UWA’s Machinima competition: beauty and success
On Monday the University of Western Australia in Second Life had a bash to announce the winners of its MachinimUWA Challenge. What started out as a L$10,000 prize ended up as L$215,000 thanks to the entries being viewed by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alan Robson.
You can view each of the entries below, with the descriptions [...]
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. One of Second Life’s most innovative content creators, Ordinal Malaprop, has shuttered his business. Find out why.
2. Forterra have had some business challenges over recent months including laying off staff at the end of 2009. Their OLIVE virtual environment has been bought out by the Science Applications International Corporation. All the details here – [...]
UWA Art 3D Art and Design competition: December 2009 winners
The University of WA’s 3D Art and Design competition continues its significant momentum, with the December 2009 winners now announced. The full announcement below, plus you can view pictures of all the entrants on the UWA in SL blog.
As on of the finalist judges, each month makes me more nervous as I realise the [...]
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. Forterra have fallen upon hard times, laying off around half their workforce, according to an email we’ve received and as reported here. It’s a shame to see any company lose so many employees – her’s hoping Forterra are able to continue their work ongoing.
2. The dynamos at Kzero have updated a couple of their [...]
UWA 3D Art and Design Challenge – November round winners
The latest round of winners in the University of Western Australia’s 3D Art and Design Challenge have been announced. The momentum of this competition continues to grow, with a huge number of entries and the addition of Linden Lab CEO Mark Kingdon to the final judging panel.
All the details on the November winner from Jayjay [...]
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The University of Western Australia’s presence in Second Life continues its dynamism with the ongoing 3D Art & Design Challenge. The picture to the left is an amazing miniature diorama with 15 events going on. It’s something you need to see for yourself to appreciate, so take the time if you have it.
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UWA 3D Art and Design Challenge – October round winners
A fortnight or so ago we covered the great work being done by the University of Western Australia in Second Life. One of the centrepieces of their activity is the 3D Art and Design Challenge, with the October winners now announced.
You can see all the finalists here, but here’s the summary:
IMAGINE CHALLENGE – 3D [...]
