Greetings!
Machinima (short for Machine Cinema) has been described as a “collection of associated production techniques whereby computer-generated imagery (CGI) is rendered using real-time, interactive 3-D engines, such as those of games, instead of professional 3D animation software” (1). Put simply, Machinima is the process of making digital movies using ‘amateur’ tools which are relatively simple to operate and mostly free (professional Machinima makers please forgive the ‘thin’ explanation). What this means is that almost anyone who has access to a computer and a virtual environment such as Second Life can have a go at becoming an online Spielberg. A focus of the Avatar Project will be the production of Machinima by the students at Debney Park Secondary College and we look forward to showing you some of their work later this year. I’ve added some videos to the Avatar Project video collection of Machinima that has been produced by other young people; you can access the videos by clicking on any of the links on this site or by visiting:
http://avatarproject.vodpod.com
I hope some of you have a go at this fun and creative activity.
Debbie
