attacks of 9 – 11 eight ...
The below video is very well done and is really a commercial for Second Life. It is so interesting and unique however that it reflects more like a listing of someones personal experi...
In the below video from Merle Yazimotoa and Winiam Bernheim we see a tutorial on how to approach co-creating prims and Second Life Building in the virtual world of Second Life. The v...
We have written before about the motorcycle free online games in Second Life. Racing motorcycles in this virtual world is a lot of fun as the below video showing some tricks and moto...
Happy Labor day to everyone in Second Life. Below are the top 10 Labor Day events in the virtual world of Second Life. Check them out below. Top 10 Labor Day Events in Second Lif...
We have written before about taking a Virtual Africa tour in Second Life. In the below video we take another look at a virtual wildlife preserve with 3d animals. This is not your av...
The below high definition video is over 6 minutes of techno 3d dancing in Second Life. It is not quite as cool as some of the previous 3d rave videos we have shown before but it is s...
The below video is a really fun and creative Machinima created by Alex Duckles. It is about four and a half minutes long and is called “The Pacman”. The machinima follows a man who ...
We have shown tours of virtual dream home’s before. Unfortunately the below video is very low resolution. It is too bad because it is otherwise very well done with a Second Life res...
We are a huge STAR WARS fan. We have written before about STAR WARS roleplaying in Second Life and due to recent copyright issues even questioned whether it was the end of Darth Vade...
In the below griefing video we see the Kool Aid Man griefing and busting through the walls or order and society in the virtual world of Second Life. The video is about one minute lon...
The below video features some more 3d Motorcycle riding in Second Life. The video is about 4 minutes long. About half way through the motorbike is shrunken to a miniature sized one ...
We have written before that Second Life has the best selection of 3d plane MMORPG options out there. The below high definition video contains one of the most realistic 3d re-creation...
We have written about the changes that Linden Lab has made to policy on traffic bots. The Second Life traffic score will now be changed in the way it effects search results. This is...
This is for all of the ballet lovers out there. In the below video we see a performance of the classic peter and the wolf. The ballet performance was filmed in Second Life. It is a...
We have written before about shadows in Second Life and even the Snow Globe viewer. In the below video we see a partricularly interesting test featuring glowing and rotating objects ...
The 40 year celebration of Woodstock in 1969 took place recently and included the Woodstock at 40 in Second Life. It was a 4 day event running from August 14, 2009 until August 17, 2...
If you missed any of the 2009 Second Life Community Convention then make sure to check out the presentation slides from M Linden’s SLCC09 Keynote. Check it out below. M Linden SLCC...
We have written before about watching YouTube videos in Second Life. But it has still been a hacked together solution limited by the support of only QuickTime in the Second Life View...
We have written before about online churches in the virtual world of Second Life including a video tour. But now we see an actual video of an online church service in this 3d virtual...
Umm…. who doesn’t like Lollipops? After watching this video I have never wanted a lollipop more. It was filmed at the Photon Pink virtual sim with music from 2NE1 and Bigbang. Chec...
We have written before about dirt bikes and motorcycles in Second Life. Although the physics, drive handling, and overall realism of motorcycles and dirt bikes still need to be imp...
In the below high definition video we see some examples of shadows interacting with the environment in a satellite field in the virtual world of Second Life. The video is time lapsed...
CNBC will be airing a five part series covering Second Life this week. It will include many topics on social media and will be titled Social Climbing. It includes an interview with ...
We have written before about playing Free Online 3d Golf in Second Life. It is pretty fun but it can be a little bit tricky to get the hang of for the new users. In the below high d...
We have written many times before about griefers in Second Life. In the below griefer video we see a yellow lemondrop version of Darth Vader strolling around a virtual sim in Second ...
The below video contains about 8 minutes of a very strange art exhibit in Second Life called Beyond Human. This art work was a creation by Arahan Claveau & Ichibot Nishi. There is...
The below high definition video is a short machinima filmed at the Elliott virtual sim in Second Life. it is short but contains some ominous images including the scariest clown face ...
One of the most popular Teen Grid virtual sims Eye4you Alliance has announced that they will be shutting down and leaving the Teen Second Life Grid. Unfortunatley funding was cut sho...
Why use Copybot in Second Life to copy one item when you could copy an entire sim. Objects are automatically found in a region and converted to OAR files that can be also used on Ope...
In the below video we see a strange journey to the top of the W-Hat Friendship Tower in Second Life. This is certainly a strange and impressive build. Can you make it to the top wit...
In the below video we see some beautiful visualizations to music in the virtual sim Shangri-La in Second Life. Teleport there now Check out the video below. Beautiful Visuals at Sh...
Below is a really crazy machinima created by Lainy Voom. It is called Push and was filmed in Second Life. These are the images that go through my head as I am waiting at the DMV t...
We will all miss Michael Jackson and the tremendous music talent that he brought to the world. While there have been other Michael Jackson Tributes in Second Life, the below one is p...
The below high definition video is a promotion of the Hypatioa of Alexandria Second Life Play put on by Skylar Smythe and sponsored by the TLE Educational Network. Live performances ...
The below high definition video features music from the 1984 Pet Shop Boys Nathan Jays remix. It is a pretty interesting example of making a music video in Second life. The video ...
We have written before about Second Life virtual pets. Well in the below video we see some Second Life residents who have changed their avatars into 3d dogs. Now the virtual pets a...
We wrote before about the 4th of July in Second Life. Now this is what I call a 4th of July Party. In the below high definition video we see some stunningly festive visual effects ...
Check out the below video featuring a Michael Jackson memorial concert in Second Life. Michael Jackson is such a musical genious. He will be remembered and his music will continue t...
We have extensively covered the development and progress of the Zindra Second Life Adult Continent. The relocation request tickets were available as of Monday, June, 29, 2009 and Lin...
Tateru Nino from Massively has aquired some data on Second life private simulator numbers and estimates the number of private simulators to be almost 30,000. Based on the pricing fou...
The 2009 Second Life Community Convention will be in San Francisco and run from August 13, 2009 until August 16, 2009. The Keynote Speaker for SLCC 2009 will be Ray Kurzweil, who dev...
Today is the deadline for BitFilm 09 Machinia Contest Entries to the International Film Festival. Remember that there are 10K Euros in prize money and the event will start in Hambu...
The Bid4ACure effort has raised over L$1.7 million in Second Life for the American Diabetes Association and Diabetes United Kingdom. This June benefit was the latest in several fund ...
We have written before about the Star Wars Second Life machinima Escape. Below is the trailer video for it. The machinima is scheduled to be completed in Winter of 2009. Check out ...
Linden Lab has released an update to Zindra in Second Life. This includes a new map which you can see below. Tickets will be available starting on Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:00 am....
The below video is a creepy machinima created in the virtual world of Second Life. It is titled “I Don’t Like the Dark”. It was created based on a short story and screenplay from Ju...
Check out the below high definition video which is a walk through of some of the locations where the Second Life 6 Year Birthday Celebration will be held. The video is about 8 minu...
In the below video we take a video tour of Noosphere Prime which is a very detailed and interesting virtual sim in Second Life. It would be a great place for some role playing partic...
You may have heard that one of Linden Lab partners has cashed out; selling their stake to a private equity firm Stratim Capital. Details are sketchy but it appears that it was from a...
Below is an interesting Machinima featuring some knights riding their horses through a forest towards a medieval castle. This appeals to my natural love of the middle ages. Then the...
In the below video we see a tutorial on how to build a wall in the virtual world of Second Life. Also covered is linking objects and more. The video is about three minutes long an...
We wrote before about the Second Life Land Expo which ran from June 9 – June 13, 2009. Well it is over now. Did you attend? What was your experience like? Linden Lab is also very ...
We have written before about free motocross games in Second Life. The below video shows some really cool footage of just how good this virtual motocross bike handels when racing in S...
We have written before about Virtual Child Birth in Second Life. Well the next step is the care for a virtual baby game. The Carrot House 3d Babies are very popular in Second Life...
The Second Life Land Expo begins today and runs until June 13. This is a great chance to explore 4 new regions (Moonbase, The Theatre, Baronial Castle, and the Conference Center, tha...
In the below video we see an example of a boxing HUD and how you can box in Second Life. The demonstrated system is the MDHU RS Boxing System with 5 different punches, a referee coun...
The Roaring 1930s are back in the virtual world of Second Life. Treat yourself to some music, imagery, and photos from this golden time. The video was filmed at the Only Yesterday...
Updated! We have added both Sony Playstation Home & The Sims 3 to the Top 10 Online Virtual Worlds list. This is the comprehensive list of the top 10 virtual online games, 3d worl...
In the below video we see an example of how pachube can display messages from Twitter and also use Twitter to execute commands in the virtual world of Second Life. Pachube can do m...
In the below Machinima Sam Lowry highlights some of the most beautiful virtual places in the world of Second Life. The video is complete with some wonderful lighting, environmental...
In the below high definition machinima we see some beautiful scenery and visual effects in the virtual world of Second Life. It is entitled Embryo Sim and was created by siestabril...
We have written before about IBM assisting Linden Lab to teleport Avatars from Second Life to OpenSim. Well now long distance teleportation has been conducted between different OpenS...
You may have heard that the United States Navy has created a Naval Underseas Warfare Center in Second Life for testing and drills as well as information. Buildings, exhibits, and sub...
Linden Lab announced on their blog that they will soon be merging the Second Life Wiki and the Second Life Knowledge Base. Here is a link to the Wiki. It looks just like Wikipedia a...
In the below video we take a look at some of the art and virtual landscape designs of Alizarin Goldflake in her virtual studio in Second Life. Some of the water and other effects a...
From time to time you witness attacks by Monsters and Giants in Second Life. In the below high definition video we see an attack of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on the Hobo Island ...
I have written about Motorcylcle racing in Second Life and Online Motocross Dirt Bike Racing Games in the virtual world before. Below is the best video I have seen made of a motorcyc...
Lol, I don’t know why this synchronized Second Life dance video is so funny. Maybe it is the costumes that they are wearing. Then they started dancing in the water and I completely ...
I have written before about making a 3d music video in Second Life. It can be a little tricky to do and very time consuming. Well no one does that better than U2 in the below hig...
You may have missed the Library Career Fair in Second Life on May 8, 2009 and May 9, 2009. The event featured a career fair as well as exhibits and booths from virtual libraries as w...
We have written before about Virtual Ability Island in Second Life. The sim focuses on helping those with disabilities. They were one of the winners of the Linden Prize. Teleport t...
In the below high definition video we see a cool drawing program. It was created in Second Life and is called Art Pad. The drawing program is kind of like a Paint program with som...
In the below high definition video we see some boating adventures in the Virtual World of Second Life. The video was shot at the Super Boat Island virtual sim in Second Life. Tele...
If you have never used Second Life before, or are a beginner, I recommend watching the below video as a good introduction overview. It is almost 10 minutes long but is a really good...
The below video is a promotional machinima for the Marshall University Stem Academy in Second Life. The Marshall University Stem Academy is used by students in West Virginia to inter...
In the below video we see a huge Monopoly game in the virtual world of Second Life. The game rolls, shows ownership, manages money, and moves your pieces. It is pretty cool. I am a...
This one is for all of the I Can Has Cheezburger and Lolcats fans out there: Flowr LolDog: I’m In Ur Virtul Wrld Plantng Flwrs Take that Lolcats Related PostsThe Japanese Secon...
As a recognized member of the press in Second Life, I received the below transcript from Pete Linden regarding the upcoming changes to adult content. Questions were answered from Cyn...
In the below video we see a Brazilian griefer in Second Life. He appears to be practicing in a sandbox virtual sim area. Check out the below video and make sure to take a look at ...
I have written before about 3d fireworks in Second Life. It is a popular addition to any party or event. The below video in high definition is another example of some of the differ...
I have written before about some different Star Wars Projects in Second Life. I am a big fan of them. The below video is awesome but unfortunately the video quality is terrible. Sti...
Okay this is just weird. I am not sure what is stranger, the facial expressions, the sick guy half sunk into the bed through some kind of horrible merging accident, why he is harassing...
Second Life Notecards are one of the most basic ways to distribute information automatically. They can be incredibly useful and are used by many virtual sime landowners. There are ma...
You may have read one of my previous posts on the Road Building Projects of the Department of Public Works in Second Life. You can help decide what the Department of Public Works next road b...
The Wastelands is a mad max type role playing sim set in an apocalyptic desert area after a nuclear war. The region features some surprises including a Gladiator arena and underground sand...
In the below video tutorial you can import your Second Life avatar into Animeeple and create custom animations. You may want to compare it to creating custom animations for Second Life with ...
I have written before about the Second Life Shadow Viewer. It is truely amazing and beautiful. But I do not think we have seen the Second Life Shadow Viewer in high definition video before....
Happy Easter! I wrote early about Easter Second Life BunnyJam. Below we see a video of an egg decorating contest and some other Easter sights in the Second Life BunnyJam. Second Life Ea...
In the below video we see yet another griefer attack. In this video along with other griefer tools he puts a large invisible box on top of everyone which restricts movement. Video of a Gri...
You may have heard a lot about the Republican GOP having a tea party to protest increased taxes and to teabag Washington and teabag Obama. This protest will also be happening in Second Life ...
One thing that I have always enjoyed in Second Life is the spirit and enthusiasm for so many holidays. They are tackled with great creativity and fun by the avatars of the virtual world. Wh...
In the below video we see a demonstration of the A19 Sculpt Maker 2.0 in Second Life. This powerful tool can increase your ability to make complex prims and objects in the virtual world of S...
I have written before about pet dogs in Second Life comparing them to Neopets Virtual Pet Games 3d Dogs. Second Life pets are still vastly superior and nothing proves that more than the Zoob...
The Locusolus sim is well…crazy. In the below video take a visit to the Locusolus virtual sim in Second Life. It starts out with a large faucet that spouts out random objects. Then check o...
I have written before about the Israeli Palestinian Gaza Strip Protest Riots in Second Life. This includes video of the protests. The below video covers more the role that the virtual world...
Are you tired of unrealistic flying in Second Life? Everyone knows that you can fly around in the virtual 3d world but there is something unnatural and 1940s superman about it. Well now you ...
In the below video we see a visit to the Smithsonian Latino Virtual Museum. This multiphased project showcases the Latino Collections from the Smithsonian Institution. This is a great way ...
Happy St. Partick’s Day to all the avatars in Second Life. This is such a fun day for the Irish and non-Irish alike. I love dressing in green. Make sure to check out the St. Patrick’s Day...
The below video is an interesting machinima created in Second Life. It features some creative imagery by AM Radio. Some of the scenes are very beautiful and interesting. Check it out: Rela...
The INSILICO virtual city is a cyberpunk roleplaying sim in Second Life. It features Tokuma Towers and apartments available for rent. SLurl. CNBC ran a video on February 27, 2009 including ...
The Soukutsu virtual combat sim allows ninjas and samurai to roleplay everyday life and combat. Awhile ago the Soukutsu RP sim officially disbanded. Even their web site was replaced. But no...
The below video was created by the Regina Public Schools district in Teen Second Life. This project introduces students to Teen Second Life and new cultures and uses different types of media ...
Another Naruto Ninja manga fight video. This one features some better music, better ninja moves, and cooler Naruto Jutsu. I particularly like some of the aerobatic moves and the look of the ...
This is an interesting Machinima movie entitled Abso the Vampire. It is part 3. Check it out below: Related PostsIn Honor of True Blood and Twilight: Video of Vampire Wedding in Second Lif...
The below video features a machinima made in Second Life as an entry to the SL London Arts Festival. It shows off some of the features of the SL London build. Here is your SLurl. I really ...
Update: - It looks like ValleyWag may have just been regurgitating an article on Feb. 20 from Forbes.com The Second Life Hype Has Fizzled —Is Twitter Next?. Yesterday ValleyWag wrote a poorly...
In the below video we some some crash test dummies get run over repeatedly by a 3d virtual prim car. It is part of the physics test in the 3Di OpenSim using Networked Interactive Jointed Asse...
The Second Life Herald was “Aquired” by Alphaville Herald and will cover other worlds in addition to Second Life. Really this is more of a restructuring with a return to the original name. ...
Now this is a bit surprising. Dusan Writer is reporting the purging of about 1 million Second Life accounts (determined through statistics and changes to in-world search results). I wonder i...
Berlin is one of the most interesting places in the world. It was recreated beautifully in Second Life. The below video takes us on a virtual tour of Berlin and highlights some of the cultur...
Lol this is hilarious. Monkeys have been trained by evil scientists for the government in order to assassinate key political adversaries. They are known as the Monkey Assassin Organization a...
I have written before about virtual pets in Second Life but the below video is a really great one that shows the fun that you can have with a virtual pet. I really love the personality of thi...
I have visited the Sistine Chapel in Second Life and in Real Life. I found the real life version a little rushed and smaller than expected. It was a very memorable trip. I was more impresse...
The SS Galaxy is a virtual cruise ship in Second Life. It is so massive that it must be the largest cruise ship in the virtual world. Have you ever wanted to take a cruise but could never a...
I have written before about surfing in Second Life but nothing quite like this. This video was shot at the Tsunami Beach virtual sim in Second Life. WickedV hits the tasty waves with some am...
The below video is a bit graphic. In fact you may need to verify your age by signing into a YouTube account in order to see it. The video shows the virtual birth of two HUD controled babies ...
My kids love the Little Mermaid. To be honest I love it too and my favorite song is “Under the Sea”. It brought a smile to my lips when I saw the below Little Mermaid “Under the Sea” tribute...
On Wednesday the CBC ran an episode on Second Life called Strangers in Paradise. They do not really have much of their facts straight such as the number of residents in Second Life but the st...
The below video is machinima video entitled Dragons Claw. It was created in Second Life in the Role Playing virtual sim. It is a pretty good example of how quickly a machinima movie can be m...
In the below video we see Goku, Gogeta, Vegeta, and other Second Life avatars go Super Saiyan 4. This is great for all of the dragonball games players out there or those like myself who loved...
The below video shows Mexico Vacations in Second Life specifically the ancient world of Chichén Itzá Mexico City. The architecture and culture was recreated beautifully in the virtual world o...
SLurl is the web link and web map for Second Life that allows for quick jumps directly to a specific point in the virtual world from the internet. It is commonly used by businesses and event ...
I really love the show LOST. Although the time traveling island in the season premier was pretty dumb. There is an entire recreation of the Lost Online island in Second Life. Here you see ...
I usually don’t like to show Second Life dance club videos simply because they are a little over saturated. But the below dance club movie was particularly well done. The video is for the op...
Giving a shoutout to all the plurk users out there. - secondlifeup. Related PostsI was giving voice chat a try…I was giving the Second Life voice chat a try yesterday when it suddenly stopped...
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