Metanomics RSS Feed http://www.metanomics.net en kevin@remedylimited.com Copyright 2010 2010-09-02T16:43:17+00:00 MCF - Sep.2: What Else? #emeraldgate http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_sep.2_what_else_emeraldgate/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_sep.2_what_else_emeraldgate/#When:15:43:17Z The Emerald alternative viewer for Second Life has grown to be the avowed favorite of content creators and builders. Supposedly, it is the viewer used to log 50% of all SL user hours. This past week has been filled with surprising revelations and major shifts for the development team behind it. Let’s review the chronology as well as the demands made by Linden Lab in order for the viewer to remain on the approved list of Third party Viewers for Second Life.

Join us at 12pm SLT in the Metanomics Studio.

Resources:
Linden Labs Third Party Policy
Linden Lab Third Party Viewer List
Modular Systems (Emerald)

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]]> Community Forum 2010-09-02T15:43:17+00:00 MCF - Aug 12: Pooky Amsterdam http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_aug_12_pooky_amsterdam/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_aug_12_pooky_amsterdam/#When:16:50:33Z MCF: 2010 Aug 19 with Pooky Amsterdam
Pooky Amsterdam, SL Mistress of Machinima, gave several terrific presentations at SLCC.10 this past weekend in Boston and so we’ve asked her to join us today at the Metanomics Community Forum to discuss her path which has led her to both appreciation of this wonderful medium and the technical expertise required to create her extensive library of art and entertainment. Join us today at 12pm SLT as she reviews the history of Machinima and talks about the tools required for creators.

19.Aug.2010 : Metanomics Community Forum
Every Thursday at 12 p.m. SLT
At The Metanomics Studio in Second Life

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Questions:
Jennette Forager, Metanomics Community Manager
jennfor@gmail.com

]]> Community Forum 2010-08-19T16:50:33+00:00 MCF - Aug 12: A Different Kind of Forum http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_aug_12_a_different_kind_of_forum/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_aug_12_a_different_kind_of_forum/#When:17:45:45Z A slight change of course: Devon Alderton and I had planned to do a session today using web-cams to add a novel twist to the Metanomic’s Community Forum discussion, but while her travels were not affected by a wild storm in DC this morning, My trip to the airport definitely was. (It took longer to get to the airport because of the hurricane-like aftermath of the storm than it did for her to fly here.) Now there is another storm expected momentarily. So we’d like to invite you to come review the final schedule for SLCC.2010 and post notices or photos for us to share while in Boston. You can also see the model of “THE Prim” which will be a feature of our attendance at this year’s Second Life Community Conference.

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]]> Community Forum 2010-08-12T17:45:45+00:00 MCF - Aug 5: Community in Virtual Environments with Bevan Whitfield & Rose Springvale http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_aug_5_community_in_virtual_environments_with_bevan_whitfield_rose_spr/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_aug_5_community_in_virtual_environments_with_bevan_whitfield_rose_spr/#When:19:13:05Z Metanomics Community Forum and News
For 2010.Aug.05

Metanomics is still on summer break, but this week at the Metanomics Community Forum we are joined (despite the heat) by Bevan Whitfield and Rose Springvale to explore Community in Virtual Environments. Bevan is a premiere network and  community builder and brings that expertise to her many projects and experiences in Second Life. Rose is an attorney irl, and currently serves as the Leader of the Al Andulus regions here in Second Life.Together they have a depth of knowledge and insight that should make for an interesting hour. Bring your questions and comments to the Metanomics Studio, Thursday, Aug 5th at 12pm SLT    

This Weeks News from our Metanomics Community Members:
Links are added where available but join the Metanomics Group in-world, or stop by a Metanomics Subscription Board to get a notecard complete with additional embedded notecards with far more detail.

~ Pooky Amsterdam interviews Howard Rheingold:
SmartMob’s Stephanie Gerson comments:
“Thanks to Pooky Amsterdam for posting her engaging interview with Howard Rheingold, conducted in the beautiful Da Vinci Gardens, Kalepa in Second Life. The two discuss current trends and social implications of modern information and communication technologies, including Howard’s latest focus, namely mindfulness as a digital literacy. 

~Svea Morane shares news of a Mayo Clinic Presentation
Dr. Paul Friedman is a Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic with an appointment in the Department of Cardiovascular Diseases. This lecture takes place today, Aug 4th at 2:30pm SLT. 
Mayo Clinic conference center, Mayo Clinic island
(Additional Notecard in-World)

~Lots of newsfrom our friends at UWA:
UWA Professor wins Pearson Prize for Virtual World Study
A/Professor Wade Halvorson (SL: Wad Halberstadt) of the School of Business, University of Western Australia (UWA) has won the Pearson Education Prize for the best Case Study paper at the July 2010 Academy of Marketing Conference. The Academy of Marketing annual conference is the largest academic marketing conference in the United Kingdom, and was held this year at Coventry University Business School.  
(Additional Notecard in-World)

~“Rezzing Prims and Painting the Future”
SLCC is next week, Aug 13-15 in Boston. Dusan Writer will be a featured keynote and we’ll be streaming the events there at the Metanomics studio.  Philip Linden/Rosedale  and John Lester (formerly known as Patherfinder Linden) are also speaking. Here’s the schedule

Join us this Thursday and every Thursday for the MCF at 12pm SLT. If you are unable to join us in Second Life, the program will also be broadcast to the web, complete with a chatbridge link so that you can participate in the conversation. On our website

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]]> Community Forum 2010-08-04T19:13:05+00:00 MCF - July 29: NO COMMUNITY FORUM TODAY http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_29_no_community_forum_today/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_29_no_community_forum_today/#When:16:49:34Z Hello Everyone!  A freak storm in DC has left me powerless, (and log-ins are disabled currently,) so no Metanomics Community Forum today.

Next week promises to be terrific though, as Bevan Whitfield and Rose Springvale will be with us to discuss Community Building.

Join us on 2010.Aug.05 at 12pm SLT in the Metanomics Studio.

Thanks and watch out for thunderstorms!

]]> Community Forum 2010-07-29T16:49:34+00:00 MCF - July 22: Easing into Immersion, How Fast? How Far? http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_22_easing_into_immersion_how_fast_how_far/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_22_easing_into_immersion_how_fast_how_far/#When:15:27:32Z Join us today, July 22nd @ 12pm SLT/PST at the Metanomics Studio to talk about the immersive experience, what attracted you, what made you nervous, how do you share it successfully? We’ll experiment with some virtual props and talk about how they might enhance or detract from a visit to a virtual environment. Plus, we’ve got the Cooling unit on HIGH, so wherever you are, it’s cooler at Metanomics. Join Us!

Today, and every Thursday at 12pm SLT/ PST in Second Life at the Metanomics Studio.

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Resources:
http://zhaewry.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/challenges-of-immersion/
http://tele-immersion.citris-uc.org/projects
http://www.slideshare.net/intellagirl/dont-come-to-class-naked-immersion-engagement-and-ethos-for-freshman-composition-writers-using-secondlife

Two Machinima from Chantal Harvey:
I don’t Like the Dark 
Wish For You – Grace McDonnough Singing

]]> 2010-07-22T15:27:32+00:00 MCF - July 15 SLCC Deadline Looms http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_15/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_15/#When:17:51:47Z MCF: SLCC Deadline Looms— Should we Talk about Virtual Relationships?

Greetings!

Devon and Jennette are thinking of making a presentation at SLCC.2010 and we’d like to get your input.
Please join us as we share our perspective on “Virtual Relationships,” their portrayal, perspective and power.
12pm SLT Today!

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We are having issues with Chatbridge today.

Please send any questions you have to jennfor@gmail.com

]]> 2010-07-15T17:51:47+00:00 MCF - July 8: Chilbo-Fest http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_8_chilbo-fest/ http://www.metanomics.net/blog/mcf_-_july_8_chilbo-fest/#When:16:03:20Z Chilbo-Fest at Metanomics!!

Join Us Today at 12pmSLT, At The Metanomics Studio in Second Life

The Chilbo community, a valued Metanomics Event Partner, is in the midst of their Summer Faire. They are also home to several of Second Life’s most active and illustrious residents, so we decided to devote the Community Forum to them today and share news of their many activities. Join us  to hear more from Malburns Writer, Tara Yeats, Chibi Lexenstar and possibly Fleep Tuque, chair of this year’s SLCC. They are a vibrant community, doing amazing things  and we look forward to hearing more about their approach to virtual life.    

http://www.chilbo.org/blog/about/

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]]> Community Forum 2010-07-08T16:03:20+00:00 July 7 - 3D Architecture: Physical and Virtual Practice http://www.metanomics.net/show/july_7_-_3d_architecture_physical_and_virtual_practice/ http://www.metanomics.net/show/july_7_-_3d_architecture_physical_and_virtual_practice/#When:17:21:34Z If you were building a house, you’d hire an architect. If you were building an immersive world, would you hire one too? Do architectural practices translate to a virtual environment? What’s different between the architecture of physical and virtual space? What principles could you take from the world of architecture to apply to your next in-world project? And how is real life architecture being influenced by virtuality?

The third in our Master Class series will be held on Wednesday, July 7 at 12pm PST Metanomics and will on 3D Architecture: Physical and Virtual Practice. The guests for this master class are immersive architects and researchers Jon Brouchoud and Terry Beaubois. You can watch the show live here the day of the broadcast, at the Metanomics Main Stage in Second Life or at one of Metanomic’s Event Partner location. Find all our Second life locations here.

The Metanomics Masterclass Series examines best practices in immersive development. This episode brings together a panel with expertise in both applying architectural principles to virtual worlds, and using virtual worlds for real life architectural practice.

Remedy Communications CEO Doug Thompson, known as Dusan Writer in Second Life, will host the second Master Class series at 12pm PST on Wednesday, July 7.

]]> Research, Worlds/Platforms 2010-07-07T17:21:34+00:00 June 30 - Immersive Storytelling http://www.metanomics.net/show/june_30_-_immersive_storytelling/ http://www.metanomics.net/show/june_30_-_immersive_storytelling/#When:15:00:09Z (Right click the above video for the embed code if you’d like to display this on your site or blog).

On Wednesday, June 30 at 12pm PST Metanomics will host its second in a series of Master Classes, this week focusing on Immersive Storytelling. You can watch the show live here the day of the broadcast, at the Metanomics Main Stage in Second Life or at one of Metanomic’s Event Partner location. Find all our Second life locations here.

What’s the difference between a story and a game? Does interactivity always imply that stories contain game mechanics and that games always contain story? How do you create a compelling narrative in a virtual world? What are the tools, tips and approaches to creating online narrative?

The Metanomics Masterclass Series examines best practices in immersive development. This episode, on Immersive Storytelling with Jena Ball and Alexander Macris, brings together a panel that will provide insight into the the use of narrative and story in virtual worlds and game environments. An exploration of the cross-over between narrative approaches in games, and the unique approaches to story in a user-generated environment like Second Life.

Remedy Communications CEO Doug Thompson, known as Dusan Writer in Second Life, will host the second Master Class series at 12pm PST on Wednesday, June 30.

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