Machinima in Second Life

Second Life is a 3-D virtual world entirely built and owned by its residents. Since opening to the public in 2003, it has grown explosively and today is inhabited by a total of 1,391,717 people from around the globe.

From the moment you enter the World you'll discover a vast digital continent, teeming with people, entertainment, experiences and opportunity. Once you've explored a bit, perhaps you'll find a perfect parcel of land to build your house or business.
http://secondlife.com/whatis/world.php

You'll also be surrounded by the Creations of your fellow residents. Because residents retain the rights to their digital creations, they can buy, sell and trade with other residents.
http://secondlife.com/whatis/creations.php
http://secondlife.com/whatis/

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Machinima is the art of making real movies in virtual worlds.

Movies made in Second Life use the world's building, scripting, and avatar customization tools, working in real-time collaboration with people around the globe. You can use Second Life as your own virtual back lot, soundstage, choreography studio, costume and prop repository, and special effects house.

Download Eric Linden’s tips on making Machinima in Second Life as well as his thoughts on producing and directing the proof of concept demo for his film "Silver Bells and Golden Spurs."

For examples of some Resident-made Second Life promotional films check out our Media Page. To sign up for updates on how to get your Second Life machinima published on our Media Page, send us your email address.

http://secondlife.com/showcase/machinima.php

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Some of the best movies made in Second Life:

http://secondlife.com/community/media.php