This is a repost from the website. Please forgive the formatting and unpublished information.
Fanime Masquerade, Cosplay Spectacular 2015
Each year Fanime holds a cosplay contest on the San Jose civic stage, featuring astounding cosplays, performances and dance featuring anime from the newest releases to old favorites and original designs.
All contestants must do the following:
1. Be an attending member of Fanime.
2. Check-in to the Masquerade Registration Desk located in the main convention hall first floor (look for the signs)
3. Fill out the following before check-in:
• Masquerade entry form <<LINK>>
• Release & Waiver form <<Link>>
4. Be 18 years or older or have the permission form signed by a Parent or legal guardian.
5. Read and understand the competition rules
Once registered, you will be sent your entry number. If we receive more then 55 entries you will be placed on the waiting list and will advance up if other contestants drop out. If you advance, the primary contact and all listed contacts in the registration form will be notified.
The Masquerade will e-mail the primary contact for your group on a regular basis with important updates. If you need to change your registration information or drop out from the competition please email
[email protected] with your changes and modifications.
If you have any question do not hesitate to ask
[email protected]Divisions: There are two categories of awards that are judged separately --- Craftsmanship and Performance. You or your group can possibly win awards from both categories. We divide our competition into three divisions: Open, Journeyman, and Novice.
• Open Division:
o Any competitor may enter in the Open Division.
• Journeyman Division:
o Professional costumers cannot enter the Journeyman Division.
o If you have won a Best-in-Show major regional, national or international competition you cannot enter in the Journeyman Division.
If you have won any award in the Open or Master Division at any other major convention, you cannot enter in the Journeyman Division.
• Novice Division:
o Professional costumers cannot enter the Novice Division.
o If you have won any award at a major regional, national or international competition, you cannot enter in the Novice Division.
o If you have won more than 3 awards at prior FanimeCon Masquerade or other regional conventions you cannot enter in the Novice Division.
Award categories- Best in Show $600
- Best in the Open division $100
- Best in the journeyman division $100
- Best in the Novice division $100
- Most Original $100
Performance (skits): - Best Dramatic Performance, group
- Best Dramatic Performance, individual
- Best Comedic Performance, group
- Best Comedic Performance, individual
- Best Dance Performance
Presentation: - Best presentation
- Best interpretation, reimagining
Craftsmanship: - Best Original Craftsmanship $200
- Best Craftsmanship, Novice division $
- Best Craftsmanship, Journeyman division $
- Best Craftsmanship, Open division $
* judges will award individually recognition awards at their discretion
Judges:
Presentation:Wind of the Stars - <<Link to bio>>
Lindsey Tillman: <<Link to bio>>
Craftsmanship: ---<<Link to bio>>
--- <<Link to bio>>
Corporate awards:
TBA
TBA
Our Master of Ceremonies - Tadeo Tomomatsu <<link to bio>>
Schedule- ONLINE REGISTRATION: up to May 22th, 2015.
- IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: May 22nd at 4:00pm – Saturday May 23th 2015 @ 6pm
- PROPS:
o Drop offs: Noon May 23rd
o All props must be picked up before 10pm or they will be moved to the Masquerade room in the Marriott.
- Masquerade work room located in << location>> :
- REHEARSAL TIMES:
o Rehearsals start 9am May 24th Sunday at the San Jose Civic Auditorium
o Rehearsal space is available by request in ballrooms from Friday to Sunday.
- CURTAIN OPENING: 4:00 pm sharp Sunday May 24th San Jose Civic Auditorium
- Opening announcements
- Karaoke winners star performance
- First half– entries 1 - 25
- Intermission: 15 minute break to get up, stretch your legs and get ready for the second half.
- Second half – entries 26 - 55
- Exposition performance << Link to group Bio>>
- Extravaganzas game show
- AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: ~6:30
Competition rulesAll contestants must adhere to the Performance Rules as detailed below:
1. Check-in at the Convention Masquerade Desk located on the 2nd floor of the convention center near Cosplay gatherings or in the Marriott hotel's Blossom Hill III room, located on the third floor on Friday or Saturday to get your official Backstage Pass and turn in your music. Otherwise, you will be dropped from the Masquerade.
2. MAXIMUM stage time:
a. Maximum performances time is 2 minutes 30 seconds. You must get permission from the Masquerade Director if you need to have more time
b. Display Entries (walk-ons) time is 90 seconds.
3. Number of Contestants.
a. Up to 12 contestants are allowed to appear on stage. You must get permission from the Masquerade Director if you need to have more people
b. All members of a performance must be present at the pre-Masquerade meeting on May 24th @ 12noon.
c. Each person can only participate in one performance. You cannot appear in multiple performances unless cleared in advanced by the Masquerade Director
4. Any costume purchased or rented from a costume shop, designer direct, eBay, Yahoo Auction, Yahoo Japan Auctions, Cospa, or any other costuming store, online resource, or any costume made for you by a designer or seamstress is prohibited from entering the Masquerade.
5. Cosplays from previous FanimeCon conventions will automatically be consider non-competition
6. All entries must be based on the following requirements:
• Asian film, such as characters from 13 Assassins (Japan) or The Flying Swords Of Dragon Gate (China), 47 Ronin
• Asian animation, such as the Japanese animation Naruto, the Korean animation Wonderful Days, Asian inspired anime like Big Hero 6.
• Asian comics, such as the Japanese Fairy Tail, Korean Breaker, or Chinese Story of the Tao, or
• Asian-origin video game, such as Final Fantasy or Ragnarok Online, or Street fighter
• Asian music stars (such as Girls' Generation).
• Asian-inspired sources; including your own inspiration, such as an Avatar.
• The rule of thumb is: if the series and/or character originated anywhere else than the Pacific, it doesn't qualify. If you aren't sure, ask
[email protected]7. All performance rules must be followed Make sure you read and understand our performance rules for the Masquerade << link to performance rules>>
8. AUDIO/VIDEO REQUIREMENTS: All entries must provide an audio clip or a movie clip (with embedded music / dialog) or we will provide it for you. There will be a sound technician on call to assist you.
9. WEAPONS: Make sure you read and understand our Weapons Policy for the Masquerade (see below).
10. PROPS: Make sure to read and understand the Props Policy (see below).
NinjasWe have a set staff of ninjas to help contestants; their primary function is the safety and smooth performance of the show. If you need to use ninjas as part of your performance to hold props or be part of the act you are required to inform the Masquerade director ahead of time at
[email protected] or bring your own. We highly encourage you to bring your own ninjas in these cases.
Weapons PolicyThe Masquerade allows some Display Weapons, which are not allowed to be carried in the halls at FanimeCon. You must follow these steps for these items to be acceptable:
1. You must check the box on the registration form for "Requires Weapon Master review."
2. You must pass inspection from the Masquerade weapons master, including chorography, and make any changes required by them.
3. For safety reasons, all edges must be blunted or protected.
4. Weapon must be transported to the Masquerade Event either boxed or covered.
Props1. All large props (including scenery, backgrounds, etc.) must be:
a. Easy to assemble and disassemble. You have 30 seconds (each) to get the props on and off the stage.
b. Brought to rehearsal and stored on-site for the competition.
c. Described in detail on your registration forms
d. Immediately disassembled after your performance, so it does not take up space backstage.
2. Picked up after the competition or it will be moved to Masquerade room in the Marriott Blossom Hill Ballroom
If you are concerned about being able to meet these rules please contact
[email protected] for special arrangements to be made.
Music1. All music must be provided in advance (online or during in-person registration) and confirmed by close of registration, or you will not be allowed to participate.
2. DIALOGUE / MUSIC LENGTH: You can MAXIMUM 2 minutes and 30 seconds for your dialogue or music.
3. We accept mp3,
4. Provide two separate copies of your audio in case of damage.
Video1. If you choose to show a video during your skit, it will serve as a replacement for your music track. Your video must play for the entire skit, or fade to black or a logo for the rest of your skit. There must be music for the entire skit.
2. VIDEO DUE DATE: Two copies of your video must be provided in advance.
3. REQUIRED REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE: You must attend the Masquerade Rehearsal if you choose to use video for your skit. If you do not show up for the rehearsal, we will not play your video and will default to the audio-only version.
4. Video featuring real people is only allowed if they are participating members of your performance or they have signed the waver and release.
5. VIDEO LENGTH: Videos must be no longer 2 minutes and 30 seconds
6. VIDEO FORMAT:
a. The screens in the Civic are 16:9 HD format.
b. We will accept entries recorded on CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW.
<<this is a separate page titled judging>>
Judging:
Our panel of judges is empowered to make independent decisions on the awarding or prizes and recognition and is selected from the cosplay community to judge cosplayers. Each has their own unique skill and background and work collectively to determine awards.
<<link to judges bio>>
Judging rules:
• All Display Entries (walk-ons) must be judged for Craftsmanship
• Performance groups can choose to be judged (optional).
• All submissions for craftsmanship judging must submit a Craftsmanship Judging Form. <<link to craftsmanship judging form>>
• Judges have the option of not awarding a category award because of insufficient competition. If there is only one dance performance then how can it be judged?
• Awards can be retracted if competitors are found to knowingly violate the competition rules by making false claims or deliberately not attributing the maker.
Make sure you read and understand the judging rules (see below).
Craftsmanship judging rules:1. PARTISIPATION: All Craftsmanship judging participants must also be approved entries for Masquerade and must participate (with a presentation or a walk-on) in Masquerade
2. ELIGIBILITY: All Costumes are eligible for Craftsmanship Judging but mandatory for Display Entries.
3. REQUIRED FORMS: You must fill out a Craftsmanship Judging Form
4. JUDGING TIMES: If you registered for Craftsmanship judging, you need to:
a. Present your costume(s) for judging prior to the start of the Masquerade at the designated time assigned to you.
b. There will only be limited craftsmanship judging at the event.
c. Every contestant needs to be prepared to answer the judges' questions about his/her role in the construction of their costume
5. GROUP CONSTRUCTION:
a. If the entire group designed and constructed the costumes together and if you wish to win a group craftsmanship award, you must be judged as a group and all members of the group must be judged at the same time
b. If only one person in your group made all of the costumes, only that person is eligible for an award. He or she must be a participating costumed member of your group.
6. INDIVIDUAL CONSTRUCTION:
a. An individual (or a member of a group being judged as an individual) must have designed or constructed his/her own costume by himself/herself to win an Individual Craftsmanship Award.
b. An individual that designed and created all of the costumes for a group is eligible for an individual Craftsmanship award. He or she must be a participating costumed member of the group.
7. DOCUMENTATION: The Craftsmanship Judges recommend that each competitor bring the following:
a. At least one color picture, preferably two, of each character the costume entry represents.
b. Source Documentation on the character
c. The judges also appreciate craftsmanship documentation (also known as costume construction diaries)
For additional information, see the Craftsmanship Judging Form.
<<this is a separate page titled performance rules>>
Performance Rules
You must adhere to the following performance rules:
1. Don't wear or use any substances that might ruin the costume of another contestant. If you are wearing body paint or make-up, make sure it will not come off in casual contact with others.
2. Do not leave anything on the stage that cannot be picked up by the stage ninjas in a few seconds.
3. Costumes must be self-contained. Connections to electrical sockets will not be available.
4. Nothing is allowed that would be banned in a "PG-13"-rated film. Actions, dress, or mannerisms that would not be allowed on a public street or thoroughfare must be avoided. Specifically, the following must be avoided: explicit sexual gestures, nudity, and explicit swearing. Violating these rules will disqualify you and possibly result in your being escorted off the stage.
5. No fire, flash powder, high power lasers, explosives or open flame of any kind will be allowed.
a. Electronic flashes will be permitted provided that you notify the Masquerade Director in advance, and it must be announced in your MC introduction to protect those who might be affected by the flashing lights.
6. No stage interaction with the MC, judges or audience is allowed.
7. The MC will read the name of the entry, the names of the contestants, and a short introduction.
8. Any narration to be read by the MC will be limited to 35 words or less and a read must be done prior to the start of the performance
9. There are only two acceptable exits – Stage Left and Stage Right.
a. Jumping off the stage is not permitted,
b. You cannot enter or exit the stage from any area that has not been approved by the head of Masquerade or the backstage director.
Is registration open? How do we access it? If not, when will it be open? Where is this information on the website? The only place I see any information about the event is on the forums.
Hi Jazqui,
Very very soon. beating web house elves.
Was there a particular time and date it was supposed to be up by, and is it basically set to go up ASAP at this point?
So when exactly are we going to get the documents for the masquerade? And do you know when the masquerade registration is starting because I am considering to enter the contest.
Seeing as the house elves are inept as usual, is there a day that you would like to have sign ups on/by so that possible participants can plan around that day/time? Better than having us stalking the forums like vultures.
Ok, looks like it will be Tuesday night.
Fantastic! Thanks for the update.
Curiosity question-is there a preferred delivery method for cosplay diaries and referencs? I prefer going paperless wherever possible, especially given the cost of color ink, so I'd prefer having a pdf I could hand over with my audio/video files. Or I could upload it to a dropbox folder I share with the judges. Alternatively, I could bring a tablet with the diary to judging, but obviously that couldn't stay with the judges. There are plenty of options.
If I have to just print something, I will, but if paperless works for them, that works best for me too.
Quote from: Enkai on March 28, 2015, 07:31:31 PM
Curiosity question-is there a preferred delivery method for cosplay diaries and referencs? I prefer going paperless wherever possible, especially given the cost of color ink, so I'd prefer having a pdf I could hand over with my audio/video files. Or I could upload it to a dropbox folder I share with the judges. Alternatively, I could bring a tablet with the diary to judging, but obviously that couldn't stay with the judges. There are plenty of options.
If I have to just print something, I will, but if paperless works for them, that works best for me too.
In the past for all my masquerade judgings, I personally just used my phone for showing references to the judges. They don't need to keep them as far as I'm aware, so it works just fine. Before I had a smart phone and did print outs they didn't want them so yeah lol.
But, also, Thanks for the update! Totally going to be stalking the formus Tuesday then!
Quote from: Erik_anderson on March 27, 2015, 10:00:17 AM
Ok, looks like it will be Tuesday night.
Do you happen to know around what time? Or is it a "keep checking here/Facebook/Twitter and we'll post something" sort of thing? :)
Is there any word on whether it will be launched tonight (and a time) so that we don't have to refresh the forums like madmen to find out?
I feel like this is last year all over against where we're all going to be hanging out on the forums while we wait for something to happen lol. Hopefully it goes up tonight? Pls?
Seriously. I'm refreshing Facebook and Twitter (and the forums here) waiting for something. I also keep checking the site just in case.
EDIT: I hate to be "that person" but it's a little frustrating being told that registration will open today, but......now it's after 10 pm and nothing. No update or anything.
Yeah I don't see anything on the site, should I be looking elsewhere??
What happened to the lins? Did something happened?
Has registration opened yet? I hope i didn't miss it :(
Would we at least be able to do a backup plan like the form we were able to fill out last year via email, or even a Google form? A lot of us have been stalking the forums for days and would rather not be worrying about this. I'm going out of town for a few days and won't be able to check back, and if registration went up and filled up when I was away when it should've been up a week or so earlier, it would be really disappointing.
I understand the situation is difficult and this also relies heavily on the web people, but having a backup plan would save many of us a lot of heartache.
Quote from: Jazqui on April 02, 2015, 04:12:58 PM
Would we at least be able to do a backup plan like the form we were able to fill out last year via email, or even a Google form? A lot of us have been stalking the forums for days and would rather not be worrying about this. I'm going out of town for a few days and won't be able to check back, and if registration went up and filled up when I was away when it should've been up a week or so earlier, it would be really disappointing.
I understand the situation is difficult and this also relies heavily on the web people, but having a backup plan would save many of us a lot of heartache.
Yes this. There are 3 cons that I know of going on this weekend and it would suck if people missed out on registering because they were at one. I'll be at Wondercon and even though I can check the forums I don't know if I'll be able to register on my phone. If reg does open soon at least have it on Monday or Tuesday so we don't miss out.
I'll be at WonderCon as well. This is very disappointing. We're so close to the con and seeing one of the con's largest events dragging their feet is simply saddening.
Yep. It's late Thursday night, and still no Masquerade reg..........
Seriously? Nothing yet? I was so scared because I forgot to check yesterday while I was at my family reunion... well then, glad I didn't miss it but what the heck.
It would be nice if we could at least know what's going on ... :(
Yeah, an update would be reaaally nice. Also, some word on whether that back projection screen mentioned in a different thread is going to be a thing, and what our video specs should be for that. After talking with the hubby, we think that's a preferable way of doing what I want to do, but I'm not starting a video until I know that's coming.
Question for folks who've competed recently (this is my first Masq since 2012, but I did compete in 2008-10 as well). Does reg still fill up as fast as it used to? I know the constant refreshing was pretty much required before, is that still the case?
Quote from: Enkai on April 03, 2015, 09:04:34 PM
Yeah, an update would be reaaally nice. Also, some word on whether that back projection screen mentioned in a different thread is going to be a thing, and what our video specs should be for that. After talking with the hubby, we think that's a preferable way of doing what I want to do, but I'm not starting a video until I know that's coming.
Question for folks who've competed recently (this is my first Masq since 2012, but I did compete in 2008-10 as well). Does reg still fill up as fast as it used to? I know the constant refreshing was pretty much required before, is that still the case?
I've been participating in Masquerade consistently since 2009, but starting in 2013 when the management changed (which you just barely missed) online registration hasn't been successfully set up at all and all correspondence has taken place via email or forums, but mostly the forums. Both of the last two years I had to email the Masq. heads directly to register. I sure wish this wasn't becoming such a pattern, at this point I'm almost expecting the announcement that we'll have to do it via email anyway, which to be honest is preferable to nothing.
Quote from: Jazqui on April 04, 2015, 12:38:01 AM
I've been participating in Masquerade consistently since 2009, but starting in 2013 when the management changed (which you just barely missed) online registration hasn't been successfully set up at all and all correspondence has taken place via email or forums, but mostly the forums. Both of the last two years I had to email the Masq. heads directly to register. I sure wish this wasn't becoming such a pattern, at this point I'm almost expecting the announcement that we'll have to do it via email anyway, which to be honest is preferable to nothing.
Yeah, I heard the horror stories (and had very strong opinions on said horror stories - suffice to say I'm glad I didn't finish what I was working on 2 years ago, and last year was the year I sat back and saw if they fixed some of the issues). I'm mostly curious how said issues affected the rate of signups. Did they fill within a couple hours of actually opening, justifying the constant refresh compulsion we're all indulging, or did it take more time?
*sigh* If I hadn't set the goal for myself of finishing this costume for Fanime, I'd probably be out at this point (or pretty close to it), but I want to finish this costume, and I want workmanship judging. I'm not going to AX, so I can't enter it there.
Some of the technical things that have been added since I competed are cool, but I would much rather have the reduced stress of knowing when certain things are happening, and being able to trust that they're going happen when they say they are. Not surprised though. Language like "looks like" is non-committal.
Hello! First year coming to Fanime. I had a question, I saw an Elsa and Adventure time skit from a year back and I am curious was that a separate event?
Still 0 word on whats going on with registration? Geeze... All most a week later then it was said to be now >>
i didn't see anything in the rule about microphone use on stage during entry.
Do you allow microphone use on stage for entrants?
Blargh. Over a week out now. I'm planning on flying out to Otakon this year; seriously considering dropping any masquerade participation here and just figuring out how to pack armor into a suitcase. Fanime masquerade is quickly escalating to being not worth the stress, and this time the stress isn't caused by trying to finish my costume.
Quote from: HaiseSasakiArima on April 08, 2015, 11:21:22 AM
i didn't see anything in the rule about microphone use on stage during entry.
Do you allow microphone use on stage for entrants?
I asked a question similar to this in another thread here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,19906.msg483136.html#msg483136
The answer is no, as seen here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,19906.msg483183.html#msg483183
The reasons are because of the difficulty with sound balance and assurance that contestants don't say anything offensive.
Some GoH were announced and WindOfTheStars is one of them. It's mentioned that she's a judge for masquerade so hopefully we hear something soon?
Enkai, thank you for guiding me to the linked page.
The way before, Fanime used to allow microphone use for their contestants so I asked.
Well...I didn't know about the incident at Akon and all so I also could learn something from this, too.
Really appreciate your link. :)
Quote from: Enkai on April 08, 2015, 12:06:29 PM
Quote from: HaiseSasakiArima on April 08, 2015, 11:21:22 AM
i didn't see anything in the rule about microphone use on stage during entry.
Do you allow microphone use on stage for entrants?
I asked a question similar to this in another thread here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,19906.msg483136.html#msg483136
The answer is no, as seen here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,19906.msg483183.html#msg483183
The reasons are because of the difficulty with sound balance and assurance that contestants don't say anything offensive.
We may be waiting a bit while they wait and confirm their abilities before announcing anything official in order for things to go smoothly. I am betting after Sunday something will come along. This is my 13th year at masq, and I am sure that even though we are waiting longer than we traditionally do, it will be for a good reason with less headaches ^_^
Quote from: UsakoMinako on April 10, 2015, 07:59:54 PM
We may be waiting a bit while they wait and confirm their abilities before announcing anything official in order for things to go smoothly. I am betting after Sunday something will come along. This is my 13th year at masq, and I am sure that even though we are waiting longer than we traditionally do, it will be for a good reason with less headaches ^_^
Hopefully you're right.... I would really like to stop having to check the forums every few hours for updates x.x
I thought I had missed it as well, Glad to know it hasn't started yet. Well... kind of glad. I hope all goes well. I heard some of the other parts of fanime were having trouble with organizing. Hopefully everything works out in the end. :3
Hello all,
I will be addressing everyone questions in order, but I wanted to apologize for not being attentive to this forum while pushing through some major changes at my work place.
I am sitting with the web team on this, but to get things started here is a direct link to the form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DapZN_5DFoeTPdeYUb2a6owrrdo5pXMc7-HnRwR0V_g/viewform?usp=send_form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DapZN_5DFoeTPdeYUb2a6owrrdo5pXMc7-HnRwR0V_g/viewform?usp=send_form)
Working thought the list but I wanted to get this posted.
Everyone,
Thank you for the patience I will make sure there are spots for you if the list fills.
Enkai,
On the projector, we are going to bid, but the tech team need to confirm it for us. I should know in a few days.
HaiseSasakiArima
Generally the rule is we do not provide an open mic on stage for a number of reasons. The prior thread spells them out. If its critical to you performance and you can not prerecord, then lets discuss offline.
identivity
Some GoH were announced and WindOfTheStars is one of them. It's mentioned that she's a judge for masquerade so hopefully we hear something soon?
Yes, Our judge line up includes WindOfTheStars and returning judges from last year. We will also have industry prize judges again.
PrincessSquib
Other then the site, everything else has been running monthly and addressing issues pointed out from last year. A few key points, to ensure folks get maximum time to enjoy the convention all masquerade activities other then registration or use of the practice and build rooms has been move to the day of the event. We will have early rehearsals on the full stage and a full sound checkout. The automated registration forms include tech and light requests. We will also work with contestants to have the best possible presentation results.
Ok, so, in my skit group, there's one person that's under 18, and her parent/legal guardian cannot be present at the con. How do we go about getting her waiver filled out?
Angelx624
Ok, so, in my skit group, there's one person that's under 18, and her parent/legal guardian cannot be present at the con. How do we go about getting her waiver filled out?
The form must be filled out by the parent/legal guardian, signed and brought with them(the member of your crew) to the masquerade table at the convention.
Quote from: Erik_anderson on April 13, 2015, 09:07:59 PM
Angelx624
Ok, so, in my skit group, there's one person that's under 18, and her parent/legal guardian cannot be present at the con. How do we go about getting her waiver filled out?
The form must be filled out by the parent/legal guardian, signed and brought with them(the member of your crew) to the masquerade table at the convention.
Are we able to print out these forms or do we get them at the convention? It's been a couple years since I've done Fanime Masquerade, so I may have forgotten this information.
Quote from: Angelx624 on April 13, 2015, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: Erik_anderson on April 13, 2015, 09:07:59 PM
Angelx624
Ok, so, in my skit group, there's one person that's under 18, and her parent/legal guardian cannot be present at the con. How do we go about getting her waiver filled out?
The form must be filled out by the parent/legal guardian, signed and brought with them(the member of your crew) to the masquerade table at the convention.
Are we able to print out these forms or do we get them at the convention? It's been a couple years since I've done Fanime Masquerade, so I may have forgotten this information.
The forms usually go up on the site around a week or two before the con. You can print them out and bring them. I print it out and have my mom sign this for my brother because he's still under 18, and its been like that the past few years.
The pre-Masquerade meeting is listed as being on May 25th @ 12noon. Is that correct? It seems to be on Monday, which is after the masquerade?
Quote from: PrincessSquib on April 15, 2015, 05:37:32 PM
Quote from: Angelx624 on April 13, 2015, 10:11:50 PM
Quote from: Erik_anderson on April 13, 2015, 09:07:59 PM
Angelx624
Ok, so, in my skit group, there's one person that's under 18, and her parent/legal guardian cannot be present at the con. How do we go about getting her waiver filled out?
The form must be filled out by the parent/legal guardian, signed and brought with them(the member of your crew) to the masquerade table at the convention.
Are we able to print out these forms or do we get them at the convention? It's been a couple years since I've done Fanime Masquerade, so I may have forgotten this information.
The forms usually go up on the site around a week or two before the con. You can print them out and bring them. I print it out and have my mom sign this for my brother because he's still under 18, and its been like that the past few years.
Oh, ok! Thanks for letting me know! :)
Hi Gorma,QuoteThe pre-Masquerade meeting is listed as being on May 25th @ 12noon. Is that correct? It seems to be on Monday, which is after the masquerade?
This was a typo. Its Sunday and it should be 9am to start rehearsals. correcting.
Quote from: Erik_anderson on April 20, 2015, 04:33:10 PM
This was a typo. Its Sunday and it should be 9am to start rehearsals. correcting.
So are we ALL going to have to show up at 9AM in order to rehearse? This is never how I've seen it done when I competed before the management change - we had rehearsal at 12 at the earliest, IIRC. The show did start a bit later, so I can allow adjustment for that, but 9AM is really early.
Mostly, it's kinda cruel to those of us with complex costumes. I haven't finished the costume, but based on previous costumes of similar complexity, I'm liable to need 2+ hours to get into costume (large wig, jewelry and accessories, makeup, prosthetics, getting into armor, etc). If I need to show up at 9, I'm going to need to wake up at 5:30 so I can get some breakfast in me (definitely a necessity since I don't see time for a lunch break in there). This means I'm going to have to bypass all Saturday evening events so I can get enough sleep to be able to handle the inevitable stress that happens EVERY masquerade.
I'm certain I can't be the only person in that predicament.
Additionally, I want to be able to duck out at 11 for a gathering, but that is secondary and not something that affects everybody else. Getting into costume and out to the Civic Center at 9AM is the real difficulty.
From my perspective, it'd be better to block rehearsal times by group numbers so we at least have some idea of when we're going to be able to rehearse? Sitting around not sure if/when you're going to rehearse is painfully stressful, when we're already stressed from nerves.
If you are blocking the rehearsal schedule so that groups don't have to be there the entire time feel free to ignore this, but the 9AM thing has me worried.
Quote from: Enkai on April 21, 2015, 12:18:29 PM
Quote from: Erik_anderson on April 20, 2015, 04:33:10 PM
This was a typo. Its Sunday and it should be 9am to start rehearsals. correcting.
So are we ALL going to have to show up at 9AM in order to rehearse? This is never how I've seen it done when I competed before the management change - we had rehearsal at 12 at the earliest, IIRC. The show did start a bit later, so I can allow adjustment for that, but 9AM is really early.
Mostly, it's kinda cruel to those of us with complex costumes. I haven't finished the costume, but based on previous costumes of similar complexity, I'm liable to need 2+ hours to get into costume (large wig, jewelry and accessories, makeup, prosthetics, getting into armor, etc). If I need to show up at 9, I'm going to need to wake up at 5:30 so I can get some breakfast in me (definitely a necessity since I don't see time for a lunch break in there). This means I'm going to have to bypass all Saturday evening events so I can get enough sleep to be able to handle the inevitable stress that happens EVERY masquerade.
I'm certain I can't be the only person in that predicament.
Additionally, I want to be able to duck out at 11 for a gathering, but that is secondary and not something that affects everybody else. Getting into costume and out to the Civic Center at 9AM is the real difficulty.
From my perspective, it'd be better to block rehearsal times by group numbers so we at least have some idea of when we're going to be able to rehearse? Sitting around not sure if/when you're going to rehearse is painfully stressful, when we're already stressed from nerves.
If you are blocking the rehearsal schedule so that groups don't have to be there the entire time feel free to ignore this, but the 9AM thing has me worried.
Now I'm kind of confused about the rehearsal. The other masquerades I've been in, it was never a "dress rehearsal." You basically showed up at your scheduled time, went through your skit with the sound and lighting people, and did a quick run-through of your skit/walk-on. The only time I was actually in costume for my rehearsal time was because I had to go to my construction judging right after so I had to be dressed.
I'm figuring Fanime's rehearsal won't be that much different? Not sure why we would have to be in costume (someone who has done Fanime's masquerade can correct me if I'm wrong, I'm just going by my experience with other conventions).
Quote from: identivity on April 21, 2015, 12:57:14 PM
Now I'm kind of confused about the rehearsal. The other masquerades I've been in, it was never a "dress rehearsal." You basically showed up at your scheduled time, went through your skit with the sound and lighting people, and did a quick run-through of your skit/walk-on. The only time I was actually in costume for my rehearsal time was because I had to go to my construction judging right after so I had to be dressed.
I'm figuring Fanime's rehearsal won't be that much different? Not sure why we would have to be in costume (someone who has done Fanime's masquerade can correct me if I'm wrong, I'm just going by my experience with other conventions).
I suppose it doesn't have to be (I have seen folks rehearsing in something besides their final costume, but that was prior to the management change), but given that I don't expect a large amount of time between the end of rehearsal and the start of the show, AND that craftsmanship judging is occurring the same day, I don't expect that many people won't be in costume for rehearsal - in particular people like me who need multiple hours to get into costume.
For me, it's a practical assumption as a result of the given schedule and the amount of time I know I'm going to need. Even if that wasn't the case, I'd probably still want to be in at least the parts of the costume that are liable to affect movement, since some of my movements will change from practiced as a result of the full stage. But that's just from my own theater experience rather than being a rule.
Quote from: Enkai on April 21, 2015, 01:53:55 PM
Quote from: identivity on April 21, 2015, 12:57:14 PM
Now I'm kind of confused about the rehearsal. The other masquerades I've been in, it was never a "dress rehearsal." You basically showed up at your scheduled time, went through your skit with the sound and lighting people, and did a quick run-through of your skit/walk-on. The only time I was actually in costume for my rehearsal time was because I had to go to my construction judging right after so I had to be dressed.
I'm figuring Fanime's rehearsal won't be that much different? Not sure why we would have to be in costume (someone who has done Fanime's masquerade can correct me if I'm wrong, I'm just going by my experience with other conventions).
I suppose it doesn't have to be (I have seen folks rehearsing in something besides their final costume, but that was prior to the management change), but given that I don't expect a large amount of time between the end of rehearsal and the start of the show, AND that craftsmanship judging is occurring the same day, I don't expect that many people won't be in costume for rehearsal - in particular people like me who need multiple hours to get into costume.
For me, it's a practical assumption as a result of the given schedule and the amount of time I know I'm going to need. Even if that wasn't the case, I'd probably still want to be in at least the parts of the costume that are liable to affect movement, since some of my movements will change from practiced as a result of the full stage. But that's just from my own theater experience rather than being a rule.
Yeah, I used to work theater too (dresser) so I know the drill. I'm at work, checking stuff on my computer, and it was "Wait, we don't have to be in costume for rehearsal........do we?"
Yay, theater fun! I just got back into it; I had almost forgotten how much I love being on stage and performing. It does have me thinking more about what I want to see in a successful rehearsal and show though, in addition to the "this is what makes it easier for me as a cosplayer."
On a related note, I have decided to drop masquerade. I said two years ago after that fiasco that Fanime masq was going to need to greatly improve communication and operations in general if I was going to put up with it, and I just admitted to myself that I have not reached that level of satisfaction. Things like cash prizes and cool projection systems (which we haven't had confirmed yet, and is likely too late for any of us to take advantage of it) don't solve the underlying organizational issues, at least for me personally.
*Shrugs* Means I will have more time to focus on karaoke anyway. Maybe I will do well enough in that to still be in masquerade, but that's a longshot, lol. I do plan on wearing my masquerade costume for the karaoke contest now, because why not (also, it's thematic with my song choices).
Good luck everyone! I sincerely do hope all goes well for you all! I do plan on watching masquerade, so I will hopefully see you all there. :-)
Quote from: Enkai on April 23, 2015, 07:04:39 AM
Yay, theater fun! I just got back into it; I had almost forgotten how much I love being on stage and performing. It does have me thinking more about what I want to see in a successful rehearsal and show though, in addition to the "this is what makes it easier for me as a cosplayer."
On a related note, I have decided to drop masquerade. I said two years ago after that fiasco that Fanime masq was going to need to greatly improve communication and operations in general if I was going to put up with it, and I just admitted to myself that I have not reached that level of satisfaction. Things like cash prizes and cool projection systems (which we haven't had confirmed yet, and is likely too late for any of us to take advantage of it) don't solve the underlying organizational issues, at least for me personally.
*Shrugs* Means I will have more time to focus on karaoke anyway. Maybe I will do well enough in that to still be in masquerade, but that's a longshot, lol. I do plan on wearing my masquerade costume for the karaoke contest now, because why not (also, it's thematic with my song choices).
Good luck everyone! I sincerely do hope all goes well for you all! I do plan on watching masquerade, so I will hopefully see you all there. :-)
Good Luck with your Karaoke! I really enjoy when the singers are cosplaying while singing. It gives a whole new feel to it. :D
Hi EnkaiQuoteSo are we ALL going to have to show up at 9AM in order to rehearse? This is never how I've seen it done when I competed before the management change - we had rehearsal at 12 at the earliest, IIRC. The show did start a bit later, so I can allow adjustment for that, but 9AM is really early.
Oh no, the slots an run order will be put together prior to the conventions. If anyone has any need for extended rehearsal times like our martial arts performance then we can grant additional time.
QuoteMostly, it's kinda cruel to those of us with complex costumes. I haven't finished the costume, but based on previous costumes of similar complexity, I'm liable to need 2+ hours to get into costume (large wig, jewelry and accessories, makeup, prosthetics, getting into armor, etc). If I need to show up at 9, I'm going to need to wake up at 5:30 so I can get some breakfast in me (definitely a necessity since I don't see time for a lunch break in there). This means I'm going to have to bypass all Saturday evening events so I can get enough sleep to be able to handle the inevitable stress that happens EVERY masquerade.
We also have a ballroom that can be used for construction and rehearsal from Friday noon to Sunday Morning. This can also be used for large prop storiage if hotel space or transport it tight. We also accept packages.
QuoteI'm certain I can't be the only person in that predicament.
Additionally, I want to be able to duck out at 11 for a gathering, but that is secondary and not something that affects everybody else. Getting into costume and out to the Civic Center at 9AM is the real difficulty.
From my perspective, it'd be better to block rehearsal times by group numbers so we at least have some idea of when we're going to be able to rehearse? Sitting around not sure if/when you're going to rehearse is painfully stressful, when we're already stressed from nerves.
If you are blocking the rehearsal schedule so that groups don't have to be there the entire time feel free to ignore this, but the 9AM thing has me worried.
That should not be a problem. one week prior to the convention schedule times will be worked out for rehearsal, craftsmanship judging, and run order.
identivityQuoteYeah, I used to work theater too (dresser) so I know the drill. I'm at work, checking stuff on my computer, and it was "Wait, we don't have to be in costume for rehearsal........do we?"
Only for your scheduled final rehearsal. This is likely starting at around 1:30 pm and it will mean the sound/lights and ninja crew know what you look like in the final product.
Hi EnkaiQuotehave decided to drop masquerade. I said two years ago after that fiasco that Fanime masq was going to need to greatly improve communication and operations in general if I was going to put up with it, and I just admitted to myself that I have not reached that level of satisfaction. Things like cash prizes and cool projection systems (which we haven't had confirmed yet, and is likely too late for any of us to take advantage of it) don't solve the underlying organizational issues, at least for me personally.
I am sorry to not see you this year and I do take the critique as a call to action. I this to be more then just me here.
Quote*Shrugs* Means I will have more time to focus on karaoke anyway. Maybe I will do well enough in that to still be in masquerade, but that's a longshot, lol. I do plan on wearing my masquerade costume for the karaoke contest now, because why not (also, it's thematic with my song choices).
My best wishes on your success, if you need rehearsal space for your karaoke, I am more then willing to grant you access to the practice room on Friday and Saturday.