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Designing Worlds pays the second of two visits to Fantasy Faire – now on the web!

Posted in About the Show, event, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, Fantasy Faire, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds, Wildstar Beaumont on June 3, 2024| Leave a Comment »

*Thunnus Bay, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

In this episode we paid the first of two visits to the fabulous Fantasy Faire, which this year raised an incredible L$30,621,089 (122,484.35 USD) by the end of the Faire!

Now, although the Fairelands themselves have faded back into the Mists, you’ll be able to see them again in this show:

Thanks to our roving videographers, Bain Finch and Chantal Harvey, this week you’ll be able to see the second ten Fairelands: Faireland Junction, Wistlyn Shadows, Ogham Grove, Avalon, Silevea, Thunnus Bay, Lolliocalypse, Growanda, Flamenca, and Duskfall Court. And our roving photographer, Wildstar Beaumont, has captured views of some of the many special events that took place during Fantasy Faire.

*Flamenca, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

You can learn more about Fantasy Faire 2024 here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

And if you’d like to explore more of Fantasy in Second Life, join the Company of Faire Folk. You can read about this here:
https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/2024/05/27/the-company-of-faire-folk-welcome-you/

You can also see Part 1 of our visit to Fantasy Faire 2024 here:

You can watch both shows on the Designing Worlds channel on Vimeo:
Fantasy Faire 2024: Part 1 – https://vimeo.com/945285486
Fantasy Faire 2024: Part 2 – https://vimeo.com/948037619

*Fairelands Junction, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

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Designing Worlds pays the second of two visits to Fantasy Faire!

Posted in About the Show, event, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, Fantasy Faire, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds, Wildstar Beaumont on May 27, 2024| Leave a Comment »

*The Golden Hour, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

In this episode, shown at 2pm SLT Monday 27th May, we are paying the second of two visits to the fabulous Fantasy Faire, which this year raised an incredible L$30,621,089 (122,484.35 USD) by the end of the Faire!

Now, although the Fairelands themselves have faded back into the Mists, you’ll be able to see them again in this show, which you can see on on the Designing Worlds Vimeo channel at: https://vimeo.com/channels/dworlds. Or you can join us for our Watch Party in the beautiful Designing Worlds studios in the Garden of Dreams from 2pm onwards.

*Duskfall Court, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

So … do watch the show – on the web or at the Watch Party in the Designing Worlds Studio.

*Ogham Grove, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

You can learn more about Fantasy Faire 2024 here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

*Growanda, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

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Designing Worlds pays the first of two visits to Fantasy Faire – now on the web!

Posted in About the Show, event, tagged Designing Worlds, Fantasy Faire, fantasy-faire-2024, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds, Wildstar Beaumont on May 20, 2024| Leave a Comment »

*The Last Stop, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

Designing Worlds is back for its summer season, and in this episode we paid the first of two visits to the fabulous Fantasy Faire, which this year raised an incredible L$30,621,089 (122,484.35 USD) by the end of the Faire!

Now, although the Fairelands themselves have faded back into the Mists, you’ll be able to see them again in this show:

Thanks to our roving videographers, Bain Finch and Chantal Harvey, in this episode you’ll be able to see the first ten Fairelands: Harvest Home, Samsara, the Golden Hour, Whispering Pages, Plankborrow Harbour, The Last Stop, Hopes Wish, Miralume, and Ondheim. And our roving photographer, Wildstar Beaumont, gives a preview of the other ten Fairelands that we’ll be exploring in a show to be broadcast on Monday 27th May.

*Ondheim, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

You can learn more about Fantasy Faire 2024 here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

*Whispering Pages, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

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Designing Worlds is back – with the first of two visits to Fantasy Faire!

Posted in About the Show, event, non-profit, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, Fantasy Faire, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds, Wildstar Beaumont on May 13, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Designing Worlds is back for its summer season, and in this episode, shown at 2pm SLT Monday 13th May, we are paying the first of two visits to the fabulous Fantasy Faire, which this year raised an incredible L$30,621,089 (122,484.35 USD) by the end of the Faire!

*Harvest Home, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

Thanks to our roving videographers, Bain Finch and Chantal Harvey, this week you’ll be able to see the first ten Fairelands: Harvest Home, Samsara, the Golden Hour, Whispering Pages, Plankborrow Harbour, The Last Stop, Hopes Wish, Miralume, and Ondheim. And our roving photographer, Wildstar Beaumont, will give a preview of the other ten Fairelands that we’ll be exploring next week!

*Miralume, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

So … do watch the show – on the web or at the Watch Party in the Designing Worlds Studio.

You can learn more about Fantasy Faire 2024 here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

*Hope’s Wish, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

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Designing Worlds looks back to … Fantasy Faire 2019!

Posted in About the Show, Designing Worlds Archives, event, non-profit, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, Fantasy Faire, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds, Wildstar Beaumont on March 18, 2024| Leave a Comment »

All images by Wildstar Beaumont

Join Designing Worlds today, Monday 18th March 2024, at 2pm SLT as – in anticipation of Fantasy Faire 2024 – we again look back to some earlier Fantasy Faires, and this week, we’ll be looking back to Fantasy Faire 2019 – already five years ago!

You can see it here on the web, or join our Watch Party in our studio on Garden of Dreams.

DW399 – Fantasy Faire 2019 Part I from Richard Elen on Vimeo.

In this episode we talked to one of the main organisers of the Faire, Elizabeth Tinsley, as well as creators and designers, some of the organisers of events within the Fire, and some of the people behind the scenes who together with vendors and sponsors make up one of the biggest fundraisers in the virtual world, in 2019 raising over $68,000US for the American Cancer Society’s Hope Hostel in Kenya.

And, of course, there is plenty of footage and photos of this years beautiful and stunning regions, filmed by Elrik Merlin, Saffia Widdershins and Beq Janus, and photographed by Wildstar Beaumont.

It’s a stunning show … and another chance to stroll down Memory Lane as we await this year’s Faire – so do join us in the studio, or watch on the web.

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You can read all about Fantasy Faire here: https://fantasyfairesl.wordpress.com/

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Designing Worlds Memorial For LaPiscean Liberty: Filming 1pm SLT on Tuesday 5th March

Posted in About the Show, event, Special News, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds on March 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »

On Tuesday 5th March at 1pm, we will be recording a special Memorial episode of Designing Worlds for LaPiscean Liberty, who passed recently.

Lap – as he was known – was a much-loved and important figure in the SL Arts and Machinima worlds. He ran the TV channels, Aview and SL Artists, and was one of the first people to work on ways to bring machinima showings into Second Life. He also ran Festivals such as the 48 Hour Film Festival.

If you would like to come to the recording and learn more about Lap and his work, or if you have stories about Lap to share, please join us in the Designing Worlds studio at 1pm SLT.

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Designing Worlds debates AI – and we want YOU to be part of the conversation!

Posted in About the Show, event, tagged community, creativity, Designing Worlds, second life, virtual worlds, `Vimeo on February 4, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Inside our new studio — *Inside our studio*

Designing Worlds will be returning tomorrow (Monday 5th February) with an all-new show – which we’ll tell you about tomorrow.

But on Tuesday 6th February at 1pm, we’ll be recording a special discussion episode in our studio on Garden of Dreams – and we want YOU to be a part of it.

We’ll have a panel to discuss what AI (or Large Language Models) actually is, how they have appeared in Second Life before, how they might be used by Second Life creators now … and the advantages and disadvantages of the technology. Why are some people so excited? Why are some people so worried?

You can come along and find out from active Second Life creators of many sorts on our panel. We’ll be taking questions and discussion points and information from the audience too – so if you want YOUR voice to be heard, come along to the show.

People will be asked to submit their contribution in chat or on notecards. If you can’t make the filming, contact Saffia Widdershins with your thoughts or questions on a notecard.

The completed show will be shown later in February.

Warning: You may hear the words “hype cycle”.

Please do join us at 1pm in our studio on Garden of Dreams.

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Designing Worlds goes on a field trip to the Second Life Cinema!

Posted in About the Show, event, Special News, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, Fairelands Media, Harland Quinn and the Omega Hex, second life, Vimeo, virtual worlds, Wildstar Beaumont on December 11, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Join us on Monday 11th December at the Second Life Cinema at 2pmSLT at the new Second Life Welcome Hub for an exciting movie screening – and the chance to explore this gorgeous venue (and sample the food trucks).

Immerse yourself in the world of Harland Quinn, where fantasy and adventure intertwine, leaving you at the edge of your seat. The screening concludes with an exclusive promotional commentary on Fairelands Media and the Fantasy Faire in Second Life by Elizabeth Tinsley, offering a glimpse into this spectacular event within our virtual world.

You can find out more (and watch more episodes) at: https://fairelandsmedia.wordpress.com/episodes/

Welcome Hub

The Cinema is part of the Welcome Hub, a new and exciting area designed as a destination for newcomers to Second Life after they have completed initial training, but also a friendly place for residents to meet and explore.

There are different areas including a shopping street, a social plaza, gaming areas including a laser tag region, a sandbox, a Linden Homes demo, a Motown club and, of course, the cinema.

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Sunday 10th December 2023 – today’s the Day for the Designing Worlds’ Christmas Ball!

Posted in event, tagged community, creativity, culture, Designing Worlds, second life, virtual worlds on December 10, 2023| Leave a Comment »

And you won’t want to miss it!

It’s over three hours of magical fun and celebrations from 1 – 4pm SLT on Sunday, 10th December 2023.

*The Raglan Shire carollers will serenade us!*

1pm – 2.30pm SLT: DJ Elrik Merlin
2.30 – 2.45pm SLT: The Raglanshire Carollers
2:45 – 4pm SLT: DJ DaveOSaurus

*Oscar the Tookie is ready to greet you!*

And it’s all taking place in our gorgeous ballroom high above our Garden of Dreams studio. Come and join us there!

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Join us on Monday 11th December for a special edition of Designing Worlds! We’ll be visiting the Second Life Cinema, where the month-long run of Episode 1 of Harland Quinn and the Omega Hex finishes this week.

*Second Life Cinema, photographed by Wildstar Beaumont*

As well as watching the episode, we’ll be exploring the cinema complex (including the food trucks). It’s a rare field trip for the Designing Worlds audience, so don’t miss it!

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Lights, Camera, Action: Fairelands Media at Second Life Cinema!

Posted in event, tagged community, creativity, culture, Linden Lab, second life, virtual worlds on November 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Calling all Second Life film buffs and machinima mavens! Get ready to be enthralled by the cinematic magic of Harland Quinn and the Omega Hex Episode 1.

Join us on Wednesday, November 15th, at 12pm PT at the Second Life Cinema at the new Second Life Welcome Hub for this exciting movie screening. Immerse yourself in the world of Harland Quinn, where fantasy and adventure intertwine, leaving you at the edge of your seat. The screening concludes with an exclusive promotional commentary on Fairelands Media and the Fantasy Faire in Second Life by Elizabeth Tinsley, offering a glimpse into this spectacular event within our virtual world.

The excitement doesn’t end with the film! Continue the celebration at the Designing Worlds Ballroom starting at 12:45pm PT. Dance to the fantastic tunes spun by DJ Elrik Merlin, connect with fellow film lovers, and meet the director and members of the cast and crew!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the art of machinima in Second Life. See you at the Cinema!

Find out more (and watch more episodes) at: https://fairelandsmedia.wordpress.com/episodes/

Welcome Hub

There are different areas including a shopping street, a social plaza, gaming areas including a laser tag region, a sandbox, a Linden Homes demo, a Motown club and, of course, the cinema.