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Use of a theater for a movie viewing

biz Robonaught
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Join date: 12 Nov 2008
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11-12-2008 19:58
Hello,
I would like to set up a movie night for members of a machinima site wherin we could all get together to watch a member's movie in real time. I own no land and am wondering if there is a free facility to do something like this. I have seen festivals and other events of this sort but I am unsure how to go about this. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Ceera Murakami
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11-12-2008 20:02
You might try to find out who schedules the movies at the movie theatre in Bay City...
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biz Robonaught
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11-13-2008 04:28
I will check that out Ceera. Thanks. Is this something I should do (approach theater owners cold and ask if they are interested) or should I post in the classifieds or...
Ceera Murakami
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11-13-2008 05:35
I'm pretty sure the "Bayjou Theatre" is Linden owned, and I know they have shown resident-created machinima there. I'd go to the theatre, see who owns the screen, (almost certainly one of the Lindens) and ask that person directly how you can schedule a "movie party".
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Starfire Desade
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11-13-2008 10:14
Is it too chilly out to use a drive-in?
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Marin Mielziner
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11-13-2008 12:39
My theatre company has a theatre on a nice quiet sim. You could use that and we'd enjoy having the place used. You'd have to set up a screen though. IM me (it'll go to email, but I can answer) if you are interested. You can tp there by accessing Act Up Theatre Company tab in my picks.
Argos Hawks
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11-13-2008 17:10
The difficult thing about watching a movie in a group in SL will be that the media player is completely controlled by each person's client. They can start and stop the movie at any time, and the show will be out of sync for different people unless everyone hits play at the same time.

Can someone please post up a solution if there is one, or correct me if I'm wrong about this?
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Cito Karu
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Join date: 23 Jul 2008
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11-13-2008 20:08
could do it like a live stream, and stream yourself giving an intro then start the movie stream, if you have the software and connection to do it.

works like shoutcast only with video