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[STREAM] Come join me in Kemono suit making
General | Posted 9 years agoWill be working on the tail patterning and then taping up the head and feet paw.
Come in and say hi ;3
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Come in and say hi ;3
https://picarto.tv/AluBurstow
https://picarto.tv/AluBurstow
https://picarto.tv/AluBurstow
Why do people push "common/standard" methods onto others...
General | Posted 9 years agoI don't usually type rants, but this just got me a tiny bit upset. I understand it wasn't intentional on their part, but it just felt like I was shot down for being different...
This whole situation started in a group conversation on telelgram when I said "how I hope to avoid that process, time to get better at math hehe". The "process" being cutting out shapes and manipulating it to see how it forms physically while fursuit making. And was then pushed by multiple people saying that is a major part in prototyping, and that prototyping is key otherwise I wouldn't know how it will turn out and learn. I defended myself by try to elaborate on my intention of being able to be good enough to purely make a suit out of customer's measurements like a suit tailor. And I was replied with tailor still use paper to draft their pattern.
It was at this point i knew at the back of my head there are misunderstanding between me and the other party, but both of us are so inline to our train of thought that we weren't really gonna stop pushing our opinions on to others. I never mentioned not using paper to create patterns, just that I would like to avoid making multiple fabric prototypes to figure out darts and what not while patterning by using math to safe time. I'm basically "prototyping" a math formula that could help me apply one thing for multiple purposes. But here I got most of them telling me that professional still use dress form, pinning and what not. Like GREAT!, if that's what work for you when you are making suit, splendid, there is nothing wrong with that. I have said nothing of sort that diminish your style of work or anything. Just that it is not the way I would like to approach it in the future and I would like to change that for MYSELF.
One person was telling me that "normal clothing tailor doesn't have to worry about non-human anatomy (digigrade legs for example) so they can use standardized measurement points to create their patterns". Digigrade or not, we are building suit for the human anatomy. We are not physically changing how we walk, but just to gifting the illusion of digigrade legs. Well unless you are making it for a stilt user, but it shouldn't be that much different. These so call "standardized measurement points" are still relevant in fursuit making/patterning. They are usually just major joints and location where one would need to pay attention to the sizing, such as the natural waist, hip, chest, thigh, arm/leg lengths, etc. Are any of these parts missing in an anthropomorphic fursuit? No. There are just more points that are necessary to account for such as thigh and calf circumference to figure out digigrade legs.
If everyone keep shooting down other people that are trying to do something differently, different from the norm. How will we have innovation and make advancement? Just because you might not understand how something works one way, doesn't mean others can't figure it out. We all have different perspective and that's what makes all of us unique.
I'm not forcing my opinion on to any of you that are able to go through this rant. If you can relate, GREAT. If it doesn't, you can voice your opinion if you must, but I might not comment on it just incase of further misunderstand.
Thank you for reading this.
This whole situation started in a group conversation on telelgram when I said "how I hope to avoid that process, time to get better at math hehe". The "process" being cutting out shapes and manipulating it to see how it forms physically while fursuit making. And was then pushed by multiple people saying that is a major part in prototyping, and that prototyping is key otherwise I wouldn't know how it will turn out and learn. I defended myself by try to elaborate on my intention of being able to be good enough to purely make a suit out of customer's measurements like a suit tailor. And I was replied with tailor still use paper to draft their pattern.
It was at this point i knew at the back of my head there are misunderstanding between me and the other party, but both of us are so inline to our train of thought that we weren't really gonna stop pushing our opinions on to others. I never mentioned not using paper to create patterns, just that I would like to avoid making multiple fabric prototypes to figure out darts and what not while patterning by using math to safe time. I'm basically "prototyping" a math formula that could help me apply one thing for multiple purposes. But here I got most of them telling me that professional still use dress form, pinning and what not. Like GREAT!, if that's what work for you when you are making suit, splendid, there is nothing wrong with that. I have said nothing of sort that diminish your style of work or anything. Just that it is not the way I would like to approach it in the future and I would like to change that for MYSELF.
One person was telling me that "normal clothing tailor doesn't have to worry about non-human anatomy (digigrade legs for example) so they can use standardized measurement points to create their patterns". Digigrade or not, we are building suit for the human anatomy. We are not physically changing how we walk, but just to gifting the illusion of digigrade legs. Well unless you are making it for a stilt user, but it shouldn't be that much different. These so call "standardized measurement points" are still relevant in fursuit making/patterning. They are usually just major joints and location where one would need to pay attention to the sizing, such as the natural waist, hip, chest, thigh, arm/leg lengths, etc. Are any of these parts missing in an anthropomorphic fursuit? No. There are just more points that are necessary to account for such as thigh and calf circumference to figure out digigrade legs.
If everyone keep shooting down other people that are trying to do something differently, different from the norm. How will we have innovation and make advancement? Just because you might not understand how something works one way, doesn't mean others can't figure it out. We all have different perspective and that's what makes all of us unique.
I'm not forcing my opinion on to any of you that are able to go through this rant. If you can relate, GREAT. If it doesn't, you can voice your opinion if you must, but I might not comment on it just incase of further misunderstand.
Thank you for reading this.
MWFF 2015 Meme
General | Posted 10 years agoCreated with http://meme.fursuiters.net/
Where are you staying?
- Hyatt Regency 'O hare
Means of transportation?
- Dog. 12+ hours, yay x3
Sharing a room with:
-
LeonTheFox 
tychas 
rabidrabbit56 
cloud1516
What is your gender?
- Male
Relationship Status:
- Single
How old are you?
- 24
How tall are you?
- 5'7
Which languages do you speak?
- English and Cantonese
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
- In suit on the con floor overwhelmed x3
Who will you be with?
- Mostly alone I'm guessing, first time MWFF. So give me shout and let's be friends. :3
Do you do free art?
- if you want really crappy sketches sure? I'm better with making stuff
Do you do trades?
- I don't know, maybe :P
Do you do commissions?
- Yes, I do do commissions. Mainly fursuit or costume/props related ones, if you got questions just ask!
What suit(s) will you have?
- I'll be bringing Flu with me, look for that dog in my avatar. Most likely going to end up having to use some old feet paws with the new suit. x3 I procrastinated...
Can I dance with you?
- Sure, I have my trusty finger to fiddle with
Can I touch you?
- Depends where you are touching *squinty eyes*
Can I talk to you?
- YES, please talk to me D:
Can I hug you?
- Of course, I run on hugs. Well, at least I try to.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
- *nods* gotta capture this first MWFF with new friends :D
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
- If you want to :x
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
- I drink alcohol, help make sure I'm at least tipsy x3
Can I give you lots of money?
- Don't know why you would give free money, but okay.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
- Yay hugs and snuggles!
Can we hang out?
- Definitely!
How can I find you at the con?
- Either look for an Asian with a man bun thingy or Flu
Can we go out for a dinner?
- Sounds better than eating alone :D
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
- I could be a bit quiet at first, but I open up quickly :3
What is the best way to contact you?
- twitter or telegram AluBurstow
May I kidnap you to my room?
- If there is a party, I'm down for having some fun times.
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
- I'll be fine, gotta make the most out of my first MFF
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
- I'm bad with names :X
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
- Go right ahead, I'm an open book.
Where are you staying?
- Hyatt Regency 'O hare
Means of transportation?
- Dog. 12+ hours, yay x3
Sharing a room with:
-
LeonTheFox 
tychas 
rabidrabbit56 
cloud1516What is your gender?
- Male
Relationship Status:
- Single
How old are you?
- 24
How tall are you?
- 5'7
Which languages do you speak?
- English and Cantonese
Where will you be most of the time during the day?
- In suit on the con floor overwhelmed x3
Who will you be with?
- Mostly alone I'm guessing, first time MWFF. So give me shout and let's be friends. :3
Do you do free art?
- if you want really crappy sketches sure? I'm better with making stuff
Do you do trades?
- I don't know, maybe :P
Do you do commissions?
- Yes, I do do commissions. Mainly fursuit or costume/props related ones, if you got questions just ask!
What suit(s) will you have?
- I'll be bringing Flu with me, look for that dog in my avatar. Most likely going to end up having to use some old feet paws with the new suit. x3 I procrastinated...
Can I dance with you?
- Sure, I have my trusty finger to fiddle with
Can I touch you?
- Depends where you are touching *squinty eyes*
Can I talk to you?
- YES, please talk to me D:
Can I hug you?
- Of course, I run on hugs. Well, at least I try to.
Can I take photos of you/with you?
- *nods* gotta capture this first MWFF with new friends :D
Can I buy you lots of drinks?
- If you want to :x
Do you drink Alcohol/Smoke?
- I drink alcohol, help make sure I'm at least tipsy x3
Can I give you lots of money?
- Don't know why you would give free money, but okay.
Can I hug or snuggle with you?
- Yay hugs and snuggles!
Can we hang out?
- Definitely!
How can I find you at the con?
- Either look for an Asian with a man bun thingy or Flu
Can we go out for a dinner?
- Sounds better than eating alone :D
What do I have to watch out for, when I am meeting you?
- I could be a bit quiet at first, but I open up quickly :3
What is the best way to contact you?
- twitter or telegram AluBurstow
May I kidnap you to my room?
- If there is a party, I'm down for having some fun times.
You look pretty tired, are you ok?
- I'll be fine, gotta make the most out of my first MFF
Last time/last con/last meet/last chat we talked so much and now you forgot my name? Why???
- I'm bad with names :X
I have a personal question for the convention. May I ask you that?
- Go right ahead, I'm an open book.
Really tempted to go to MCFC, but I need help D:
General | Posted 10 years agoHey hey everyone,
Had a wonderful time at FE2015 and having a slight PCD right now. :X
I was wondering if you guys know anyone that is driving from Toronto to MCFC and have 1 extra room to give me a lift, I can help pay for gas & etc. And also someone with room for one more in their hotel, I can sleep of the floor, that's no problem for me. In fact I actually kind of like sleeping on the floor as long as I got a comforter. :P
Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Alu (Steven)
Had a wonderful time at FE2015 and having a slight PCD right now. :X
I was wondering if you guys know anyone that is driving from Toronto to MCFC and have 1 extra room to give me a lift, I can help pay for gas & etc. And also someone with room for one more in their hotel, I can sleep of the floor, that's no problem for me. In fact I actually kind of like sleeping on the floor as long as I got a comforter. :P
Any help would be highly appreciated. Thanks guys.
Alu (Steven)
