Make machinima? Want to win half a million Lindens? Then read on: MachinUWA III: Journeys (3rd UWA Machinima Challenge - 2011) http://uwainsl.blogspot.com We are happy to announce the 3rd Machinima Challenge put forth by the University of Western Australia (UWA). The theme is simply 'Journeys'. We hope you are inspired by this to create many wondrous works as you have been … [Read more...] about UWA’s third machinima contest
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UWA 3D Art & Design Challenge Grand Final: a triumph
Over the past year, one of the most extensive and impressive virtual world art projects has been undertaken. I've written about it repeatedly here, for three reasons. First, it's an Australian initiative driven by the University of Western Australia. Second, the scope of the project was enormous, encouraging submissions across a range of mediums. Third, the passion of the … [Read more...] about UWA 3D Art & Design Challenge Grand Final: a triumph
UWA’s art challenge completes final heat: final on the way
The University of Western Australia have just wrapped up the last heat of their 3D Art & Design Challenge (full info below), and once again the depth and breadth of the work being displayed is impressive. I feel very privileged and anxious at the same time, to be one of the panel of judges for the Grand Final, which is coming up fairly soon. I've said it a few times now, but … [Read more...] about UWA’s art challenge completes final heat: final on the way
Susa Bubble: saving the art from censorship
You may have seen a story on New World Notes today about the removal of an installation from the 7th birthday celebrations for Second Life. First, some context. The installation is titled Susa Bubble, and it looks like this: (You can check it out for yourself in-world or you can view a higher-res pic here) The creator, Rose Borchovski sums up the issue from her … [Read more...] about Susa Bubble: saving the art from censorship
Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds
1. The USA's National Space Society had their machinima awards ceremony last weekend, in conjunction with the University of Western Australia. There's some superb machinima featured - you can view them all here. Also, don't forget to check out the May winners of the UWA's 3D Art competition, or go have a look yourself in-world. The scope and quality of the work on the UWA sim … [Read more...] about Merged realities – events and issues for virtual worlds