| Edition |
Standard format (4:3). |
| Description |
1 videodisc (94 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Contents |
Isolated -- Extension -- In real life -- The Syndicate -- Official release -- Closer -- Same city -- 12 Steps -- Virtual worlds -- Gold farmers -- Obsessive -- Exciting -- Comfort zone -- Program -- Gamers -- Feel free -- Good times -- The wedding -- Special features. Production commentary -- Avatar creation -- Dan Bustard -- Fort Wayne boys -- Heather and Kevin -- Talking heads -- SXSW -- The Syndicate -- Second Skin trailer -- Photo gallery. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, all regions; Dolby digital 2.0. |
| Credits |
Edited by Juan Carlos Piñeiro-Escoriaza ; music by David Gregory Byrne. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a feature film in 2008. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| Awards |
Official Selection: SXSW. Official selection: Hotdogs. Winner, Best documentary: ACE Fest. |
| Summary |
Second Skin examines online computer games as well as the personal lives of various dedicated gamers. Through interviews and direct involvement, the documentary provides details on how "MMORPG's" (aka "Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games") have become an increasingly popular genre of computer games, allowing millions of users from around the world to simultaneously interact in dramatized virtual spaces. |
| Note |
Special features: optional audio commentary; "Avatar creation: choosing a persona" clip (2 min.); "Dan Bustard: extended introduction" clip (4 min.); "Fort Wayne boys: Anthony's wedding proposal" short (20 min.); "Heather and Kevin in-depth" (9 min.); "Talking heads: a topical discussion of MMORPG's" featurette (26 min.); "SXSW" world premiere (12 min.); "The Syndicate: legendary gaming guild" featurette (7 min.); trailer (3 min.); "Photo gallery" montage (2 min.). |
| Language |
In English. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Video games -- Social aspects.
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Video games -- Social aspects.
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Video gamers.
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Fantasy gamers.
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Play (Philosophy)
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Popular culture.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Nonfiction films.
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Feature films.
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| Added Author |
Piñeiro-Escoriaza, Juan Carlos. Director.
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Brauer, Peter Schieffelin. Producer.
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Piñeiro-Escoriaza, Victor. Screenwriter. Producer.
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Byrne, David, 1952- Composer.
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Pure West Films.
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Liberation Entertainment (Firm)
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| Standard No. |
858423001704 |
| Music No. |
LIB00170 Liberation Entertainment |
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