I run both IE and Firefox – Firefox for all my SL self, IE for all my RL self. It keeps all my flickr and blog and other auto-logins nicely separate.

Raven great post as always! I am so running out and getting the photostage. Just as in a flat stage is not always the best solution, sometimes you need more than a sphere. I do luv my photosphere though. Wish I had more colors. It broke when I tried to add them.

I wonder if the photosphere backdrops will work with photostage…

I too was all about the pL.. then the issues of customer service and the overall bulkiness of it.. just .. was more than I wanted to deal with.

I have had the photosphere for well over a year.. and used it for simple shots.. along with the Tilly posestand.. moreso using the Tilly stand-alone HUD for on location shots – which I LOVE.

VR Posestand is a great mix for me.. adding alot of functionality as well as the wrap-around that Cajsa mentioned, And the backgrounds are phenom!

Again, well written, and insightful –

<3
J

@Crono – ROFLMAO – yes, you do seem to be a simple soul

In light of all the controversy swirling around PhotoLife these days, I’ll indicate that this blog is about my replacements for PhotoLife, not PL itself.

Any comments regarding PL are simply contrasting these solutions with what I was previously using. Such remarks as I HAVE made in this regard represent my – umm – “fair perspective on what the studio actually does.”

I have my own chat controlled light, that was sold alongside the Picture Perfect. It’s crap, but I like it. The only reason it looks like a lamp is aesthetics, I rarely need it these days with windlight presets.

I am but a simple soul

Great article btw…!!! I love it when people do comparisons like this

Saeya, I wanted to say, Photosphere was my inspiration for creating PhotoStage. Your studio revolutionized SL photography. And I totally love Casja’s idea of combining Photosphere with PhotoLite. Brilliant!

Of course, there’s times when you need a flat backdrop too, as Raven points out. For ease of camera movement and for group shots, it’s really the best option. PhotoStage comes with lots of great textures, and you can easily add your own, plus use the colour controls to achieve absolutely everything in the colour rainbow.

I’ve also just released a new pose stand, the PhotoStand II, which has some nifty features like continuous spin and a HUD for easy operation. And I’m always working on improvements, so yeah, Raven, let’s talk about your backdrop selector plugin.

Thanks everyone for the great comments, and kudos again Raven for such a thoughtful, well informed post.

You can add your own backdrop to the sphere, it doesn’t come with a set of presets, only tints.

http://shoppingcartdisco.com/?p=2548

and it was lovely to work with, in production.

Nicely done. I know many will benefit from these details.

-Including me, pls don’t forget to get Casja’s backgrounds, ty.

I agree with the admin and Sileny that prims work for me too, but if you want to feel like you have props, etc, the other ones are probably fun.

Thanks, Raven!

Thought I’d add some info for those seeking Photosphere stuff…

Yes, the store *is* closed at the moment. It’s closed because I’m currently reworking/upgrading the Photosphere to make it better and have a few more bells and whistles, including updating the scripting.

I will also be adding more backdrop packs, lots of new styles.. all seamless so you won’t get that unruly seam line that is there in some of the older packs.

Anyway, just wanted to let you know what was up and say great post. I like the idea you gave about the pose viewer and as always, it’s nice to hear what people feel could be added to improve their experience with it.

Have a great weekend all.
Saeya
xo

@Ran – yes the alpha layer is missing, as is the prop rezzer – but umm… I can rez props, and I can throw an alpha texture on a prim and put it behind if need be, for as often as I’ve used such things.

I like Cajsa’s idea too, I may have found a place for PhotoLite given I bought the Pro fatpack.

I got a couple of pointers to PhotoStage including Codie’s thumb’s up. Glad you’re a convert Gabby. I’m seriously thinking of offering to build the backdrop selector if they’d offer it as an add on

ty for the comments

http://slurl.com/secondlife/Quartz%20Isle/36/50/301

My flickr.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flixsaiman/

THx

i am gonna sell it soon, made it oh… ya know… how i am… uh… 2 plus years ago, hahahaha…

Unfortunately, I left SL and deleted my avatar, and with it my my PhotoLite, but it’s definitely on the list of things I’ll buy again.