Appearance Mini-Series Videos
This 4-part video series covers the basics of how to get dressed and how to modify your appearance and make yourself look unique. It is intended for those who are new to SL, and those who have the system or Classic Avatar (as opposed to those wearing a mesh body).
The videos are:
SL Appearance Mini-Series #1 - The Basics
This lesson overviews the 3 main SL windows used to control avatar appearance, explains how to change your avatar to one of the default SL looks, and how to remove individual items from a look. It also covers how to save an SL outfit.
SL Appearance Mini-Series #2 – Mix and Matching
This lesson covers how to Add or Remove items from your existing avatars, and how some items are comprised of more than 1 part (such as item+alpha or item+shoebase). It also covers how to Mix and Matches parts between the default SL default avatars to create your own look.
SL Appearance Mini-Series #3 – Wearing Purchased and Gift Items
This lesson covers how to wear items you acquire (as gifts or purchases), as well as how to use Texture Huds. It also explains that not all outfits are suitable for all avatars, and how to verify that an outfit will work with your avatar before you purchase it.
Where to Get items used in the video
Most of the items come from the free store at Ajuda SL Brasil. They are:
- Coco Boyfriend Jeans: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AJUDA%20BRASIL%20VOLUNTARIOS/36/35/23
- Petite Morte Embroidered smocked peasant blouse: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AJUDA%20BRASIL%20VOLUNTARIOS/36/44/23
- Bia warmup suit is the system clothes from ZIZ - Bia Mini Dress Pink: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/AJUDA%20BRASIL%20VOLUNTARIOS/40/57/23
The Hair and HUD come from !!Firelight!! A free scaled down version of this hair and HUD is available in the Lobby of Firelight's IDUNN store, right next to the Freebies For Newbies Display:
- !!Firelight!! Wanita Brown (Limited Edition): http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Idunn/63/43/115
SL Appearance Mini-Series #4 – Shapes, Skins and Tattoos
This lesson covers how to change your shape, your skin and how to add effects with tattoos. It briefly touches on Edit Shape. It also demonstrates how a few simple changes can make your avatar look very unique and distinctive.
Where to Get items used in the video
The skin and shape and eye shadow tattoo are a newbie gift from Pink Fuel. If you are more than 30 days old, you can get the skin/shape at a very discounted price. It is free for those avatars under 30 days of age.
- [PF] Renee <Hazel> - Pure: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Pink%20Fuel/115/145/286
The Hair comes from !!Firelight!! A free version of this hair is available in the Lobby of Firelight's IDUNN store, right next to the Freebies For Newbies Display:
- !!Firelight!! Francisca Curls Black: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Idunn/63/43/115