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This how-to video shows how to enable the ability to stream audio and video through Second Life. This is very self explanatory, but for those that don't know, this how-to video should help. Stream audio and video in Second Life. Click through to watch this video on nmc.org

This tutorial encompasses basic building inside Second Life as well as same basic camera controls.

Like the cell shading look? Learn how to make cell-shaded objects in Second Life.

Concerned with strangers entering your Second Life domicile? Learn how to use the visitor alert system in Second Life to alert you when avatars enter your space. Part 1 of 2 - How to Use the visitor alert system in Second Life. Part 2 of 2 - How to Use the visitor alert syste ...more

Mike Lively of Northern Kentucky University shows you how to create a light switch in Second Life with scripting. Part 1 demonstrates how to create a prim switch which turns on (brightens) a prim in Second Life. Part 2 goes through the Light Switch code line-by-line and adds a ...more

This is a basic tutorial which teaches how to get free stuff in Second Life and use it to build large structures fast. It is for beginner Second Life users and teaches linking, unlinking, and duplicating commands. If you are new to Second Life, watch and learn how to build big ...more

This two part tutorial explains how to work with Zbrush and Second Life. You'll learn how to create textures in Zbrush and export them directly into Second Life. NOTE: This link is to a Flash version of the first 5 minutes of this 60+ minute tutorial. A download link is provi ...more

Mike Lively of Northern Kentucky University demonstrates how to build a jet band using Jeff Heaton's jet pack code. What is a jet band? Well, it's like a jet pack but smaller and allows you to go higher than 200 meters when flying in Second Life. Part one shows you how to crea ...more

The Sparkle app for your iPhone or iPod Touch is a client which allows you to message your friends in Second Life without having to log fully into Second Life. Great if all you want to do is send someone a quick chat message without playing the game.

This tutorial demonstrates how to create a flexible tail in Second Life. It uses a simple cone primitive and blue plasma texture. Second Life is much fun to draw in as this tutorial will show you.

Learn some techniques for building and using a hire quality camera in Second Life

This is a tutorial on the Rotation Trick in Second Life. The Rotation Trick can be used to create large circular structures fast. A scaled down version of a 70 Meter learning center is built in Second Life to demonstrate the Rotation Trick procedure. This tutorial was created ...more

This how-to video explains how to set up voice communications in Second Life. This can be helpful to anyone who is confused on how to enable voice chat for this game. Set up voice chat in Second Life. Click through to watch this video on nmc.org

A Second Life tutorial on making a wall with a forest texture with either pictures or prims.

A basic instructional on using the texture align script on prims (primative objects) in Second Life to create custom objects.

This tutorial shows you how to work in Poser to create animations that you can import directly into Second Life.

This video game tutorial demonstrates how to build and script a flag with a simple load URL command in Second Life. Scripting a flag isn't that hardest thing to do, once you get the hang of it. This tutorial was created by Mike Lively of Northern Kentucky University.

This is a fast and fun way to make hair templates for game content, used in virtual worlds like Second Life and IMVU.

Ever since we saw "A Little Mermaid" in second grade, we've been enamored with sea life (who knew that fish could be such cuddly little things with some nice pipes, too?). And let's admit it: If you, like us, grew up on a steady diet of Disney princess films, you probably wish ...more

Compositing and color correction are important and integral steps in processing a 3D render after it is generated in Cinema 4D, 3D Studio Max or any other 3D package. Compositing transforms simple renders and provides them with life, vibrancy and atmosphere. In this demonstrat ...more

Human life has been wiped out. Extinct for 20 years. Destroyed by a nuclear holocaust. But there are a few survivors on Earth, and they're forced to live in the underground metro systems in the big cities. But it gets worse. There's mutant beasts, communists, Nazi factions, an ...more

Do you wish there was a way to make more organic objects in Second Life? Are you an online Flash programmer looking to make your Papervision3D projects run faster? Do you like model rockets? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, then wait until you here about Sculpt ...more

If you're looking for a tutorial to sculpt 3D prims for your Second Life avatar mesh, you've found it. This tutorial walks you through the process for creating your own images and avater files using the software program 3D Studio Max.

Acid reflux can be painful and irritating, and did you know that toddlers can be affected by it too? Acid reflux is actually very common in young children during the first and second years of life, but luckily there are natural ways to treat this and help your baby feel health ...more

Whether you want to juggle two wives or keep you alter ego separate from your day job, here are the precautions you must take. Learn how to lead a double life. You Will Need: * A second name * A daily planner * A second phone line * A P.O. box * A good memory * An escape pla ...more

Do you like music? Do you like television? How about the acoustic guitar? How about Friends? How about the Rembrandts? Well, this video tutorial will show you how to play the theme song from the hit TV sitcom Friends. This instructional guitar lesson will teach you a few tips ...more

Just like in real life, every once in a while you run into people on Facebook that you just don't want to see. In this tutorial, learn how to block users on Facebook and prevent them from seeing you or your profile. Whether you are blocking an employer from seeing your persona ...more

This video shows you how to reduce cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus. You will see small blisters, or cold sores, on your lips. Most people are infected with this virus as children. It can recur at any point later in life. This is type one. There is a second type c ...more

In this quick tip from the folks at CNET TV, you'll learn a few steps you can take to maximize the life of your iPhone's internal battery. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPhone 3G or perhaps just considering picking one up second hand, you're sure to benefit from t ...more

Knowing how to determine the degree of the burn is the first step to knowing how to offer the right first aid. Burns! They’re a fact of life, and one of the most common accidents around the house. But how you treat them depends upon how seriously the skin is damaged. Treat fir ...more

Despite what you may believe, making a crochet cap doesn't end at the last knitting row. In fact, crochet caps can be embellished in a number of different ways, including this Pomp-A-Doodle trim. If making minimalist, undecorated caps is getting you down, add some spice and c ...more

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make stop motion animations. Begin by mounting the camera onto a stable surface position, such as a tripod. Then layout the figure to a desired position for the first frame. Now take a picture and slightly move the figure for the se ...more

If you want to take a boring photo and pump it full of life, Photoshop CS5's two methods for making a High Dynamic Range image will do just that. The first is a streamlined and improved merging tool, and the second is a new HDR tool that turns a single image into a trendy HDR ...more

Second part in a series of YouTube videos illustrating just how easy it is to use Adobe Flash CS3 to create simple animations. In a few simple steps, you'll learn to use keyframes to make figures come to life, and state changes to help add the illusion of motion to objects thr ...more

Ever wondered about the flare hitting your eyes from reflective surfaces (vehicle mirrors)? Let's create one. Open Adobe Illustrator with an image and embed it. Take the flare tool from tool palette. Draw the first shape and then second shape. To change settings, go to flare o ...more

Learn how to play "How To Deal" by Frankie J, an acoustic guitar tutorial. Follow along with this demonstration, tabs and lyrics here: Sometimes a man has to choose And do something he doesnt wanna do Do i live my life with you as my wife? Or do i go on and pursue my lifetime ...more

Need a way to keep the kids busy on a rainy day? Making a pop-up card is quick, easy, and will entertain them for hours! Watch this video to learn how to make a pop-up card. You Will Need * Imagination * Colored construction paper * A pencil * A ruler * Safety scissors * Mar ...more