Regarding CosPlay

Cosplay

Noun1) the art or practice of wearing costumes to portray characters from fiction,

especially from manga, animation, and science fiction.2) a skit featuring these costumed characters.

Verb (used with object)3) to portray (a fictional character) by dressing in costume.

Verb (used without object)4) to take part in cosplay: He cosplayed as a Jedi from Star Wars.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/COSPLAY

Where do you get ideas from?

● Eastern Anime & Manga– E.G. Sailor Moon, Full Metal Alchemist

● Western Cartoons & Comics– E.G. Adventure Time, Batman

● Movie Characters– E.G. The Avengers, Spider-Man

● Video Games– E.G. Halo, World of War-craft

● Book Characters and genres– E.G. The Hunger Games, Steam punk

Costume designTrue to Character E.G. Chell from Portal

Modified Character E.G. G.L.A.D.O.S from Portal

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Own Design E.G. Maids

Cosplay Activitys● Conventions

● Public eventsSydney Zombie Walk

OtakuFest

● Meet ups

Gamma.ConThe Cosplay Masquerade

SupernovaSMASHIronfestNeko NationEB Expo

Madman National Cosplay Championship

Cosplayer Appreciation● Facebook Fan Pages

● Photo Shoots

● YouTubeSydney Supanova 2012 by ArtificialDogma

Melbourne Supanova 2013 by ArtificalDogma

Gold Coast Supanova 2013 by SmilesAreBetter

Melbourne Supanova 2013 by SmilesAreBetter

Cosplay Resources● Community Forums: http://www.cosplay.com/

● Worbla: http://heavensforge.com/

● Wonderflex: http://www.cosplaysupplies.com/

● Paint on make up and fake noses: http://www.maskworld.com/english

● Can be good for wigs & other: http://www.ebay.com.au/

● Some good wigs: http://arda-wigs.com/

● Tutorials: Http://www.youtube.com

● Craft Supplies and Tools: Bunnings

● Generic Material: Spotlight

● Generic Material: Lincraft

● EL Wire: http://store.glowire.com/categories/Glowire/