newbie cosplaying ~

Hi ~ everyone

im a newbie cosplayer and im looking for
a newbie cosplayer or a professional cosplayer for guides and tips and
probable to team up or be part of a group "maybe" and plan to join for an
upcoming cosplay events ...

thanks ~

Cosplayer?!!!!


Waaaaa--!!


Hmphf...

Bakit kayo lng

Hi! I'm admin Masshu by the way^^ like you, I'm a cosplayer, but on the amateur level.XD

What kind of tips can I offer for you?

I just wanna know the basics and the things
that i need to know when cosplaying
since it will be my first one

Oh, when will you be cosplaying and on what event ?

Ahhhh ... When : September 15-16
event The Best of Anime 2012

im cosplaying Sasha From Seikon No Qwaser
im really nervous about it lol

eBongz wrote:Ahhhh ... When : September 15-16
event The Best of Anime 2012

im cosplaying Sasha From Seikon No Qwaser
im really nervous about it lol

So, where is this event gonna be?

Pasay Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center

Wah. Kalayo pala @.@

HAHAHA!

<- Hindi na makapunta, since kulang pera at walang kasama ^^

@eBongz

Here:

*TIPS*

1. You should wander around the whole venue of the event( this is why cosplayers get more attraction, and getting more photographers).

2. You should smile oftten( well, not that very often, because of the stressXD but just make sure that u don't show a negative side of your face since it ruins the "perfection" of your desired cosplay).

3. Try to join any mini-games they have on the event. Well, this tip depends on you.

4. Talk to some otakus( This one is a very hard one, but a very good experience. It makes you sociable and you can make friends with other people that shares the same interests as you.)

5. When taking pictures of another cosplayers, try to tap them on the shoulder(yes, the SHOULDER) and ask them. If other people are too busy taking pictures of them, try to wait and ready your camera to take a shot. If other photographers are finished in taking pictures, signal the cosplayer that you want to take a picture.

6. Enjoy the event. Don't just walk around and lurk on the sides and corners of the venue. Try to interact with the staffs, otakus, con-goers, and other people since the event isn't just limited to japanese culture.

*WARNINGS*

1. Don't try to show your cellphone. Even if they saw it already, don't let them use it. Instead, you should be the one who will dial the number he/she is going to call or text.(Because some people tried to use the cellphone somebody to call for emergency, but in the end, it got stolen. What about your emergency issues?)

2. No CRITICISM.( This is a let-down to all cosplayers. Criticism is not a very good aspect when it comes to cosplay events, since it ruins the cosplayer's confidence. Take note that "WE COSPLAYERS COSPLAY TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS.")

3. Don't overdo your cosplay.( Some cosplayers (particularly to girls), have revealing costumes. Others(some boys), have even shameful cosplays. Please stick to your morals, since we're humans, not mannequins. Some have makeups that eventually irritate their skins and some even use hazardous materials--take an pentelpen for example-- and cause their bodies to be destroyed by the chemicals.)

4. This is also a part for #3: NO LUST. (Just because you saw a beautiful cosplayer doesn't mean that you will ask her/him to go out with you. The event isn't about "love-hunting". It's about "expressing japanese culture".)

5. Don't fight in small matters.( If another otaku appreciates an anime or manga that you mostly disliked, just get along with it. It doesn't hurt you, right?)

6. Try to have a background check on those you're gonna meet the first time, in other words, "EYE-BALLING."( Because some people are just like, "Hey, I want to meet you." then the victim might get raped, stolen, or even kidnapped. Most cases in this are usually rape for girls. Remember, DO A BACKGROUND-CHECK)

7. Don't bring deadly materials in the event.( Unless it's a material that you will use to fix your cosplay-- such as: scissors and cutters. In bringing toy firearms, bring a pellet gun and don't bring any pellet bullets to make sure.)

8. In taking pictures, just take a whole body-shot, half-body shot or a face-shot.( Some stalkers and voyeurs take pics in several places)

Well, that's all I can offer to you

@masshu

okay first things first , i really thank you for your effort
typing all of this i din't expect it will be this accurate
and therefore i owe you from now on

after reading it , it really makes me more passionate (i guess)
but but but but im still nervous about it
i will try my best and understand the fundamentals of cosplaying

on the tips i totally agree about the forth one
that thing is hard to do -___- ( i need more help to this one lol )

thanks for the warnings i din't imagine there will be thieves in this kind of events lol
im thinking not to bring gadgets at all D:

once again i thank you Mister Masshu

Wow. Cosplayer din ako.. and like Masshu-nii, amateur pa XD

I can give these links, nakatulong din sakin to

How to be a Happy Cosplayer

Confessions of a Cosplay Hipster

Jarouka-sama's blog


Hope it helps ^^

Mag Post naman kayo d2 ng Nka Cosplay kyo ^,^

masshu wrote:@eBongz

Here:

*TIPS*

1. You should wander around the whole venue of the event( this is why cosplayers get more attraction, and getting more photographers).

2. You should smile oftten( well, not that very often, because of the stressXD but just make sure that u don't show a negative side of your face since it ruins the "perfection" of your desired cosplay).

3. Try to join any mini-games they have on the event. Well, this tip depends on you.

4. Talk to some otakus( This one is a very hard one, but a very good experience. It makes you sociable and you can make friends with other people that shares the same interests as you.)

5. When taking pictures of another cosplayers, try to tap them on the shoulder(yes, the SHOULDER) and ask them. If other people are too busy taking pictures of them, try to wait and ready your camera to take a shot. If other photographers are finished in taking pictures, signal the cosplayer that you want to take a picture.

6. Enjoy the event. Don't just walk around and lurk on the sides and corners of the venue. Try to interact with the staffs, otakus, con-goers, and other people since the event isn't just limited to japanese culture.

*WARNINGS*

1. Don't try to show your cellphone. Even if they saw it already, don't let them use it. Instead, you should be the one who will dial the number he/she is going to call or text.(Because some people tried to use the cellphone somebody to call for emergency, but in the end, it got stolen. What about your emergency issues?)

2. No CRITICISM.( This is a let-down to all cosplayers. Criticism is not a very good aspect when it comes to cosplay events, since it ruins the cosplayer's confidence. Take note that "WE COSPLAYERS COSPLAY TO EXPRESS, NOT TO IMPRESS.")

3. Don't overdo your cosplay.( Some cosplayers (particularly to girls), have revealing costumes. Others(some boys), have even shameful cosplays. Please stick to your morals, since we're humans, not mannequins. Some have makeups that eventually irritate their skins and some even use hazardous materials--take an pentelpen for example-- and cause their bodies to be destroyed by the chemicals.)

4. This is also a part for #3: NO LUST. (Just because you saw a beautiful cosplayer doesn't mean that you will ask her/him to go out with you. The event isn't about "love-hunting". It's about "expressing japanese culture".)

5. Don't fight in small matters.( If another otaku appreciates an anime or manga that you mostly disliked, just get along with it. It doesn't hurt you, right?)

6. Try to have a background check on those you're gonna meet the first time, in other words, "EYE-BALLING."( Because some people are just like, "Hey, I want to meet you." then the victim might get raped, stolen, or even kidnapped. Most cases in this are usually rape for girls. Remember, DO A BACKGROUND-CHECK)

7. Don't bring deadly materials in the event.( Unless it's a material that you will use to fix your cosplay-- such as: scissors and cutters. In bringing toy firearms, bring a pellet gun and don't bring any pellet bullets to make sure.)

8. In taking pictures, just take a whole body-shot, half-body shot or a face-shot.( Some stalkers and voyeurs take pics in several places)

Well, that's all I can offer to you

Ahehe. You should make a post about this AHehehe.

@Ayeyna-neechan:

Ahahahahaha since napost ko rin nman, cge na nga^_^

@eBongz

You're welcome. But don't be nervous all the time even you want to talk to others. It's just like that at the first time, but soon you'll realize that you've started talking to them^_^

Be careful on attending events. Not just because it's just an easy-going event doesn't mean it's really crime-free. Well, it's better if you have a companion to help with your belongings

@masshu

i need your help -____-

@eBongz

what is it???

Hi guys i made my first cosplay at Best of Anime 2012

here's a photo of it

ngayun palang, I claim, makakapagcosplay rin ako !!!! XD
ahahaha

wow, anong day ka nagpunta? or parehas?
di kita nakita... =_=

The posts here are mostly helpful
I wished I have read this thread before going haha anyway I'll use this tips for the next event