Cosplay Talk and Workshop Shamrokon
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Cosplay, a blend of 'costume' and 'play,' is an art form that involves bringing fictional characters to life through costume design, acting, and makeup. It has evolved in both Japan and the western world, with resources for costumes and props becoming more accessible, especially in Ireland where the community has thrived with numerous events and online groups. Cosplay also reflects a professional aspect, encouraging ambition and networking among participants to pursue careers in acting and modeling.
Cosplay Talk and Workshop Shamrokon
- 1. What We Are Going To Talk About What is Cosplay? Lets Go Back in Time What Should I consider? Cosplay in Japan and the Western World Cosplay in Ireland The Fun of Prop Making with Matty
- 2. What is Cosplay? The word is a Japanese word, which means “costume” and “play”. Nobuyuki Takahashi founder of the word “Cosplay” It is an artform. (Theatre, modelling, costume design) Bringing a fictional character to life to audiences. It can be DIY, many cosplayers make their own costumes or get their costumes commissioned. The act of costume design, acting, make-up art, styling all in one.
- 3. WorldCon
- 4. Cosplay Goes Further Back
- 6. What Does Cosplay Involve? Research the Character. Lots of time and money! Conventions. Photoshoots. Gatherings.
- 9. What Should I Consider? Firstly, ask yourself are you going to take cosplay light hearted, for fun or take it seriously? How much time and money am I going to invest in this cosplay? Will I buy or make the cosplay, prop??
- 10. Materials Fabric?? Spandex, Lycra or Latex? The perfect choices for Catsuits, Marvel characters, Plugsuits (Mecha anime, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Macross). Can buy on spandexworld, ebay or Hickeys, Capel Street, Parnell street. EVA Craft foam, used for armour and props. Worbla argued to be the next best thing!
- 12. My name is Phaedra Cook, I am 46 years old and I’m a cosplayer. Source: http://www.allthatsepic.com/cosplay/never -give-up-never-surrender-cosplay-after-40/
- 14. There Are Many Options for You Nowadays!! Irish cosplay is grown so much over the years with lots of events and online communities! You can find commissioners via Cosplay Ireland, Irish cosplay groups on facebook, attending BIG Cosplay events eg Dublin Comic Con, MCM Comic Con, Eirtakon. And NETWORKING!!
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- 16. Cosplay Identity Cosplay is seen as a lot more professional. Coscards, business. Always good to have a Facebook Page, website. Don’t just depend on the internet, bring a print portfolio to events, you never know who you will meet at these things! Cosplayers are seen as very ambitious. Have career goals in cosplay, becoming actors, models, performers.
- 17. Business Cards
- 20. Cosplay in the Western World Like Japan, cosplayers are very ambitious, have websites of their cosplays. Otakon, ComicCon, E3 GameShow, Dragoncon. In Japan and Asia they focus on the modelling the costume is an accessory, in Europe and the Western world cosplayers focus more on the costume.
- 23. Cosplay IN Ireland
- 24. Lets Show Some Awesome Cosplay Videos! Dragoncon - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYDrwujtV2A Dublin Comic Con - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xDVYdwuLiQ