I need to start with a confession. I am addicted to gadgets. Any kind of gadget really, I love them all. I’m most fond, however, of those that make my Second Life easier. That’s where MechanizedLife comes in. The FilterCam HUD makes taking stylized, in-world snapshots, well, a snap!
I only have to wear the HUD, mark the “Show HUD Objects in Snapshot” option in the snapshot window, select my filter and presto chango! I’ve added artistic detailing to my photo without ever opening an outside photo-editing program. There are dozens and dozens of preset, menu-driven filters to choose from, including the NEW Halloween-themed filters designed by the uber-talented Ryker Beck. In fact, ALL of the filters were designed by the Ryker.
In addition to the preset filters and masks that come ready-to-use in the FilterCam HUD, it is fully customizable. You can create your own filters, add glow and other effects and even, when using a Restrained Life-compatible viewer, attach windlight settings to your presets. You can find all of the information you’ll ever need to know about customizing FilterCam on the MechanizedLife website and Ryker even created a tutorial for making your own filters. And the BEST PART…From now through Halloween, Codie has dropped the price of FilterCam to only L$500! Find it in-world or on xstreetsl.
While I was snapping away with the new Halloween filters, I decided to try out the new goodies from LuNi Designs. Nimil Blackflag and Lucas Gerard were kind enough to send over some review copies of their latest designs. I love the Wicked outfit, complete with witchy-green skin, which is inspired by the character Elphaba from the musical and book, Wicked.
For the Bloody Hands filter, I had to choose the Blight skin and La Ultima Fiesta dress. I’m a part-time zombie so the bloody, undead skin really appeals to me. And the tone-on-tone striping is spot on. The little bit of flounce at the bodice and the lace at the hem give an almost sweet feel to an otherwise ghoulish ensemble.
Lucas and Nimil have also created a line of Day of the Dead skins, Muerto and Muerta that are fashioned after the traditional and elaborate face painting that accompanies many Day of the Dead celebrations, and inspired by the paintings of Sylvia Ji. Here, I’m wearing Half the Sugar.
A quick, but important, note: Both Wicked and the Muerto and Muerta skins will only be available through Halloween, so hurry to LuNi Designs to purchase them before the weekend is out.
So, there you have it. A fantastic gadget from MechanizedLife to give all of your in-world snapshots a little extra oompf and some spooky-good new stuff from LuNi Designs. Happy Halloween!
Also wearing:
Sweaters by Sn@tch
Jeans by TorridWear
Jewelry by alaMood
Hair by Truth and Aden
Shoes by Tesla and J’s
Eyes & Skin (first 2 photos) by Exodi
Disclaimer: For the sake of full disclosure, I should to point out that MechanizedLife is owned by my partner CodeBastard Redgrave. That said, I would still think this gadget is remarkably useful and a must-have for any SL photographer regardless its creator.
