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Porn Star Vixen, Photographer, Set Decorator, Fashionista, Model, Fashion Editor and Party Girl. There's a plethora of titles I can give this bombshell, the most important being a dear good friend. I've met Partee Mytili several years back and fell in love with her bubbly and witty personality. I also had Partee work on one of my film productions and am currently working on using her again. I sat down with Partee for a one on one and here's what she shared with me.
Alexandria Topaz: What brought you to Second Life?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Well I have confession. I had heard about Second Life often on Science Friday on NPR. That was interesting but just didn’t hit a threshold with me. But when I ran across a web article on the Latex Dolls of Second Life I was intrigued. So I decided to take a peek at second life and was almost instantly hooked. Of course one might ask how I came across an article on Latex Dolls but that is for another time!
Alexandria Topaz: How long have you been in the "Porn Industry"?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Well I started dipping my toes into SL porn probably about 6 months after I joined. At first I was just in a couple of cameo roles but then I had my first break when a couple wanted me involved with their studio. Did my first big 6 vids for them. From there it has remained a wonderful journey.
Alexandria Topaz: How many film projects have you produced? Please include links to your top 3 favorite, if you can narrow it down to only 3, and describe why they are in your top 3.
Pαятєє MчтιLι: I have not produced my own vids as of yet. I have lots of ideas but seems like so little time to get things done.
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Alexandria Topaz: How did you learn to take photos or make movies?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh I started taking pictures for my own pleasure soon after coming into Second Life. But then I encountered others who mentioned their blogs or their flickr accounts. I became hooked with how to create sexy and compelling images so I started trying to learn how to make them. I am still learning so much now and always find it a joy when something works.
Alexandria Topaz: How do you approach telling stories in your photo/production? What devices do you use to communicate with the viewer?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Well I always try to tell a story of some sort. Not just take a picture and call it snapshot or give it a title. I try to frame the image with a story line to give it some depth and heft. That means I try to build the image with the needed setting. Of course this dovetails nicely with my being a gacha addict who loves knickknacks. As to the success of the image I try, but I don’t always succeed. Oh well!
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Alexandria Topaz: Have you accomplished everything you have set out to do as a photographer/producer? If not, what else are you looking to achieve?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh my no!!!! I have so much to learn and so much to try. I sometimes run across images that take my breadth away and it only makes me want to try harder.
Alexandria Topaz: What major hurdle, if any, have you overcome to succeed?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Time! Sigh, never seems to be enough time.
Alexandria Topaz: Where do you typically find inspiration?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Confession time! I actually love "stealing" ideas from flickr and from tumblr. I see something that I love and then mull it over, let it season in peat moss in the back of my mind, and then finally try to bring my own version of things to light.
Alexandria Topaz: Describe a typical production from start to end, and how long each portion of the project takes, relatively speaking.
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Pαятєє MчтιLι: Some images I do come together quickly. Some I slave over building a surrounding to give it a real world feel and then the actual image only shows 10% of the set! Generally, I will have the basics of a set for a shoot in my inventory. But then will go shopping at gacha aftermarkets to find the needed accessories for a shoot and also peruse the Marketplace to find appropriate items. After the set building comes the creation of the poses. I almost always create my own poses using Anypose though I sometimes use Qavimator when I need to set a model in a way that Anypose doesn’t allow. Then when the models arrive there is always tweaking to do with the pose, the lighting, the setting.
The final step involves using Photoshop to take care of glitches that might occur with the actual shoot and then give the images the kind of look I was aiming for. Overall it can take a day all the way up to a couple of weeks to get things done.
Alexandria Topaz: If you had an opportunity to work with an SL Porn Star, who would it be (Please list as many folks as you like)?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh dear, there are many I would love to work with!. At the top of my list was Jenna Jameson who I finally got to work with for a shoot for Rachel Swallows which was published in Slut Magazine. She was incredible and I so loved having Rachel and Jenna there together!!
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Alexandria Topaz: What is the most important attribute in a model/actress that makes you want to work with them again?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: A professional attitude and approach to the work. Sometimes getting everything to work can be very hard to achieve. To have someone you are working with who tries to give you look you want and can adjust quickly to achieve that helps immensely!
Alexandria Topaz: What have you learned being behind the scenes/camera as a photographer or Director? What has that been like for you?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: I have learned that it can sometimes be incredibly hard to get everything right! It is often not easy but still the experience always seems to provide a lesson I can take away for the next time. But I always love being in the moment of trying to bring it all together.
Photos Courtesy of Dustin Pedroia
Alexandria Topaz: There is a sense that roles for models, and particularly actors are limited currently. Do you often use people you haven't before? What one thing would help a new model/actor break into your work?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: I loveeeeee to bring in people who are not often used. Seeing someone new in flickr marveling at their images I often try to work with them. Just recently I had Kristi Summer in one of my flickr photos. I love having my ladies shoots where I pull in 3, 4, or 5 ladies together in one shot. I always try to have people I have never worked with before in them.
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Alexandria Topaz: Are you an active flicker user? If so please list your link
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh my stars yes though not nearly as active as I would like. That nasty time issue impedes me far too often! My flickr account is
Alexandria Topaz: The business in itself can be a bit cut-throat for some folks. How has your experience been in getting to know others in the industry?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh I have always had a delightful time getting to know people. I have always had an amazing time and have almost nothing in the way of difficulty with others. Yes, there are some sharp elbows here and there but I try to not let that get in the way of doing things.
Alexandria Topaz: Do you feel like you constantly want to smack the $hit out of some of the people in the business or do you find you get along with most of them?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Noooooo never. I think I get along with almost everyone, well, I hope I do.
Alexandria Topaz: How long were you working before you felt comfortable behind or in front of the camera?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Well that is funny, I had no trouble at all. Before I did any work in SL Porn I was a stripper/escort. Now the first time I was on stage dancing I was nervous beyond all compare. In real life I have always been very shy. My first six months in Second Life working as a stripper cured me of that to the point that I have had real life employee reviews that mention that I have become far more outgoing.
Alexandria Topaz: Are you stimulated by the sex scenes that you capture on camera - Be honest. :)
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Most of the time a lot of time is spent in setting the scene and getting the details right so I don’t fine myself caught up in the moment while working on it. But often when I am just viewing the results as captured that can be rather hot! Especially if I "review" it a few times!
Alexandria Topaz: If you could fuck one famous person, who would it be? Porn Star or Celebrity
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh dear how do I put this. Their are several famous people I would love to meet, most of whom are scientists. Would it be wrong to say I am turned on by that sexy voice that Neil deGrasse Tyson has? Perhaps it is better I leave it at that!
Photos Courtesy of Dustin Pedroia
Alexandria Topaz: What types of scenes would you never consider recreating?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: I don’t mind exploring dark areas of sexuality such as bdsm but I have no interest in anything that violates someones sense of self worth or that plays at using people without regard to their personhood. And how can I put this tactfully, no interest in the extremes of bodily functions.
Alexandria Topaz: Have you ever been involved in any super weird niche Porn?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Weird niche porn, must say the thought of that makes me wonder what niches people enjoy that I haven’t the slightest inkling of that exists. I would have to say no, but, well will have to see what the future holds!
Alexandria Topaz: It's been known that like real life.. some members of the porn community are stalked by "SL Fans". Have you experienced any of that?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Oh stalked is not how I would frame it. I have some very fans who often are very sweet and considerate. They let me know they really enjoy what I do but they don’t give me any "creepy" vibes in the least. In fact for some I have given them signed pictures in gratitude for their words to me.
Photo Courtesy of Partee Mytili
Alexandria Topaz : In your experience what advice would you give a new comer looking to enter the scene?
Pαятєє MчтιLι:
1-How one looks is rather crucial most obviously. Working to achieve a body and face that stand out as noticeable is important A good mesh body with good tone seems crucial but attention to ones face, makeup, jewelry, and clothing are of vital importance. To that end listening to the suggestions and help of others is vital. Obviously one should follow their own muse but do listen carefully. I have a few mentors who helped shape me and I am in their debt.
2-Going to the parties and being involved in the groups is also important. People in the biz need to see you and get a feel for you (is that a double entendre? ☺) But always be yourself and not a facade. People always see thru those quickly enough. Equally I find it vital to be
grateful and generous to others. Someone gave me my breaks and I feel it vital that I pass that forward. But ultimately it is the case that a great deal of luck is involved in the process. As in real life sometimes it is being in the right place at the right time with the right look.
Alexandria Topaz: Any parting words, or hints perhaps, at exciting upcoming projects (more details the better..... for our readers, of course)?
Pαятєє MчтιLι: Well, this world is often a funny one. Sometimes I have a lot of my plate and others I am busy trying to put things on my plate. If I am not posing for others or for myself I am usually hard at work on either my fashion articles or in building sets for shoots. Details? I wish I knew!
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