Movement Video Tutorials

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Walking/Running

From the Basics series: "Moving & Flying"

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From the Quicktips series: Advanced Movement Controls

From the Tip of the Week series, #24: Navigating in small spaces

From the Quicktips series: Avatar Mouse Steering - a different way to move around

From the Second Opinion newsletter series: Tips & Tricks #2 - the second item covers the wonderful uses of the Space Bar (video dates to Dec. 2006 - a classic from the Archives)

By Mike Lively at Northern Kentucky University: Basic Movements in Second Life for Dr. Corcoran's Course (03/2008)

Flying

From the Basics series: "Moving & Flying"

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From the Quicktips series: Get High in the Sky Instantly (not actually flying, but a useful trick!)

From the Quicktips series: How High Can You Fly?

By Mike Lively at Northern Kentucky University: Basic Movements in Second Life for Dr. Corcoran's Course (03/2008)

Teleporting

From the Basics series: "Teleporting & Landmarks":

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From the Tip of the Week series, #23: Using SLurls for easy travel

From the Tip of the Week series, #24: Navigating in small spaces (the Teleport material is at the end)

From the Quicktips series: Teleport Location History - new with Viewer 1.19.1

Vehicles

From the Quicktips series: Driving a Vehicle

Space Navigator (3D Mouse)

As of Second Life 1.20, this 3D mouse has optimized compatibility with the inworld experience, including Flycam. Torley presents a special mixed-reality demo just minutes after opening the box!

Animations

From the Tip of the Week series: How to Turn Off the Standard Typing Animation and Sound

Other

En Garde!: Tutorial for a strategic fencing game by Reiner Knizia (uploaded Sept. 2007)