Episode 4 has a news roundup, some discussion on why there's been a decline in active Australian users of Second Life and an interview with Graham Sabre, The Metaverse Journal's education writer. [display_podcast] For details on how to automatically receive these podcasts, check our podcast page. … [Read more...] about Episode 4 of TMJ Podcast – Education in Second Life
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Australia Council announces ‘MMUVE it!’
Hot on the heels of Babelswarm, the Australia Council has announced its next opportunity for virtual world artists: MMUVE it! Like the previous funding, it's available for three artists but this time the platform has been widened to any virtual world: "With more than 73 million participants in MMUVE's such as EverQuest, Second Life and World of Warcraft, and the recent … [Read more...] about Australia Council announces ‘MMUVE it!’
Australian Second Life Documentary – any celebrities out there?
Well-known Australian Second Life resident Wolfie Rankin has some interesting news: Hi Everyone. Some of you are aware that I'm making a documentary with Shelley Matulik on Second Life. Shelly made the Podlove doco which was shown on SBS about the couple who run the nightclub on Second Life. It was called "Our Brilliant Secondlife" and can be watched here. The new doco is … [Read more...] about Australian Second Life Documentary – any celebrities out there?
Paid extra work available: Second Life machinima production
This offer is now closed. Australian Second Life resident and machinima producer Skribe Forti is looking for extras: "I need extras for a shoot that is scheduled to occur on Tuesday night (22nd April) at 9pm Australian WST (6am SLT). Payment is $US10/hour and will be paid in L$. I expect it will take 3 hours to shoot. Contact me directly if you're interested." So IM … [Read more...] about Paid extra work available: Second Life machinima production
Babelswarm Revisited
As we've previously mentioned, Babelswarm is a fascinating installation developed by writer Justin Clemens, visual artist Christopher Dodds and musician/artist Adam Nash - all from Australia. I did a walk through Friday evening and grabbed some pictures though the impact of it is well and truly best experienced in-world. We've also featured a video walkthrough in … [Read more...] about Babelswarm Revisited