Being a cosplayer is difficult, particularly during the busiest time of Comic Con season. Have a look at these pointers to make sure you make it through your stay here unharmed.
Even though the Hyderabad Comic Con and the Mumbai Comic Con have already occurred and concluded, the convention season has just begun. As the Bangalore Comic Con is coming up on December 2-3, now is an ideal time to talk about how to stay alive while dressed as your favourite character in a cosplay. Why? Considering the upcoming conventions, now is an excellent time to begin preparations. We went out to some of the biggest names in the cosplay community to obtain their advice on how to survive the convention, and you can read it all here!
Make plans for the long term
Since this step seems to be the least time-consuming, it is often neglected until the very end. Pay close attention to the smallest of things as you prepare for your next conference. When and where will this meeting take place, please? When do you think you’ll be done erecting your cosplay? How do you intend on transporting your cosplay to the convention hall? Where can people register to take part in the cosplay competition?
Where do you hope to travel and what do you want to buy at the fair? Will there be enough to safely stow any other items you want to bring along? There are usually a lot of interesting panels and guests, so you should figure out which ones you want to see and which autographs you need in advance. The ATMs are likely to have lengthy lineups, so be sure to have sufficient cash with you. Make careful to think about how long and how many days you want to spend at the conference, especially since premium tickets for many days include extra bonuses like freebies. Choosing the Mr and Mrs Smith Costume is essential here.
Mobility
If you like playing a role in a cosplay, this article is written for you. No matter which Comic-Con you attend, you should always consider how your costume will limit your ability to move about. This is an incredibly important factor to think about as you will be doing a lot of walking while armoured up. To get the best photos while wearing your costume, you need a lot of space to move about in. How cumbersome would it be to change into a new clothing, or to take it off when you had to use the lavatory? If you are in a jam and there is no one else nearby to aid you, you need to figure out the simplest and fastest way out.
If at all possible, lightweight materials like foam should be utilised to build props
This may not seem like a big deal now, but trust me, by the time it’s 5 o’clock in the afternoon and you’ve already posed for over 200 different admirers, you’ll be thanking the cosplay gods that your prop isn’t weighing you down. Try using a few different materials until you find the perfect compromise between convenience and authenticity for your cosplay.
Conclusion
Finally, another useful bonus is that volunteers will be available at Comic Con to assist cosplayers with their costumes. In the words of Sana, “There are usually volunteers to help us, so that is very beneficial if you have a vast or elaborate costume.” Relax, “There are always volunteers to aid us.”
