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Mini-Animania 2013 - Part 2Finally got already to finishing the final set of photos from Mini-Animania. Although there wasn't many it still took a while since I've only just finished my uni mid-terms. In that break I got a few photos done and currently in the progress of clearing old backlogs. Stay tuned! 8D

Supanova 2013Went to Melbourne Supanova on Saturday. I had a great time hanging out with all the Homestuckers and all the people I ran into on the day.
Special thanks goes to *SoapDino and ~hyper-yet-bored for letting me crash with you on the Friday night, taking me there AND dropping me at the train station.
*Darkmessiah24 for just being awesome and even filming me and even promoting my channel. I can't tell you how much this means to me. Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zvGTG-0RFI
I appear at the very end of the video but be sure to check out his channel and dA! He's amazing!
To ~MellyMonster13 who celebrated her birthday on the Saturday AND DIDN'T TELL ME IT WAS HER BIRTHDAY...ahem. Anyways, happy birthday again!
And to all you guys I saw!!

Even if I didn't see you, you all looked amazing and I was cosplaying as Karkat Vantas. Photos should be up later.

Birthdays: Troy BakerToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Troy Baker!!!

You guys might know Troy Baker as the voice of Frank Archer from Fullmetal Alchemist, Ling/Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Abel Nightroad from Trinity Blood, Pain from Naruto: Shippuuden, and Schneizel el Britannia from Code Geass.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TROY!

If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.
~Speedy

Interview for March: Neil CreekMelbourne cosplay photographer Neil Creek is our fourth interviewee. His dA profile is ~neilcreek, and his photography was featured last February: http://melcospho.deviantart.com/art/Featured-photographer-for-February-Neil-Creek-282772293
Q: How did you get into cosplay photography?
Neil: Kind of by accident. I first attended Manifest in its second year, in 2001. I took along my brand new video camera, not knowing really what to expect but being dimly aware that there might be people dressed up. Two things were quickly obvious to me: cosplay and cosplayers were awesome, and I'd need a better camera. It wasn't till 2004 that I could shoot cosplay with my first DSLR that I became completely hooked.
Q: How have cosplay meets and conventions changed since 2001?
Neil: They have changed so much! Mostly to get much much bigger and much more involved. I commented to Hayden at MelCosPho 13 that there were more people there than at the first Manifest. Back then, t

Birthdays: Chris PattonToday is the Birthday of one of our awesome Voice Actors, Chris Patton!!!

You guys might know Chris Patton as the voice of Greed from Fullmetal Alchemist, Sousuke Sagara from Full Metal Panic!, Fakir from Princess Tutu, Ayato Kamina from RahXephon, and Asura from Soul Eater.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS!
If you guys wanna see what other Voice Actors are having Birthdays, we'll update as they come along. There is also a List on the front Page.
~Speedy

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Samus Set is up!Hey there Lovelies!
I have finally uploaded the Samus set I did a while back and I really hope you all love it as much as I do. Be sure to comment and let me know what you think. Jim did an amazing job yet again with the body painting and photography while the editing was up to me. Samus is one of my favourite female gaming characters (among many to be honest) and she is on my cosplay list in the future for convention wear.
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Also next week will be a Black Rock Shooter cosplay that the lovely :iconShelle-chii: lent me for the shoot. I love the character and I can't wait to share it with you guys.
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Saeko Busujima Cosplay by *Nao-Dignity
Regret by ~Ange10Moka Akashiya Cosplay by *Nao-Dignity
Le petit chaperon rouge by ~Ange10Red Riding Hood by *Nao-Dignity
Rock Nao by ~Ange10Red Haired Hipster Guitar Lover by *Nao-Dignity
More awesome works here: :iconange10: http://ange10.deviantart.com/

Sony's PS4 Press ConferencePS4:
- will work with used PS4 games (the thing that it'd block used games was only a patent they made, which doesn't necessary mean they will ever implement it);
- is not backwards compatible with bought PS3 retail/digital games (you might be able to play them via the Gaikai streaming services, although I fear a repurchase of the respective titles is needed).
Ok, so I needed to state these 2 things first, because it's what counts the most and many persons don't know the truth.
I wanted to wait this much after the press conference to see the media reaction to it and also let the hype train leave me be so I can be more just in my statements, without being a total fanboy as I tend to be for each console separately, when they throw some amazing stuff at me. What drove me this excited was the idea of a new generation and the thought that blew me right into the image of the games I want to see in this new generation, because I just can't imagine how they'll be looking like. For insta

Die Hard Print SaleEXPLOSIONS. DIE HARD. PRINT SALE.
Sale goes from now until Friday at 11:59pm pst.
All Prints $7!! SUPAR CHEAPO!
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Buy 3 prints get one FREE.
Get'em here-> WindoftheStars.etsy.com

Yippie Kai-Yay Mother Fucker!

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Featured cosplayer for January: ClaireClaire has cosplayed to eight MelCosPho meets. Her dA profile is ~BBChibi.

Start to 2013: Cons/Cosplay/Other updatesWhat up guys. Finally sunk into me that it's 2013: brand new year, full of stuff to do. I have no doubt that it's gonna fly by before I know it so I wanted to update with some stuff that's been going on:
1. Kicked off the year with MelCosPho 13. Not gonna lie, it was probably one of the biggest gatherings of cosplayers in Melbourne since probably the last convention (Armageddon). Was insane as to how many people showed up, and for a social chameleon such as myself it was overwhelming not recognizing over 80% of the people there.
I used the meet to debut my first cosplay of the year: Afro Samurai! (Mugshot can be seen here -----> http://shinyspikes.deviantart.com/#/d5reqe8 ) It was actually supposed to be my first ever cosplay back at Armageddon 2011 and I was going to make it out of my old Taekwondo uniform (thank god I didn't omg). I had a lot of fun making a cosplay from scratch, thank you to :icondarcywilliam: for giving me the sword to modify and helping me weather the headband and

Cosplay summary 2012 + 2013 plans!Greetingssssss~~!! Happy New Year everyone!

Hello to new watchers, and thank you to watchers who have stuck with me this far

Got back from Japan/UK trip on the weekend *__* Have been unpacking and sorting stuff ever since lol 8'D
Thought I should put up a 2012 shoots summary! UtaPri + otome games year rofl...so many

Have updated the cos list on my page too, but copying it out here~~ those of you who have been following me for a while will know that there are cosplays that have been sitting on this list for a couple of years now...I have a tendency to find new things and randomly decide to cos them IMMEDIATELY lol, so other things get pushed back! Basically it's a list of things I have the intention of cosing >3

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How to be a good subject for your photographer!

by *beethy, Mar 11, 2013, 11:00:29 AM
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You should try to:
- Instantly listens to quick prompts / direction.
- Be open to any critique mid or after shoots!
- Have a decent understanding of what the photographer is looking at (light/framing)
- Pose naturally and (if in Cosplay) act in character .
- Be confident for the duration of the shoot.
- Avoid being self concious.
- Be aware of the direction of light (to avoid unflattering shadows, etc)
- Loosen up! Literally. Shake your limbs and relax your muscles from time to time.
- Avoid squinting. If the sun is too bright you will naturally squint. Close your eyes and ask the photographer to do a count down.
- Throw ideas at your photographer. Be creative.

So there you go.. If you want to make life incredibly easy for your photographer try and nail the above points.
While I'm shooting I need 100% trust from my subject. I also can't have anyone disagreeing with my requests however odd they are (unless I ask em to do something dangerous, lol).
This completely breaks my creative flow and mindset.. and can often take a while to get back.

I hope this helps somewhat. If anyone has any questions feel free to ask me here. I'll try my best to help.

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~firecloak 3 days ago Hobbyist Photographer

I'll have to keep these in mind next time I have a shoot!

~MegaCho Jun 5, 2013

great tips that you've written down here! thank you!

*DizDear Mar 27, 2013

I wish I could be one of your subjects, I already do those things...well except the light stuff mostly because I have no idea about that

*beethy Mar 27, 2013 Professional Photographer

Fly over to Australia

*DizDear Mar 29, 2013

I wish lol
I put all my money into costumes, so no money to fly to Australia ;0;

OMG I should ask my local con if they would fly you out as a guest <u<

*beethy Mar 29, 2013 Professional Photographer

THAT WOULD ROCK !!!!

*DizDear Mar 29, 2013

:3 I shall ask, its not till next year though since it just ended last weekend

~Jessikafan Mar 18, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

These are great tips for me since I'm literally made of awkward.

*beethy Mar 18, 2013 Professional Photographer

Awesome !

*SparrowsSongCosplay Mar 18, 2013 Hobbyist Artist

These are so very wonderful, thank you so much! I really appreciate it. I'll search for modelling tips all the time, but its really helpful to hear from Cosplay Photographers!

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