Creating cosplay is a long, creative, tedious & highly specific process. Couple trying to portray a character w/ needing to perform & it can be a struggle! Learn tips & tricks to make it easier.
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Creating cosplay is a long, creative, tedious and highly specific process, and when you couple trying to portray a character with needing to perform in the costume, things get even more complicated. This Cosplay for Performance panel discusses the different aspects of costuming that performers need to consider, and shares tips and tricks for how to create cosplay that is representative of the character and also allows you to move and perform properly.
Cosplay is the act of costume play, popularly seen at anime or comic conventions. What exploded this culture in America? See for yourself in a documentary covering its history in America.
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"Cosplay" is the act of costume play, popularly seen at anime or comic conventions. How did the word originate? What exploded this culture in America? Is it getting trendy? See for yourself in a documentary covering its history in America, with many tales, many personalities, and the future it may take. Featuring words from: Lilith Astaroth (Musician) Dee Bradley Baker (Voice Actor) Malan Breton (Fashion Designer) Danny Choo (Culture Japan) Ejen Chuang (Cosplay in America) Holly Conrad (Heroes of Cosplay) Chloe Dykstra (Heroes of Cosplay) Ashley Eckstein (Voice Actor) Yaya Han (Heroes of Cosplay) Roland Kelts (Author) Christopher Smith (Voice Actor) Meagan Marie (Journalist) Vic Mignogna (Voice Actor) Susan Napier (Author / Professor) Tanya Tate (Actress)
Interested in registering for the Costume Contest? Click the link below to access the info & reg form. You MUST attend the Costume Contest check-in onsite to be eligible.
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You MUST attend the Costume Contest Check-In onsite in order to participate in the Costume Contest, have a valid 2015 Gen Con Badge and 2 generic tickets. Registration and check-in is Saturday from 9:30am-1pm. Costume Categories Are: Superheroes / Sci Fi / Fantasy / Historical / Child (Ages 0-13, all costume types) / Anime / Groups / Game and Media Characters / Professional / Pot Luck. Be sure to read the Costume Contest Entry Form & Rules document for a complete description of the categories. The Costume Contest starts at 4pm!