PPI08 Lesson 07


 * Visit:


 * Crystal Gadgets - Free & Advanced Tools


 * Info International - Second Life Resource Center


 * Snapshots


 * How to move your camera further and better - Video Tutorial


 * Advanced > Disable Camera Constraints


 * Advanced > Limit Select Distance


 * Debug Settings: ZoomTime


 * Advanced Snapshot Magic - Video Tutorial


 * Hold down the Alt, Alt-Ctrl, and Alt-Ctrl-Shift keys while clicking-and-holding your mouse to camscan around a scene


 * View menu > Camera Controls is another way to fine-tune your shot


 * Also under the View menu, Ctrl-0 and Ctrl-8 zoom in and out. Ctrl-9 resets


 * By rotating an object, sitting on it, and going into Mouselook (press M when chatbar is closed), you can take pictures at exciting angles


 * Ctrl-Alt-D activates the Advanced menu with extra features, so you can take Quiet Snapshots to Disk and Disable Camera Constraints to see further away


 * Setting up lights to enhance a scene is easy. Preferences (Ctrl-P) > Adv. Graphics tab > Nighttime Brightness will make lights stand out more in the dark


 * Setting your Fog Distance Ratio to 10


 * Assorted Tips & Tricks - Video Tutorial


 * Movement keys can replace Camera Controls


 * Space Bar can freeze your fall


 * Make your own personal light


 * Click actions can make your Second Life a lot easier


 * FollowCam (most underrated feature EVER?)


 * Assignment 7: Search and photograph or copy picture of dome buildings and structures in SL. On a new page (PPI08 Assignment 06 Your SL User Name), build a gallery of your pictures. Deadline: beginning of next lesson. More details in PPI08 Assignment 07.