Repeating a Dance in Huddles

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Here is a little problem that you may have with Huddles and probably any other HUD that uses notecards. I removed the name of the person and put in ABC in the conversation about it:

[09:46:31] ABC: Hey Lady... I"ve got a problem, maybe you can help me with?
[09:46:46] Nottoo Wise: hi ABC xxx
[09:46:47] Nottoo Wise: sure
[09:46:58] ABC: Hi xo
[09:47:19] ABC: I am trying to have one section of a sequence play twice... and it won't do it consistently
[09:47:49] ABC: when u put the same anim in a sequence
[09:47:58] Nottoo Wise: it continues the anim
[09:48:01] Nottoo Wise: to solve it
[09:48:07] Nottoo Wise: put another anim in between
[09:48:11] Nottoo Wise: with a very short time
[09:48:16] Nottoo Wise: like 0.1 sec
[09:48:27] ABC: ah... ok
[09:48:47] ABC: I tried making a split in the sequence using the go command but that didn't even help
[09:49:09] Nottoo Wise: it just continues it
[09:49:15] ABC: yes
[09:49:27] ABC: and leaves out the second run of the dance in the sequence
[09:49:49] Nottoo Wise: well it continues for the entire time but does not restart the dance
[09:49:50] ABC: whew... I knew you would know what to do... ;)
[09:50:19] ABC: in my case it didn't even do that... it ran it once... and then I just stood there for the duration of the second run... until the end anim
[09:50:44] Nottoo Wise: hmm
[09:50:52] Nottoo Wise: well try the 0.1 sec idea
[09:51:07] ABC: I will... thank you so much xxx
[09:51:48] Nottoo Wise: let me know if it does not work
[09:51:56] ABC: kk.. trying it now
[10:01:07] ABC: works perfectly :)
[10:01:12] ABC: thanks sweets
[10:01:46] Nottoo Wise: were u trying to restart the dance at the beginning
[10:02:13] ABC: yes... I wanted it to play twice at the end... and then go into the end pose
[10:02:27] Nottoo Wise: but not let it loop?
[10:03:07] ABC: no because it left a funny gap... and cutting it short left me in the wrong position
[10:03:24] Nottoo Wise: ok
[10:03:34] ABC: i will put something on the blog about this
[10:03:39] Nottoo Wise: but not mention ur name
[10:03:58] ABC: oh no problem... I'm just glad you knew what to do...
[10:04:05] Nottoo Wise: good me too
[10:04:06] Nottoo Wise: hahahah

When you make a sequence with the XPOSE or DanceMaster this feature of SL becomes important. Often with these dance management programs you are working with several dancers at once. You may want dancer 1 to continue dancing Dance A while dancer 2 switches dances from Dance B to Dance C. Repeating Dance A for dancer 1 means that Dance A continues without interruption.

The solution provided in the conversation above forces the HUD to switch dances. Since most dances have an ease in time of 0.3 seconds, putting a second dance in for only 0.1 seconds is not noticeable. Then again entering the first dance starts the first dance at the beginning.

Here is an example with Dance A having a loop time of 10.0 seconds and Dance B having a loop time of 5.0 seconds. You want to have Dance A repeat after 8.0 seconds. If you use:

Dance A|8.0|Dance A

the result will be Dance A looping at 10 seconds. To make it loop at 8.0 seconds you have to insert another dance for 0.1 seconds:

Dance A|8.0|Dance B|0.1|Dance A

:-)

Q&A Illegal Dances

Q&A Illegal Dances 120312

A group of questions were asked on the comments on the most recent Illegal Dances post. Here is the comment:

"As far I read you stop creating Dances and share informations about dances. So I have some questions. 1st Do you trust linden and if you trust her , what is this post ? 2nd If they are stolen or not why you do not left to Linden to solve it? 3nd What make you a Police officer to im to this ppl and talk with this behavour. I believe that you loose it , in somewhere that you loose it and first that linden must have is to penalty you , behavour like this must be forbidden in sl. I am telling this because to put talks without their permission and tell that you threaten ppl it makes you dangerous as a behavour"

The above comment raises valid questions on the role of DANCE QUEENS and my role as the founder of DANCE QUEENS in dealing with illegal dances. First, let me explain what the issue is with illegal dances.

Illegal dances are animations that are copied without permission and then offered for sale inworld or through SL marketplace. The person(s) who copies the dances receives payment for intellectual property that they do not own and the creator of the dances receives nothing. Further, the purchasers of the dances are at risk. If the creator of the dances files a report with Linden Lab (LL) and LL closes down the illegal dances, the illegal animations are replaced with Replacement Anims. This has two very negative impacts on the people who have purchased the illegal dances: 1. the money spent on the dances is lost, 2. the dances may be in the person's HUD and cause choreography or shows that have been made to stop working properly.

Most dance creators respond quickly when illegal dances are found. Unfortunately, some do not. The current Linden policy on intellectual property requires that the owner file the report.This puts anyone who buys dances expecting them to be legal at risk of losing their money and messing up their dance HUD.

I do not think the person who made the comment in any way supports illegal dances. Rather I see this as a question of how we should deal with the issue.

I have taken an aggressive stance on trying to eliminate illegal dances. I have done this for two reasons. First, I have previously had replacement dances put in my HUD and had to deal with the surprise of it and had to find all the replacement dances. Since I personally have suffered from illegal dances, the fact that they exist is upsetting to me. Second, the closest group that represents the buyers of dances is DANCE QUEENS. As leader of DANCE QUEENS I feel a responsibility to help make dancing fun and better. Illegal dances do the opposite.

I believe the Linden policy on intellectual property is flawed. We in the dance community are the ones who suffer. I accept the criticism of the methods I have used to stop illegal dances. I am open to ideas from DANCE QUEENS members on how to deal with illegal dances. Please add your ideas or thoughts as comments to this note.

Dancing is for fun. I hate having to deal with these issues, but it is a part of SL.

xxx
Nottoo

Vista Announces "Urban Sexy Chic"

Vista Announces "Urban Sexy Chic" 120312

Vista Barnes made the following announcement in the Vista Group today ...

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Dear customers,

I am pleased to present to you, our latest AO the "Urban Sexy Chic" with breathing effect.
A new Motion Capture with breathing Ao Natural series.

We tried to make a really realistic Ao, with a strong self confidence attitude, sexy, but not teasing or coquette. The result is a really versatile Ao, quite relaxed an really natural.
As usuall we have added our bretahing effect, this time not only to the stands, also to the sits and grounds giving an extra realism.

The animations included are (new) 19 stands, 6 sits, 4 grounds, 6 walks,1 run, 1 jump cicle  (pre, jump and landing), 2 hovers, 1 crouch and 5 DANCES!

It is asembled on the Vista 3.X HUD with all the extras. Dances, face expresion, force arms etc.

Notecard options "CHANGE ATTITUDE MODES" : (use LOAD button, the diskette from vertical menu) *********************************************************
*-VISTA AO: This will load all the stands (19) from the Ao
*-RELAX It will only load the not moved stands (11), it will not play the stands that walk arround etc.
*-FORMAL: Only the more formal stands (7), ideal for work or serious situations.
LANDMARKS:
MAIN SHOP
SECUNDARY MAIN SHOP LESS LAG

Fell free to coma and test it!
Best regards!
Vista
----------------------------------What is included in your folder-------------------------------------

*-1 standard AO
*-1 AO edited with sitgrounds for short avis
*-1 superflight invisible prim. This is optional.  If you wear this, you can use the Super Flight menu from your AO. (flight faster, higher etc).  Works better than a flight feather!
*-information notecards
VISTA Animations HUD 3.x AO **

WE STRONGLY RECOMEND THAT YOU WATCH THE PRESENTATION VIDEO ON THE NEW HUD FEATURES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND WHAT IT CAN DO.

INTRODUCTION: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOtrPtF-Pe4&feature=related
NEW FEATURES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vamzI6Maqpo&feature=related

Hope you like it!
Best regards.
VISTA Team

WANT AD: Spotlight Elegancia Casting Call!!

WANT AD: Spotlight Elegancia Casting Call!! 120311

Annalise Cyberstar sent this annuncement ...

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Spotlight Elegancia Casting Call!!

Spotlight is the new Dance Troupe of the Elegancia Fashion Agency. Is Holding a open casting for  new dancers  Don't miss your chance to dance with the most elite group of models and dancers in Second Life, at some of the grids hottest events!

Please see attached invite for more information!!

~~~★~ Spotlight Elegancia Open Audition★ ~~~~

Spotlight is the new Dance Troupe of the Elegancia Fashion agency  The Focus of this team will be to create performances that incorporate  performing arts and fashion!

Don't miss your chance to dance with the most elite group of modes and dancers in Second Life, at some of the grids hottest events!

If you are interested please fill out the form below, and have it ready at  auditions!  If you have any questions please contact Annalise Cyberstar, Angel Zlatkes,or Kaliana Peretz)

(Contact Annalise for the application form)

Date: Saturday March 17th 2012

Time: 11am or 5pm SLT ( you are only re

Where: Elegancia

Dress Code: Please wear the enclosed practice uniform! (get this from Annalise)

Thanks so much!
Annalise Cyberstar

March Variety Show

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Zhaza Zerbino sent us this invitation ...

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Hejsa everyone ;o)

Only one week left till next variety Show.

When we moved to the other Sim (see LM below), i made a special variety Field, so everyone can have their own "aria" to set up their stage/decorations.
Each aria has its own number and i will send the number of the aria to the group/person who will use it.

You can use 100 prims (if you need more, let me know and we can find out of it)

If you send me a pict from your "logo" i will put that up as well.

You can set up your stage and use the place to rehearsals whenever you like.

More info will follow later, when not everything is set right now. We have still 1 or 2 spots left, so if you are interested, let me know ;o)

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GENERAL INFO ABOUT VARIETY SHOWS

Hey ;o)

This is an Info/Invitation to our Variety Shows.

We will have about 6 to 8 slots from ½ hour each (but of course your show can be shorter or longer as well)

The time will be between 11.30 am - 4.30 pm

Let me explain to all who may be interested what the Variety Show  is all about and may be interested in joining one of the next times we will be holding the Variety  Show.

What's it all about?
You are a dancer or Variety artist who would like to show your performance on stage?
Well, then you are here at the right place!!
It can be;
*A solo dance act
*A Dance Group performance
*A live Music/Sing performance
*Some act you would like to show others (can be anything)
It has to be on stage and you have to entertain the audience.

Are you interested or want some more information, feel free to contact me.

Next dates in 2012 are planned but NOT definite.

17th March  (definitive)
19th May
14th July
15th September
17th November

These are some dates you can book. If there are too many groups apply we can split the show and have two shows in that month. (obvious the second show will be the Sunday after)

Please send this note to anyone that you think could be interested.

We have a special Variety show Field where you can "book" your own spot. Prim limit to use is 100 prims and of course I will kindly ask to be gentle with the rough scripts.

I will not pay you for perform here, but of course you can put up your Tip jars and the info you will send out.

(LM to Variety Field)
If you need more info, just ask!
☺Lets Party☺
ZZ ;o))
(Zhaza Zerbino)

Knuzzer ZZ ;o))

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I am not sure what a "Knuzzer" is, but if it comes from Zhaza I want one.

Zhaza tells me she has one spot at 2:30 left for next Saturday.

xxx
Nottoo

 

Q&A - Finding Dances

Q&A - Finding Dances 120308

This question was posted as a blog comment ...

Hiya))) Can anyone tell me how to locate a dance in the Henmations store? I cant find a reference to a dance number there )). Many Thanks Tia

ANSWER - Henmations changed the store layout several months ago to separate their dances into categories. Although this makes finding dances that fit a genre easier, the negative effect is that it can be difficult to locate a specific dance by name.

Some other stores have the same problem, for example Animazoo, MoM and 3FX. A solution to this is for the Dance Maker to provide location information either at their store or on their website. I will make sure that the dance makers know this.

Animations in Slow Motion

Animations in Slow Motion 120308

Yes, you can see yourself in slow motion on any animation you own. Open the Developers menu (Ctrl+Alt+Q) and select Avatar, then Slow Motion Animations (see more here). Although the slow motion anims are useful for animation makers, the feature can also be useful when you are making a sequence. In slow motion you can see the transitions better.

Unfortunately, when you use Slow Motion, only you see it. Everyone else sees you at normal speed.

If you are an anim maker, take a look at your dances in slow motion. Some of them look really good and woud be worth issuing as a Slow-Mo version.

MyAnimation March Gift

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Ramona Criss sent this to the MyAnimation Group today ...

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MARCH - Gift - waiting for YOU
Wed, Mar 07 2012 2:17:29 PM PST

~~~~~~~ ******* ~~~~~~~~~
MARCH -  GIFT - EXCLUSIVE Dance Animation.
Is waiting for you and your friends in our shop.
We Released PACKS with our Latest Dance

DANCE QUEENS March Survey

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Last September (2011) we had a survey of DANCE QUEENS members. A lot of ideas and improvements came from the survey results including the Dance Database, Dance Times added to dances, four MOCAP dance makers revising their stores, a calendar function and more.

Now it is time for another survey. Please complete the twelve questions below. If you cannot write in English, answer in your own language. You can see the raw results any time you want. I will summarize them in a few days.

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DANCE QUEENS - March 2012 Survey

Thank you for taking time to complete the DANCE QUEENS Survey. The responses you make are tracked but your identity is not. Please say exactly what you think. See http://sldancequeens.blogspot.com/2011/10/dance-queens-member-survey-1109.html for the September 2011 Survey results. Please complete the survey only one time.

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1. How many dance HUDs are you wearing right now?0 1 2 3 4 5

2. What is the name of your main dance HUD?Animazoo Barre DanceMaster Fleursoft Henmations Huddles MLDU TIS Vista Other

3. Approximately how many animations do you own?

4. Approximately how many animations did you buy in the last month?

5. What methods of dancing have you used in the last week?Check all that apply.

• Individual Dancing using a Dance Ball
• Individual Dancing using your own Dance HUD
• Couples Dancing using a Dance System (e.g. INTAN, TIS Pro)
• Couples Dancing using a HUD
• Group Dancing with you leading
• Group Dancing with someone else leading
• Show Dancing in a performance or practice for a performance
• Other
• I did not dance last week

6. What is your favorite MOCAP Dance Maker and say why.See Section 2 on http://sldancequeens.blogspot.com/p/dance-genres_08.html

7. What is your LEAST favorite MOCAP Dance Maker and say why.See Section 2 on http://sldancequeens.blogspot.com/p/dance-genres_08.html

8. What is your favorite non-MOCAP Dance/Animation Maker and say why.See Section 3 on http://sldancequeens.blogspot.com/p/dance-genres_08.html

9. What is the most useful part of DANCE QUEENS and please say why?

10. What is the LEAST useful part of DANCE QUEENS and please say why?

11. What is one idea you have for improving DANCE QUEENS?

12. What is one idea you have for making dancing in SL better or more fun?

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Henmations Raffle

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Hendrik Schreoder posted the following in the Henmations Group today ...

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Free Group Raffle..
Thu, Mar 01 2012 12:26:23 PM PST

Just 24h to go until the next drawing starts! Use the chance to win a brand new Dance Table, 24h before official Release!.. Please watch the Teaser Video  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRz-91ChJ8A  

Soul Awakening - "Waking Up" Part 1

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Natalina Devinna sent us this video ...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX6a7NcmbEI&feature=youtu.be

"Soul awakening", a dance company in SL , represent the dance film " Waking Up" .. idea was to move the show from virtual stage to the virtual environment of the Second life.
Idea and Concept of the film by Artistic Director - Natalina DeVinna
Native American dance : song "Medicine for Mather Earth"
Choreography & Tutor of Dance -Natalina Devinna
Solo-dance performed and choreography by Ric Lyle.
Dancers : Aminata Potez, Felicia Ibanez, Halfpint Raymaker, Natalina Devinna, Ric Lyle, Soul Awakening

Street dance: music Roisin Murphy - Ramalama
Choreography & Tutor of Dance - Halfpint Raymaker
Dancers : Aminata Potez, Felicia Ibanez, Halfpint Raymaker, Natalina Devinna
Machinima by Soul Awakening

I hope you all enjoy this peace I found it to be very interesting and heard the same from other Native Americans as well. Also we use :
Chief Speaks On 2012 Lie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBTWBZQwdZg&feature=related
Real Maya Prediction of 2012 !http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGpNZmniJ_Q&feature=related
Native American Prophecy Chief Red Cloud about Earths Destruction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vWV2v--5u8

MYST Dancers Announce Show

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SkydiverPeni Fall sent us this announcement ...

Publicity: "Waking Up" by Soul Awakening

Publicity: "Waking Up" by Soul Awakening 120228

Natalina  DeVinna sent us this video and write up of the latest Soul Awakening production "Waking Up."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkAS-83fKHY&feature=plcp&context=C37490e0UDOEgsToPDskIIr7kbdJL-KzhSd0T_aTZL

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"Soul awakening" represent the dance film " Waking Up" .. idea was to move the show from virtual stage to the virtual reality environment of the Second life..

Idea and Concept by Artistic director - Natalina DeVinna

"Mad World" solo-dance and choreography by Ric Lyle.
thank you volunteers for creating a real crowd on the street ;oD :
Bolt Bashy, Timm Quintessa, Aria Viper, Halfpint Raymaker, aminata Potez, Ric Lyle
Felicia Ibanez, Satine Heart, Joel Zon, Bella Garnet, Granttagamemnon Resident, ctss3xxy arun, Jon Harlow, Pema Bosatu, Mariposa Rayna, Ruby Kuiper, Nicolina Cale , Katlene Niven
Monique Voir, Zap Zhong

"Waking up " solo-dance and choreography by MikhailBaryshnikov Resident
Soul Awakening Resident voice by Snordelhans who've redacted adaptation of Zen Gardner's Piece; "You Are The Battlefield!" to be found at http://members.beforeitsnews.com/story/1539/287/You_Are_The_Battlefield.html?...
Thank you Snordelhans and Zen, for who you are.

Native American's dance ""Yeha-Noha -Whishes of Happiness and Prosperity"
choreography by Natalina Devinna
Dancers are : Felicia Ibanez, Halfpint Raymaker,Natalina Devinna, Ric Lyle, Soul Awakening

How to Make Sequences from the Database

How to Make Sequences from the Database 120227

Many of us who have been dancing for a while have gone through the challenge of learning to make dance sequences. The process is described in the Sequenced Choreography post. We are still going through the analysis of Category 4 Dance HUDs, so for now I will use the Huddles EZ Animator Deluxe as the example of how to make a quick sequence from the DANCE QUEENS database.

As you know, sequenced choreography is either for a specific song or for a specific speed of songs. The method described below is for making sequences for a speed only.

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How to Make Sequences from the Database

1. Open the database by clicking on 'Dance Database' in the upper right of any page on the DANCE QUEENS blog. This opens the Dance Database page.
2. Click on the red "Spreadsheet" link, which takes you to the database as a spreadsheet.
3. Now, select a dance that you like. The easiest to do is a dance that is part of a series. As an example, I want to make a macarena dance sequence, and I started with My-MACARENA-01, which is a dance from MyAnimation.
4. Find the dance you like in the database. The dances and animations are in alphabetical order so scroll down to My-MACARENA-01|23.38|. Any dance in the database that has the loop time time already determined is entered as the dance name plus the time separated by the "|" symbol.
5. Enter the dance name from the database on a notecard line like this:
   
   [NAME]Macarena|My-MACARENA-01|23.38|
   
   The [NAME] command is only to put a name for your sequence in your HUD. The name I chose was Macarena.
6. Now choose another similar dance. If you know similar dances in terms of speed or style add them the same way. In the example I just chose the next two macarena dances from MyAnimation (My-MACARENA-02|23.81| and My-MACARENA-03|23.56|) to give:
   
   [NAME]Macarena|My-MACARENA-01|23.38|My-MACARENA-02|23.81|My-MACARENA-03|23.56|
7. When you are done, add the REPEAT command if you want the sequence to repeat:
   
   [NAME]Macarena|My-MACARENA-01|23.38|My-MACARENA-02|23.81|My-MACARENA-03|23.56|[REPEAT]
8. Enter the sequence in your notecard and you have made a quick sequence in five minutes or less. If you want to adjust the times, do so.

Now, you can make sequences in a hurry.

xxx
Nottoo

Henmations Offers New TABLE DANCE

Henmations Offers New TABLE DANCE 120227

Hendrik Schroeder announced to day in the Henmations group the following...

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We are proud to show you this new Product thats brings the change to any kind of Tabledance on Secondlife. Tabledance becomes a real Showdance now, Tabledance is Burlesque...  Watch the teaser video of our brand new Tabledance Series now on youtube: http://youtu.be/gRz-91ChJ8A   See you on Saturday