Machinima

=Machinima= "Machine + cinema"... meaning, the creation of an animated video using virtual second worlds, combined with traditional cinematic conventions and techniques.

A group of CAP's has been exploring machinima as a possible new art form to use in the creation of vodcasts. Their project is called "Lincoln's SecondLife". Have a look at the resources below to learn more about machinima and try it out for yourself.

What is Machinima?
Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinima Overivew http://www.machinima.com/_images/home/what_is_machinima.jpg

Making Machinima in SecondLife
Making Machinima http://secondlife.com/showcase/machinima.php

SecondLife Resources
The CAP's group used avatars in SecondLife to create their machinima. Have a look below to learn more about SecondLife.

Overviews
What is SecondLife? http://secondlife.com/whatis/ SecondLife Showcase http://secondlife.com/showcase/ Art in SecondLife http://secondlife.com/showcase/sub_page.php?showcase_category=1&blog_category=1

Getting started
Avatars http://secondlife.com/whatis/avatar.php Creating in SecondLife http://secondlife.com/whatis/create.php SecondLife Economy http://secondlife.com/whatis/economy_stats.php Buying Land in SecondLife http://secondlife.com/land/pricing.php

Machinima Examples
Believe it or not, there are groups of artists who are attempting to get "the Academy" to consider machinima as a new category for its annual award. Still want to see machinima, and see what its about. Have a look at the examples below.

Watch the World(s) - Inspired by VanGogh's "Starry Night" media type="custom" key="1474951"

Machinima.com http://www.machinima.com/ The story of Molotov Alva (done by Cinemax) media type="custom" key="950791" [|Guild Wars vs. World of Warcraft]

A Child's War: Global Kids' Digital Media Initiative media type="custom" key="1471137"

Race to Equality: Global Kids' Digital Media Iniative media type="custom" key="1471211"