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[BSaphire]

The Post Key
Post #1 ~ Room 411 & Programming Line Up ~
Post #2 ~ Submission and Request Post ~
Post #3 ~ Cosplay Hangout Workshops 411 ~
Post #4 ~ Cosplayer Crane Ceremony ~
Post #5 ~ No Fear Props! ~
Post #6 ~ Chopped Cosplay 411 ~
Post #7 ~ Chopped Cosplay Team Application ~

LOOKING FOR WORKSHOPS/PANELS/Q&D for 2013 NOW!

Cosplayer Hangout ~ 2013 Edition
Cosplay attire is not required but a valid FanimeCon 2013 badge is! Please be respectful of each others needs while in the Cosplayer Hangout. PARENTS... Feel free to come in and pull up a seat to take a break from all the activity.
_{*This is a photography free zone! Sorry, NO pictures or electronic recordings are allowed to be taken in the area with out prior approval from Cosplayer Gatherings Department Head*}

COSPLAYERS: I will work your workshop/panel/Q&D around your gatherings as much as possible so please contact me with your ideas for 2013 now! I want to get this programming in the program guide and on the website in 2013!
Thanxs

Location: _{Cosplayer 2 Cosplayer Repair Station Location}
G5 = Cosplayer Hangout Market Room Hilton Hotel (1st floor)
G6 = "The SLAB" (outside the Cosplayer Hangout where the 60+ gatherings for 2012 were)
G7 = Tree Area (tree area @ foot of stairs by "The Slab")


Days and Hours Open:
_{*Hours are subject to change at any time*}

Thursday: TBA
Friday: 10 am - 12 am
Saturday: 10 am - 12 am
Sunday: 10 am - 10 pm
Monday: CLOSED

Cosplayer Hangout 2013 Programming Schedule

Friday:
10 am:
11 am:
Noon:
1 pm: Made to Fit YOU Cosplay ~ Jinko ~ G5
2 pm:
3 pm: Come in and make your origami crane for the Cosplayer Crane Ceremony @ 7 pm
3:30 pm: Sewing is FUN not a Fear! ~ Jinko ~ G5
4 pm:
5 pm:

Evening Programming:
7 - 8 pm ~ Cosplayer Crane Ceremony ~ G6
_{more info can be located on post #4 of this thread and the discussion thread is located here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17252.0.html}

Midnight the fun must come to an end for the day!

Saturday:
10 am:
11 am: Wigs 101 ~ Jinko & SilverxPlayer ~ G5
Noon:
1 pm:
2 pm:
3 pm:
3:30 pm: Wigs 102 ~ Jinko & SilverxPlayer ~ G5
4 pm:
4:30 pm: 1st Cosplayer Gatherings Department Raffle ~ G5

Evening Programming:
7 - 9 pm ~ CHOPPED COSPLAY! ~ G5 ~
_{more info can be located on post #6 of this thread.}

Midnight the fun must come to an end for the day!

Sunday:
10 am:
11 am: Cosplay Cosmetics 101 ~ PsychicPsyco ~ G5
12 pm:
1 pm:
2 pm:
3 pm:
4 pm:
4:30 pm: 2nd Cosplayer Gatherings Department Raffle
5 pm:

Evening Programming:
9 - 7:30 pm ~ No FEAR Props! ~ Knightmare ~ G5
_{more info can be located on post #5 of this thread.}

10 pm: - Cosplayer Hangout Department is closed! See you in 2014!

Donations - The Cosplayer Hangout is designed with cosplayers in mind. We run mostly on donations for other cosplayers to use. Donations are accepted Thursday evening - Sunday in the Cosplayer Hangout.

Cosplayer Hangout 411 ~ What it's all about! ~

The Cosplayer Hangout is divided into different areas to offer more for cosplayers of all ages. We have a Chocobo Corner - a chibi cosplayers relax zone, a Cooling Station - designed with our furry/armored friends in mind, CGD Tech Zone - where you can view some of the photos taken by the CGD photographers during the weekend, the Cosplayer Repair Station where cosplayers have donated items to help other cosplayers repair their cosplay, props, make-up and other needs.

The Hangout also offers day programming such as Cosplayer Workshops – where a few lucky people in the audience can participate and learn as a instructional workshop is presented, Q&D Sessions - where a cosplayer hosts a topic for discussion and the audience can ask questions, trouble shoot problems, find information, or be inspired with new ideas. Some gathering events happen inside the Hangout while outside a super large gathering may be going on or one of several interactive Cosplayer Games may be happening and that is some of what is available during the day!

The Cosplayer Gatherings Department Raffle is held @ 4:30 on Saturday and Sunday and then we move into our evening programming. Thursday - Sunday night we plan on having one special programming event in the Hangout. Friday evening is our Cosplayer Crane Ceremony where cosplayers come together to respectfully reflect on each others loss in the form of "memory" paper cranes. Each year the goal is to get 1,000 paper cranes and say a unified prayer of thanks and offer up a prayer of Hope that the next year will be better for everyone.

Returning Saturday for 2013 is our competitive event of "Chopped Cosplay!" - this 4 team event is where the innovative and aspiring can put their cosplay construction talents to the test against another team. We give you the ingredients to use and each team will come up with their creative cosplay. This is a 3 part team elimination event, so get your teams together and hone those mad cosplay skills.

So come by the Cosplayer Hangout located in the Market Room on the 1st floor of the Hilton Hotel and join in on the fun!

These are just a few of the areas designed with cosplayers in mind. We are looking for/working on other ideas to offer the cosplayers and we want you to know that ideas and suggestions for the Cosplayer Hangout are encouraged and always welcome. Please post your thoughts here on this thread or send us an email to: gatherings@fanime.com and put Cosplayer Hangout in the subject line.

Pins, Needles, and bandaids for all!
BSaphire
CGD Department Head

[BSaphire]

Cosplayer Hangout Submission and Request Post.This is for event space only.Send all requests to: gatherings@fanime.com

Cosplayer Hangout Space Request for gathering/event
If you would like to use the tables and chairs for your gathering/event please send us an email to: gatherings@fanime.com and put Space Request Cosplayer Hangout in the subject line.

Please include in your email the following information:

Gathering/Event name:
Description:
Who may attend:
Day and Hour (s) requesting:
Primary organizer: Forum name & Real name (include your first and last)
Secondary organizer: Forum name & Real name (include your first and last)
Will you allow photography? (not required)
Will you require an attendance cap? (not required)
Other information?

***Please Note*** Your gathering/event must follow the Submission and Confirmation Request rules that all other gatherings & events follow. Please refer posts 1-4 for further information located here: http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,12405.0.html
If your request does not fall under a cosplayer gathering or event then please include a brief description of what it is.

Q & D Session:
***Looking for Volunteers!***

Copy the following Submission Request information. Send it to: gatherings@fanime.com and put C2C Q&D in the subject line. If you would like to run more than one Q&D please fill out the information for each one.

1st Q & D Session:
Day:
Time:
Topic (s)
Forum Name:
If you are bringing a specific Prop, Cosplay, accessory, etc to show with your Q & D please list what it is and/or who and what they are from:

Will you allow photography during your Q & D?

Do you need an attendance cap in place for your Q & D?
(if you are providing a limited number of print outs, are uncomfortable talking to groups larger than 25, or have a limited number of samples to give away you may want to consider an attendance cap)

Anything else?

If you would like to do and special event in the Cosplayer Hangout space please contact BSaphire at gatherings@fanime.com  In the SUBJECT line put: CH Event Space Request

Lots of new stuff! Let's hear it for COSPLAY MADNESS! YEAH!
Squidges
B

[BSaphire]

Cosplayer Hangout  2013 Workshops ~ the 411 ~

Made To Fit You Cosplay – Want to wear that sailor outfit you think it’s “too short”? Want to be daring and wear “just skin”?  There are tricks of the trade to help you out!  The best part is it geared to YOU and nobody else.  Learn how to trick the eye and wear the cosplay that you want. Friday 1 pm Cosplayer Hangout

Sewing is fun, not a fear! – Do you fear your sewing machine or just want to learn some of the basics so you can sew things yourself?  Learn the basics of the sewing machine so that “scary thing in the closet” will become your best friend!  We will be using sewing machines to sew some small things.  Be prepared to fall in love with sewing! Friday 3:30 pm Cosplayer Hangout

Cosplayer Crane Ceremony -- On Friday evening at 7 pm outside the Cosplayer Hangout, we will honor the losses of our past and give hope to the future at the Cosplayer Crane Ceremony. With our "memory" paper cranes, we respectfully reflect on the past year and lift each other up through unity and togetherness. Each year the goal is to collect 1,000 paper cranes. Much like Sadako, we will offer up our efforts, hope and love in prayer for a better, happier year for all.*There will be origami paper and staff available in the Cosplayer Hangout to help you make your own paper crane for the ceremony.*

Wigs 101 – How do I put on a wig?  How do I take care of a wig?  How do I get just the basic look of the character because it’s 3:00am and I want to get to bed?  Get these answers and more at Wigs 101.  We’ll cover basic care, wear, styling, cutting, and storage of many different style wigs.  We’ll practice our wigs so you don’t have to use yours. Saturday 11 am Cosplayer Hangout

Wigs 102 – How do I get Clouds hair?  How do I get a high pony tail that looks good?  There are so many things you can do with wigs to accentuate your cosplay.  This is a continuation of Wigs 101, but with more advanced techniques like spikes, pony tails, and small curls.  Big curls may be covered if time allows.  We’ll practice on our wigs so you don’t have to use yours. Saturday 3:30 pm Cosplayer Hangout

Cosplay Cosmetics 101 – Makeup morphs your appearance to complete the illusion of any cosplay.  Enter PsychicPsycho, a cosplaying cosmetologist.  She will cover all the character makeup basics: foundations and consealers, highlights and shadows (contouring), wet vs. dry makeup, how best to emphasize your eyes, and so much more!  Along the way, you will learn how best to care for your exact skin-type! Sunday 11 am Cosplayer Hangout

*See post #5 for "No FEAR Props!" info
*See posts 6 & 7 for "CHOPPED Cosplay!" info

[BSaphire]

Cosplayer Crane Ceremony

On Friday evening at 7 pm outside the Cosplayer Hangout, we will honor the losses of our past and give hope to the future at the Cosplayer Crane Ceremony. With our "memory" paper cranes, we respectfully reflect on the past year and lift each other up through unity and togetherness. Each year the goal is to collect 1,000 paper cranes. Much like Sadako, we will offer up our efforts, hope and love in prayer for a better, happier year for all.

_{*There will be origami paper and staff available in the Cosplayer Hangout to help you make your own paper crane for the ceremony.*}

The discussion thread for the Cosplayer Crane Ceremony is located here:
http://forums.fanime.com/index.php/topic,17252.0.html

[BSaphire]

“No Fear Props”
~ A visual look on construction techniques centered on the “Cosplay Prop” ~

Day: Sunday
Time: 6 - 7:30 pm
Location: G5 = Cosplayer Hangout _{(Market Room Hilton Hotel)}

Sunday evening from 6 – 7:30 pm, in the Cosplayer Hangout, we are offering “No Fear Props” workshop which will  provide an introduction on what can be accomplished with a (small) fist full of dollars, a little bit of time, a ‘can do’ attitude, and a dash of imagination.

Costumers often run into barriers that prevent the completion of their projects.  We will discuss how to over come them: Planning a practical budget for components of a costume, and how to approach getting custom work done. 

Members of the Audience will be selected for a hands-on demonstration of making: a prop weapon, a piece of armor, moving parts and a tool for the purpose of making portions of a costume.  The skill levels will vary from beginner to industry professional.

During the Q and A session we will provide answers with the mindset of keeping costs down, while maintaining quality. So come and see how to eliminate the “fear” from making your next prop.


No Fear Props will be run by Knightmaire:

Ben “Knightmaire” Kussmann is a self described "gear head" because of his love of technology, but we know him for some of his outstanding props and cosplay. His first cosplay, in 2005, was Trigun’s Wolfwood. The "Punisher," The cross opened up to show the gun inside and weighed about 35 lbs, which he didn’t let limit him from accurate cosplay poses. He states, “I knew nothing about sewing, and found the costume piece by piece at local thrift stores.”

He followed Wolfwood up with the “Sephiroth” from Final Fantasy VII. This cosplay allowed him to work with integrating electronics, fiberglass and leather for a very realistic Costume. Building from these experiences more complicated cosplays were planned. Lan Fang, Roy Mustang, and armored Alphonse Elric from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood debuted @ FanimeCon 2011 along with Master Xehanort from Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep. Other costumes include Rin from Fate/Stay Night, Clare from Claymore.

Ben is a network administrator by day, and a RTS, FPS, and RPG gamer by night. Some of his hobbies include: Building/Hacking, RC airplanes, paintball, computers, & Dungeons & Dragons. He says his favorite anime is, “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood,” but we can also throw in Beserk, Fate/Stay Night, and Claymore.

[BSaphire]

Chopped Cosplay!
~ A timed team competition of Smash Brothers cosplay construction ~
_{~ ALL teams will participate in the Qualifying Round Friday evening and 4 teams will advance to the actual competition.}

~ Qualifying Round: *pending*
Friday 6pm – 7:30pm
G5 = Cosplayer Hangout _{(Market Room Hilton Hotel)}

~ Chopped Cosplay Event:
~ Saturday 7 - 9 pm
G5 = Cosplayer Hangout _{(Market Room Hilton Hotel)}

Chopped Cosplay!
~ A timed team competition of Smash Brothers cosplay construction ~
Team Application is located on post #7. Please send completed application to gatherings@fanime.com and put "Chopped Cosplay Team Application in the SUB line.

Are you a fan of Food Network’s Chopped?  Do you cosplay?  Are you able to make an outfit from almost any material?  If so, Chopped Cosplay may be the competition made just for you and your friends.

Four teams start the competition, but who will be the last team standing? Round by round the teams will be challenged to complete the next portion of a Smash Bros character cosplay using some crazy and amusing “secret ingredients.”  Teams will be judged on ingenuity, likeness, and presentation.  This could be their most challenging cosplay ever, but what’s cosplay without a good challenge?!?

We haven’t forgotten our audience either!  Commodore Mackintosh – with his witty humor and “everything’s game” attitude – will keep you guessing and laughing the entire show!  And if that weren’t enough we have added experienced cosplayers as judges.  This is a one-of-a-kind competition you’ll only find at Fanime!

So come see cosplay in a whole new light as we dish up this fun yet competitive cosplay competition in the Cosplayer Hangout, located on the 1st floor of the Hilton Hotel in the Market Room, Saturday 7 pm – 9 pm.  You’ll come away with a new appreciation of Cosplay!

Questions?  Contact gatherings@fanime.com. To be considered, submit a complete team application by 11 pm Friday, May 17, 2013.

Madness! It's ALL Good!
BSaphire

[BSaphire]

Chopped Cosplay Team Submisson Request
Copy the information below and fill out. Send to gatherings@fanime.com. In the SUBJECT line put Chopped Cosplay Team AP
*Chopped Cosplay Team Application processing closes at 11 pm on Friday, May 17, 2013.

Chopped Cosplay Team Application 2013
~ A timed team competition of Smash Brothers cosplay construction ~
Send completed form to gatherings@fanime.com

Team Name:

Team Members Names:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Team Captain's contact information
Name:
Phone number w/area code:
Email:

How long have your team members been doing cosplay?

What types of materials and/or tools has your team members worked with?

What cosplay costumes have your teammates done and where can we find reference photos?

Favorite anime, manga, game or give us your favorite cosplay (one for each team member):

Tell us about a wardrobe/prop malfunction and how you overcame it:

How will your team stand out from the other applicants?

Be sure to brag about yourselves:



Bonus question:  Why are manhole covers round?

<sub>*Please note:
All participants must have a current FanimeCon 2013 badge for both the qualifying round and if your team moves to the competition.

No previous experience is required however it may be helpful in construction concept and use of time if one or more members of your team has experience.</sub>

[maikiritori]

So, along with the Tide Pen, I'm bringing a six pack of threads in neutral colors. ^_^

[MikuMayhem]

I'll bring Snaps, Needle-nose pliers, baindaids, q-tips, and cotton rounds.

[Gwydion]

I can donate some of my hoard of masking tape. I also have a bag of PVC odds and ends if that would be useful.

[Dany]

So at the moment, we don't know exactly where the room will be Are there any hints of where they are considering locating it? The place it was in last year wasn't bad, some might say it's a little off the beaten path, but for some that is a good thing rather than bad.  At very worst, it may have been a little small, but since I didn't see HUGE amounts of traffic in ther when I was around, it seemed enough for the first year.

[Nemuren]

A recommendation for the repair station:
Spirit Gum

[Dany]

A recommendation for the repair station:
Spirit Gum

Maybe even rigid colloidian as well? Lots of folks use that for scars...it's just smelly as anything, so you might want it put in its own ziplock baggie

[BSaphire]

So at the moment, we don't know exactly where the room will be Are there any hints of where they are considering locating it? The place it was in last year wasn't bad, some might say it's a little off the beaten path, but for some that is a good thing rather than bad.  At very worst, it may have been a little small, but since I didn't see HUGE amounts of traffic in ther when I was around, it seemed enough for the first year.

Yes we will have a new room for the Cosplayer Hangout! It will still be located in the Hilton Hotel on the first floor.

[Dany]

So at the moment, we don't know exactly where the room will be Are there any hints of where they are considering locating it? The place it was in last year wasn't bad, some might say it's a little off the beaten path, but for some that is a good thing rather than bad.  At very worst, it may have been a little small, but since I didn't see HUGE amounts of traffic in ther when I was around, it seemed enough for the first year.

Yes we will have a new room for the Cosplayer Hangout! It will still be located in the Hilton Hotel on the first floor.

Excellent! That places them in very close proximity to the Masquerade department, even if it's one floor down. Could be convenient for a last minute fix before craftmanship judging

[jingko]

So at the moment, we don't know exactly where the room will be Are there any hints of where they are considering locating it? The place it was in last year wasn't bad, some might say it's a little off the beaten path, but for some that is a good thing rather than bad.  At very worst, it may have been a little small, but since I didn't see HUGE amounts of traffic in ther when I was around, it seemed enough for the first year.

Yes we will have a new room for the Cosplayer Hangout! It will still be located in the Hilton Hotel on the first floor.

Excellent! That places them in very close proximity to the Masquerade department, even if it's one floor down. Could be convenient for a last minute fix before craftmanship judging

where it was last year?

[CommandantCat]

I would gladly bring an assortment of threads and needles I don't really use often enough, snaps and other such things as well, whatever I manage to grab before the convention

[Foxberry]

I can probably donate several things, I'll get back with you after sorting through a bunch of stuff.

[BSaphire]

There is an update on Post #6 Chopped Cosplay! More info to come!
COSPLAY MADNESS! Got to love it!
B

[tatterpixie]

I actually have one of those little hand-held sewing machine things I'd be willing to donate... I'll pop it into my footlocker of DOOM so I don't forget to bring it with! ^_^