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Fursuiting for Dummies Panel @ RMFC 2012 -READ PLZ!-
13 years ago
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So, after getting hints from a few friends that at the upcoming RMFC, there aren't enough panels! I was interested, but didn't know exactly what kind of panel to do, but every beginning fursuiters panel I've been too have been only about one subject or the other. Either it's about "How to Perform" or "Fursuiting on a Budget" or even "Fursuiting 101." There hasn't been a panel where it combines the two for people that want to know everything about fursuiting, but don't want to attend two separate panels throughout the weekend.
What it will consist:
-A 1 hour (potentially, after I submit the panel to RMFC staff) discussion panel
--Breakdown: 30 minutes about fursuit building, 30 about performing and the generalized "guidelines" on how to behave around suiters
-First half:
-Finding the best materials for fursuit building (assuming those attending want good quality, not best price!)
-How to design a character for building it
-Generalized tips and tricks of the trade
-Second Half:
-A portion talking about personal stories where we have been in either a dangerous, awkward, or even uncomfortable situation around either other furs, or the general public and how we dealt with it.
-Give tips to those who have suits on how to approach uncomfortable or even dangerous situations.
-Talk to those without a fursuit on how to "behave" or interact with other fursuiters (i.e. tail pulling, hugging, approaching, etc.)
What I need:
-I will act as the main host, but due to lack of experience on building a fursuit, I can give beginner tips on building a "first-time fursuit." I need 2 people either professional or semi-professional (preferrably one of each) to help with the first portion of the panel and answer fursuit-building specific questions.
-I will also need two performers for the second half. I would love for those to be in suit so everyone can tell the difference, and to also add appeal for the audience. I would like to have these suiters to be willing to either speak while in suit, or take off their head to speak (briefly, of course). I can explain the points you make, but if I need you to elaborate, be prepared to speak it out. I will request a mic for the event, but there's no guarantee on that.
Keep in mind:
-I will NOT be discussing business ethics or suggestions on how to start a fursuit-building business. This is for generalized information for people wanting to build, or do build, but want some pointers on how to improve on their technique.
-There will be a Q & A section at the end of course, so be prepared to answer questions. You do reserve the right to refuse to answer a specific question, but do be courteous about your approach you go with.
Volunteers:
-Main Host: Myself
-Toony-style fursuit builder: -Empty-
-Realistic-style fursuit builder: -Empty-
-Performer 1: -Empty-
-Performer 2: -Empty-
Note me or comment if you wanna volunteer a Saturday Afternoon to this panel!! (will move it to Friday possibly if worse comes to worse)
What it will consist:
-A 1 hour (potentially, after I submit the panel to RMFC staff) discussion panel
--Breakdown: 30 minutes about fursuit building, 30 about performing and the generalized "guidelines" on how to behave around suiters
-First half:
-Finding the best materials for fursuit building (assuming those attending want good quality, not best price!)
-How to design a character for building it
-Generalized tips and tricks of the trade
-Second Half:
-A portion talking about personal stories where we have been in either a dangerous, awkward, or even uncomfortable situation around either other furs, or the general public and how we dealt with it.
-Give tips to those who have suits on how to approach uncomfortable or even dangerous situations.
-Talk to those without a fursuit on how to "behave" or interact with other fursuiters (i.e. tail pulling, hugging, approaching, etc.)
What I need:
-I will act as the main host, but due to lack of experience on building a fursuit, I can give beginner tips on building a "first-time fursuit." I need 2 people either professional or semi-professional (preferrably one of each) to help with the first portion of the panel and answer fursuit-building specific questions.
-I will also need two performers for the second half. I would love for those to be in suit so everyone can tell the difference, and to also add appeal for the audience. I would like to have these suiters to be willing to either speak while in suit, or take off their head to speak (briefly, of course). I can explain the points you make, but if I need you to elaborate, be prepared to speak it out. I will request a mic for the event, but there's no guarantee on that.
Keep in mind:
-I will NOT be discussing business ethics or suggestions on how to start a fursuit-building business. This is for generalized information for people wanting to build, or do build, but want some pointers on how to improve on their technique.
-There will be a Q & A section at the end of course, so be prepared to answer questions. You do reserve the right to refuse to answer a specific question, but do be courteous about your approach you go with.
Volunteers:
-Main Host: Myself
-Toony-style fursuit builder: -Empty-
-Realistic-style fursuit builder: -Empty-
-Performer 1: -Empty-
-Performer 2: -Empty-
Note me or comment if you wanna volunteer a Saturday Afternoon to this panel!! (will move it to Friday possibly if worse comes to worse)
I have many link and specialized tips on where to buy and stock up on supplies, the best in quality, price, and fur/foam lengths. I could bring in samples of suits, materials, print and hand out sheets, we could maybe add in a game or two which include prizes of some sorts.
If not a second helper, holy fucking jesus let me be a performer :DDDD