Carl's Corner :)

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Beliria wrote: other virtual worlds

Like what?

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Beliria wrote: I open programs like that and end up just thinking well what now.

Don't be discouraged, (my spellcheck also suggested that you not be 'disco raged' either). I just checked the date of my first save for the gun model and it was on 5-30-08. That is only about nine weeks ago, sometimes it seems like forever but it is not that bad, that I started modeling. I am now confident that, given enough time, I could model anything simpler than a car. If I can do it anyone can. I am very average from the point of view of aptitude.

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Beliria wrote: one called Rose something, another called Vzones

Have not heard of those. Do you consider the makers of SL very inovative? Is SL changing (improving) all the time or has it plateaued. What is the next big thing that will be introduced to SL?

The spellcheck did not offer a definition but rage at anything other than the machine is probably misdirected – especially something as pathetic and tragically sad as disco.

Would it be possible for someone to sneak into your house and steal your houseplant?

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Beliria wrote: they can get banned

Who mediates the dispute? Have you ever had a dispute with another resident?

Um yep I got banned from a Store on the weekend cause I asked one of the Designers a question lol. Although I think it was more a miss communication because English isn't her first language. Anyway I sent a notecard to the owner of the store ref the situation and when she logged into SL Tuesday she sorted it out. My bar got lifted. Silly situation really.

Most is a case of Residents sorting things out between them, but depending what the dispute is like if its a store selling ripped off goods you created then you can file a DMCA and report them, but you need to send proof like dates etc and screen shots. That has not happened to me yet, or if it has I haven't found the copied stuff, but it has happened to a few of my friends who have stores and to well know designers in SL.

People just think that they are above copy rights and IP rights because they don't live in the same country or the same state etc or the area they live in has different rules. They forget that they agreed to the Linden Lab terms when they signed up.

I have heard some even taking people to small claims courts because of copy right infringements.

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Beliria wrote: I got banned from a Store on the weekend cause I asked one of the Designers a question

serves you right!

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Beliria wrote: They forget that they agreed to the Linden Lab terms when they signed up.

I never pay attention to things I agree to (click on) when installing things. I think copying other people's work has to be framed in terms of coolness with a culture that doesn't tolerate it.

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Would depend if its 100% copy, but normally if someone likes the look of something and they make their own version its not the same as the original, it may bear some similarities but thats about it. 55% to 100% copies I don't like. Say if you was to see my wings and build a version of them, if they only bear a similarity how do I know you have seen them and copied them (unless its 100% the same), it maybe a case of someone else had the same idea or one similar. It's one of them tough things.

Cause I made a belly ring when I was new, and since then have seen ones very similar but I noticed they had been created before the one I made. Thats kinda another issue, how do you know if it was a intentional copy or just coincidental?

probably cause its almost 2.30am

Watch it Craig... I'm feeling punchy.

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Kraellin wrote: i think what's she's saying is, ford and chevy both make cars and that as long as they arent completely ripping each other off in design and other trademarked items, then it's ok.... i think

I vote we go with Craig's version lol

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Beliria wrote: um right, using a script to copy, not good. Copying someones design or creation not good.

This is what everyone does to me.

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Beliria wrote: But then you get the, if something is similar did they copy it or is it just coincidental and they just happened to have built something similar to what you have made?

This is what I do to everyone.

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ronviers wrote: This is what everyone does to me.

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ronviers wrote: This is what I do to everyone.

LOL.. okay I am so sleep that made me laugh.. Doh!

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ronviers wrote: You call that shiny

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fl = first life, meaning real life, as opposed to sl which is second life, the game/simulation.

Renderin!? Oh no no no. This and the next several models will never be rendered. If you remember, this all started about almost a year ago (in four days it will be exactly a year that I installed Maya), it took me a few months to get familiar enough with the world of 3d to chart a course but once charted it has been ballistic ever since. It goes like this; character setup, modeling, texturing/lighting. I am about a third of the way through the modeling. Can you believe it has taken so long? I don't mind, it has been worth it - the best decision I ever made.

Looking good, Ron!!!

Does pursuing car design interest you at all??? I wouldn't mind trying my hand at it some day.....

very slick! makes me want to take a stab. not going to right now, but nonentheless...

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Kraellin wrote: very slick!

Thank you.

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Kraellin wrote: makes me want to take a stab

I really hope you do. Let me know if you need any help getting started.

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StevieJ wrote: Have you done any more work on your characters?

Not directly but I have been imagining more about the world they come from. This will help me decide how they look.

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StevieJ wrote: Nice work on those rims

Thank you. I was so proud of how I worked it out. I used a curve profile and a revolve. Then I watched the video of how the pro does it. He pointed out that we could take advantage of their radial symmetry. In other words, only one tenth of it needs to be modeled which can then, with flips and mirrors, be duplicated. So I did about 90% too much work. Oh well, live and learn.
They need a lot of tiny tweaking but the mesh is quaded and clean - ready to texture. With some great textures and high quality lighting they could pass from a distance.

The holes in the break discs is nice attention to detail......

That would be the "Cala" model, right???

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StevieJ wrote: "Cala" model, right?

I'm checking. Does that refer to the rims or the car? The car is the Murcialago.(sp?)

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Beliria wrote: looks like this model.

Maybe you should stick with cooking.

Speaking of which, I'm about to prepare my favorite salsa recipe. Do you have any tips?

Here is the one I like to use.

Essential Roasted Tomato-Jalapeño Salsa
From Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant Flavor of a
World-Class Cuisine, by Rick Bayless

Makes about 2 cups

* 1 pound (2 medium-large round or 6 to 8 plum) red, ripe tomatoes
* 2 large (about 1 ounce total) fresh jalapeño chiles
* 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
* Salt, about a scant 1/2 teaspoon
* 1/2 small (about 2 ounces) white onion, finely chopped
* A generous 1/3 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
* About 1 1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar (optional)

1. Roasting the basic ingredients.
The broiler method: Lay the tomatoes on a baking sheet and place about
4 inches below a very hot broiler. Roast until blistered and blackened
on one side, about 6 minutes; with a spoon or pair of tongs, flip the
tomatoes and roast on the other side.
The griddle method: Line a griddle or heavy skillet with aluminum foil
and heat over medium. Lay the tomatoes on the foil and roast, turning
several times, until blistered, blackened and softened, about 10
minutes. Don't worry if skin sticks to the foil. Cool, then peel the
skins, collecting all the juices with the tomatoes. While the tomatoes
are roasting, roast the chiles and unpeeled garlic directly on an
ungreased griddle or heavy skillet (you already have one set up if
you've griddle-roasted the tomatoes) over medium. Turn occasionally
until both chiles and garlic are blackened in spots and soft, 5 to 10
minutes for the chiles, about 15 minutes for the garlic. Cool, pull
the stems off the chiles and peel the papery skins from the garlic.

2. Grinding the salsa.
The mortar method: In a large mortar, use the pestle to crush and
grind the chiles, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to a
coarse-textured paste (this will release a wonderfully pungent aroma),
paying special attention to breaking up the chile skins. A few at a
time, grind in the roasted tomatoes, transferring the ground mixture
to a bowl if the mortar gets unmanageably full.
The food processor or blender method: In a food processor or blender,
grind the chiles, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt to a coarse
paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of
times. Add the tomatoes and pulse a few times until you have a
coarse-textured puree. Transfer the salsa to a serving bowl, and stir
in any reserved tomato juices.

3. Final seasoning. In a strainer, rinse the onion under running
water, shake off the excess and stir into the salsa, along with the
cilantro and optional vinegar. Add water, if necessary, to give the
salsa a thickish, but easily spoonable, consistency (2 to 4
tablespoons is the norm). Taste and season with salt, usually a scant
1/4 teaspoon, and the salsa's ready to serve.

Advance Preparation:
This salsa comes into its own a few hours after it's finished,
especially if left at room temperature. It can be made through step 2
a day or two ahead, covered and refrigerated. Add the cilantro and
onion shortly before serving.