Image via Wikipedia Brian Regan with Semper International is spearheading an interesting endeavor for the printing industry. He is creating a virtual print shop called Printalution in Second Life, a virtual world. For those of you that haven't heard of Second Life, it's like a video or computer game where you create your own enviornment, similar to Sims or the popular Tycoon (lemonade/zoo) games.Printulation is in the process of being built out right now, but once it's done, guests can take a tour of the shop, stopping at each department to find out what careers are available in that department, what those people do, what education and experience they need and how much they can expect to make. Touring is nice, but wouldn't it be better if you could actually work on the equipment? Well eventually you can! Once this is feature is built, visitors can run the Heidelberg QuickMaster QM46 or the Indigo digital press. Technical training sessions on the equipment students will use in the real world SkillsUSA competition can be held in virtual classrooms. Heck we can even host a virtual SkillsUSA competition prior to the real event as training and include a virtual trade show just for the printing industry.
The equipment will not be working equipment at this first stage. That will require more investment. The first stage will mainly be an area to explain about each piece and how they operate, as well as linking to web supported information and videos.
Right now Brian needs help finishing off the tour rooms. Each room is a part of the print process and there is a lot of the equipment built and located on the island. Brian just needs the detailed touches that make it special. The Design room needs help, pre-media and mailing. Basically each room needs some attention and while Brian can build and do anything in Second Life he lacks the expertise to add the details. So if you can help, email Brain at bregan@semperllc.com.
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