Welcome to Tube2SL an internet and Second Life based public media broadcasting and machinima production company.
Website: http://www.tube2sl.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/tube2sl
SLURL: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gateway/172/111/24
Now you can schedule your very own business adverts, machinima productions, viral shorts, mobile clips, webcam exploits, YouTube or other movies for broadcasting across several media platforms throughout Second Life. Upload your movies for FREE website hosting then choose to purchase 'Screen Time' for them to be virtually televised on the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network.
Don't yet have a movie to broadcast? Then allow our professional machinima production team to handle all aspects of your movies creation from concept through to shooting and final editing.
What is the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network?
The Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network consists of several broadcasting mediums including a growing number of Tube2SL Media Players being used by Second Life residents in their virtual homes. The Tube2SL Cinema Complex and over 100 'Public Media Broadcasting Booths' also broadcast the same channels. As well as these Second Life mediums there is of course the Tube2SL website itself where all uploaded media can be viewed at any time and by any person regardless of any Public Media Broadcasting Network Screen Time purchased.
What are Tube2SL Media Players?
Tube2SL Media Players receive channels that are streamed live from our website server on a 24/7 basis. Each channel contains movies uploaded and scheduled by you the general public as well as those selected by our team. Tube2SL basic media players can be obtained for free and broadcast all Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network channels currently available without restrictions. There are no subscription or other hidden charges for viewing channels on our network. Being an entirely free yet revolutionary media option makes Tube2SL Media Players a popular choice for many SL Residents.
What are Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Booths?
These are mini cinemas that broadcast all 4 Tube2SL Channels much the same as the media players. They can be placed on plots as small as 16m2 and provide a useful service to those without land and the 'travelling' avatar. As well as siting over 100 of these booths ourselves we also provide them free of charge for venues to place on their own land.
What is the Tube2SL Cinema Complex?
This is our main hub of operations in Second Life. 4 screens showing user uploaded content, an internet cafe, bar and a large events area make this the ideal venue for your next movie launch or simply to meet up with your friends.
Upload your movies now and benefit from free movie file conversion and hosting.
How to create a Tube2SL Website account and upload your movies (FREE).
1. Press the 'Upload' button located in the blue dialog menu of your Tube2SL Media Player to visit the Tube2SL.com account registration page and create yourself website account (Optionally open your internet browser and navigate to www.tube2sl.com).
2. Once you have confirmed your email address log into your Tube2SL website account and select the 'Upload' link from the banner menu.
3. Choose the file to upload, a screen shot and fill in the information fields before selecting the 'submit movie' button.
4. A blue uploading icon will appear with a message informing you that your movie is uploading to our server. Please be patient. Once your movie has uploaded you will automatically be directed to the 'My Movies' page of the website. This is where you will be able to 'Book Screen Time' for your movie to be broadcast live on the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network.
Maximum movie file upload size is 20mb
Maximum picture file upload size is 48kb
Most file formats are supported however uploading in .mov will enable for speedier processing of your movie.
How to book screen time for scheduled broadcasting of your movies on the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network:
1. Press the 'Upload' button located in the blue dialog menu of your Tube2SL Media Player to visit the Tube2SL.com account website and log in to your account (Optionally open your internet browser and navigate to www.tube2sl.com).
2. Press the 'Cinema' link located to the left of the page under the Main Menu heading.
3. Press the 'My Movies' link.
4. Next to the title of the movie you wish to schedule, press the 'Book Screen Time' link.
5. Select the T2SL Channel number you would like to Book Screen Time on (1-4), amount of days (30,60 or 90), start hour (0-23), start minute (0-59) and how many minutes you require (1-20).
6. Once you are happy with your schedule press the 'Recalculate' button and then the 'Review and Checkout' button to pay securely via Paypal or credit card.
At any time you can use the 'Add Entry' button to book further screen time, 'Remove Entry' button to delete your last entry, 'Recalculate' button for if you make a change to your booking. As soon as payment is received your movie will be scheduled for showing on the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network.
Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network Tarrif:
Prices are in USD for 30 days broadcasting of your movie.
The best rate will be automatically applied at checkout.
Rate1 - 1 Minute per day = $5.00
Rate2 - 3 Minutes per day = $3.33
Rate3 - 21 Minutes per day = $3.15
Rate4 - 60+ Minutes per day = $3.00
Example 1: A 1 minute movie broadcast daily for 30 days costs, 1min x $5.00 = $5.00 (30 Min's of total broadcasting time)
Example 2: A 3 minute movie broadcast daily for 30 days costs, 3Min's x $3.33 = $9.97 (90 Min's of total broadcasting time)
Example 3: A 25 minute movie broadcast daily for 30 days costs, 25Min's x $3.15 = $78.75 (750 Min's of total broadcasting time)
What you will receive:
Movie file upload, conversion and hosting.
Broadcasting of your movie at your scheduled time and on the Tube2SL channel of your choice via the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network.
Your movie with a description and texture will be available to view and rate on the Tube2SL website.
You will receive an invite to the Tube2SL.com group in Second Life (TM) where you will be informed of our regular movie competitions, sponsored events, prize contests and other community run projects.
All movies are posted pending conversion.
Once converted, you will be responsible for scheduling screen time for your movie.
We reserve the right to modify or remove your movie at any time if it is found to be breaching any copyright law or contains any illegal material.
We do not use or share information held about you on our servers.
Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details.
How to find us:
In Second Life (TM) - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gateway/172/111/24
Find us in Second Life (TM) by typing 'Tube2SL' in the search facility and then teleport to our location. Alternatively copy and paste the following SLURL into your internet browser http://slurl.com/secondlife/Gateway/172/111/24
Tube2SL (TM) Website - http://www.tube2sl.com
This is where you can upload, select a channel and select a time schedule for your movie to be broadcast via the Tube2SL Public Media Broadcasting Network in Second Life.
YouTube (TM) - http://www.youtube.com/tube2sl
Visit the Tube2SL YouTube Channel and view our feature content, playlists and friends films. Comments welcome after approval.
Contact: [email]slloonie@tube2sl.com[/email]
We look forward to seeing you at the movies! © 2007/08 - Tube2SL