Awakening The SL Movie Project and Doc Grun” -Saoirse Heart reporting...

There is an exciting new project on the grid being made entirely in Second Life.  Doc Grun [Douglas W. Green) it the author Awakening.  Working with Lou CasaBianca as director/publisher, he is bringing his science fiction series to life using an episodic Machinima format.

 ‘Awakening’ is set in the future approximately 340 years from now.  Earth has been struck by a rogue comet in the year 2048 bringing catastrophes world wide bringing man to the edge of extinction.  Space travelers from the center of the galaxy sent a rescue force to Earth.  These travelers were called Scaliens and helped to rebuild the civilization of earth at the cost of enslaving humanity.  Humanity then rose up to defeat and enslave their captors living that was in peace for the next 340 years.  The sins of the past long forgotten, mankind lives to regret all that has happened.  To read a more comprehensive introduction to the project, please click here.

Saoirse Heart:  I am here today speaking with Doc Grun [aka Douglas W. Green].  In real life, he has worked through and experienced the technical innovations and changes in the automotive industry.  He the author of The Awakening,  and is currently involved  in his life’s dream project; creating a full length movie filmed in VR format, right here in SL.  Doc in your last press release you had completed seven episodes, what has happened to those?

Doc Grun: they were consolidated into 1 movie.  the book is 83,000 words, I had to expand my goals.  we recorded the entire first 7 episodes in voice then would pump the VO into SL to make the avatar lips move while we did the animations.  but we are working on more synchronized movements so back to the drawing board.  It’s only the beginning.  we will also be using mocap for animations that sl cant reproduce.  The project will also spotlight AR VR and how to educate students in the STEAM

How far along are you in completing the entire movie?

Doc Grun: we are working with RL film partners to do it professionally.  filming is on hold while we retool.

Saoirse Heart: How can we follow the series while the movie is in production?

Doc Grun: we are now recording podcasts that will be released 1 a week for 18 weeks, each week reviewing one of the chapters in the book and a playback of my audiobook recording of that chapter. www.awakeningtheseries.com is our main site for now.  The podcast series is titled The Awakening Chronicles.

Saoirse Heart:  Will you have a crowdfunding or other type of fund raising site for people to visit?

Doc Grun: people can contribute on the website if they feel so inclined, every little bit helps.  the more grass roots support corp sponsors see the more they are convinced the project will make them money.  indiegogo campaign is not live yet.  soon.  Did you watch the promo vids?

Saoirse Heart: yes, they are fantastic.

Doc Grun: then you get the scope of the project

Saoirse Heart: huge

Doc Grun: very, We are launching everything at the same time, so as each section is done it is placed on ice and we move to the next.  There will be 3 books in the series.  A prequel next and then a sequel

Saoirse Heart: A project of this size takes a lot of time, how are you coping with the time and keeping your real life going smoothly?

Doc Grun: I am working 13 hours X6 days lately, not much time for me

Saoirse Heart: Wow that is a lot of time, and it is also spent learning the most cutting edge technologies.  Has the changing technology affected the project?

Doc Grun: in fact the book was written so long ago by me I had to go back and update the tech used as what I originally wrote seemed like 1960's sci-fi instead of futuristic lol

Saoirse Heart:  What is your social media presence now?

Doc Grun: my twitter feed is @docgrun.  currently have 530 followers, get about 50 new each day.  helps get the word out.  People can sign up for the newsletter and receive a free copy of the first chapter in pdf format [through the website]

Saoirse Heart:  Do you have a bigger goal beyond this project for your life and your life’s work?

Doc Grun: my goal is to quit my day job and write and produce this, and my partner and I will be starting up a service for people who want to do what we are doing and offer our experience to help them bring their projects to life.  we have made all the mistakes so we know how to help the next person not make them lol

Mostly it is time that is lost.  our team is world wide.  my partner is in California, my film editor is in Colorado, my graphics artist is in the UK.  even setting up a meeting is hard for someone no matter what time we pick.  The reality of Second Life collaborations.

Saoirse Heart: Who are members of your team?

Doc Grun: The team includes Lou CasaBianca [Director/Publisher], Bob Cook [Film Editor] and Andreea Laura Alp [Graphic Artist]

Saoirse Heart:  Thank you for speaking with me today Doc.  I know we all will want to watch the progress of Awakenings and your future projects.  I began reading the book this weekend and as you predicted.....I had a hard time setting it down to write this article.  You may purchase the book in PDF format, order a copy of the audio book and the original music soundtrack all from the website.

http://www.awakeningtheseries.com

@docgrun

https://twitter.com/docgrun

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Dare your fears at SAMHAIN-Bullring House of Horrors Experience from October 23-November 13, 2016.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  

SAMHAIN-Bullring House of Horrors Experience, sponsored by BRM Radio, summons individuals to a frightening, daring and extreme Halloween experience. Darkness settled across the land with the full moon high in the night sky, seven young girls wandered through the Clairmont Property, never to be heard from again.  Can you solve what happened to those seven young girls?

Boldly venture down the darkened path, confront the unknown...plenty lurks in the dim shadows. No guarantee who might be found on the path.  Bring some friends and explore through the haunted land, testing your savviness in seven extreme experiences.

Multiple Experience Key Adventures.

For more information on SAMHAIN-BullRing House of Horror Experience, check out BullRing Family website at http://www.bullringfamily.com/

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People doing great things in Second Life - An interview with Mr. Anthony Gartner, owner and creator of The Dreamer Creations – Camury Reporting...

I’ve wanted to write about people doing great things in Second  Life for quite a while because I think it’s very interesting how differently we each see it and the amazing things we can do in this virtual world.

I remember the first time I saw the charming Mr. Anthony Gartner and his intriguing eyes. I was relaxing on my favorite island, The Dreamer´s Island, when I noticed him.

It’s an Adult Island.  The entire beach is full of goodies with excellent animations for both couples in love or singles if you just want to chill on your own.  You can take a hot air balloon, explore, meet people, dance, swim, surf, have fun or just relax. If you’re in the mood for interaction with others, then you can check out the beach club.  You can mellow out to the music as the sea breeze gently ruffles your hair.  There are no strict rules and all avatars are welcome.  The only restriction is that due to the adult nature of the sim no child avatars are permitted.

They say curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back… I clicked on various objects dotted around me to learn a little more about the creator when Mr. Gartner himself appeared. Since I’m always on the lookout for a good story I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to talk to him about Dreamer Island and his creations.

Here’s a little insight into who Mr. Gartner is.  He’s very polite and took the time to grant me this interview. He’s the owner of The Dreamer Island.  You can find and test all the objects in the The Dreamer Creations collection on the island. He has a store on the SL Marketplace. He creates Furniture, prefabs, beach and garden products, tropical tiki and other landscaping items, which include a multitude of different sit poses and cuddles.  The island was built with the explicit purpose of testing Mr. Gartner's creations.  What better way than getting them tested by those who'd be using them.  The result, no buyers remorse.  His creations can be found on a number of sims throughout Second Life.

Interview with Mr Gartner

Camury:  How long have you been in SL and what do you bring to it?

Mr. Gartner : almost 7 years now. Always enjoyed the video games and the experience of a life in a virtual world was exciting.

Camury: How long have you had your store?

Mr. Gartner : since 2010

Camury: What inspired you to start making furniture and decorations?

Mr. Gartner : At first it was the interest of learning to build with prims in SL. I always liked decorating so when I realized I could create things that weren’t too bad I continued and started to sell.

Camury: Did you create  everything yourself or did you you have help?
Mr. Gartner: I work alone.  Although I don't make mesh products.  These days I concentrate mostly on texturing and a bit of scripting and adding the appropriate animations.

Camury: What’ s your favourite thing about Second Life?

Mr. Gartner : It ‘s a bit like asking what is your favourite thing in life.  Everything that can bring some enjoyment: the contact with friends, exploring beautiful places, shopping for clothes or furniture, decorating.  And especially I love animations that bring life and expression to our avatars.

Camury: What don´t you like about Second Life?

Mr. Gartner : One thing that comes to my mind is I think the developers of Second Life could improve the avatars customization of appearance. Now people need to buy mesh bodies and heads created by others to look more "realistic".

Also to be able to create anything pretty in this world we need the use of external tools. Nothing really great looking can be created only inworld.

Also it is a very mercantile world. I hate the business of gachas.

And the sims are too expensive...

 Camury: How do you feel about the economic situation in Second Life?

Mr. Gartner : Probably it's slowing down. There are too many events, people shop more in events and less in stores. Productivity is boosted at the expense of quality.

Camury: What do you love about Second Life more? What makes you keep logging?

Mr. Gartner : It became an addiction over time. It’s a part of my life here now and there's always things to do here.

Camury: Tell me how The Dreamers Island came into being?
Mr. Gartner: The idea of a Tropical Island has always appealed to me and I started creating products specifically for this kind of lifestyle.  I developed rentals on four  homesteads around The Dreamer sim, but unfortunately even though it was well supported I had too many public areas which meant it was unprofitable.  Having a purely residential sim wasn't for me and I stopped this endeavour and kept the main sim for my store and for public enjoyment.

Camury:  What are the rules since it's an adult sim?
Mr. Gartner: There are not many rules.  It's a nude beach, but clothing is optional.  I prefer visitors not to visit in winter outfits though and definitely no children are allowed on the sim.

Camury:  Does The Dreamers Island have a group visitors can join?
Mr. Gartner: The group has been in existence from the time when I had the rentals.  Some people still like to join it but basically it is useless these days.

Camury: Can you tell me what you were doing in SL before starting The Dreamer Creations?

Mr. Gartner : The same except creating, I was a noob, I was discovering SL. And I was playing Zyngo to earn my L$.

Camury: What usually inspires you to create objects?

Mr. Gartner : When I get an idea of something I would like to have for myself and to decorate my own sim or home.

 Camury: Have you had experiences with bad things like copybot and griefing?

 Mr. Gartner : Not really. Nothing I can think of right now.

Mr. Gartner is an example of how SL has encouraged many people to explore their creative side while enjoying a rewarding experience in Second Life.

Thank you Mr. Gartner for taking time out of your schedule for this interview.

SLURL:  http://slurl.com/secondlife/The%20Dreamer/48/167/22

URL: https://marketplace.secondlife.com/stores/36507

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Join us at the Community Virtual Library book discussion. Led by Elise Yvette Oct. 26th 5:30pm

Costumes optional  (Spooky or otherwise!)

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1) by Stephenie Meyer

Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife-between desire and danger. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bradley%20University/98/94/27

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Haunted House Tours & Hunts in Second Life – Camury Reporting

Are you ready for Halloween? Get into the spooky spirit, have fun and get good scares by touring Haunted Houses & Halloween hunts in second life.

In October, many creators and residents come together to decorate and create Halloween adventures across the grid.  Beware, Ghosts,witches zombies await you!

Hunts

SL's Top Haunted Places Tour & Hunt!

If you want to find haunted places to explore, the first stop is "SL's Top Haunted Places Tour & Hunt!”. At this location, you can get a permanently updated list of events. New hauntings will be added throughout the month.

URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Quincentival/146/165/600/

Etchaflesh Halloween Hunt
At Etchaflesh Clothing & Corsetry, the hunt has begun!

Look for 12 tombstones hidden in the store to fill your card validation (HUD). Once your HUD is full, you can take it to the  prize Kiosk  where you can choose between 12 rewards. Complete instructions are provided with the HUD.

Hunt Dates: Oct 1 – Oct 31

Hunt Object: Tombstone

Start: URL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Valyria/81/128/24

Kikai Halloween Market Hunt

Find many unique gifts made especially for this hunt in two dark squares located at an old European city where you will find a haunted Halloween market. All I can say is there are 50 hidden skulls. Enjoy the chilling landscape of the cemetery and beware of bats flying over your head. Take a  ride in horse carriage around the squares which is a good way to detect skulls and find the prizes. When the clock strikes midnight, run!

Hunt Dates: Oct 1 – Oct 31

Hunt Object: Skull

Start: URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Kikai/174/112/601

Oh The Horror Cart Sale & Hunt
Who doesn't  like the villains of horror movies? They are waiting for you at Camp Mineral Pond.  Feel your heart leap as you crefully search your surroundings not knowing what lurks behind the corner and find 36 carts full of scary goods, including a creepy theme and L $10 item on every cart.

Search for hidden objects of terror that contain L $ 2 hunt gifts. If you don´t have  Lindens to spare, don´t  worry, the ghastly menagerie has something for you.

This annual event

Hunt Dates : Oct 1 – Oct 31

Hunt Object: objects of terror

Start: URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/BuenaVista/42/188/22/

Haunted Houses

Corpsewood Haunted House

Corpsewood is a SIM full of things to explore. This place is scary and full of ghostly surprises. Take a Tour of the Haunted Mansion and go on the hunt for great prizes.

Taxi: URL:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Miasma/116/132/25/

Haunted Home of Frankenstein

Many hair-raising surprises await you in the house of Dr. Victor Frankenstein. Beware of the ghosts that haunt the surrounding area. Take a boat ride or visit the lighthouse. Many mysteries await you at the orphanage and asylum, if you are brave enough to go there!

Taxi: URL: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Wish%20Master/45/50/22

Happy Halloween everyone! Be safe, have fun!

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GizZa creations: Skinny Jeans, anyone?

GizzA once again provides to your fashionable needs with the new GizzA - Nicky Skinny Jeans. In a large variety of colors and patterns. this regular waist skin tight jeans will accentuate and flatter your figure in the best possible way possible,

For your fitting convenience, 5 standard SL mesh sizes are added, as well as fit for Maitreya and Slink Physique and Hourglass.

No less then 6 separate color packs are available, with the added texture changer HUD allowing you choose from an additional 3 colors/patterns.

Main-store: 

http://slurl.com/secondlife/GizzA%20Creations/128/129/72

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Best places to shop for the perfect Halloween costume - Dean Lawson Reporting

 

 

Halloween is soon approaching and with all the Second Life Hunts, Haunted Sims and Costume Parties you’ll be attending, I’ve compiled a list of the best places to shop for the perfect Halloween costumes.

 

Halloween Costumes, Bedarra Island offers brand new holiday outfits from Tara Tight! Sexy Fall Looks for Halloween. Unique and Original oufits including sexy leather pumkin orange pumpkin faces spooky eyes cute looks cute spooky nurse couples mens womens fancy dress up 

 

 

 

Then there is the Coffin shape haunted house full of halloween costumes @ Designs

 

 

 

At Costume Creations you’ll find costumes uniforms and fashion for all. HALLOWEEN GHOST VAMPIRE, EVIL, DEMON, SKELETON  holidays, Halloween, Christmas, horror, superhero, WITCH, oriental, romantic, sexy, medical, nurse, doctor, vampire, gothic goth, lingerie animations mens women

 

 

 

For those of you working with a limited budget, There is GQ Village,  freebie store: "we give away what others sell, , halloween costumes, New Player, Newbie, Beginner, Basics, Information, Info, cheap house rentals for newbies, clothes, hair, BOOTS!” 

 

 

 

Finally, for the men, there’s Crazy White Boy - Signature, slink, Aesthetic, Adam, skin, omega, clothing, complete looks, mesh head, heads, men, male, appliers, mesh apparel, male fashion, cowboy, hair, tattoo,  shapes, skin, Omega, gifts

 

 

 

Hopefully you’ll find what your looking for at one of these stores so, whether you’re a trick or a treat, I’m certain Second Life has the right outfit for you.

 

 Check out these Halloween Costume Locations!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Bedarra%20Island/145/187/23

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/DESIGN/160/251/23

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Mall/180/83/38

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Saint%20Lucia/135/26/22

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Starry%20Isles/223/52/1098

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SCARE ME SILLY EVENT IN SUPPORT OF TEAM DIABETES OF SECOND LIFE Dates: October 13 to 31, 2016

Slurl:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Water%20Haven/146/138/22

Website: http://www.teamdiabetesofsecondlife.org/scare-me-silly-event.html

Team Diabetes of Second Life is pleased to announce the opening of the charity’s first major event of the season, Scare Me Silly! Scare Me Silly will take place from October 13 to October 31 and feature live performances, DJ parties, a 30 plus prize hunt, shopping, tricks, and treats!

Participating merchants include: AZUL, alme. Ghee, BYRNE, Spyralle, Zuri Jewelry, Feyline Fashions, TASHI, KL Couture, Windlight Workz, IC From Within Presents Autumn-unique art & Artistic Decor, Artwork by Sandi Benelli, Mahlberg Tailors, Romance Couture, EED Exquisite Eye Decorations, [Co’motion], Marquesse, Miss Darcy, Facepalm, TRS Designs, Emerald Couture, Sin Original, Thunder Fashion for Men, Fair Weather Fashion, Stone’s Works, by Chiana Oh, Sweet E’s Designs, Potomac Signature Homes, Lillou Merlin Designs, Park Place Home Decor, Sonatta Morales, [:Rad Design], Chop Zuey, Gee, Abstract Soul, .:Jullytobe:., Pink Ice Boutique, Lady Dragon’s Design, Designs by Soosy, Whimsical Happenings, BORN IN 19921, Art by Euca, Divine Ink Tattoo Parlour, PinUp Tattoo Style, and Cosmo Botique-Plants For Homes.

Performances and events will feature storytelling by Seanchai Library, audience participation cabaret by Whymsee, tribute concerts by Bad Amp Tribute Bands, DJ parties by Veruca Tammas, Sandi Loxingly, Johannes1977 Resident, and Mia Deluca. Other activities include haunted rides, 7Seas Fishing, a photo contest, and the Great Pumpkin Hunt.

About Team Diabetes of Second Life and The American Diabetes Association:

Team Diabetes of Second Life (SL) is an official and authorized team of The American Diabetes Association. The goal of Team Diabetes of SL is to raise awareness and funds in support of diabetes.

​The American Diabetes Association’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fights for those affected by diabetes by funding research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association delivers services to hundreds of communities and provides objective and credible information and resources about diabetes.

Free resources are available in English and Spanish at www.diabetes.org and 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383).

For More Information:

www.teamdiabetesofsecondlife.org

https://teamdiabetesofsecondlife.wordpress.com

http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR?px=11304578&fr_id=11331&pg=personal (The official American Diabetes Association page for Team Diabetes of Second Life)

www.diabetes.org

http://www.idf.org/membership/meet-our-members (Website to find diabetes information in your home country)

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