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Zakka Statosky

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Join date: 6 Jun 2004

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06-07-2004 12:41

Greets, I have just recently started with SL and I've been looking forward into starting to make items and clothings, I have done some pixel graphics for 2d games in the past and I am rather fond of doing game items. So I am looking for tips, tools and other such items to help me get started in crafting and designing items and other such things for my SL lifestyle =)

Sincerely,
Zakka

TinaStar Dawn

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Join date: 23 Dec 2003

Posts: 249

06-07-2004 12:51

The tutorials at spacethinkdream.com are excellent and might be a great place to start for the kinds of tips you are looking for.

Zakka Statosky

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06-07-2004 16:46

Thanks Tinastar, I'll give it a shot. Also what type of tools does one use for custome objects and what not?

Chip Midnight

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Join date: 1 May 2003

Posts: 10,231

06-07-2004 19:47

custom objects are all made with the in-game modeling tools using SL's selection of primitive objects. For texturing most people use photoshop, paintshop pro, or corel photopaint. For animations (coming in 1.4) you'd need poser 4 or 5 to make those, but in-game animation tools will be coming eventually.

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Zakka Statosky

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06-07-2004 19:52

So custome items, like swords, wings and other such things are made in game? other then the skin.

Tava Karuna

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Join date: 3 Jun 2004

Posts: 21

06-08-2004 05:43

Zakka...

Yes, all the new "models" are made inside the game interface with a built-in modelling program. It isn't quite as capable as 3D Studio MAX, or Maya, but it's free and not hard to use at all. If you are used to using Milkshape, MAX, Lightwave, etc...this will be a breeze for you after you get a handle on the interface itself.

You still need a capable paint program for textures, but as mentioned above, there are a number that can do the trick well, and if you have done this sort of things before, you likely have used one of them.

I will admit it's a buit different to have the mesh creator built in after using MAX and importing models, but it is surprisingly flexible from what I have seen so far.

And, as was mentioned, the next version of Second Life will allow us to import custom animations for your avatar from Poser 4 or 5 (and maybe Poser Artist), which will be much fun.

--Tava

Zakka Statosky

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Yar

06-08-2004 09:24

Hehe, yes I just notice this after playing around in the sandbox, but still it has alot of possabilities. Thank you everyone for the tips =)

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Zakka Statosky Registered User Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 43	06-07-2004 12:41 Greets, I have just recently started with SL and I've been looking forward into starting to make items and clothings, I have done some pixel graphics for 2d games in the past and I am rather fond of doing game items. So I am looking for tips, tools and other such items to help me get started in crafting and designing items and other such things for my SL lifestyle =) Sincerely, Zakka
TinaStar Dawn Registered User Join date: 23 Dec 2003 Posts: 249	06-07-2004 12:51 The tutorials at spacethinkdream.com are excellent and might be a great place to start for the kinds of tips you are looking for.
Zakka Statosky Registered User Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 43	Thanks 06-07-2004 16:46 Thanks Tinastar, I'll give it a shot. Also what type of tools does one use for custome objects and what not?
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	06-07-2004 19:47 custom objects are all made with the in-game modeling tools using SL's selection of primitive objects. For texturing most people use photoshop, paintshop pro, or corel photopaint. For animations (coming in 1.4) you'd need poser 4 or 5 to make those, but in-game animation tools will be coming eventually. _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
Zakka Statosky Registered User Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 43	06-07-2004 19:52 So custome items, like swords, wings and other such things are made in game? other then the skin.
Tava Karuna Lost and Wandering Soul Join date: 3 Jun 2004 Posts: 21	06-08-2004 05:43 Zakka... Yes, all the new "models" are made inside the game interface with a built-in modelling program. It isn't quite as capable as 3D Studio MAX, or Maya, but it's free and not hard to use at all. If you are used to using Milkshape, MAX, Lightwave, etc...this will be a breeze for you after you get a handle on the interface itself. You still need a capable paint program for textures, but as mentioned above, there are a number that can do the trick well, and if you have done this sort of things before, you likely have used one of them. I will admit it's a buit different to have the mesh creator built in after using MAX and importing models, but it is surprisingly flexible from what I have seen so far. And, as was mentioned, the next version of Second Life will allow us to import custom animations for your avatar from Poser 4 or 5 (and maybe Poser Artist), which will be much fun. --Tava
Zakka Statosky Registered User Join date: 6 Jun 2004 Posts: 43	Yar 06-08-2004 09:24 Hehe, yes I just notice this after playing around in the sandbox, but still it has alot of possabilities. Thank you everyone for the tips =)