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Hoku Props

There's more to business than having an idea and putting in the work. Hoku Props delves into the questions you should be asking, the information you should be collecting, and the steps you need to take if you want a chance at success.

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UbersCosplay

How do you make the real surreal? UbersCosplay showcases examples of his work leveraging vinyl to give his mechanical costumes the look and feel of animation come to life.

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Pros and Cons Cosplay

Have you ever wanted to know what happens behind the judging table in hopes of doing so yourself one day? We will cover the basic elements of serving as a cosplay contest judge, including what to look for, how to create a good environment for contestants with diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, and answers to some of those tricky matters that may come up as a judge! This session will also have hands-on judging simulation to really see what judging looks like in action.

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December Cosplay

Some costumes are forgiving enough to pull together on the fly, but the majority are going to start with an idea that needs a plan to bring together. December shares her approach to taking on complex projects and capturing the details that bring them to life.

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Brett Downen

Creating fun effects doesn’t have to be reserved just for Photoshop and phone apps; you can create many effects during your photo shoots that not only look amazing, but are a lot of fun to create! Cosplay photographer Brett Downen (Downen Photography) invites you to participate in a practical effects photo shoot where, with audience participation, we will experiment with several methods of adding fun, dynamic elements to the shot, and work together as a team to achieve them.

This is a participatory panel where we will actively work together during a live photo shoot to experiment with fun and easy practical effects.

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Pros and Cons Cosplay

Event runners discuss practical approaches to cosplay contest operations, and strategies for show runners to run more effective, efficient and ethical shows. There will also be a round table opportunity for event runners to discuss an array of issues including spicy cosplay contest hot takes!

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Beverly Downen

EVA foam is amazing, but working with it will inevitably bring you face-to-craft with seam lines, gaps, and other challenges of crafting in the real world. Beverly Downen shares some of her techniques for preparing foam for paint.

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Ginoza Costuming

Ginoza Costuming shares expertise on how to take your cosplay to the next level, including advanced techniques for prop and costume-making, material selection, and lighting integration. Bring your questions!

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Pros and Cons Cosplay

Did you attend the Support Series sessions throughout the weekend but still have more questions to ask or have experiences to share? Interested in hearing perspectives from contest runners, judges and fellow contestants? This session will include a wrap up of all of the content discussed throughout the series, and suggestions for everyone to be better at contest-ing!

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December Cosplay

Why settle for solids when you have the whole spectrum to work with? December discusses how to incorporate color progressions in your costume.

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Utopian Pigeon Cosplay

Scared of braiding a wig? Not sure where to start? Utopian Pigeon Cosplay shares how to style three strand, fishtail, herringbone and French braids on wigs.

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Ginoza Costuming

Wanna learn about foam to make some cool props and armor for your cosplay? This panel teaches tips, tools, techniques, and how to get started with foam for your own cosplay needs. See some of the props and armor pieces that use these techniques to their fullest potential in this panel hosted by Ginoza Costuming.

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UbersCosplay

You don’t need a mechanical engineering degree to make a giant robot, but everyone starts somewhere and there’s no substitute for shared experience. UbersCosplay showcases the world of mecha cosplay, the skills to cultivate, and the practical challenges of cosplaying a machine.

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Hoku Props

3D Printing is amazing, but costumes don't just pop off the printer bed ready to go. Hokuprops touches on the finishing touches that make your printed pieces costume-ready.

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Pros and Cons Cosplay

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPoC) face the same issues in the cosplay community as they do outside of it, and it is important to keep fighting against these injustices. If you are BIPoC, come learn ways to manage your own inner peace in a racialized world. If you’ve ever labeled yourself as an ally,1 join us in learning more strategies to dismantle racism in the cosplay community!

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Beverly Downen

So you want to be a guest at a convention but you don’t know where to start? Join Beverly of Downen Creative Studios for tips on how to improve your branding, marketing and networking skills to connect and establish meaningful professional relationships with events and brands that last.

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Hoku Props

There's more to business than having an idea and putting in the work. Hoku Props delves into the questions you should be asking, the information you should be collecting, and the steps you need to take if you want a chance at success.

Main

UbersCosplay

How do you make the real surreal? UbersCosplay showcases examples of his work leveraging vinyl to give his mechanical costumes the look and feel of animation come to life.

Programming 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Have you ever wanted to know what happens behind the judging table in hopes of doing so yourself one day? We will cover the basic elements of serving as a cosplay contest judge, including what to look for, how to create a good environment for contestants with diversity, equity and inclusion in mind, and answers to some of those tricky matters that may come up as a judge! This session will also have hands-on judging simulation to really see what judging looks like in action.

Main

December Cosplay

Some costumes are forgiving enough to pull together on the fly, but the majority are going to start with an idea that needs a plan to bring together. December shares her approach to taking on complex projects and capturing the details that bring them to life.

Main

Brett Downen

Creating fun effects doesn’t have to be reserved just for Photoshop and phone apps; you can create many effects during your photo shoots that not only look amazing, but are a lot of fun to create! Cosplay photographer Brett Downen (Downen Photography) invites you to participate in a practical effects photo shoot where, with audience participation, we will experiment with several methods of adding fun, dynamic elements to the shot, and work together as a team to achieve them.

This is a participatory panel where we will actively work together during a live photo shoot to experiment with fun and easy practical effects.

Programming 2

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Event runners discuss practical approaches to cosplay contest operations, and strategies for show runners to run more effective, efficient and ethical shows. There will also be a round table opportunity for event runners to discuss an array of issues including spicy cosplay contest hot takes!

Main

Beverly Downen

EVA foam is amazing, but working with it will inevitably bring you face-to-craft with seam lines, gaps, and other challenges of crafting in the real world. Beverly Downen shares some of her techniques for preparing foam for paint.

Main

Ginoza Costuming

Ginoza Costuming shares expertise on how to take your cosplay to the next level, including advanced techniques for prop and costume-making, material selection, and lighting integration. Bring your questions!

Main

Pros and Cons Cosplay

Did you attend the Support Series sessions throughout the weekend but still have more questions to ask or have experiences to share? Interested in hearing perspectives from contest runners, judges and fellow contestants? This session will include a wrap up of all of the content discussed throughout the series, and suggestions for everyone to be better at contest-ing!