Designing Avatars in Second Life Using Mesh Import

In this video, you'll see an example of how Reed Steamroller (of SandCastle Studios) designed and created an avatar in Second Life using newly-supported mesh import functionality.

With the introduction of mesh in Second Life, content creators can now develop across a full spectrum of 3D technologies--from prims, to sculpties, to full blown 3D mesh models.

Visit http://www.secondlife.com for more information.

Credits:
Music & Machinima by draxtor.com
Raw footage by Gianna Borgnine
Creature by SandCastle Studios

Category:

Gaming

Tags:

• mesh
• secondlife
• second life
• virtual world
• Maya
• Blender
• Google SketchUp
• Autodesk 3D Studio Max
• Z-Brush
• COLLADA
• avatar
• 3D
• build

[MisterBouncyBounce]

misleading title and description and a pointless video to boot.

[Yenaboi]

@daikuarumando and most the time.. most furries stick to "furry communitys' in SL :B

not really run a muck all over the place. some even have human and other 'specie' avi's depending on where they might go. Also a good chance possibly good chunk of furs in SL just wear fur avatars because they like how the avi looks, not because they are a furry.

[tangletailpro]

Are you able to add bones not standard to second life? And have them be animated or ragdoll?

[daikuarumando]

@westygw I always see people complaining about furries on SL -- and must admit I am one myself -- but I have to say: The majority of avatars I see are human, or vampire. Most furry sims I've gone to have been fairly devoid of anyone, so I just don't get it. o_O

[Danrakich]

@lazygardens i think theres going to be avatar mesh uploads

[Danrakich]

@orionfl79 get Blender homie



[Danrakich]

@francez123456789 if you think that, you can stick to prim :3 and lag ;D

[francez123456789]

@RxOLLER if your comp cant handle basic shaders then you will lag more x3

[RxOLLER]

august 2011 we are ready for mesh

SICK OF LAG

[orionfl79]

Any chance you guys are planning to add mesh editing / creation to the client? You know, for those of us who can't afford to shell out a few grand for Maya?