IvyDoomkitty (SyFy's Heroes of Cosplay, international cosplayer), ChrissyLynn (cosplayer/makeup artist), KimiHughes (Golden Lasso Cosplay/Nerdstrong Gym coach), and PoisonScarlettCosplay discuss body image and confidence in oneself, self-worth, and how to stay positive in the community when faced with negative people or negative comments on social media.
Club members ShawnCrosby, GabrielFlores, ChrisHale, GaryHowe, ShannonHowe, and IngridMoon discuss what it takes to make a costume from the galaxy far, far away. Join the Rebel and 501st Legions as they discuss how to get started, where to find help, and helpful tips for creating your own costume.
Friday April 3, 2015 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Room 213
Incorporate your love of your fandom into everyday fashion. Panelists explore the multitude of designers creating high-end "red carpet" fashion and casual looks for men and women with a digital fashion show and a panel discussion. Up-and-coming brand designers will talk about their lines and how to dress fashionably while expressing yourself and the things you love. Moderated by StephaniePressman (Fashionably Nerdy, Geek 360), with panelists XanderJeanneret (Fashionably Nerdy, King of the Nerds), AnastasiaWashington (Fashionably Nerdy, Jet Set Nerds), BonnieGordon (Fashionably Nerdy, The Quest), and LaurenBregman (Castle Corsetry, Birds of Play).
You can all name a favorite villain or two: the Joker, Darth Vader, or Loki. But how many of your favorite bad guys are actually bad girls? Here to discuss the best and baddest of the lady villains (and their lack of representation) is a panel of women equally dangerous in their own rights: KatrinaHill (Action Movie Freak), DevinGrayson (Catwoman, BlackWidow), ChaseMasterson (StarTrek: Deep Space 9), JessicaMerizan (Heroes of Cosplay, PizzaAndPorn), PattyJeanRobinson (Pike and Trident), Dr. JaninaScarlet (Superhero Therapy), VictoriaSchmidt (Scruffy Rebel), PatriciaTallman (actor, Creating Badassery for Women Over 50), and JaneyTracey (OuterPlaces.com).
Order of Gallifrey Costuming Club members Katie Aiani, Audra Atkins-Reeves,Alex Bagosy, Justin Daube, Cindy Kalionzes,Nathaniel Peinado, and Brian Uiga share information for costuming as characters in the Whovian Universe. The program is particularly geared toward beginners, although all are welcome. This panel will focus on some of the Doctor's incarnations, but panelists will be happy to answer questions about any Whovian characters or props.
Saturday April 4, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 209
This panel goes into what it takes to perfect your cosplay by having great makeup. Topics include beauty makeup, appliance application, special FX makeup, sculpting, molding, casting, and wig styling. A talented panel of professional makeup artists-Dawnielle Banks (makeupbysiryn.com), Chrissy Lynn (nerdy-girlz.com), Ashley Troub (Ghost Hunters), Keaghlan Ashley (Face Off), and Alana Rose Schiro (Face Off), who have honed their craft in the makeup, film, television, and cosplay photography worlds-will answer your questions about makeup to match your costuming and cosplay. Turn your great cosplay into an amazing one with awesome makeup! Moderated by Mac Beauvais (official model for Victoria and Otto).
VFX wizards behind the new film Cosplay Dreams 3D, renowned cosplay photographers and Photoshop artists, and special guest cosplayers show you how, using Adobe Photoshop and After Effects, you can add realistic laser beams, fireballs, glowing magical elements and sci-fi backgrounds that will bring your cosplay photography and videos to the next level.
A panel of costume designers, producers of the new film Cosplay Dreams 3D, professional cosplayers, and Hollywood creatives reveal to cosplayers what skills are in demand in today's film and TV industry. Learn how professional cosplayers are using their skills to forge a variety of career opportunities in the entertainment industry and how they are leveraging cosplay skills to meet industry contacts. Gain the knowledge that could elevate your hobby into a career!
Miranda Downey (event producer and partnership coordinator at SparkFun Electronics)will guide you through a beginner's way to integrate electronics into your cosplay and projects without soldering or wires. In this free workshop you'll hand-sew a working LED light circuit to take with you.
Saturday April 4, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Room 210
Professional nerds square off in an epic trivia battle of the ages while discussing the hottest pop culture topics, including racial stereotyping, objectification, gender-bending, casting news, and more! Spanning comics, TV, film, and web, this discussion will be hilarious and outrageous, and will challenge your perspective on culture. Moderated by Tony B Kim (Crazy4ComicCon.com), this superpowered team will include Amy Ratcliffe (writer), Chris Gore (comedian), Ivy Doom Kitty (cosplayer), Andre Meadows (comedian), Rachel Lara (actress), Sean Long (toy professional), Tracy Doering (writer), and Emily Ong (cosplayer, Fashionista). TBA
Kids love wearing costumes and meeting their costumed heroes, so it's no wonder that conventions are a big draw for families! Join this discussion of all things cosplay when kids are involved. The panel includes DIY tips for parents, how to plan a family cosplay, advice for cosplayers when meeting kids, and more. Panelists include cosplayers Kimi Hughes, M.Ed. (Golden Lasso Cosplay), Dina Kampmeyer (founder, Geek Fashion Week) and parents Melody Mooney (Stan Lee's Who Wants to Be a Superhero season 2), Shawn Thomas (story editor, Dog with a Blog, Disney Channel), Kendra Moras (Photography by Kendra Jean), Jennifer Estaris (video game designer), and Kelly Spears (former manager of Hi De Ho Comics), along with moderator Theresa Wollenstein (The League of Extraordinary Ladies). A representative of the 501st legion will be on hand to discuss costuming and charity!
Looking to build your own Halo armor or prop and have no idea where to start? The members of the 405th Pacific Regiment are here to help! They'll discuss all the most common methods used to create Halo costumes followed by a Q&A. Panelists include J. P. Pollio and Cary Gunnar Lee (pepakura and painting specialists), Jose Valdez (sculpting and molding specialist), Alec Richter (vacuform specialist), and Benedict Choy (foam specialist).