We will be holding all cosplayers in main events again this year. Youth participants are always allowed to have their family with them, even across stage if that's what they want. Staff will also...
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We will be holding all cosplayers in main events again this year. Youth participants are always allowed to have their family with them, even across stage if that's what they want. Staff will also...
In the past we have had a notorious lack of participation in the hall contest, so that we can't really justify its continuance. This year we do have a hall contest, but it's restricted to live-action...
If the commissioner is present at the convention, you may participate but all awards will go to the seamstress. If you ordered your costume from a commissioner who will not be present, then you may...
The rule about barrel caps/plugs is for the benefit of SAPD, who will as always have officers on site for the convention. Air soft weapons look extremely realistic, which I realize makes them...
It is not banned nor are there any rules governing it, but please use common sense. If the spikes are sharp enough to hurt someone we'd prefer you don't wear it in dance spaces.
It is...
The only weapons expressly banned at the convention are functioning projectile weapons and metal edged weapons. Everything else is tacitly allowed, it just has to be checked by Safety :)
Entrants into our show are not DQed from the WCS show and vice versa. You may enter both. You may even enter both with the same costume.
If filling the barrel all the way down is a concern for the re-usability of the prop, you may plug the barrel with foam instead. I prefer that any prop firearms have a BRIGHT orange tip that is...
In the past, many entrants have come to staff or judges asking, "what makes a winning entry?" For each type of award, the judges are looking for different things. Here is a brief summary of what the...
San Japan Sinister 6 Prop and Weapon Rules
1. No live weaponry such as edged steel, non-replica firearms, or functional projectile weaponry is permitted in convention spaces at any time.
2....
OVERVIEW & SPORTSMANSHIP
The San Japan cosplay show divides entrants into four competitive classes and two performance divisions. While entrants may enter in any class they qualify for, judges...
I only had two real problems with the guidebook app, both of which I already chatted with Proz about during the con but I'll post it again here anyway.
- The cosplay contest wasn't tagged as a key...
Thank you for your compliments :) I do try to run a smooth show every year, and now that we have five shows at SJ under our belts, I'm confident that next year will only be better.
For pre-judging...
I'm always happy to lend a hand putting up lights. One of the things I miss the most from college theatre is not getting master electrics jobs anymore. Of course with all the shenanigans I pulled in...
LOL. Yes I can just picture someone who's never worked a follow spot before trying to do spot op. Shaky spot EVERYWHERE :D Although I'm sure there are probably a few theatre people besides me in our...
From what I saw of the rig we have, that would be next to impossible unless something big changes by next year :(
If I can get on headset with lights next year that would solve the transition...
Absolutely! We give all feedback careful consideration and I definitely appreciate your suggestion. Keep them coming!
Let's just take a look at the Texas con circuit for a moment:
Ikkicon - January - small
Anime Matsuri - March - medium
A-kon - June - large
San Japan - August - medium
A-Fest - September -...
I like the suggestion, but it sounds a lot like the Master class we already implemented this year. I spoke briefly with The Gear Project about restricting Master to a class you must qualify for...
The Warhammer group did not break our rules. Ikkicon is a smaller convention than San Japan - their attendance numbers from last year were fewer than our numbers from last year. Texas Jet and his...
That is the best thing I've heard all week. I adore this hotel - they were very patient with me when I was telling them that yes, the seating was temporary and yes, I would have all these people out...
In that case, call the concierge desk at the hotel and they will send hotel security. I understand that you were probably confused about where our Safety's scope ends and when the scope of the SAPD...
So let me just tell you what happened with holding. I was told that we would have a holding room close to main events big enough to contain all our cosplayers. When I got to the holding room, it was...
Just to add on that it is enough of a hassle to make sure we have Main Events blocked off for enough time to set up seating, line up cosplayers and do last minute checks with the production staff...
The lighting is always a concern. I worked personally with the lighting designer to pick several looks for the stage. A few emphasized primary and secondary colors, meant to coordinate with the...