Invitation to the Ball: A History of Ballroom Dance & Culture
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango.
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The masquerade ball is a classic trope of film & fantasy. Learn the culture & find out what makes a waltz Viennese, how to behave when the Duke asks you to dance, & why vampires love tango. In this seminar we will go over the history of partner dancing from the "chaste" dances of the middle ages to modern salsa and hustle. We will conclude with a discussion of how to use this information in writing and games.
Puppet Builder Gordon Smuder talks detailing for television-style puppets. Eyes, ears, noses, teeth, tongues, you name it!
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Professional Puppet Builder (& previous Gen Con Puppetry Track GOH) Gordon Smuder gives up all his secrets for detailing foam & fleece (Muppet-style) television puppets. Bring a note pad (or a sketch book!) because the info will be flowing hot & heavy!
It's a Matter of Perspective: Mastering Point of View
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Which character's eyes would this scene be best through? How can you establish a clear point of view? Our panelists Aaron Rosenberg, Diana Pho, Howard Jones, and Holly West can help!
What’s the difference between bakemono & ayakashi? Catch that joke? Enjoy more anime or manga when you understand cultural background! Join this primer for Japanese mythology with video examples.
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What’s the difference between bakemono and ayakashi? Who are those four guys walking across the background? What are those little creatures that show up in your favorite anime? Get the most from your anime and Asian cinema experience when you understand the cultural background! Learn the basics of Japanese mythology in this folklore primer, and see examples in action with video clips from anime and film.
Jim McClure & James D’amato are good friends who share many similar opinions. However, there are some areas where they differ, & when they find one of these areas, they have a “Versus” Panel.
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Join them for a spirited, but friendly discussion, on the topic of character death in a narrative.
It's happened to all of us: a sassy sidekick threatens to take over the whole darn thing. Scott Lynch, Anton Strout, Chris Bell, Anna Smith Spark, and Philippa Ballantine discuss secondary characters.
Robin D. Laws & Kenneth Hite talk roleplaying, history, conspiracy, occultism, writing, food, movies, & whatever you ask them about in this live edition of their award-winning podcast.
Hosted by kids, for not just kids, but adults too! Come learn about cosplay from a kids perspective, and how it can bring families together, and that YES Anyone Can Cosplay!
How do you work with lawyers as a gaming company? What's the best way to approach a license? Team up with a panel of industry veterans & an entertainment attorney to find out.