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People actually DO still read and this deco newsstand is a super photo op spot. Find it across from the vintage shops in the full sim build. There are animations for the worker that sits inside or bring your own pose balls and have some fun!

Working It Out

The holidays are coming and if you need to work off some pounds in preparation for all the goodies that you WILL consume, then head on over to the new gym in the city.  There are weight benches, balls and of course a step class. Lots of great filming shots await you.

Outdoor Spaces

Some new outdoor spaces await you at Peaceful Valley not far from the Bayou Shack. Outdoor dining as well as a fun tent with single's and couple's poses are available for your photo and filming pleasure. My kitty Pearl will be happy to assist.

Chill in the Air

Just in case you want to get a jump on winter -- the SNOW area has been upgraded. The landscape is much more realistic now and the framerate has improved as a bonus. Barren trees sway gently in the icy breezes. Be sure and bundle up.

Animated Trees

MOSP has been in late summer mode for a year now but will be changing with the seasons. There is still one area with green trees by the water but Autumn has arrived at ground level. Pampas grasses have been cut back (THAT took awhile - whew!) and there is a nip in the air for sure.

Both Peaceful Valley and the SNOW area have new animated trees. SAGE will join them soon as --- drumroll here --- not only do these lovely trees move gently in the breeze, they are super low prim (like 1) and -- AND much easier on the server. Hard to beat that. Framerates are definitely up and reality is getting a bit closer. The tree pack came with green, golden and winter trees so all seasons are covered.

There won't be snow in the valley this winter (there is the snow area for that and hopefully some fun new seasonal additions) but the trees will eventually lose their leaves. SAGE will always been in glorious green mode, so no worries.

Other newness include some upgrades in the Bayou Shack furnishing. Photo additions to the gallery will be on hold for awhile as it is against the TOS for me to upload them. Meanwhile you can always add your own photos to the open gallery nearby.

A Monochrome Fall

Even in black and white, it is starting to feel like fall. Peaceful Valley can be anything you want it to be courtesy of Windlight -- well within reason anyway. You can't miss the theme even without the oranges and golds of Autumn.

There is a new animal addition to the valley courtesy of the Firestorm Anniversary celebration. Her name is Pearl and she is currently seven days old.

Peaceful Valley is her home. I mean what cat wants to live inside when they can have the great outdoors to play in. As she gets older I will let her venture farther afield (literally as well as figuratively).

So be on the lookout. She is already dressed in Halloween colors.

Seasonal Changes

It is a beautifully peaceful morning in the valley. The trees are beginning to change color; there is a nip of coolness in the air. Other changes? Yep. A building hiatus for one which will impact MOSP.

If you are one of the folks that also read my fashion and design blog (thanks for crossing over by the way) you know that the new Terms of Service have been on my mind. I normally process things quickly, make life changing decisions in a few seconds (yes really) -- but I am having a time with  this.  If you want to know more, follow the break; if you choose to live in pleasant denial -- well I get that too.

Meet Me at the Motel

This old motel sign complete with props and poses has found a home in the alleyway of the new warehouse in the Full Sim City location. More boxes flank the right side for long shots. Room for cars and action scenes abound.

New in SOIL

It has been a good week for updates in SOIL. Not only is there a new medieval church with impressive pine forest and graveyard (scroll back in the posts a bit if you missed that), and the new wagon by the mill, there is a new very realistic mesh tree stump with animations including making arrows (arrows for close ups are on the smaller stump.

Over in the gypsy camp, two wagons were retired in favor of this new, very lovely model with outstanding textures.

And we move onward. 

Wonderous Windlight

Can you make a great film without Windlight? I am sure you can and that might be a good challenge for an upcoming machinima event. But most of the best machinima relies on Windlight to help portray the mood. If you have been shying away from exploring Windlight or learning how to make your own Windlight settings, there is now a little help from my friends -- well blogger friends anyway. 

This week's weekly "Monday Meme" was all about Windlight. Looking at the comments section will take you to a plethora of tips, tricks and opinions from folks who often work with Windlight on a daily if not hourly basis.

And that's my tip of the day. Photo taken in SAND before the building arrived. Remember you can derender the building to get this empty look back.

Fall Camping

There is a new Fall Camping photo and filming spot up. Nicely made tents and stools as well as a campfire offer all sorts of possibilities.  The area is fairly empty at the moment but I suspect more Fallish additions will show up soon. Meanwhile, get on your sweater and your camping gear and venture over.

Just a Reminder

Just a reminder -- OK, OK, I really wanted to show off this fun photo -- that MOSP is available for COMMERCIAL use. This photo was taken in the City of Lost Souls area. And yes, it is absolutely free. Get your camera and get over here.

Medieval Marvels

New additions in SOIL include a great cart filled with nice poses. The textures are phenomenal and photograph beautifully. There is also a copy of this down at ground level by the barn.

Also in SOIL (the cabin has been retired in favor of the thematic) a really lovely church. Again, textures rule here and the trees and abandoned graveyard (Halloween is a comin') are spectacular. The ground fog moves in convincing patters and the pines lend soft convincing shadows.

I also made a custom mesh stream for the grain mill. Much better and if you are tricky with your Windlight settings, pretty convincing. 

Turning One

MOSP celebrates one year today. Who knew when I started that a tiny idea could go so far and have such staying power? Not I. There is no big celebration planned; I'm not really big on those in any world. But I wanted to mark the day and of course I had a cake in inventory -- a big one at that. 

To those of you that ventured over in the first month -- thanks for sticking around. For the newcomers? Glad to have you. Explore, enjoy -- make some art.

Sing to Me!

Grab your guitar! There is a new garage band in the City of Lost Souls.  Gorgeous textures make this a filmer's dream. There is a downside though. This is actually a textured EXAMPLE of a full perm release, so no animations. Sorry. It is no mod so I can't add. Bring your props and your poses though. Rez those balls and have some fun. Once you sit on the pose ball, you won't need to worry about it disappearing when that 20 minutes is up. Always a good thing. Find the new garage band set here.

City Drivers

For the streetwise, there is newness up in the full sim city. Yep another car has been added. Where to park?

Well how about in front of the new industrial area?

The new building is empty, but I do have a plan -- of course I do.

There are just so many things to accomplish, it all takes time. But keep your eye on this locale, I am hoping for some fun (and manly) photo op spots.