Windlight Magazine - September 2015 Issue by Kultivate Magazine

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 3 SEPTEMBER 2015

PARADISE LOST ENZO CHAMPAGNE VISIONAIRE PHOTOHUNT FRISLAND CANARY BECK ARTISTIC STATEMENTS THE 24 EVENT

Welcome to Issue #3 of Windlight Magazine! We have grown quite rapidly in such a short time and I would like to first thank all of our readers, advertisers, supporters, and of course my awesome contributors! The featured article in this issue is on Paradise Lost: The Movie, which was directed and produced by Canary Beck. Machinima like the real life movies they resemble, involve creativity and technical expertise, especially when creating machinima in Second Life, as one has to deal with lag, a sometimes unstable platform, and rezzing issues. Paradise Lost: The Movie is an example of Second Life at its creative best. As the summer bright sun starts to fade for the shadows of Fall, do not suffer from the Fall blues, tap into your creative energy. Build, draw, paint, explore, snap photographs, whatever that comes to your creative self, whether in Second Life or in real life. My editorial photo for this issue was taken at a special hurricane themed event at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New Orleans. While this party was a fun event in Second Life, it was also a reminder of the real life Hurricane Katrina, which the 10th anniversary of this tragedy was recently remembered. Remember to enjoy life and to tell those that are close to you in either life, whether real or Second, that you appreciate them and love them each and every day. Enjoy the issue!

Johannes1977 Johannes1977, Publisher & Editor In Chief

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

THE CREW SEPTEMBER 2015 ISSUE PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF: JOHANNES1977 FEATURED CONTRIBUTRORS: EMMA PORTILO INARA PEY KARA TRAPDOOR JESSII2009 WARRHOL SHAKTI ADORED VERUCA TAMMAS SAOIRSEHEART RESIDENT FASHION ARTOGRAPHY MODELS: DREAMLOVE CHLOEELECTRA DRAAKJE DAILEY ELESEREN BRIANNA ISSY FLATLEY WICCA MERLIN COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: CAITLIN TOBIAS WEBSITE: WWW.WINDLIGHTMAGAZINE.COM FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/WINDLIGHTMAGAZINE TWITTER: WWW.TWITTER.COM/WINDLIGHTMAG GOOGLE PLUS: plus.google.com/u/0/114670578575147938083 TUMBLR: WINDLIGHTMAGAZINE.TUMBLR.COM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FEATURED STORY: PARADISE LOST: THE MOVIE PAGE 24

AN INSIDE LOOK AT ENZO CHAMPAGNE PAGE 46

ENHANCING YOUR CRAFT AT VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE PAGE 64

PHOTOHUNT IN SECOND LIFE PAGE 78

VOYAGES WITH VEE: FRISLAND PAGE 98

STEPPING INTO PARADISE WITH CANARY BECK PAGE 110

CURATOR’S CORNER: ARTISTIC STATEMENTS PAGE 130

THE 24 EVENT PAGE 142

FASHION ARTOGRAPHY PAGE 150

PARADISE LOST WRITER: INARA PEY PHOTOGRAPHY: INARA PEY & CAITLIN TOBIAS

On August 8, 2015, Canary Beck, Director of The Second Life Production of John Milton’s Paradise Lost, made the following announcement on her very popular blog:

before and after their expulsion from Eden through the medium of dance.

Paradise Lost the play had now become a movie! Inara has summarized Paradise Lost in the following feature story for those of you who are not familiar with the ins and outs of how Paradise Lost was created in Second Life:

I’d been privileged to witness much of the preparations for the production, and had been fortune enough to sit down and discuss the technical aspects involved with Canary and Harvey, as such I don’t intend to dwell on them too much here; however, with the indulgence of my editor, I’ll leave a link to that conversation for those interested.

Performed by the Basilique Performing Arts Company, Paradise Lost: was the creative child of director Canary Beck, given life and form “I am so excited to announce through technical skills of Harvey something that has been in the works Crabsticks. Involving no fewer than 43 for over 2 years. The Basilique on-stage roles undertaken by a small Performing Arts Company has now cadre of talented actors, stage sets completed our first full length which encompassed the entire theamovie: Paradise Lost. We filmed the tre, and included choreographed feature-length movie in Second Life participation by the audience, after the live production staged in Paradise Lost: was a truly remarkable 2014. “ production.

In 2014 one of the most challenging performance art productions ever staged in Second Life was premièred.

As noted, Paradise Lost: brought together the 12 (or 10, depending on your preferred edition) books of Paradise Lost: The Story of Adam and Milton’s poem with the fourteen Eve’s Original Sin, married John major and minor movements of Milton’s (1608–1674) 10,000 line Mozart’s Requiem Mass in D minor, as blank verse of Paradise Lost with the completed after his death by Franz Süßmayr completion of Mozart’s Xaver Süßmayr (hence it’s full title). Requiem Mass in D minor, to tell This in itself was a piece of creative Milton’s story of Adam and Eve genius; until watching a performance, 26

it would never have occurred to me how precisely the Requiem frames the poem. For the production, both poem and Requiem were divided into three acts:  Act One: the fall of Satan, the creation of the heavens and the Earth, the creatures of the Earth, Adam, and from Adam, Eve. Featuring Introitus: Requiem, Kyrie Eleison, Dies Irae and Tuba Mirum  Act Two: Satan crowned by the hosts of hell, the corruption of Eve, the first sin and expulsion from Eden. Featuring Rex Tremendae, Recordare, Confutatis and Lacrimosa  Act Three: the war between the hosts of heaven and hell; Adam and Eve’s despair; Michael’s revelation to Adam of future events leading up to man’s redemption to God through Christ. Adam and Eve venture forth into the world with their baby sons Featuring Domine Jesu, Hostias, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei and Lux Aeterna.

even the floor of the theatre becoming transparent to reveal water beneath, as Michael reveals the future events of the Great Flood to Adam in the third act. The scripting also extended to the audience, who were as mentioned, very much a part of the overall production. This was achieved through one of the most creative uses of the Restrained Love (RLV) API I’ve ever witnessed. Tickets to performances were sold with a special avatar set created and by Sian Pearl. Audience member were asked to attend performances wearing these avatars.

Initially appearing as a silver-white angel, these avatars could change to that of a red demon of hell under scripted control and in time to the unfolding events on the stages of Eden and Hell, with the scripting additionally allowing them to become to choreographed chorus for either Heaven or Hell, adding further depth to the audience’s involvement in a These acts were played out over three performance. stages: hell to the right of the This flair for creative presentation was audience, Eden to the left, and the world beyond the gates of Eden to the evident throughout the production. For example: consider the positioning front. An agile scripted system of the stages representing Eden and created by Harvey, which made full use of capabilities such as transparen- by extension, a nearness to God) and Hell. They placed the audience cy and physics allowed the various sets fade in and out as required, with directly between them, occupying 27

PHOTO BY INARA PEY

PHOTO BY CAITLIN TOBIAS

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directly between them, occupying the space between the divine and the damned; precisely as someone of Milton’s mindset might well see humanity positioned. Then there was the selection of the music which preceded each performance. This drew on the inestimable talent of Bear McCreary, and the use of his The Shape of Things to Come an ideal choice, given the nature of the production.

thus echoing the Romantic interpretations of the poem - it was a shift which also carried with it a subtext of meaning; one very clearly apparent during two pivotal events: Satan’s temptation of Eve in the Garden and, as witnessed by Adam through the vision given him by Michael, Satan’s tempting of Christ.

With Satan as a woman, the temptation of Eve became a sensual, erotically-charged dance of seduction Likewise, during the intermissions of one woman by another - one in between the act, audiences were which the victim became the willing treated to a beautiful rendition of his participant, her own sexuality and wonderfully evocative Passacaglia; ability to tease ever more apparent as again, a very appropriate piece given the dance progressed; she took the the dance origins of the passacaglia, apple, she held it, passed it from hand and its later use be the likes of J.S to hand as she danced, her eyes Bach in church organ pieces. And for always on Satan, her actions filled me, given the origin of these two with the sexual tease of would she pieces as composed by McCreary, I actually eat of it? could help be let them add to the sense that I was not so much In turn, the temptation of Christ was witnessing a production based upon much less about offering him Milton’s poem, but a complete dominion over powers and reimagining of it. principalities and far more about wooing thus echoing the Romantic As a reimagining, there were changes interpretations of the poem - it was a to the narrative which may have sat a shift which also carried with it a little uncomfortably with some. Satan, subtext of meaning; one very clearly for example was portrayed a female. apparent during two pivotal events: While the artistic reasons for this Satan’s temptation of Eve in the were clear - Satan at once became Garden and, as witnessed by Adam somewhat more sympathetic in through the vision given him by appearance when in human form, Michael, Satan’s tempting of Christ. 36

With Satan as a woman, the temptation of Eve became a sensual, erotically-charged dance of seduction of one woman by another - one in which the victim became the willing participant, her own sexuality and ability to tease ever more apparent as the dance progressed; she took the apple, she held it, passed it from hand to hand as she danced, her eyes always on Satan, her actions filled with the sexual tease of would she actually eat of it? In turn, the temptation of Christ was much less about offering him dominion over powers and principalities and far more about wooing him through a sexually-charged dance and teasing looks.

Patristic age and its view of women. Something which is again entirely appropriate, given the subject matter within the production. Given the sheer length of Miltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poem, Paradise Lost: did have to foreshorten certain aspects of the work to both fit the time frame of two hours and the movements of the Requiem. But remains to the producersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; credit that nothing of substance was lost from the story in doing so.

All told, Paradise Lost: was truly - as I stated in my original review, from which this recollection has been drawn - a genuine masterpiece of performance art in Second life. In this way, it might be said that the Exquisite of choreography, captivating production presented the fall of Adam in its depth of immersion, rich and and Eve much less a fall of equal parts daring in it scope - it even came with to one purely engineered by, the fault very subtle moments of light relief for of, womankind, and in doing so, the very keen-eyed - it still stands as introduced a Tertullian element into one of the most remarkable the story: not only are women "the demonstrations of the power a devil's gateway", they are the devil versatility of platforms like Second incarnate. However, it would be Life as true artistic mediums. wrong to read too much into these changes in terms of any modern I look forward to renewing my intent to pass comment on anything acquaintance with the production other than the broader historical through the new film. Visit the context of the Christian religion. following link to register to view Indeed, the gender change evident Paradise Lost: The Movie: http:// with Satan had all the markings of www.canarybeck.com/membershiphaving been a subtle critique of the account/ WM 37

AN INSIDE LOOK AT ENZO CHAMPAGNE WRITER: EMMA PORTILO PHOTOGRAPHY: ENZO CHAMPAGNE

The photographer we are bringing focus to this month is a man who has not only a successful photography business, but is also an artist that creates designs of grandeur that he sells under the brand of Champagne! Sparkling Couture. His eye for detail, attention to quality, and uncanny knack for creative ingenuity makes his work special. And now, without further ado, we uncover the man that is Enzo Champagne. WM: You've been in SL for well over seven years now, what brought you to SL to begin with? Enzo: One of my RL customers, a famous brand, was planning an event on Second Life. I heard of SL before by television, but I didn't know at all what SL was, so I just logged in and discovered an amazing world! At first I was lost in but I'm still there now lol

and melding of various pieces into a terrific and beautiful photograph is very, very well done! How do you feel about your photography being referred to as artwork? Enzo: Honestly I'm not sure it's referred to as Artwork, I'm glad you can think that! Nevertheless I just play with my sensitive feelings to make a beautiful work as I can, lol, and you have a lot of talents like Skip, Harbor Galaxy, Asia, Magissa, Astralia, Pam...and so many more.

WM: An image that is very special to the owner of Windlight Magazine and this writer is one that was s elected by Linden Labs to promote their Valentine's Day event. It is special to us because we are both in it and it is our wedding photo! How did you feel when we asked permission to enter it and then when it was selected? WM: Did you know you were going to Enzo: It was an honor to work for you, set your mind to opening a business I like to do couple pictures. To for creating clothing and doing express romantic, love, desire, or photography? sex! For you it was a pure love, a Enzo: Well, I did not have the chance wedding souvenir. I'm not really to get my own brand in RL, so SL gave surprised that you wanted to enter me the opportunity to express myself with this picture in the LL in fashion then with photography. It's contest cause it was representing this really a fabulous platform for in temporal love, to my part. But for creativity! sure I was honored they chose it, we never know exactly what people WM: Your photography work is often expect when they organize a referred to as artwork. The blending contest...I just had a big smile for 48

you :) WM: How do you keep the creativity flowing? Enzo: Good question, I don't think there is a technical method. It's just something inside you, a sensitive spirit. WM: Do you ever experience a creativity block? If so, how do you overcome it? Enzo: Just breathe, enrich yourself, have an open mind, and be aware of all sorts of things then you can purpose your OWN vision. WM: Do you have any special techniques or training that you feel helps you with your work? Enzo: Well I learn all alone . Was same with PSD...just experiment first, you have nothing to lose, just test things! Also, now there are a lot of tutorials on YouTube that can help if you have difficulties doing something, for example how to remove a green background. WM: Champagne Sparkling Fashion! Your business, a long-running clothing line business that has evolved as technology has evolved and has come from system clothing to prims to mesh. Describe for us the art that is your clothing line, what type of clothing do you

create? Enzo: CHAMPAGNE! Sparkling Couture is known for the national costumes that I made for different pageants. But at first, it reflects a celebration part, it can be a celebration of women like goddesses, pride for men to express their fantasy part, but always with a touch of glitter! WM: How do you come up with the ideas for the outfits you produce? Enzo: Mainly I feel something that I want to do, then I do research on a theme and I inspire myself from all of the pictures I've collected to mix in my spirit and give my own version of this theme. WM: Has it been difficult keeping up with the changes in technology as they have come about? Enzo: When you have a big technical change your first reaction is "omg how I will do it now without knowing how it works," but at least you can just take it like a new opportunity to improve your creativity, to make it better, a chance to learn a new tool, and it's always good to change. We need to embrace the future and not stay like an old grandmother who grumbles the past was better. Lol Take it like a challenge!

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WM: What was the most welcome change in technology that you have experienced while producing your clothing line? Enzo: Definitely mesh!

available, we will answer you for sure. Windlight Magazine thanks Enzo for his time and for sharing a bit about himself with us. WM

WM: What is the most welcome change in photography tools in SL, if any, that you have utilized? Enzo: I would say shadows lights for photography. WM: What is the one thing you would desire most to have improved about SL right now? Enzo: About fashion, when you still use some prims I would say the number of prims linked, you can create so many more beautiful things with much more prims linked. About photography, taking high resolution pictures without crashing! I have to use different viewers sometimes just to take one picture, that's crazy. WM: What do you do for fun in SL? Enzo: For fun I like to go to fashion shows, do some shopping, I love gatcha hunts, going to parties, laughing with friends or just have a nice date if I'm lucky to have one! lol WM: If someone is interested in custom work or having a photo taken how do they go about doing so? Enzo: Just send me a notecard, or to my manager Carilynn OHare if I'm not 54

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ENHANCING YOUR CRAFT AT VISIONAIRE INSTITUTE WRITER: JOHN PHOTOGRAPHY: NARIKO OKAWA

WM: Tell us about Visionaire, when your students? and why was the school created it? Nariko: "We stress getting a good What is the purpose of the school quality image right from the start. But and who were the creators? not just a good image, the image Nariko Okawa and WrenNoir Cerise should be compelling and tell a story. smile at each other, remembering We've all seen those less than exciting how it all started and nearly photos of an avatar just standing simultaneously start to speak: there. It doesn't tell a story and it's "One day Nariko and I met for the first not compelling. There really is no time in SL quite by accident." Begins point to such a photo." WrenNoir Cerise "and because we Wren: "We begin at the beginning: knew of each other's work as how to use all the SL tools to their photographers, we started 'talking utmost and then build up from there. shop' which we love to do anyway. In Our classes are more 'psychological' that conversation, we realized that not than one might imagine because we many photographers got together as a see that when the photographer is group to discuss the craft. So we first genuine, fully aware of their began by starting Visionaire which was emotions, they create better photos. a group for established Nariko is a genius at getting at the real photographers." she pauses to let emotion in the person behind the Nariko finish the answer. keyboard." "And then we realized that people Nariko: "Wren is an Art Therapist and really needed someone to teach them understand the power of an image. HOW to take good photos in SL. We capitalize on our strengths and Everyone was being asked and not pass them along to our students. In many schools were teaching what our classes, the students themselves people wanted to know." Fills in become each other's teachers Nariko Okawa. "We decided right because each week everyone critiques then and there that we would teach everyone else's homework from the everything we knew about SL week before. This peer critique ends photography and even bring in up being invaluable. While you can speakers to talk about the things we follow directions from YouTube didn't know. And so Visionaire videos, there is no one there to see Institute was started." Your videos, there is no one there to see your productions and tell you if WM: What types of courses do you you are on the right track or not. This teach? What is your emphasis for is what is unique about a long-term 66

course with peers who see your work from week to week." Wren: "The last thing we want is for students to finish the course and have their photos all look alike. We strive above all to bring out the individual talents of each student. We don't want clones of us. That is boring as hell. The students who take the biggest risks of exposing themselves through their photography (even when they take photos of other people) are the ones whose work skyrockets just within the time of the course."

1. Fill in this online application form included in http:// www.visionairesl.com/APPLY 2. Please prepare 3 photographs for your application and in our Flickr Group http://www.flickr.com/groups/ visionaireapply Please rename your title as "VISIONAIRE APPLICATION [Name] - Photograph 1/2/3" 3. You are done! Application results will be notified via your contact email and applicants who can start in the next available batch will also receive an in-world notecard with further detailed instructions. 4. Any questions or further inquiries WM: How long are courses and how can be directed to can a person become a student? visionairesl@gmail.com Wren: "We teach 10 didactic WM: Do you have any shows or classes. One class per week. At the exhibits showcasing the student's end of the 10 weeks, we have a break work? of a week or so and then the students Nariko: "Each semester the students put together a final exhibit for their are given a gallery space of their own culminating project." to exhibit their final work. These Nariko: "It's easy to become a galleries are up until the next student. You just apply online. graduating class requires the space for Students are chosen for classes based their final project. You can see them on complimentary needs. That is, we now at the lovely space at iMoogi. try to create a class of students whose WM: Who are the instructors? skills will work well with each other. Anyone well known to the SL public? We might have a class of all beginners Nariko and Wren both laugh a little or of advanced students or a bit of a and look at each other. "Us!" they mix. So acceptance really depends on almost say in unison. But then Nariko the luck of the draw and who applied fills it in a little more: "Well, Wren and at the same time as you." she slides I are the primary instructors; however, over a NC that explains how to apply: we acknowledge that we don't know everything, and we work very hard 67

each semester to bring in guest speakers. So far we have had Pierre Webb, Peace, Harbor Galaxy, Oakley Foxtrot, Madrid Solo, Melusina Parkin, Lyrical Bizarre, and William Weaver. There are more speakers who have agreed to teach in the upcoming semester too" WM: Do you incorporate well known software packages into teaching, such as Photoshop or gimp? Wren: "We do a surprisingly little amount -- if any -- of instruction on post-processing packages, and I'll tell you why. If your original photo isn't strong in concept, lighting, meaning, and technical savvy, no amount of Photoshop or gimp is going to save it. You need to have a very clear understanding of what makes a photo a GOOD photo before you touch it in post-process. Why does one photo work and one not? If you cannot answer that, Photoshop or Gimp won't save you or your photo." WM: Anything exciting in the future for Visionaire? Nariko states one simple word and winks: "machinima' WM.

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PHOTOHUNT IN SECOND LIFE WRITER: KARA TRAPDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY: KARA TRAPDOOR

Do you enjoy taking and appreciating photos in Second Life? Do you like to explore visually interesting sims? Do you enjoy a challenge and want to improve your own pictures, learn from others, or even help others improve their photography skills? Then check out Photohunt, a Second Life game in which participants, along with their fellow Photohunters, take their best SL snapshot that embodies the theme or landmark provided by a moderator within the 60 minute time limit.

Bear Silvershade to ask them a few questions about Photohunt. I was advised Photohunt and Haiku Speed Build were launched at the same time as part of the Virtual Artists Alliance. The founder of the group was Cyanide Seelowe and Dave sort of accepted management of the group and has done a great job taking care of the technicalities of running it for years. Several of the other long time participants including Bear also take turns hosting and helping out.

Bear hosted for about 3 years and now host positions sort of rotate between a Anyone can play along at any few of the long-time participants on a session and spectators are volunteer basis. The host embodies a welcome. Each participantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best shot Photohunt robot avatar for each event is displayed for review and voting if and selects the sim, reviews the rules they desire. Everyone present is and information, helps newcomers, invited to vote for the winners of each starts the game, tallies votes and match and Linden prizes are awarded awards the winner ribbons and cash based on donations received. The prizes. Dave was one of the first hosts relaxed and welcoming Photohunt and has been a stable presence and group is always a fun time for novice has helped it evolve into more of a photographers and seasoned profes- community run event. sionals alike. For the past several years Photohunt has been operating in Sec- Photohunt headquarters was on land ond Life for about 10 years and hosts a graciously donated by Honour consistent group of participants twice McMillan. The current build was a week with a current schedule includ- designed by Caledonia Skytower, of ing Mondays at 11:30am SLT and Seanchai library. Recently Photohunt Wednesdays at 6pm SLT. I tagged branched off with a secondary location along recently and touched based with at LEA (Linden Endowment for the long time participants Dave Koi and Arts) with events alternating between 80

their 2 locations. The newest development is that Photohunt will be permanently located with all future Photohunts at LEA starting August 19th. headquarters also houses archived past photos and sim landmarks from prior events. Visitors can view some of the displayed past hunt photos along with obtaining the sim locations Photohunters have visited. Explorers and photographers alike should enjoy this feature even on their own time.

Gedenspire, and Derry McMahon and others.

Overall this is a great opportunity to enjoy finding new fantastic sims while taking photos, learning about photography, and enjoying the company of fellow artists with a bit of a game challenge feel to it all. It’s popularity speaks for itself with the large number of participants that have shown up to play over so many years. I think Bear summed it all up when he said, “People often say it's Some of SL’s great artists have honed the best 90 minutes of the week. I their skills at Photohunt enjoying the can't even count how many times peocompetition and comradery of others ple have told me that.” with like interests in photography and exploring. It really is a great place to Visit Photohunt at LEA3 here: http:// learn hands-on more about windlight, maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/ angles, shadows, and reflections and LEA3/128/128/22 WM observe how others are utilizing these features. The photos must be raw shots with no post processing allowed but use of SL windlight and slider use is encouraged. It’s always fun to see what each person selects to photograph in a sim and then how they uniquely present it. Some of the long time regulars as well as some relatively new artists are well known to the SL art community including Dave and Bear along with Corcosman Voom, Slappy Doobie, Elle Criss, Mary Wikentower, Jewel Appletor, Bianca Xavorin, Walter 81

VOYAGES WITH VEE: FRISLAND WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHY: VEE TAMMAS

Maps are a wonderful creation. They rez objects. help us move from place to place and record specific details of the area As you walk around and explore you around us. Cartography is the art of will start to notice that the buildings map making and in olden days maps appear newly abandoned, as if the were not only functional, but many inhabitants had disappeared in haste were exquisite works of art. Even moments before your arrival, today you can find maps on display in cigarettes still smoldering in ashtrays, museums and some are used as chairs rocking on the porch, all adding household decorations. Perform an to the atmosphere. You’ll come across Internet search for antique maps and plenty of places to sit, take photos, you’ll find ones with sea serpents frol- dance or cuddle, When I revisited to icking in the oceans, mythical gods and write this article I actually ran into a creatures lurking on the shores, and friend of mine who was there looking one or two with the mythical country for some peace and quiet sitting by of Frisland. the waterfalls. You can hike down to the sandy beach and lay on the sand Frisland was an island drawn on maps or swim along the shore or hike up between 1500-1600 in the North Atinto the mountains and sit by the lantic but it physically did not fire. For those who are more advenexist. Speculation as to why it was turous there is a free bike available if drawn during this time period range you want to cycle along the from the possibility that Frisland was Paths. Just a word of caution - if you part of Finland or that it was a hoax see me on the path riding a bike GET created by a specific mapmaker to OUT OF THE WAY! Vehicles and I do embellish stories of exploration and not work well together and I will run adventure. you over. Frisland in SL was created by Charlie Namiboo, Annabell Barzane and Frislanda Ferraris. Created with the same air of mystery surrounding the real Frisland, the island is shrouded in a gray mist. When you arrive at the landing point you’ll be given a notecard welcoming you to the region with some information if you want to 100

Some might think that Frisland is a melancholy place because of the grayish mist and muted hues but I think of it more as a mindful place where distractions are removed and you can achieve more clarity. Whether that’s clarity in your photos or in your conversations that’s up to you to discover.

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STEPPING INTO PARADISE WITH CANARY BECK WRITER: JOHN PHOTOGRAPHY: CANARY BECK

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Canary Beck has been an active Second Life resident since 2007. She is an SL blogger, artist, creator, merchant, sim owner, researcher, filmmaker and performing artist. Offline she works as a London-based internet marketing consultant and business owner. WM: You are contributing tremendously to Second Life in the form of blogging, tutorials, advice, your sim Basilique, and of course Paradise Lost - The Movie. How did you first get involved with your many roles in Second Life? Canary Beck: For me, every new project or role begins from a conversation with an inspiring person. Between us we might spark an idea - and pretty soon the discussion takes a life of it’s own. I wouldn’t say I’m entirely a self-starter. Rather, I enjoy to try new things and take on new challenges, and these things are often catalyzed by other people. That’s what happened with the blog, Basilique, all of the other writing I do, my performance art, and now my movie. It all starts with a conversation between a very small group of open-minded, smart, and creative people, and then it just blooms from there. WM: Basilique is a great sim and was 112

recently one of the in world Linden Labs chosen “Meet the Lindens” meeting spots. How did you come up with the theme of Basilique? What are your goals with the sim? Canary Beck: I love Italy and travelled there many times - for weekend stays, longer holidays and road trips. I’ve been to all of the major cities, including Rome, Venice, Florence, Milan, Naples, Verona, Bologna - you name the place, I’ve probably travelled through it. I most recently visited Lake Como, and spent a week ferrying across the lake from town to town. It was fantastic. I couldn’t imagine a more relaxingly natural place to live. When I had the opportunity to decorate a region in Second Life, I jumped at the chance to simulate the look and feel of the towns that dot the northern lakes of Italy. The piazzas, the shops, the alleyways, the churches, and even some of the more modern clubs and bars I went to there. As we built it, piece by piece, I began to imagine a history, interwoven with the events that transpired in the region since the Crusades. There’s still much of that influence at Basilique, with older aspects of the town being layered over with the newer structures, just as we see in modern Italian towns today. My goals for the region is for it to become a community that hosts thoughtful conversations about thought-provoking ideas,

environments and art. I’m making some great inroads towards that goal already, with my weekly Basilique Chat Salons, were up to two dozen people gather to discuss topics of importance to Second Life residents.

general - has decreased. Today, most Second Life blogs are advertising platforms for Second Life merchants. These bloggers receive virtual items in exchange for blogging about them, where bloggers that write about locations, experiences, art, or Second WM: You are a contributor with the Life news - or bloggers like me that very popular blogs New World Notes, wish to have thoughtful conversations - rarely benefit from anything other SL Blogger Support, and Blogging than the intrinsic desire to blog, and Second Life. How has the blogging landscape changed throughout the the acknowledgment they receive in the form of visitor engagement. years you have been present in Second Life? What are some things I’m in the latter category, I seldom write about what other merchants that you feel have lead to these make and I rarely ever get any virtual changes? goods comped my way. I write about Canary Beck: I see the Second Life my observations, my research, my blogging landscape following the opinions, my experiences, and the trends I see in the wider internet experiences and virtual products I blogging landscape. I only first discovered Second Life blogs in 2011, make for others. I write to have so I can’t speak firsthand about what conversations. For SL Blogger Support, I write pieces about marketing your happened before then. I am certain however, that there were way fewer blog and increasing your traffic by bloggers before 2011, and a smaller creating higher quality posts. proportion of fashion blogging than In that way, I niche my writing. I think one sees today. With that said, there too, that this is the way blogging will are many more people reading go in the future. As time goes on, the Second Life blogs today than there cream is going to rise to the top, and were before 2011. Blogging used to those who niche will dominate their be about conversations. Today, most areas. They will become the most blogs are about mass communication, trusted bloggers in those niches, and and I’m not sure the blogging is the generalist blogs will continue to best medium for that. I think too, that struggle to grow. Many of these despite the quality of the photogalready focus more on Flickr today, raphy increasing, the overall quality of with their blogs being platforms in the writing - and blogging in which they can show the images they 113

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that a bit, and thought, hmm, what Bigger changes will come when Project about Genesis? Sansar comes online, which I plan to write about soon. It’s a very interesting space that will be completely different in 5 years than it is today.

Well, Genesis is massive, and not entirely digestible, at least within one hour. So then we thought we’d just limit it to the big story the Adam and Eve story. The next morning I was having a bit of a lie in and listening to WM: Your performing arts company Mozart’s Requiem, and thought of our story. I saw the scenes play out and it in Second Life, is well known for its interpretation of Paradise Lost. I was was actually during the 8th able to watch the Drax Files episode movement, Lacrimosa, when I about this production. Paradise Lost imagined the terrible sadness of being tossed out of Paradise to lose is a very powerful and complicated story. Why did you choose this piece everything you’ve ever had. of poetry to bring to life in Second It was at that point that I realized, this Life? wasn’t the story of a beginning, it was Canary Beck: The thing about the story of an ending. It wasn’t the Paradise Lost is that even if you’re not story of Adam and Eve, it was the story familiar with the work itself, culturally, of Paradise Lost. And that’s what it’s very recognizable. Over half the linked the music with the poem, and it world’s people know the story of all fell into place from there. Adam and Eve, whether they believe it or not. And this material is so WM: How long does it take to put beautiful, so classic, it deserves to be together something as large as reviewed. before selecting Paradise Paradise Lost in Second Life? Any key Lost, I spent about 8 months people behind the scenes who assist considering every scrap of media that you with production? came across my path. During that Canary Beck: Both behind the scenes, time, Monica Outlander, the creator and in front! Once I finally hatched the behind MiaMai, came to see Romeo + idea after about an 8th month Juliet, and she loved it. She asked us gestation period, we got down to the to produce a short scene for a fashion work of actually putting it together. launch. So we were brainstorming, Then, we spent 3 months (over 1000 and somehow thought the story of the hours) planning, writing, sourcing sets genesis of clothing more be appropri- and costumes, casting, blocking, ate. So we thought, ok, let’s explore 118

planning, writing, sourcing sets and costumes, casting, blocking, choreographing, scripting testing and rehearsing the production. My key partner during that project was Harvey Crabsticks - he handled most of the technical aspects, and some of the creative input too. This production wouldn’t be nearly as good if it wasn’t for his involvement. And that’s all before we made the movie version!

scenes work and performances, and the absolutely vital help from a company of 11 performers who played over 40 roles. This was most definitely a team effort! WM: When will Paradise Lost return to Second Life? How and where can one experience the production? Canary Beck: Everyone will be able to freely see the movie on my website www.canarybeck.com starting September 19th, at 12 noon SLT from the comfort of their own home! We’ll also run a series of private screenings before that.

After performing 24 times to sold out audiences, we performed it another 4 times at a closed set for filming. After my machinimist, Forren Ashford, completed filming, I worked with him to edit the captured scenes together. I recorded the voice overs and made WM: I have noticed a few the titles, and 6 months after starting promotions for Paradise Lost already. work on that, we were finally done. You are of course holding a photo contest. Tell us about this exciting Loads of people contributed in different ways. First, I need to thank event. the more than 600 audience members Canary Beck: To celebrate the premiere of Paradise Lost – The that paid contributed over L$1000 per ticket to attend the show, and act Movie, I’m holding “The Scenes From Paradise Lost Photo Contest” where in the performance as audience dancers. Then there were the dozen I’m offering a total of 13 prizes valued or so photographers that shared imag- at 20,000 Lindens and 10,000 Lindens es of the performance all over social in media services to the very best entries. media and blogs. Over 40 bloggers wrote over 100 blog posts concerning the production, further spreading the word. We had nearly a dozen sponsors contribute money and advertising space too. Lastly, we also had a brilliant photographer (Caitlin Tobias) to capture both behind the

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to create imaginative scenes around the sets and characters of the movie. They will have the opportunity to pose in the sets themselves, either as characters from the movie, or whatever they wish.

don’t just want an audience, I want a community. I have put my heart and soul into Paradise Lost. In this world of limited attention spans and TL/dr, I don’t want a casual one-off hit. I want a long-term conversation. Paradise The sets change every week, so there Lost is my message to the world, I want to hear what people say back. I will be a new challenge every time, want to get their feedback, their ideas, and people can enter a photo for every set if they wish. After we select their input. I want to get people 10 winners (1 for each set), we’ll then talking about it, with me, and with select the best 3 photos to win grand each other. I want these conversations to inform what I do next. prizes. WM: To view Paradise Lost, you are I don’t see this as a one-shot deal. To requesting registration. Is this to limit paraphrase Rick, in the last scene of viewings? Casablanca, I see an email address as Canary Beck: In a way yes, but not in “the beginning of a beautiful the way many might be obvious at first friendship”. glance. I have two reasons for this. Of course, if I released the movie on WM: What can we expect from YouTube immediately, there’d likely be Canary Beck for the rest of 2015? In a lot more viewers that might see bits early 2016? Any exciting news or proand pieces of it. With this kind of jects in the works? production however, I want people to Canary Beck: My plans for the rest of see the movie in its entirely - from 2015 are to keep writing! I have start to finish. So, I am collecting email several projects on the go right addresses, and will release the full now - with New World Notes, SL movie to only those who register. Blogger Support, Blogging Second Life, Rightly or wrongly, I believe that if and of course my own blog at people are happy to give me their canarybeck.com. I’m also now editing email address, who have received a book with regards to how we behave some introductory material for me in in virtual worlds. I plan to return to preparation of the movie release, are singing in Second Life in the autumn, more likely to see it from start to starting with monthly performances at finish. Second, I want to engage in an my region, , Basilique. Soon, I’ll be ongoing dialog with my viewers. I introducing the next phase of 120

Basilique, which I hope will add more rural areas to the region, which I primarily intend to offer for residential use. 2016 will be a very exciting year! I have two art exhibits in the works, and I’m working on a major blogging project that I’ll be talking about a lot more later this year. I also hope to diversify my communication outlets - with a possible foray into podcasting. I’m also making plans around what I know about Project Sansar, and am eager to visit the new virtual world. In terms of future productions? Well, this is when I’ll have to decide whether to produce another show in Second Life, or be one of the first impresarios in the new

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account of someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life written by someone else. We have adopted the Before I get into the "meat and term "bio" for our self-written artist potatoes" of what an artist's "bio" card statements. Some make an adaption is I am going to mention all the nice by writing in third person. But mostly, add-ons. artists just don't like writing it at all. After all, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re an artist not a writer, What I look for in a bio card is first, put right? If you can find someone else to your name on your paper, just like write your "bio" card, good for you. your teacher said. When I am looking Either way, this statement is very through notecards for artists, I want to important. As with a proper quickly see whose card it is. biography, an artist's statement is Something really helpful is putting about the artist, the person behind your calling card (profile) in your bio the paint so to speak. Statements card. My calling card wasn't actually in telling of how your art may have my "Calling Card" folder in inventory. evolved or techniques you enjoy So someone had to pass it to me. I employing are interesting, but assume this is true for everyone, but explanation of what your art IS, is not only just discovered this within this necessary. Other than, if you wish you year. may define yourself as maybe a Fractal artist, Impressionist, Surrealist, etc. Including landmarks for all current Mostly though, the statement should exhibits is essential. This does require be about your history and future as an upkeep but is so important. This might artist. seem obvious, but I do come across a lot of outdated bio card landmarks. The bio should be about three to five And, of course, links to all websites paragraphs that are three to five senrelevant to your work; blogs, Facebook tences long each. In these paragraphs page, Flickr and sale sites like Fine Art tell the reader what inspires you, what America. A couple of other nice experiences have influenced your art, additions are embedded notecards of your goals and what is unique about any articles or postings featuring your your process. An added bonus, which I artwork on others blogs or magazines. consider a pretty big one, is if a Also, a list of all the shows you have particular piece has information participated in with at least specific to it. If it's a photograph of an approximate dates. especially interesting place, include the landmark and name of the A biography by definition is a written location, if you can. If there is a funny 132

story behind it; include a short version. These are exciting "Easter Eggs" for art buyers. And one last comment, just for the heck of it, check for typos. :) The next topic I am going to get into is art reselling, which your bio card is also very important for. I have found some artists sensitive about this and I really do not understand that. First of all, if you sell it transfer then it clearly can either be gifted or exchanged for money. If you sell it no copy, like most, then you have control of how many are sold. Isn't this a big part of what is so cool about GOTCHAS? This creates a nice mimic of real life art selling. For so many things in SL I am grateful for items being sold with Copy/Mod permissions, like my house in case I wreck it so I can re-rezz it. But art should be more unique in how it's used and exchanged, like RL.

specifically negotiating the purchase and resale. A brokerage can offer a service that finds art for offices and homes to enhance the image of their space; like an interior designer. Art brokers/dealers must be conscious of the art market to maintain their sales and reputation. This involves visiting galleries shows, receptions, openings, and maintaining good relations with gallery curators and artists. This is not much different from what a curator does, except that the dealer may purchase art works without already having a buyer, then displaying them in a gallery or shop for sale. The price is naturally marked up, taking into consideration their time and efforts in procuring and promoting. This is interesting food for thought and the opening of other potential avenues for art marketing that would increase the health and fun of the market for art in SL.

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