Too Shy (or perhaps too dry - shake that hair dry!)
Song: Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
I just returned from a visit to my sister’s. I’m sure I missed a lot just in the past day! I might be a bit behind but I guess that’s normal.
The dog in the video is my sister’s – Omg - the noises he makes! I actually heard him snoring while awake! Why all the laughter? Well, my nephew decided to fill the baby pool with water and let his two pet rats go swimming, too. Lol! (see picture below) The toes belong to "giggletoe" LOL!
My thoughts for the day:
Dang! I think too much hehehe! And I warned you that you’d probably see too much of me:-O
I’m thinking about why I try to create machinima. I don’t kid myself, I know my capabilities and, really, it’s just all fun. I laugh aloud almost the entire time I play with my avatar. Seeing her go through different funny animations with her sometimes very appropriate facial expressions makes me lmaoooo! Too bad it won’t lead to a job at Disney World! What I’ve decided is that the machinima I make are really pretty worthless to me in almost all respects except two. I have fun and I’m learning how to edit video in a very relaxed, albeit slow, way. What I’m taking from this little hobby of mine is a little more knowledge with each one I create on how to edit video. Although I have always filmed a lot of video, I would have NEVER learned how to edit it had it not been for my desire to create my cartoons. For every machinima I make, I make a home movie, too. The skills I use to edit Second Life machinima and real life video are almost exactly the same. I may share some of my real life videos from time to time, but many are just too personal. BUT, I promise if I ever make my dream video, I will share it! My dream video is to get an underwater camera recorder and film someone, or have someone film me as a mermaid. This dream stems from the wonder and joy I had as a child at visiting Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas. I saw real mermaids swimming underwater! I swear it! Wish I had had a video recorder - :D
I have, however, set a goal for my machinima. I am collecting an enormous quantity of various animations that I see and like. I had to start all over again a few months ago when I switched to playing a different avatar - but presently the new Ant has more animation and props than the original. My goal, provided I keep doing these for a year or two more, because it will take that long, is to produce a series of 30 second animations that are put together to achieve a smooth and natural flow of movement that adequately illustrates, either music or a story. If I achieve that goal, then I will have everything I hoped for and wanted in Second Life.
The actual process of taking video is very simple. The least you have to do is line up the camera and press a button. What I’ve found to be the most challenging aspect of trying to create a machinima is coming up with ideas, gathering animation, taking facial expression and animation into consideration, making sure you have all props that will be needed, and editing the clips that you think will work in an interesting way. That’s hard. I know I don’t hit the mark most of the time, but every now and then, I actually see promise that I may reach that goal. Practice makes better!
And, I bow down, respectfully, to all my fellow machinimatographers (is that the word?), for each one has their own unique, interesting, and beautiful style. How cool to watch others go down the same road – have many of the same experiences … kind of like a club!
Wishing you a splendid day or evening! I will not be able to totally catch up tonight, I bet, but I'll be back to comment! Thanks for watching!
**One fact you didn't know about me. I attended Texas State University, where Aquarena Springs is located, for one year - my sophomore year. It was one of most beautiful campuses I have ever seen anywhere. And if you are quick, you''re sure to spot a river mermaid or two! **
Too Shy (or perhaps too dry - shake that hair dry!)
Song: Too Shy by Kajagoogoo
I just returned from a visit to my sister’s. I’m sure I missed a lot just in the past day! I might be a bit behind but I guess that’s normal.
The dog in the video is my sister’s – Omg - the noises he makes! I actually heard him snoring while awake! Why all the laughter? Well, my nephew decided to fill the baby pool with water and let his two pet rats go swimming, too. Lol! (see picture below) The toes belong to "giggletoe" LOL!
My thoughts for the day:
Dang! I think too much hehehe! And I warned you that you’d probably see too much of me:-O
I’m thinking about why I try to create machinima. I don’t kid myself, I know my capabilities and, really, it’s just all fun. I laugh aloud almost the entire time I play with my avatar. Seeing her go through different funny animations with her sometimes very appropriate facial expressions makes me lmaoooo! Too bad it won’t lead to a job at Disney World! What I’ve decided is that the machinima I make are really pretty worthless to me in almost all respects except two. I have fun and I’m learning how to edit video in a very relaxed, albeit slow, way. What I’m taking from this little hobby of mine is a little more knowledge with each one I create on how to edit video. Although I have always filmed a lot of video, I would have NEVER learned how to edit it had it not been for my desire to create my cartoons. For every machinima I make, I make a home movie, too. The skills I use to edit Second Life machinima and real life video are almost exactly the same. I may share some of my real life videos from time to time, but many are just too personal. BUT, I promise if I ever make my dream video, I will share it! My dream video is to get an underwater camera recorder and film someone, or have someone film me as a mermaid. This dream stems from the wonder and joy I had as a child at visiting Aquarena Springs in San Marcos, Texas. I saw real mermaids swimming underwater! I swear it! Wish I had had a video recorder - :D
I have, however, set a goal for my machinima. I am collecting an enormous quantity of various animations that I see and like. I had to start all over again a few months ago when I switched to playing a different avatar - but presently the new Ant has more animation and props than the original. My goal, provided I keep doing these for a year or two more, because it will take that long, is to produce a series of 30 second animations that are put together to achieve a smooth and natural flow of movement that adequately illustrates, either music or a story. If I achieve that goal, then I will have everything I hoped for and wanted in Second Life.
The actual process of taking video is very simple. The least you have to do is line up the camera and press a button. What I’ve found to be the most challenging aspect of trying to create a machinima is coming up with ideas, gathering animation, taking facial expression and animation into consideration, making sure you have all props that will be needed, and editing the clips that you think will work in an interesting way. That’s hard. I know I don’t hit the mark most of the time, but every now and then, I actually see promise that I may reach that goal. Practice makes better!
And, I bow down, respectfully, to all my fellow machinimatographers (is that the word?), for each one has their own unique, interesting, and beautiful style. How cool to watch others go down the same road – have many of the same experiences … kind of like a club!
Wishing you a splendid day or evening! I will not be able to totally catch up tonight, I bet, but I'll be back to comment! Thanks for watching!
**One fact you didn't know about me. I attended Texas State University, where Aquarena Springs is located, for one year - my sophomore year. It was one of most beautiful campuses I have ever seen anywhere. And if you are quick, you''re sure to spot a river mermaid or two! **