My Work On RL Virtual Worlds Film - VLOGGER - Coming Soon Finally!

Lead Actress - Irina Sanjeevani As Tania Khan

You might remember in a previous post http://digitalimagefashion.blogspot.com/2011/03/digital-image-ltd-is-pleased-to.html that I created  two of the main characters in the Spanish produced movie VLOGGER. I am please to announce that the project has moved forward and Tania (see above split screen first official movie poster) and Angel have been cast in RL and filming is in the final stages of completion.  

Story synopsis below:

Tània Khan, a video game novice, has six days to try to prevent a terrorist attack that has been planned online. Video games and current world intrigue mesh together in this thriller that takes place in the virtual 3D world of Second Life.  Tania explores the mechanisms of war, terror, family, love, loyalty and how this group accesses social networks to coordinate through new technologies. When both worlds collide she faces the ultimate challenge.

Thanks again to the Writer/Director, incredibly talented digital film (machinima) visionary, Ricard Gras, who sought me out after seeing my work and asked me to re-create the lead characters in Second Life. It was a pleasure to work with him on this project.

Lead Actor - Eduard Alejandre As Angel Garcia

My Second Life Home - Tropical Destination Machinima in HD

Will You Age Your Avatar? Scarlett Aged 20 Years....

I came across an article on New World Notes a few days back and it challenged avatars to go "age" themselves to see what they would look like with added years.  Since the average avatar is aged around 25 (which many, many of the typist of said avatars are not), It would be interesting to know how many tried it out. :-)

I think Scarlett looks a bit like Kirstin Dunst in the aged photo, don't you?  I wonder if they will have fake plastic surgery offices in SL in the coming years?

Ironically, I uploaded my RL photo and it barely changed much aging 20 years. :-0


Slide Show of some avatars that took the plunge. 

The Niven Collection - S/S 2010 - Coal

Now available at The Niven Collection Boutique.

PRESS RELEASE: OPEN THIS END AND KAMACHINIMA PRODUCTION

Kamachinima Production is proud to announce our partnership with OPEN THIS END.   Aino Baar is a Real Life International Curator, representative of RL museums and Art Writer.  She is also a specialist in Art & Virtual Art. Aino Baars' goal is to select the best artists, gallerists, curators, patrons in SL and to work with them in SL and RL. They are working nonprofit doing I+D+I in real life.
Thanks to Aino Baar's extraordinary marketing efforts our machinimas will be presented at the RL World Expo 2010 Shanghaï in the Madrid Pavillion.

The World Expo in Shanghai will occupy a total of five (5) square kilometers and it is expected SEVENTY (70) million visitors.

 We will show the world how we use Machinima, how important this tool it is today and how it will become an important tool in so many other areas of our lives in the future. For those of you who won't be able to attend the fair, you still will be able to follow the tremendous artistic effort that is being deployed by this group on the Second Life platform,  as Linden Labs has graciously given five (5) sims for the duration of the Expo (6 months).  The sims are being prepared now and have a targeted opening date of 5/1/2010.
Each sim will be based on one of the themes (Light, Sound, Energy, Color and Love) and will present original artistic work interpreting the stories.
Kamachinima Production is working in parallel with OPEN THIS END activities because of the original stories we have created.  We shall have our own special presence in this major event with each machinima being shown on each corresponding sim.  Our warmest thanks to Aino Baar!

Color Me - First Movie Poster

New Machinima Project - Kamachinima Production

I am pleased to announce I have been asked to join a very special project with Kamachinima Production. Kamachinima's charter is to produce original machinima based on original stories and music. The team has been asked to complete a series of 5 machinima shorts, each assigned a different theme - Color, Energy, Light, Love and Sound. The body of work will be broadcast at The World Expo in Shanghai, China on a large screen to attendees thru the end of October, 2010. It is a tremendous opportunity and I am extremely honored and excited that I was asked to participate in the project on the recommendation of one of SL's experts in machinima, Chantal Harvey. Thank you, Chantal! Shooting and set builds will be on a Sim specifically purchased for the use of the groups' projects. I will be filming and the hauntingly beautiful story, Color Me - written by Rafale Kamachi (SL). The story revolves around the main character, Dew (played by me) and a little girl in a sepia photo called Emma. All of the vignettes will be shot without dialog to address a global viewing audience. Emotions will be conveyed via facial expressions, original music and editing. You can follow our progress, see teaser trailers and keep informed of all other things concerning the project via the official website - Kamachinima Productions and Facebook! Press inquiries and requests should be directed to Rafale Kamachi in SL or rafale.kamachi@gmail.com. Recent Press on the project.

Great New Feature On SecondNights.com!!

Secondnights.com has put into place a new SLURL engine on Secondnights.com. Like most Search Engine Directory the new SLURL Pages will let you do things like: 1. Browse lots of categories 2. Rate an entry 3. Write a review about a store, a place or a location 4. SUBMIT your favorite SLURL to share that with the community 5. Manage all your submitted SLURL to keep them updated 6. Search and view "The latest added" or "The most popular" Add your favorite SLURL and contribute to create the largest directory of SL places on the web! Don't forget you can pick up a free starter package containing the SecondNights.com HUD to be used in-world along with a few other goodies! Here, Here and Here! Take a look! slurl.secondnights.com

New Shopping Sim & 2nd Niven Boutique on Rodeo Drive!!

I met Annemarie Perenti, owner and manager of 2 very successful commercial sims, Best of Italian and Piazza Italia when my friend and fellow blogger, Dahlia Joubert, mentioned Annemarie was soon opening another shopping sim. Her 3rd sim is Rodeo Drive. Since I was in the market for a second location, I looked her up. I'm happy to say I was extremely pleased with her wonderful builds, long term experience and easy manner. The grand opening with music, dancing and a light show is on July 22, 2009 at Rodeo Drive. Be sure to check it out and the many fine shops that are there as well. Some of us are still moving in, but as you can see in the commerical I shot for them, it's looking awesome!!