Update on Mirrorlabs Alpha!
Posted by admin in announcement on October 6th, 2010
Hello!
I apologize for the long silence regarding this project, a broken laptop back in late May, 2010 resulted in the latest Mirrorlabs source code being inaccessible for a long period of time. I am at work trying to recover the files so development can continue. The alpha site remains functional and available to use and test, however the inworld kiosks have been relocated to Seomna [ SLURL ] . To clear up any confusion, Mirrorlabs is currently a web application that uses Flash Player, not an application available for download. The first order of business will be providing an alternative login system to Facebook Connect. I am currently looking into OpenID which is used by livejournal, but remain open to any suggestions in this department.
As always, any inquiries can be sent to info.mirrorlabs[at]gmail.com or gbtunney[at]mac.com.
Hopefully there will be some updates soon!
Thanks,
Gillian Tunney
Welcome to Mirrorlabs Alpha!
Posted by gbtunney in announcement, demo videos on January 31st, 2010
Mirrorlabs is a new and exciting way of creating textures for use in Second Life. Using the flash web interface, you can create a custom avatar skin right on the 3d model and export your finished skin instantly! The products and items it is using are mainly Eloh Eliots and Sezmra Svarog’s open source skins, and as well as some of my own creations from Microphage. I will be working to expand the library and make thumbnails of the product. Mirrorlabs will eventually allow for user made stores – items that are mix and matched from different sources are billed seperately. Anyway, I would love if you try it out! It still needs a ton of work, so any comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated so I can shape this into a site that is very cool!
About Facebook : I used facebook connect for the login at the current time. It was easy to implement and I wanted to take advantage ( in the near future ) of the social networking potential ( being able to view your friends avatars, gifting items.. etc ). I understand this is a drawback for people that don’t use facebook or don’t want to connect their avatars to their real life identity. I am going to enable another way to login other that facebook soon, i have looked into openid becuase livejournal uses that but would appreciate any other login systems people would like to use.
Here is a live demo of the ( soon to be ) embeddable player. I also embedded some of the Help Demo Videos so you can get an idea of what you can do with my site! ( behind the cut )
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Mirrorlabs Sneak Peak!
Posted by gbtunney in announcement, demo videos on November 26th, 2009
It’s been awhile since there has been an update, so here is a quick update on what I have been working on with Mirrorlabs! Mirrorlabs is a Avatar and Texture Creator ( currently for Second Life ). The tentative release date is January 1st – so you can get an idea of what will be available.
Mirrorlabs Sneak Peek Screencast Videos: (the alpha is currently unreleased to the public)
Mirrorlabs is written in Flex ( actionscript 3 ) using Papervision Library for 3d rendering. Gillian Tunney ( Delaney Whippet in Second Life ) is the main developer, with special thanks to Pierce P Henderson for amazing work on the core player and additional designs.
Future Additions Include:
- Embed the player on websites ( like the youtube player )
- Ability to upload your own content
- User created stores
- Mesh Morphing / Posing
- Multiple meshes for jewelry customizing and hair
- API available for the core player ( manipulate mesh positions, layer order, apply filters )
Please send any inquiries and comments to gbtunney[at]mac.com or comment in this post.
** Prices in the screencast are not the actual prices, and the items on export bill seperately to the creator.
Discuss on plurk with me if you want here is the thread i made: Plurk
Introducing Delaney Whippet !!
The pretty avatar here is Delaney Whippet. She has been my longtime avatar in Second Life, and i am excited to see her in 3d inside my browser, wearing clothing textures I created under the label Microphage in 2006. Now it is possible to show my real life friends the fashions I made without having to navigate a complicated 3d space. We are going to be updating this blog with different avatars every few days to give people ideas of the fun things the will able to create when we release the Mirrorlabs alpha to the public. We welcome any questions and comments!
Thanks!
Gillian Tunney
edit: [ avatar removed ]
Prototype Moved to New Location!
Posted by gbtunney in announcement on June 10th, 2009
*** Updated 10/6/2010 : PLEASE NOTE- Live prototype archive has been deleted.. you can see the old videos here***
Mirrorlabs was first introduced as a prototype back in January 09 called Mirrorlabs Skin Studio. Since then, we have decided to rethink and expand on the concept to a much broader level while rebuilding the project from the ground up. The old prototype is now viewable and archived at http://prototype.mirrorlabs.com. Be sure to sign up to be the first to test out the new alpha when it goes live here. Many thanks for your interest!
Gillian Tunney
Alpha Tester Signup page now live!
Posted by gbtunney in announcement on June 9th, 2009
Want a sneak peak at the cool kind of avatars you will be able to create with Mirrorlabs? Meet Spooky Sweet, Bane Bishop and Trip Reset on our ALPHA TESTER SIGNUP PAGE! You can view them from all angles, as well as sign up to be the first to create one of your own!
Hope to see you soon!
Mirrorlabs: Beautiful Ones
Posted by gbtunney in demo videos, presentation on June 9th, 2009
presented by Pierce Henderson on May 21, 2009 at Five Minutes of Fame at Noisebridge.( San Francisco )
Archived Videos of the Prototype
Posted by gbtunney in demo videos on May 28th, 2009
These videos have been archived, and were created to present the initial Mirrorlabs Skin Studio prototype. Take a look!
This prototype is currently live at http://prototype.mirrorlabs.com .
Welcome to Mirrorlabs!
Posted by gbtunney in announcement on May 28th, 2009
Mirrorlabs is a cuttng edge avatar creation tool that runs right in your web browser. You are able create highly detailed and specialized three dimensional characters with no additional software. Share them anywhere you want, all over the web!