This blog is for those interested in the almost 200 features of the Artiste Performance HUD and Product Line, and the ongoing development of the Artiste Performance HUD and suite of supporting products. We will have discussions and demonstrations and try to answer questions. The main purpose is to "show" what it can do rather than describe in detail how it does what it does.
Artiste SmartDancer 2021/2022 available for purchase $ 3,500 L
It has a Casper Vendor for easy update delivery and redelivery at HQ
Plans for general release availability in January 2022
Plans for 2 Q&A sessions at DQ
Two classes planned for 2022. One in January and one in June/July-ish
Class limit size will be 4 to 6.
Last new feature just added I call WallClimb.
See quick-and-dirty demo video -==>https://vimeo.com/658474060\
Lat "Yummy" Lovenkraft
Class #6
Class #6: Saturday December 11th - 3:00pm SLT
Clearing the Cobwebs and Filling in any Missing Blanks
New Async script
1 - the *async notecard
2 - the *trainer notecard
3 - the *archive? nc
4 - the channel
5 - the default target
6 - the Delay
7 - the Loop
8 - Multiple Commands
9 - Async Menu
10- Trainer Menu
11- Auto-Reset
12 - LinkSpin
13 - Levitate (this rotates while moving)
14 - Problem Solving
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Also 2 exciting new features coming for Artiste SmartDancer
Lat "Yummy" Lovenkraft
Class #5
Class #5: Saturday November 20th - 3:00pm SLT
1 - Async - Non-Inventory-Based Attach/Detach
2 - Texture
3 - Color
4 - Tip
Lat "Yummy" Lovenkraft
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Last Week: Async - Featured Impulse
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Also forming classes for Artiste SmartDancer
Class #2: Sunday November 21st 3:00pm SLT
Class #1 was: Introduction to SmartDancer
FileCopier
Replicator
Animesh
Channels
Setting up and Dancing with animations
Triggering SmartDancer from other dance systems.
SmartDancer Relay
Class #2: Recording animations including other commands
Beginning Formations; Built in Formations & Capturing Custom Formations
Speed
Artiste SmartDancer System - Cost: $ 3,500 L
Class #4
1 - Async Attach/Detach
2 - Texture
3 - Async Collision Theory
4 - Async Beginning Impulse
Lat "Yummy" Lovenkraft
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Also forming classes for Artiste SmartDancer
Artiste SmartDancer - Cost: $ 3,500 L
Class #3
Class #2
We are going to up the stakes, since Class #1 went better than I expected.
I modified what I planned for Class #2 a bit to cater to member interest, adding Impulse.
1 - Artiste MessageBoard
Line Display
Board Clear
Hide
Show
FadeHide
FadeShow
2 - Trainer Archives
3- Delay - (D)
4 - Attach/Detach - (ATT,DET) (hat/cane) ==>
5 - Animate Mesh - (A)
6 - Raise/Lower - (RL)
7 - Collision Theory
8 - Impulse (thrower lite) - (IMP)
The 1st 6 items (1 thru 6) should go pretty quick. If they do then the reward will be that we will START impulse. (IMP)
For Impulse, you should have 3 items. Each one rotates on a different axis.
Arrow - (roll) - I will give you a Full Perm red arrow to use made by Eric Linden
Tomahawk (pitch) - https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/CRAnQ-Mesh-Tactical-Tomahawk/11287833 (this one is only 1 L) - its the one i use but feel free to buy any other one that is COPY/MOD
This tomahawk is FREE ==> https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/tlc-subweapons/5787049
Boomerang - (yaw) - I use this shuriken, with credit to SararRho, -- https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/COD-Shuriken-Throwing-Blade-Full-Perm-Weapon/12521558 -- it is 10 L
OR a cheaper boomerang
https://marketplace.secondlife.com/p/Burled-Oak-Boomerang/21753216
(5 L)
Target - I will supply you each a target.
For Attach/Detach, I will provide a
full-perm hat and full-perm cane but feel free to use anything else in their place.
StoryTeller Syllabus
The StoryTeller will be available for purchase starting Saturday October 23rd.
Artiste HQ, Story, and Classroom
First Semester Scheduled to start Sunday, October 24th 3pm-5pm-ish.
Ten Modules per semester.
Class modules are scheduled to be held weekly.
One primary class will tentatively be held each Sunday at 3pm-5pm-ish.
A secondary slot is up for discussion pending peoples combined needs if Sundays do not work out for everyone. Saturdays at 3pm-5pm-ish is a plausible consideration
A minimum of 1 and a maximum of 8 students per class.
Second Semester Scheduled to start sometime in January 2022.
Classes held in text.
Contact: lat lovenkraft to reserve a spot.
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SYLLABUS
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Class MODULE #1 - BASICS
Introduction
Unpacking
Updates
Redelivery
Online Reference Manual
Online Resources - Video Examples
Menu Help / Commands
Levitator Help
GlowFader Help
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StoryTeller Basics
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Special Characters
Filters
Defaults (channel, target)
Delays
Looping
Stopping
Halting
Resetting
Limitations
Best Practices
Basic scripts
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Async
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Async Trainer Menu Buttons
Async Menu Buttons
*async notecard definitions
Command Structure
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Trainer
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Using The Async Trainer
*trainer notecard definitions
Understanding the Archives
Friending
The Artiste MessageBoard
Hands on using the basic "E" type commands
Q&A
Assignment
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Class MODULE #X
"E" Types
Show
Hide
FadeShow
FadeHide
KILL_MESH
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Class MODULE #2
The Animator
The Attacher (Attach/Detach)
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Class MODULE #3
Collision Theory
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Class MODULE #4
The Rezzer
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Class MODULE #5
The Impulser
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Class MODULE #6
The Levitator
Raise/Lower
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Class MODULE #7
The GlowFader
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Class MODULE #8
Grow
Shrink
Tip
Texture
Status
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Class MODULE #9
Sit-2-Sit
Advanced RELAY
Default Sit
Default Stand
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Class MODULE #10
General Q&A
Personal Project Issues and Challenges
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Artiste proudly presents a new suite of tools called StoryTeller.
The purpose of StoryTeller is to offer dance newbies a chance to more easily emulate features that affect object-behavior, object-appearance, and object-avatar interaction as performed by seasoned choreographers without having to:
1 - ask advanced choreographers for help, or
2 - find an existing script on Marketplace, or
3 - find a friend who scripts to create a specific script for you, or
4 - get someone to modify an existing script for you.
It is one stop-shopping. Multiple features in one place. Learn one syntax. One channel.
Here is a link to a 17-minute abbreviated demo video overview of most of the features:
OR
What you get in the box: The following 4 tools:
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The other 3 tools you get are NOT required but make developing with your Async SOOOO MUCH EASIER.
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2 - Artiste Async Trainer - sends commands to the StoryTeller script(s)
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3 - Artiste Relay - used for a couple of RLV-related special commands for
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4 - Artiste MessageBoard - used to display command syntax as well as optionally inform audience of key story information.
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Advantages
1 - No more script editing.
2 - Learn one general syntax format.
3 - Commands have their own independent time-line.
4 - All commands work on a single customizable channel.
5 - Working command-lines can be saved and recalled with menu button.
6 - Many commands can effect a single link
7 - Movers not needed for object movement.
8 - Online Reference Manual.
9 - Sample Videos.
10 - Classroom Instruction.
11 - One-on-One help is available.
12 - Free Updates.
13 - Pre-Purchase Q&A Sessions offered.
14 - Upgrade Path.
UPDATE to questions asked on Oct 10th:
Q: Does it require the Artiste Performance HUD?
A: NO.
Q: Can it move objects without movers?
A: YES.
Q: Can we click one button to start our routine and then the entire series of events will happen at their scheduled times? If you can send a command to trigger a particle then you can send a command to trigger StoryTeller-Async
A: YES.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: 550 L
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Interested parties please register for a pre-purchase Q&A session.
Contact: Lat Lovenkraft
