Henmations Announces the "Smart HUD"

Henmations Announces the "Smart HUD" 111229

Hendrik Schroeder announced the following in the Henmations Group today ...

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NEW: SMART HUD - Intelligent AO & Dance HUD
Thu, Dec 29 2011 1:16:33 PM PST

FINALLY...  Enjoy SMART HUD, SLs first intelligent AO & Dance HUD thats full configurable without to edit any Config Notecard or Script. Customizing AO Sequences, Dance Sequences etc. becomes easy now with the SMART Web Interface!

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I will look at the HUD in the enxt few days and see which class of HUDs it belongs in.

Database Update 1

Database Update 1 (111229)

The database is online now with over 6000 anims listed. Of course the database is incomplete. There are many anims and dances not in it and I will add them when I learn about them. If you have a list of dances or anims that are not in the database, send it to me.

There is also a lot of incomplete information in the database. Mainly this is classifying dances and anims into CATEGORIES and STYLES. Some work is underway on this. Psyche Lunasea and I are working on classifying the couples dances and should finish in early January. Once we finish, I will update the listing and you can see our work and hopefully correct our mistakes.

You can help. If you are knowledgeable of a specific style of dance, help us identify dances that fit that style. Today, Halfpint Raymaker sent me links to four videos of Chicago Stepping. This will help us learn what that specific style is. Hopefully, Half will serve as an expert on Chicago Stepping and help us with identifying dances that fit that STYLE.

The reason for all this is to help us know which anims may best fit our needs. Today an example of this was discussed in the Group IM. Deb Heron was looking for Tribal - American Indian dances. Although I had not identified American Indian dances, they certainly are a STYLE that fits into the Traditional CATEGORY. Lotus Mandel provided a list, which was shared on the group IM. I will add her list to the database so all of us can see it in the next update.

You can see the classification of dances and anims by looking in the upper right of the blog and clicking on Dance Categories-Styles.

Making the Line Dancer with the MPC System

Making the Line Dancer with the MPC System 111229

I was searching on SL Marketplace for something and came across the !Hironic - MPC Box. I had heard of it before as an alternate way to move avatars in a show. It is used mainly for controlling poses in furniture and is a competitve product to the XPOSE. I bought it for 2000 L and took a look at it. I will have to say the instuctions are not easy to understand, but eventually I figured it out. Here is what it does for dancing:

• Controls multiple avatars so that they can dance individually or in sync
• Controls couples dancing
• Moves avatars to specified positions instantly on a click

In this way it is very similar to the XPOSE without the ability to rezz items. It lacks the ability to move avatars from one position to another over time (like the DB System and DanceMaster) and cannot do sequenced choreography. It also is not a competitor to the INTAN or TIS Hybrid since it doesnt rezz couples pose balls anywhere on demand.

It does have one very good feature. Once you make an object with the MPC system, you can sell it or give it away. So, I decided to make a simple thing I call the DANCE QUEENS - Line Dancer and give it away so you can see how it works. You can get it at Dance Central in the Free Stuff Box. It is copy transfer.

Here is what I did. I put in 33 dances that are both copy and transfer. These are from the DANCE QUEENS Freebie Dance Pack. I then followed the instructions to make a line of up to five avatars all facing the same direction. Each avatar can dance individually or can dance in sync. I didnt use the feature that controls couples dancing since I think it is of limited usefulness. Other products do this better.

Try the Line Dancer to see if you like the capabilities of it. Just rezz it and sit on it to get a menu. If you buy the MPC system, I can help you with the basics.

In the next month or so I plan to review the options for controlling show dancing. These include the DB System, DanceMaster, XPOSE, and the MPC sustem. I expect the MPC system will be the least capable of the choices available, but the option of inexpensively making salable or give-away products is a real benefit.

xxx
Nottoo

Vista Offers Gift and New "Boss" AO

Vista Offers Gift and New "Boss" AO 111228

Vista Barnes sent the following message to Vista Group members today ...

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Dear Customers

Once again I want to thank you all for trusting us one more year. My best wishes for all you on this Xmas time.

We have prepared a gift for all you that will be available at main shop and at laila shop.
Also we send you the information of our latest realise, The Boss AO.  :)

Merry Xmas!
Vista & team

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“THE BOSS AO” (BASIC AND EXTENDED EDITION) 
-MOTION CAPTURE BREATHING SERIES-

Welcome to our new male AO "THE BOSS". A new Ao full of real and natural animations. Playing with the hands on pockeds and folded arms in a natural way avoiding the over exited, adrenaline and testosteronic look comon on male aos.
Just cool, natural and calm man way.
Again we used the breathing feature on our stands to gave them a extra realism, also on sits and grounds.

THIS TIME WE HAVE CREATED 2 DIFERENT VERSIONS: BASIC/EXTENDED
1/-BASIC EDITION: one with less content. A total of 19 brand new animations with 11 vista existing ones. A total of 30 animations more force arms!
       /New anims: 8 stands, 2 walks, croch walk,  crouch, 1 sit, 1 sitground, 1 hover,1 flight, 1 flightup/down, 1 landing
       /From previous relises: figthtslow, fall,  2turns, 1typing, 2 dances, 2 jumps, 1 hardlanding, run
                                
*You will be able to upgrade to extended edition in the future paying the diference*

2/-EXTENDED EDITION a total of 43 brand new animations with 17 existing vista ones more force arms anims. A total of 60 animations!    􀀂
        /New anims:18 stands, 6 walks, croch walk, crouch, 4 sit, 3sitground, 3 hover, flight, flightup/down, landing, 2 dances, 1 typing
        /From previous relises: figthtslow, fall,  2turns, 3typing, 2 dances, 5 jumps, 1 hardlanding, 2 run
        Attitude nuances elegible using LOAD button on the extended version: CALM, MOVED OR ALL(VISTA AO)

Extreme Offers New Years Gift and Moves

Extreme Offers New Years Gift and Moves 111228

Extreme Batista announced the following two items today in the Extreme Group ...

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Free New Year Gift!
Wed, Dec 28 2011 12:11:45 AM PST
Swing scene with 57 animations
Free for group members
Happy New Year!

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We Moving to new Store!
Wed, Dec 28 2011 1:13:02 AM PST

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To get the gift you must be a member of the Extreme group. It was sent as a Group Notice, but you can still get it by joining the group and going to the Group Info, Notices tab. The gift consists of a Christmas swing. Since it is a copy gift, you can remove the animations inside (57 anims - 23 Couple Positions ( Cuddles, Kissing, Sitting ) - 11 Single Positions ) and the swing will still work. The anims are in the swing and the two pillows on the swing.

Empty Lines in Huddles Notecards

Empty Lines in Huddles Notecards 111227

For those of you who use the Huddles HUD, be aware of the importance of using a space-bar space on empty lines. If you want to put a line between dances or sequences so that you have a blank entry in the Huddles display, you must put a space-bar space on the blank line. If you don't Huddles may skip the following line.

xxx

Nottoo

Henmations Offers Burlesque Chair

Henmations Offers Burlesque Chair 111226

Hendrik Schroeder made this announcement today in the Henmations group ...

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THE BURLESQUE CHAIRS - OUT NOW!!!
Mon, Dec 26 2011 10:51:40 AM PST

Enjoy our new series of Burlesque Dance Chairs with up to 22 outstanding motion capture Animations (10 Minutes Play), real life performed by Erotic Star Samira Summer... THIS is TRUE Burlesque... LM attached

Parade Dancing

Parade Dancing 111225

If you are in the northern hemisphere, you may enjoy the skate dancing that I mentioned a few weeks ago. It is a lot of fun. Today, Felicia Ibanez showed me another fun way to dance or use animations ... the Macy's Parade. This is a big parade in New York City and is found in SL at FRANNYDJ'S NEW YORK CITY CHRISMAS PARADE. Try it. It is a lot of fun and may give you ideas for shows you can do.

In a couple of days I will show you how we use dancing during the end of year holidays in the southern hemisphere.

xxx

Nottoo

SEmotion Offers Group Gift

SEmotion Offers Group Gift 111225

Marie Sims announced the following in the SEmotion Group today ...

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SEmotion limited time group gift!
Sun, Dec 25 2011 10:36:03 AM PST

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR YOU!!!

For all our customers we have a limited time group gift! Please wear your tag and come to store!

Thank you,
SEmotion

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The gift is a couples pose ball set with a kissing anim in it.

Henmations Offers "On the Floor" Dances

Henmations Offers "On the Floor" Dances 111223

Hendrik Schroeder announced in the Henmations Group today the following ...

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Dear Customers,

we are proud to announce the Release of the "most sexy Dances" around!

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BURLESQUE DANCE SERIES PART #2 - "ON THE FLOOR EDITION"
REALISTIC MOTION CAPTURE ANIMATIONS WITH UNIQUE MOTIONS

EXTREME SEXY DANCE PERFORMANCES WITH NEVER SEEN FLOOR MOTIONS

- Real Live performed by the real life Erotic Star Samira Summer
- Many Variations, this is the second of 3 Dance Packs to complete a Burlesque Show
- 100% Unique, produced in our Studios in Germany

MyAnimation December Gift

MyAnimation December Gift 111222

Rmona Criss announced the following in the MyAnimation Group today ...

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Hello ALL,

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              SANTA CLAUS have GIFTS for YOU
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- Because you are special for us ㋡, SANTA CLAUS is waiting for YOU in our shop with 4 GIFTS.

- You can bring your friends with you and make PICTURES with SANTA CLAUS
 ( 2 persons can sit in SANTA lap)

☆☆☆ Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays ☆☆☆

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One of the gifts is a new dance.

Henmations Offers New Burlesque Series

Henmations Offers New Burlesque Series 111221

Hendrik Schroeder sent this notice in the Henmations Group ...

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Dear Customers,

we are proud to announce lots of new Dance Releases.
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BURLESQUE DANCE SERIES PART #1
16 REALISTIC MOTION CAPTURE ANIMATIONS
- Real Live performed by the real life Erotic Star Samira Summer
- Many Variations, this is the first of 3 Dance Packs to complete a Burlesque Show
- 100% Unique, produced in our Studios in Germany

Vista Offers AO Discount

Vista Offers AO Discount 111213

Vista barnes announced this in the Vista Group today ...

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XMAS PROMO ON XSTREET!
Tue, Dec 13 2011 9:05:07 AM PST

You have 2 of our best AOs with 400 L$ discound at market place.
Most Wanted and Urban Male Breathing edition, both for 1500 each.

Merry Xmas all!

MyAnimation Adds New Dance Styles

MyAnimation Adds New Dance Styles 111212

Ramona Criss made this announcement in the MyAnimation Group today ...

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NEW DANCES RELEASE & December GIFT
Mon, Dec 12 2011 4:00:15 PM PST

╚» NEW RELEASES  - we added new DANCES STYLES:  
      ╚» SALSA Dances
      ╚» RUMBA Dances
      ╚» GIPSY Dances
      ╚» KIDS Dances (we have add more to kids dance style) 20 through 30

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There are 12 Salsa, 6 Rumba, 12 Gipsy and 11 Kids dances that are new, The Gipsy series is the first I have seen in the CATEGORY Traditional and STYLE Romani.

Spirit Dance Company Gala

Spirit Dance Company Gala 111211

Caryl Meredith sent us this invitation ...

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Christmas Message--Echoes of Love

Spirit Dance Company Christmas Gala Announcement and times.

http://slurl.com/secondlife/New%20EarthStar%20Island/184/215/3071