8th Grade Machinima Club

 

Exploring New Technologies

 

Using a 3D Virtual World to Create Machinima

 

 

What are 3D virtual worlds?

 

Also called MUVEs, 3D Virtual Worlds are online platforms where people interact in real time using a 3D graphical interface. Each participant is represented by an avatar. Content is largely created by the participants. 

 

Our club uses the Virtual World Campus (VWC)  on the Teen Second Life Grid. VWC is operated by FireSabre Consulting.

 

 

What is machinmia?

 

Video created using a 3D virtual world and screen-capture software.

 

 

View machinimas created by the club

 

 

 

  Virtual Worlds

 

 

 

How to Perfect your Look

 

 

  

 

Teacher Notes

 

21st Century Skills @ The Elisabeth Morrow School

 

 

 

Programs Used:

3D Virtual World:  Second Lfe Teen Grid

(Second Life Teen Grid Host - FireSabre Consulting)

Screen capture software:  iShowU

GarageBand

iMovie 6

 

 

Teachers:

Marianne Malmstrom, Middle School Tech Teacher

 

 

Special Thanks:

Sarah Rolle, Tech Coordinator

Micah Malmstrom, Tech Support