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Alexa Lioncourt · 09-25-2008, 03:39 PM

I found this link and thought it was a really interesting business model.

Soda Skins: Soda Skin Designer Home

You can chose certain aspects of a custom skin, pay $100L for a demo and if you like it, you have a totally original skin for $1600L.

I have to hand it to them, it's a really interesting concept. I can't wait to see how it pans out.

Io Zeno · 09-25-2008, 03:45 PM

Well I played with it, it was fun, maybe I will try it to see what it looks like.

Jerboa Haystack · 09-25-2008, 03:47 PM

Interesting idea. No male skin option though.

Lucifer Baphomet · 09-25-2008, 03:49 PM

Also, it needs stuff to choose for the body, like boobs, areola, pubic hair styling

Jerboa Haystack · 09-25-2008, 03:51 PM

No..luc has a point.

Even without the naughty bits, how is the muscle tone? can you choose between soft and silky, and hard-body?

Io Zeno · 09-25-2008, 03:54 PM

Breast shading. Really big pet peeve of mine.

Lucifer Baphomet · 09-25-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Io Zeno

Breast shading. Really big pet peeve of mine.

I know, and bum shading

Alexa Lioncourt · 09-25-2008, 04:13 PM

they have a store already where you can buy off-the-shelf skins so you can probably look at one of the demos to get an idea about the detail of the skins. Also the demo of your custom order is only $100L which is pretty cheap if you like the detailing of her other skins.

Miriel Enfield · 09-25-2008, 05:09 PM

I don't care for Soda skins, but this is really, really cool.

Annika Bekkers · 09-25-2008, 05:28 PM

Its really a great idea. It seems like it could get to be pretty labor intensive for the skinners, though I suppose if they start getting hit that hard with the orders, that'll be a welcome problem.

It would be interesting to see them take this idea to the next level. What if they were to join forces with some clothing and hair designers and create a whole "design your avatar" thing, like all those paper-doll gizmos that are all over, except whatever you buy for your paper doll, gets delivered to you inworld.

Sarah Nerd · 09-25-2008, 05:45 PM

I made one, and submit it. I'll try it and if I like it, I'll buy. I did like the purple eyeshadow they had. Wish they had a nice purple lip color to match it. I really like the idea though and think it could catch on well.

Sarah Nerd · 09-25-2008, 05:53 PM

Personally I would charge the 100L upfront before taking the time to put it together.

Sansarya · 09-25-2008, 05:55 PM

Really cool, I can't wait for 3-5 days to go by

Vaelissa Cortes · 09-25-2008, 05:56 PM

I will stick to personally modifying skins I buy! Nifty concept though.

Predreus · 09-26-2008, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Annika Bekkers

Its really a great idea. It seems like it could get to be pretty labor intensive for the skinners, though I suppose if they start getting hit that hard with the orders, that'll be a welcome problem.

Actually, it's quite possible they could make a program that feels in the custom parts according to a template. Very similar to the online demo, but a little more complicated as it would need to be able to use source files to generate a high res version and have the stitching correct.

Ann Launay · 09-26-2008, 08:14 AM

She needs an actual pale skintone.

charlottemorellet · 09-26-2008, 09:02 AM

Hey guys!

I am the creator of the skin designer and i totally appreciate all your comments, good and bad! This concept its tooootally in its early stage, so i started with very basic options with plans to improve and build based upon customer response.

I do have plans to allow body modifications instead of just face, plus a whole slew of new makeups and other options.
And hey, if you have a specific suggestion, like a super pale skintone, let me know! This whole thing is run by one person, me. I don't have a team, I am doin it all on my own, so I can only somewhat predict what my customers will want.

I do have a template that makes it easier to put together orders, but it still takes some time. I have been trying to do a chunk of them every night in order to get them all in. And I agree that I should charge the $100L upfront for the demo, but I havent quite figured out how to do that without linking to paypal or slexchange, and i guess i am afraid not everyone uses those? I dont know, i can look into it some more.

so anyways, yeah feel free to let me know what you think, cause i really want to make this something that everyone can enjoy.

Morrigan hyun · 09-26-2008, 09:24 AM

Fantasic idea! Been playing around with it for a while and looking forward to how it turns out.

On the skin colour selection screen could i suggest putting up pics of what the colours look like on a face aswell of or instead of a colour swatch so you could get a better idea?

Really impressed with the idea and its sure to catch on, also a very good price to get something a bit more individual

Parker McTeague · 09-26-2008, 09:48 AM

this is a very cool idea

i'm not going to check out the site just yet, i would assume it's nsfw. i like the concept though.

charlotte, i wonder if there's much you can do with photoshop actions to somewhat automate the process. i don't know you could ever have a pushbutton front end but just a few actions might save time. just thinking out loud.

Delicious Demar · 09-26-2008, 10:03 AM

yes! great idea. i love clicking the buttons. the makeups are well done, too. I think it's brilliant to allow people to customize so easily, and the price is pretty good for a custom skin. Proof will be in the pudding (which isn't shown on the website), so to speak, but the concept is great.

Charlotte - quick! others will copy it now that it is out - make your fortune fast!

and Lucifer said areola. *giggles*.

dd

Natalie P. · 09-26-2008, 10:44 AM

I love my Soda Emma skin (suits Nat beautifully), so I'm intrigued.

Parker McTeague · 09-26-2008, 11:53 AM

my first reaction was "L$100 for a demo?" before realizing you have to do manual work and that is more than fair. i don't think this would be an obstacle though, just be sure people realize that.

Alexa Lioncourt · 09-26-2008, 12:07 PM

My custom skin is here! « JUICYBOMB.COM - All the Juiciest in Second Life!

A review of two of the custom skins. They look amazing.

Io Zeno · 09-26-2008, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexa Lioncourt

My custom skin is here! « JUICYBOMB.COM - All the Juiciest in Second Life!

A review of two of the custom skins. They look amazing.

/runs to try on demos

09-25-2008, 03:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alexa Lioncourt Chillin' Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 548 My Mood:	Custom Skins for SL - Mix and Match to make your own! I found this link and thought it was a really interesting business model. Soda Skins: Soda Skin Designer Home You can chose certain aspects of a custom skin, pay $100L for a demo and if you like it, you have a totally original skin for $1600L. I have to hand it to them, it's a really interesting concept. I can't wait to see how it pans out. __________________ Alexa

09-25-2008, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lucifer Baphomet Pampers Io Zenophile Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Darkmere Posts: 6,370 Business: Radio Free Darkmere	Also, it needs stuff to choose for the body, like boobs, areola, pubic hair styling __________________

09-25-2008, 05:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Miriel Enfield Mad Artist Even nerdier than usual. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 988 Business: Miriel SLShopper Ads: 2 My Mood:	I don't care for Soda skins, but this is really, really cool. __________________ Miriel: Jewelry, eyes, shapes, and a couple of hairstyles. Oh, and a pretty forest. And a treasure hunt. 3.5 on the Internationally Recognized Trout Recreant Scale of Slutwatoosi. "Blender is the Pai Mae of 3d programs. It hates newbies, despises windows users, and has nothing but contempt for English speakers. It will let you learn, but mostly because doing so will give Blender a chance to amuse itself by making you suffer." - Twenty Sided

09-25-2008, 05:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sarah Nerd I BUY LAND Can I play with your land? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shermerville Posts: 7,043 Harpoon Lagoon Champion! SLShopper Ads: 1 My Mood: Awards: 2	I made one, and submit it. I'll try it and if I like it, I'll buy. I did like the purple eyeshadow they had. Wish they had a nice purple lip color to match it. I really like the idea though and think it could catch on well. __________________ www.SarahNerd.com http://www.your2ndplace.com/sarahnerd

09-26-2008, 09:24 AM	#18 (permalink)
Morrigan hyun Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Wilts UK Posts: 22 Business: Elegance Hats SLShopper Ads: 40	Fantasic idea! Been playing around with it for a while and looking forward to how it turns out. On the skin colour selection screen could i suggest putting up pics of what the colours look like on a face aswell of or instead of a colour swatch so you could get a better idea? Really impressed with the idea and its sure to catch on, also a very good price to get something a bit more individual __________________ http://elegance-hats.blogspot.com/

09-25-2008, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Io Zeno MAD DOG Rabid Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 12,334 My Mood: Awards: 1	Well I played with it, it was fun, maybe I will try it to see what it looks like.

09-25-2008, 03:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jerboa Haystack Senior Member The ears make the jerboa! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,127 My Mood:	Interesting idea. No male skin option though.

09-25-2008, 03:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jerboa Haystack Senior Member The ears make the jerboa! Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,127 My Mood:	No..luc has a point. Even without the naughty bits, how is the muscle tone? can you choose between soft and silky, and hard-body?

09-25-2008, 03:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
Io Zeno MAD DOG Rabid Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 12,334 My Mood: Awards: 1	Breast shading. Really big pet peeve of mine.

09-25-2008, 04:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alexa Lioncourt Chillin' Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 548 My Mood:	they have a store already where you can buy off-the-shelf skins so you can probably look at one of the demos to get an idea about the detail of the skins. Also the demo of your custom order is only $100L which is pretty cheap if you like the detailing of her other skins.

09-25-2008, 05:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
Annika Bekkers Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 47 My Mood:	Its really a great idea. It seems like it could get to be pretty labor intensive for the skinners, though I suppose if they start getting hit that hard with the orders, that'll be a welcome problem. It would be interesting to see them take this idea to the next level. What if they were to join forces with some clothing and hair designers and create a whole "design your avatar" thing, like all those paper-doll gizmos that are all over, except whatever you buy for your paper doll, gets delivered to you inworld.

09-25-2008, 05:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Sarah Nerd I BUY LAND Can I play with your land? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Shermerville Posts: 7,043 Harpoon Lagoon Champion! SLShopper Ads: 1 My Mood: Awards: 2	Personally I would charge the 100L upfront before taking the time to put it together.

09-25-2008, 05:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Sansarya Koo Koo Kachoo! uhhhh...? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rosebud Posts: 258 SL Join Date: April 2005 My Mood:	Really cool, I can't wait for 3-5 days to go by

09-25-2008, 05:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Vaelissa Cortes Sculpt sculpt! Stuff to do! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Beatrice Posts: 623 SL Join Date: 4/24/2007 Business: Ruined SLShopper Ads: 23 My Mood:	I will stick to personally modifying skins I buy! Nifty concept though.

09-26-2008, 09:02 AM	#17 (permalink)
charlottemorellet Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 9 SLShopper Ads: 1	Hey guys! I am the creator of the skin designer and i totally appreciate all your comments, good and bad! This concept its tooootally in its early stage, so i started with very basic options with plans to improve and build based upon customer response. I do have plans to allow body modifications instead of just face, plus a whole slew of new makeups and other options. And hey, if you have a specific suggestion, like a super pale skintone, let me know! This whole thing is run by one person, me. I don't have a team, I am doin it all on my own, so I can only somewhat predict what my customers will want. I do have a template that makes it easier to put together orders, but it still takes some time. I have been trying to do a chunk of them every night in order to get them all in. And I agree that I should charge the $100L upfront for the demo, but I havent quite figured out how to do that without linking to paypal or slexchange, and i guess i am afraid not everyone uses those? I dont know, i can look into it some more. so anyways, yeah feel free to let me know what you think, cause i really want to make this something that everyone can enjoy.

09-26-2008, 09:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
Parker McTeague starring as herself Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865 SL Join Date: September 28, 2004 Business: Park Life Modern Homes and Interior SLShopper Ads: 8 My Mood:	this is a very cool idea i'm not going to check out the site just yet, i would assume it's nsfw. i like the concept though. charlotte, i wonder if there's much you can do with photoshop actions to somewhat automate the process. i don't know you could ever have a pushbutton front end but just a few actions might save time. just thinking out loud. __________________ also you can read my blog!

09-26-2008, 10:03 AM	#20 (permalink)
Delicious Demar Pleasantly Confused Delurkious Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 75 SL Join Date: August 2005 My Mood:	yes! great idea. i love clicking the buttons. the makeups are well done, too. I think it's brilliant to allow people to customize so easily, and the price is pretty good for a custom skin. Proof will be in the pudding (which isn't shown on the website), so to speak, but the concept is great. Charlotte - quick! others will copy it now that it is out - make your fortune fast! and Lucifer said areola. giggles. dd

09-26-2008, 10:44 AM	#21 (permalink)
Natalie P. lol wut Have a fhtagn day! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 978 SL Join Date: 11/2006 My Mood:	I love my Soda Emma skin (suits Nat beautifully), so I'm intrigued.

09-26-2008, 11:53 AM	#22 (permalink)
Parker McTeague starring as herself Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865 SL Join Date: September 28, 2004 Business: Park Life Modern Homes and Interior SLShopper Ads: 8 My Mood:	my first reaction was "L$100 for a demo?" before realizing you have to do manual work and that is more than fair. i don't think this would be an obstacle though, just be sure people realize that.

09-26-2008, 12:07 PM	#23 (permalink)
Alexa Lioncourt Chillin' Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 548 My Mood:	My custom skin is here! « JUICYBOMB.COM - All the Juiciest in Second Life! A review of two of the custom skins. They look amazing.