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Interview with a Cosplayer
I recently became fascinated with cosplay and cosplayers alike. I actually spoke to a cosplayer through social media and I interviewed him through Tumblr about cosplaying.
Rachel AdamsPublished 7 years ago in GeeksLook, But Don't Touch
Cosplayers, models, and many other genres of hobbyists experience creepy comments online from the masses. In the Learning Stages:
Shelle chiiPublished 7 years ago in GeeksCosplay Makeup Tutorial — Recoloring Eyebrows
Because I am a cosplayer who's at a huge disadvantage in comparison to the majority (can't sew and/or knit, can't style wigs, can't make props/accessories), the least I can do is keep improving and refining my makeup technique as well as be accurate to the character (in terms of appearance, especially if I need to make a few changes in the costume, and being in character for photos).
Is it Ever Okay to Wear "Blackface" for My Cosplay?
When is "black-facing" okay? Personally, as a POC cosplayer, I go out of my way to find characters of color such as Static Shock, Yoruichi, Esmeralda, etc—to cosplay so I can potentially be "cannon" in my cosplay but I also cosplay fun characters like Natsu, Mizore, Raven, and others because my skin color doesn't dictate what I can and cannot cosplay. Not once have I ever thought, "I should lighten my skin" for a non-POC character, so why is the cosplay community suddenly a breeding ground for "black-face" cosplayers?
Yarn Goddess CosplayPublished 7 years ago in GeeksCosplay Insider — blueheartless
Hitomi: Tell me a little about yourself. Blueheartless: I'm mainly a video game streamer on Twitch and Youtube. I have a degree in Computer Science and Computer Networking. However, due to mental and physical illness, I am unable to leave the house much. So, I want to become a makeup artist instead. My original goal was to become a Twitch partner, but the competition is too high.
Tools for Cosplay Photo Editing
In this day and age, where self-image means everything, cosplay is no different. Compared to its humble beginnings decades ago, technological advances have made it possible to bring our favorite fictional characters to life.
Dear Cosplayers: We Appreciate The Face Claims
From the most famous of cosplayers such as Alodia Gosiengfiao to the most underrated ones like my friend KuroiPit, I am very grateful that they exist. Not only do they destroy the status quo, but they make stunning face claims for avid roleplayers such as myself. This has been a topic on my mind for years since I first began creating stories with fellow RPers and finally I am able to put into words how I truly feel. This is not only an article, but an open letter to the cosplayers who have managed to change the game. First off, I want to apologize for the RPers who have abused every cosplayers' photographs in a degrading fashion. It's time for the voices of both roleplay and cosplay to come together to resolve the years of damaged caused by the degenerates of the world.
Anecia LewisPublished 7 years ago in GeeksMontreal Comiccon 2017
I had the pleasure of being at Montreal Comicon the weekend of July 7th 2017. My 2nd consecutive con. Last year I was honor and nervous to meet the awesome John Barrowman. You might know him as Malcolm Merlyn on the WC's Arrow or as the wonderful Captain Jack Harkness of Torchwood. It was awesome and I was so nervous... He pulled me into a hug during the photo op.
Comical Commute
Harriet waited for her bus. It was five minutes late. She stomped her foot as she twiddled with her phone. The bus was never late: what's going on?
Chloe GilholyPublished 7 years ago in GeeksCosplay NYC and NJ Interviewing Harold B. Gibson
Harold B. Gibson Creator/Owner/Producer/Host at HB Gibson's The XONE, co-creator and co-host atH & R Movie Talk actor who studied drama at New Jersey School of the Dramatic Arts, Lives in Newark, New Jersey, and is a cosplay legend out of New Jersey. When not making his web series Body Jumpers or hanging out at his favorite comic shop, "Fortress of Solitude" in Newark, NJ, he is doing interviews for The XONE. You can check out Harold cosplaying at conventions, being a stuntman, and director. You can tune into hisfacebook pagefor inspirational talks and gaming reviews of older games, movies, and anything geek. He is a pillar in the east cost cosplay community, doing community outreach and awesome cosplay. He has a large group of friends and talented artists who join him in his geektastic lifestyle. While geek culture has been mainstream for the past few years, he has been in the community since 2015 as a cosplayer. However, if you check out his work, he is a life-long geek. His acting background and stunt work all add up to an A-list cosplayer, who is always working on his next cosplay. He has been everyone from Black Adam to Luke Cage, Nick Fury, Storm Shadow,an original take on Superman called Dark Star Superman, and Cyborg Superman, you could catch him as a Jedi in the morning, then a Sith at night. Such great cosplays as RedHood and much more to the delight of children and fans. The cosplay community has grown so much over the years and people like Harold and his friends are always bringing it to new heights. We got to ask Harold six questions, here is his take on cosplay.Roc Rockerson: What started you in cosplay?Harold Gibson: A long time friend took me to a few conventions. Comic conventions, horror, and collector cons. You name it, and everyone I went to, I saw lots of people walking around wearing amazing costumes. One day at New York Comic Con, I saw a guy dressed as Green Arrow and his lady was dressed as Black Canary. They looked like they practically stepped right out of the comics! I said to myself… “I wanna do that!!” so I put some things together (mind you I don't sew) and made my first cosplay, my little version of Nick Fury for East Coast Comic Con in 2015. It got a lot of attention so, I was like, let’s see what else I can do, and the rest is history.
Roc RockersonPublished 7 years ago in GeeksBattle of The Anime Bad-Asses
Like Fight Club, there are some unspoken rules to being a bad-ass in anime. The first rule of being a bad-ass: A bad-ass does not purposely try to be a bad-ass. A bad-ass is simply a bad-ass. Period. Second: A bad-ass does what he wants, when he wants and how he wants. He follows his own path, lives by his own rules and stands by his own decisions. Third: A bad-ass must have the ability to kick anyone's ass, without as much as breaking a sweat, and still look amazing doing it. Fourth: A bad-ass gets shit done, fearlessly and confidently, and does it in a really cool way. Fifth: A bad-ass NEVER gives up. A bad-ass can take down anyone who crosses him, without even thinking about it. If he has a goal in mind, he won't stop until it's achieved, even while being badly injured, near death or dead.
Kelly HawksPublished 7 years ago in GeeksCosplay Tips For Beginners
In every anime convention you'll go to, you will see beginner cosplayers. You can tell they're beginners because they often are the most worried about how they look. Some look great, others look awful. Ever wonder why some look great, while others look terrible?
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in Geeks