PODCAST: The Avatar Dining Club Mysteries – Episode 1: ALT OUT
Here’s a new thing (for me): a podcast. Today sees the release of the first episode of season one of … Continue reading PODCAST: The Avatar Dining Club Mysteries – Episode 1: ALT OUT
Think of something wonderful. Part 8 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The Eighth (and final) part of the abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one … Continue reading Think of something wonderful. Part 8 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
So much for guilt. Part 7 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The seventh (and penultimate) part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one … Continue reading So much for guilt. Part 7 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part seven: respecting copyright
At the end of part six of this series, I said I’d write one more entry, “which will be something … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part seven: respecting copyright
HHAX 70s office cubicles
Remember offices? They were these big buildings that we used to work in. Sort of like houses, but larger. In … Continue reading HHAX 70s office cubicles
Yet another New Year party invite
New Year parties? Never liked them all that much, if I’m honest. All that standing around waiting for an arbitrary … Continue reading Yet another New Year party invite
Some amazing SL images of 2020
This is, I have come somewhat reluctantly to admit, one of my favourite blog activities of the year: choosing a … Continue reading Some amazing SL images of 2020
My top ten SL photos (by me) of 2020, and some other end-of-year stuff.
It’s that time of year again when content creators reflect on the year that has passed as we enter into … Continue reading My top ten SL photos (by me) of 2020, and some other end-of-year stuff.
Season’s greetings 2020
Santa, My parents have assured me of your ongoing existenceso I’m asking that this year you try to keep a … Continue reading Season’s greetings 2020
Hope is a four letter word (2020 revision)
Hope is a four letter word that we learned as children meant our dreams just might be heard. That the … Continue reading Hope is a four letter word (2020 revision)
I’d rather gag on a witchetty grub in front of a few million viewers than have fifty years of nothing to fill my time. Part 6 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The sixth part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one can be … Continue reading I’d rather gag on a witchetty grub in front of a few million viewers than have fifty years of nothing to fill my time. Part 6 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
There is no door, darling. Part 5 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The fifth part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one can be … Continue reading There is no door, darling. Part 5 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
How to be a NaNoWriMo ‘Panster’ – my 2020 NaNo talk + some free stuff!
Come listen to me speak at Milkwood on Saturday 31 October, 1pm SLT (you can also pick up some freebies … Continue reading How to be a NaNoWriMo ‘Panster’ – my 2020 NaNo talk + some free stuff!
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part six: filming (and recording) speech
In part five of this series I looked at working with other people, which is hard. This time, I’m looking … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part six: filming (and recording) speech
The Vanished IM. Something needs to be done about it.
I’ve been thinking about Second Life communication. Again. Text communication in Second Life is a minefield. I’ve spoken to you … Continue reading The Vanished IM. Something needs to be done about it.
It’s not my fault if reality is a constant disappointment to me. Part 4 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The fourth part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one can be … Continue reading It’s not my fault if reality is a constant disappointment to me. Part 4 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
There is a prison in Pink Dawn and you are one of its occupants. Part 3 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The third part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one can be … Continue reading There is a prison in Pink Dawn and you are one of its occupants. Part 3 of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
STÖMOL takes second place at SUPERNOVA film festival
Friday night was the concluding night of the 2020 SUPERNOVA Digital Film Festival, and to see it out a live … Continue reading STÖMOL takes second place at SUPERNOVA film festival
SUPERNOVA Digital Animation Festival gets underway
SUPERNOVA 2020: World On Fire had its launch party on Saturday and the film festival is now well and truly … Continue reading SUPERNOVA Digital Animation Festival gets underway
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part five: working with other people
In part four of this series I looked at some of the technical uses that alts – alternative accounts, running … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part five: working with other people
On SL vacations
In my long short story, The Man Who Dated his RL Boss (Without her Knowing it), protagonist Nicholas Harding, who … Continue reading On SL vacations
Interview with Ivar Zeile about STÖMOL
Yesterday afternoon I spent a very pleasant hour talking to Ivar Zeile, Founder and Creative Director of the SUPERNOVA Digital … Continue reading Interview with Ivar Zeile about STÖMOL
STÖMOL accepted for SUPERNOVA Digital Film Festival
Erik Mondrian, one of the winners of the New World Notes competition for a free ticket to the inworld private … Continue reading STÖMOL accepted for SUPERNOVA Digital Film Festival
HHAX 923 Copier
What does every mid-century office in Second Life need? A decent photocopier, that’s what. Search the marketplace and all you’ll … Continue reading HHAX 923 Copier
A couple more STÖMOL things
Just a couple of little nice things. First, in response to a request, I’ve put the STÖMOL movie poster up … Continue reading A couple more STÖMOL things
STÖMOL
There’s one last thing for me to do on my STÖMOL tick list: publish a web page with the movie … Continue reading STÖMOL
STÖMOL: Where and how to watch it
Ok folks, we’re almost there. Enough with all the promotion. It’s time to actually release STÖMOL. Here’s how you’ll be … Continue reading STÖMOL: Where and how to watch it
Lab Gab Episode 30 – STÖMOL
In case you haven’t yet seen it, below is today’s episode of Lab Gab, which was entirely focused on STÖMOL. … Continue reading Lab Gab Episode 30 – STÖMOL
More merch madness: STÖMOL trading cards
I know. This is taking things too far. I’ve crossed the line. I have. But look: I don’t know if … Continue reading More merch madness: STÖMOL trading cards
STÖMOL to be featured on LabGab
UPDATE: The link for the live show is now up: click here. STÖMOL Assistant Director Caitlin Tobias and I will … Continue reading STÖMOL to be featured on LabGab
More STÖMOL merch: pop art posters
Following the release of my STÖMOL lifesize cutouts – which are actually selling, believe it or not (I know! I … Continue reading More STÖMOL merch: pop art posters
STÖMOL merch (yes)
If you think this is bonkers then you’re probably right. But I’m feeling celebratory. After all, creating STÖMOL took up … Continue reading STÖMOL merch (yes)
STÖMOL: One more preview clip
As we pass into the month of July, with just three weeks remaining before the premiere of STÖMOL, it’s time … Continue reading STÖMOL: One more preview clip
Stömol backstage, more behind the scenes!
Originally posted on Caits World:
If you follow me, or Stömol movie director Huckleberry Hax, on social media you may have… Continue reading Stömol backstage, more behind the scenes!
STÖMOL release date: 23 July 2020
After a long haul that began in February 2019, I’m finally ready to announce a release date for STÖMOL, my … Continue reading STÖMOL release date: 23 July 2020
Don’t put the eggs on the toast. Part two of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The second part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part one can … Continue reading Don’t put the eggs on the toast. Part two of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
STÖMOL: Preview clip
As revealed exclusively on New World Notes on Tuesday, here is sneak preview clip from STÖMOL, my upcoming feature length science … Continue reading STÖMOL: Preview clip
STÖMOL: A new poster
Yesterday, a new poster for my upcoming movie, STÖMOL, was revealed on New World Notes. The old poster was knocked … Continue reading STÖMOL: A new poster
We are very sorry to have to inform you that you have passed away. Part one of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
The first part of my abridged version of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us’ (see here for details). Part two … Continue reading We are very sorry to have to inform you that you have passed away. Part one of ‘Thank You For Afterlifing With Us.’
Starting this week: “Thank You For Afterlifing With Us”
I’ve just finished binge-watching ‘Upload,’ on Amazon Prime. This fantastic series concerns the story of a guy who dies and … Continue reading Starting this week: “Thank You For Afterlifing With Us”
“Hey”
The final part – of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ I do hope you’ve … Continue reading “Hey”
I’ll book us a room for this Friday.
Part twelve – the penultimate part – of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ Check … Continue reading I’ll book us a room for this Friday.
Let’s do the RL hotel thing.
Part eleven of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ “Let’s do the RL hotel thing,” … Continue reading Let’s do the RL hotel thing.
Whatever you’re doing right now, think of me and lick your lips.
Part ten of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ The story will be taking a … Continue reading Whatever you’re doing right now, think of me and lick your lips.
Have you ever met someone in real life who you knew in SL?
Part nine of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ “Have you ever met someone in … Continue reading Have you ever met someone in real life who you knew in SL?
Everyone realised there was that faint possibility that you might somehow end up dating your own mother.
Part eight of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ By six o’clock, they still had … Continue reading Everyone realised there was that faint possibility that you might somehow end up dating your own mother.
Do you remember Red Triple Cock syndrome?
Part seven of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ They went back to her place. … Continue reading Do you remember Red Triple Cock syndrome?
Why is it that enjoying sunsets in SL doesn’t make me more likely to spend time in RL enjoying them?
Part six of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ They went to a forest sim … Continue reading Why is it that enjoying sunsets in SL doesn’t make me more likely to spend time in RL enjoying them?
Don’t go getting any big ideas, Romeo: I’m not the partnering kind.
Part five of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ At work, he couldn’t stop looking … Continue reading Don’t go getting any big ideas, Romeo: I’m not the partnering kind.
Outfit changing skills are a bona fide Second Life character assessment criterion.
Part four of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ They teleported over to the bottom … Continue reading Outfit changing skills are a bona fide Second Life character assessment criterion.
You’re sitting on the positive side of a supply and demand imbalance. Exploit it.
Part three of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ Naturally, he completed the assignment in … Continue reading You’re sitting on the positive side of a supply and demand imbalance. Exploit it.
I shall consider our loophole exploited
Part two of ‘The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it).’ This sudden swing to grumpiness did … Continue reading I shall consider our loophole exploited
The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it)
Part one of a new story set in Second Life. As promised, I’ll be serialising this over the next couple … Continue reading The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it)
Starting tomorrow: The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it)
Over the years, there have been a couple of book projects that have gotten themselves stuck in my very own … Continue reading Starting tomorrow: The man who dated his RL boss (without her knowing it)
Huck’s absolute beginner’s guide to Second Life for the coronavirus curious
Registrations are up. People are rediscovering Second Life. Which makes sense, because one of the first things you realise after … Continue reading Huck’s absolute beginner’s guide to Second Life for the coronavirus curious
stock picker
(for GJH) 12B arrives at midnight and marches from his ride; salutes the guard, hi-5s the drivers, and rubs his … Continue reading stock picker
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part four: working with alts
Meet Paper. Long-term readers of this blog might recall I created him back in 2016 as part of my review … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part four: working with alts
Stömol backstage – my life as a Second Life actress
A great post from co-star Caitlin Tobias about what it was like to be in Stömol! Cait’s World In my … Continue reading Stömol backstage – my life as a Second Life actress
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part three: camera movement
In the previous part of this series, I looked at how to frame shots whether the camera adopts a static … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part three: camera movement
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part two: framing your shot
Time to get filming. In part one, I went through the software and hardware I’ve used to record video for … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part two: framing your shot
Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part one: the tools
Now that the trailer for Stömol is done, I can get down to the serious business of procrastinating over doing … Continue reading Huck’s guide to making machinima in Second Life part one: the tools
Stömol: Official trailer released
The official trailer for Stömol got its debut on New World Notes this week. Long-term SL commentator and author, Wagner … Continue reading Stömol: Official trailer released
Stömol: A new website
Today sees the launch of a new website dedicated to news about my upcoming feature-length machinima, Stömol. And stay tuned, … Continue reading Stömol: A new website
Fifteen amazing images of 2019 by some of my favourite SL photographers
As 2019 – and, indeed, the decade – issues its final dying gasp, it’s time to look back over the … Continue reading Fifteen amazing images of 2019 by some of my favourite SL photographers
My top ten SL photos (by me) of 2019
It’s time to recycle content again. 2019 has been fairly photography-light for me, with most of my time this year … Continue reading My top ten SL photos (by me) of 2019
