Check this out! -FaceRig- Webcam face tracking for 3d chars
Posted 11 years agohttp://www.indiegogo.com/projects/facerig
This is awesome and the red panda is so cute!
Pretty sure that people will be able to import their own models in one of the versions they're offering too, which I'm particularly excited about! I really want to know what the meshes look like on their models too, and all the rigging!
I worked a lot in 3d this semester, so I really want to learn how professionals deal with all of it~
This is awesome and the red panda is so cute!
Pretty sure that people will be able to import their own models in one of the versions they're offering too, which I'm particularly excited about! I really want to know what the meshes look like on their models too, and all the rigging!
I worked a lot in 3d this semester, so I really want to learn how professionals deal with all of it~
CCS (boring personal situation assessment)
Posted 12 years agoSo, I went to an info session at the College for Creative Studies today.
I've been rather miffed at my current university for it's lack of foundational courses when it comes to drawing and a bunch of other things. It's finally starting to address at least some of its issues, but I'm too far in for that to apply to me and I want something better.
This isn't a definite change. I have no idea what's going to happen in the next few months aside from me working very hard on present school projects and on side things that I want to create. I'm finally starting to collect myself and make progress on my procrastination and focus issues. That's important progress, because I've never been THAT dedicated to work. Things came very naturally to me; I never had to commit and always did the bare minimum to get good grades.
I believe CCS would be great for me in the long haul. The work being done there is insane, and students are not only being pushed to their limits, but coaxed into finding what they like working on the most. The Professors I talked to were very passionate about not only their own work, but that of their students. One professor in particular showed me a ton of work that his students were doing for a CG course, referencing who they were individually and how they worked. He knew what he was doing, and where the skills he was fostering could be applied.
Now... I'm not actually a student there. I don't have any REAL experience with what CCS is like, what these students go through before all these specialized courses, or what faults it surely has in serving its students. I don't know any of that, and I don't think faculty there would tell me it if I asked. They're supposed to make the college look shiny and great, so it's hard to know what cracks are there.
The biggest thing dissuading me is the tuition. It's lofty, and there aren't a whole lot of scholarship opportunities to offset it from what I was seeing. I could try to get nominated for/apply for this full-ride scholarship, but it only activates in fall semesters, and I'd be competing against other people. That's definitely something I want to work for, but I don't really want to bide my time at LTU any longer.
The questions end up being, "Do I venture into a gauntlet that will push me further than ever before, make me stronger when I emerge, but have to face great costs later on?" or "Do I finish where I am and just haul ass alone?" because LTU will not meet my wants as an artist.
It's a big question... and I'll be ruminating over it for the next two months as I get portfolio reviews and assess financial situations and grow more than ever. I don't want enormous student debt... but I also want to be capable of acquiring jobs when I graduate.
I've been rather miffed at my current university for it's lack of foundational courses when it comes to drawing and a bunch of other things. It's finally starting to address at least some of its issues, but I'm too far in for that to apply to me and I want something better.
This isn't a definite change. I have no idea what's going to happen in the next few months aside from me working very hard on present school projects and on side things that I want to create. I'm finally starting to collect myself and make progress on my procrastination and focus issues. That's important progress, because I've never been THAT dedicated to work. Things came very naturally to me; I never had to commit and always did the bare minimum to get good grades.
I believe CCS would be great for me in the long haul. The work being done there is insane, and students are not only being pushed to their limits, but coaxed into finding what they like working on the most. The Professors I talked to were very passionate about not only their own work, but that of their students. One professor in particular showed me a ton of work that his students were doing for a CG course, referencing who they were individually and how they worked. He knew what he was doing, and where the skills he was fostering could be applied.
Now... I'm not actually a student there. I don't have any REAL experience with what CCS is like, what these students go through before all these specialized courses, or what faults it surely has in serving its students. I don't know any of that, and I don't think faculty there would tell me it if I asked. They're supposed to make the college look shiny and great, so it's hard to know what cracks are there.
The biggest thing dissuading me is the tuition. It's lofty, and there aren't a whole lot of scholarship opportunities to offset it from what I was seeing. I could try to get nominated for/apply for this full-ride scholarship, but it only activates in fall semesters, and I'd be competing against other people. That's definitely something I want to work for, but I don't really want to bide my time at LTU any longer.
The questions end up being, "Do I venture into a gauntlet that will push me further than ever before, make me stronger when I emerge, but have to face great costs later on?" or "Do I finish where I am and just haul ass alone?" because LTU will not meet my wants as an artist.
It's a big question... and I'll be ruminating over it for the next two months as I get portfolio reviews and assess financial situations and grow more than ever. I don't want enormous student debt... but I also want to be capable of acquiring jobs when I graduate.
Babyfur Meme
Posted 12 years agoa.k.a. more than any of my friends probably want to know about me if they're watching XD
I. Babyfurriness:
1. [x] - I'm mommy's / daddy's little helper.
2. [ ] - Holds Mommy's / Daddy's hand.
3. [ ] - I have more than one Marci Badge. - I don't even have a babyfur badge, but why one specifically from Marci qualifies you as more of a babyfur I don't understand.
4. [ ] - I have more than one caretaker.
5. [] - Gets into trouble.
6. [x] - Cuddles, Snuggles, Huggles, Purr...
7. [x] - I like to suck on my thumb.
8. [x] - I like my Paci. (If i find it..)
9. [ ] - Baffs with bubbles or not at all!
10.[ ] - I make appropriate animal noises to communicate.
II. Diapers:
1. [x] - Diapers are fun!
2. [ ] - Diapers are required.
3. [x] - Prefers a diaper over undies!
4. [x] - Crinkles or it's garbage.
5. [x] - The thicker the better!
6. [ ] - Cloth!
7. [x] - Disposables!
8. [ ] - Vinyl Pants.
9. [x] - Baby Powder.
10.[x] - Baby Lotion.
III. Eating:
1. [ ] - Bibs are required.
2. [ ] - I prefer Baby bottles to glasses. (They're pretty nice, but they take so long to go through!)
3. [] - I prefer Sippy Cups to glasses. (Haven't used a sippy cup)
4. [] - I'd rather be fed than feed myself. (Don't know... wouldn't mind trying?)
5. [x] - Cookies are currency.
6. [ ] - Vegetables are Evil.
7. [ ] - I eat baby food!
8. [ ] - I drink baby formula.
9. [x] - NOM NOM NOM ^.^
10.[] - Chews on Stuff
IV. Play:
1. [x] - PARK!!!!! "and plays on stuff"
2. [x] - Hide and seek!!
3. [x] - Saturday morning cartoons!!!! (More like, Cartoons all the time!)
4. [x] - Blanket Forts!
5. [ ] - I like to play house. (used to~)
6. [ ] - TEA PARTIES!!
7. [ ] - I'd rather blow bubbles than play video games.
8. [ ] - Draws on walls.
9. [ ] - Colors outside the lines.
10.[x] - Draws on Paper.
V. Toys:
1. [ ] - Plays with boy toys. (Tonka, transformers)
2. [ ] - Plays with girl toys. (Dolls, figurines.)
3. [ ] - Plays with baby toys.
4. [ ] - Has building blocks.
5. [ ] - I has baff toys.
6. [x] - Plushies!
7. [x] - I own more plushies than I do underwear.
8. [ ] - I sleep with more than one in bed.
9. [ ] - They all have names.
10.[ ] - My plushies are real.
VI. Bedtime:
1. [ ] - Gets up early! (I will be soon)
2. [x] - Takes naps.
3. [] - Wakes up wet.
4. [ ] - Wakes up dirty.
5. [x] - Would rather sleep in a crib than your bed.
6. [ ] - I sleep with a night light / glow plushie.
7. [x] - I can't live without my blankie. (just blankets in general... I don't have a specific blanket, but I need something covering me)
8. [x] - I enjoy bedtime stories.
9. [x] - I fall asleep to gentle lullabies.
10.[x] - I fall asleep to hypnosis media.
VII. Clothes:
1. [x] - I own a onesie.
2. [ ] - I own more than one onesie
3. [ ] - I own a set of footed PJs. (SOON)
4. [ ] - I own more than one set of footed PJ's
5. [ ] - I own a pair of short-alls/over-alls.
6. [ ] - I own more than one pair of short-alls/over-alls.
7. [ ] - I own a party dress / jumper.
8. [ ] - I own more than one party dress / jumper.
9. [ ] - All my cub clothes are designed for easy diaper changes.
10.[x] - I'm perfectly comfortable in just a T-shirt and diaper.
Now, go through and add up all the 'x's' you've selected and put the total number below.
TOTAL: 28
less than 10 x's = Closet Babyfur
10 to 20 x's = You still live with your parents don't you?
20 to 30 x's = Newbie Babyfur
30 to 40 x's = You're making progress. <<<<
40 to 60 x's = One of us! One of us!
60 or more x's = Um...Wow! You might want to seek therapy.
Yup yup. These meme things are silly, but sometimes it's cool to check stuff off and let people see what you've got.
I. Babyfurriness:
1. [x] - I'm mommy's / daddy's little helper.
2. [ ] - Holds Mommy's / Daddy's hand.
3. [ ] - I have more than one Marci Badge. - I don't even have a babyfur badge, but why one specifically from Marci qualifies you as more of a babyfur I don't understand.
4. [ ] - I have more than one caretaker.
5. [] - Gets into trouble.
6. [x] - Cuddles, Snuggles, Huggles, Purr...
7. [x] - I like to suck on my thumb.
8. [x] - I like my Paci. (If i find it..)
9. [ ] - Baffs with bubbles or not at all!
10.[ ] - I make appropriate animal noises to communicate.
II. Diapers:
1. [x] - Diapers are fun!
2. [ ] - Diapers are required.
3. [x] - Prefers a diaper over undies!
4. [x] - Crinkles or it's garbage.
5. [x] - The thicker the better!
6. [ ] - Cloth!
7. [x] - Disposables!
8. [ ] - Vinyl Pants.
9. [x] - Baby Powder.
10.[x] - Baby Lotion.
III. Eating:
1. [ ] - Bibs are required.
2. [ ] - I prefer Baby bottles to glasses. (They're pretty nice, but they take so long to go through!)
3. [] - I prefer Sippy Cups to glasses. (Haven't used a sippy cup)
4. [] - I'd rather be fed than feed myself. (Don't know... wouldn't mind trying?)
5. [x] - Cookies are currency.
6. [ ] - Vegetables are Evil.
7. [ ] - I eat baby food!
8. [ ] - I drink baby formula.
9. [x] - NOM NOM NOM ^.^
10.[] - Chews on Stuff
IV. Play:
1. [x] - PARK!!!!! "and plays on stuff"
2. [x] - Hide and seek!!
3. [x] - Saturday morning cartoons!!!! (More like, Cartoons all the time!)
4. [x] - Blanket Forts!
5. [ ] - I like to play house. (used to~)
6. [ ] - TEA PARTIES!!
7. [ ] - I'd rather blow bubbles than play video games.
8. [ ] - Draws on walls.
9. [ ] - Colors outside the lines.
10.[x] - Draws on Paper.
V. Toys:
1. [ ] - Plays with boy toys. (Tonka, transformers)
2. [ ] - Plays with girl toys. (Dolls, figurines.)
3. [ ] - Plays with baby toys.
4. [ ] - Has building blocks.
5. [ ] - I has baff toys.
6. [x] - Plushies!
7. [x] - I own more plushies than I do underwear.
8. [ ] - I sleep with more than one in bed.
9. [ ] - They all have names.
10.[ ] - My plushies are real.
VI. Bedtime:
1. [ ] - Gets up early! (I will be soon)
2. [x] - Takes naps.
3. [] - Wakes up wet.
4. [ ] - Wakes up dirty.
5. [x] - Would rather sleep in a crib than your bed.
6. [ ] - I sleep with a night light / glow plushie.
7. [x] - I can't live without my blankie. (just blankets in general... I don't have a specific blanket, but I need something covering me)
8. [x] - I enjoy bedtime stories.
9. [x] - I fall asleep to gentle lullabies.
10.[x] - I fall asleep to hypnosis media.
VII. Clothes:
1. [x] - I own a onesie.
2. [ ] - I own more than one onesie
3. [ ] - I own a set of footed PJs. (SOON)
4. [ ] - I own more than one set of footed PJ's
5. [ ] - I own a pair of short-alls/over-alls.
6. [ ] - I own more than one pair of short-alls/over-alls.
7. [ ] - I own a party dress / jumper.
8. [ ] - I own more than one party dress / jumper.
9. [ ] - All my cub clothes are designed for easy diaper changes.
10.[x] - I'm perfectly comfortable in just a T-shirt and diaper.
Now, go through and add up all the 'x's' you've selected and put the total number below.
TOTAL: 28
less than 10 x's = Closet Babyfur
10 to 20 x's = You still live with your parents don't you?
20 to 30 x's = Newbie Babyfur
30 to 40 x's = You're making progress. <<<<
40 to 60 x's = One of us! One of us!
60 or more x's = Um...Wow! You might want to seek therapy.
Yup yup. These meme things are silly, but sometimes it's cool to check stuff off and let people see what you've got.
Free Traditional Badge Raffle by Brevity!
Posted 12 years agohttp://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4982778/
brevity is one of my absolute favorite babyfur artists! I don't normally post journals for stuff like this, but there's no way I can turn down what slim chance there is I could get one of these!!!
<3 <3 <3

<3 <3 <3
post-FCN 2013
Posted 12 years agoI was there last night and it was a blast!
I got to hang out with one of my friends, saw a hilarious band play, listened to some art panels, saw the end of the fursuit dance competition, and stumbled across an unofficial cubfur meet that was going on! We had tons of fun and wound up throwing plushies at each other. XP Everyone there was super cool and I wish I would have known about that meetup sooner!
The dance was fantastic and I was workin' it on the dance floor for a couple hours (including water breaks) before my body was just DONE. My muscles were molasses and I was spent, but it's been a REALLY long time since I had that much fun and all the aches and pains of today are totally worth it!!!
It was all just amazing~
I think I'll end up attending at least one day of FCN every year, cause it's awesome to meet new people, listen to panels, and dance my soul out~
Also, I keep thinking about all the adorable fursuiters and couples I saw cuddling at FCN yesterday. I used to be put-off by public displays of affection like that, but now for some reason I just find it adorable. It warms my heart and makes me a little morose at the same time, but I'm optimistic for who may come into my life someday. I wanna be the best dude I can be for them, with cuddles galore~
Side Note: University is crazy right now, but I'll be out in a month or so, and you SHOULD actually expect me to update here with some animal/furry stuff. If nothing else, there should be a lot of studies so I can understand how animals work and eventually draw them my own riciulously sketchy way.
I got to hang out with one of my friends, saw a hilarious band play, listened to some art panels, saw the end of the fursuit dance competition, and stumbled across an unofficial cubfur meet that was going on! We had tons of fun and wound up throwing plushies at each other. XP Everyone there was super cool and I wish I would have known about that meetup sooner!
The dance was fantastic and I was workin' it on the dance floor for a couple hours (including water breaks) before my body was just DONE. My muscles were molasses and I was spent, but it's been a REALLY long time since I had that much fun and all the aches and pains of today are totally worth it!!!
It was all just amazing~
I think I'll end up attending at least one day of FCN every year, cause it's awesome to meet new people, listen to panels, and dance my soul out~
Also, I keep thinking about all the adorable fursuiters and couples I saw cuddling at FCN yesterday. I used to be put-off by public displays of affection like that, but now for some reason I just find it adorable. It warms my heart and makes me a little morose at the same time, but I'm optimistic for who may come into my life someday. I wanna be the best dude I can be for them, with cuddles galore~
Side Note: University is crazy right now, but I'll be out in a month or so, and you SHOULD actually expect me to update here with some animal/furry stuff. If nothing else, there should be a lot of studies so I can understand how animals work and eventually draw them my own riciulously sketchy way.
Merry Graciousbestowal everyone
Posted 13 years agoHope you have a great one and eat/rest lots!
I've been doing marvelously! Although I'm still not working much on personal art.
Love y'all!
-Joel
I've been doing marvelously! Although I'm still not working much on personal art.
Love y'all!
-Joel
Classes back in session!
Posted 13 years agoSo, college has been going on for a couple weeks now.
I know my posts here have been scarce as it is, and that will probably get worse because animals and furs are the last thing I'll be drawing with my current classload. (but who knows, maybe I'll find some spare time or do something like what I did a couple days ago and shirk homework for gift drawings)
Anyways-
The one class I completely love so far is Life Drawing. We haven't done many assignments for the course, but I'm way better at traditional art, and drawing from reference than drawing in any other way. I've already gotten a ton of useful information and tips for improvement. If this can lead to drawing without references or having better visualization techniques, there will be nothing more that I can ask for.
Basic Design 2 on the other hand is going to kill me. It's all about breaking objects down into their base 3d shapes. (Archimedes' Solids) If it was just for drawing that would be fantastic, but we're sculpting with clay and the teacher is grading really hard on craftsmanship.
Those are my only Art courses for the semester, and I won't bore anyone by talking about Business Law (ugh), Forensics (yay), or Tech & Prof (bluh).
Hope everyone is doing well and sorry for not posting regularly!
-Joel
I know my posts here have been scarce as it is, and that will probably get worse because animals and furs are the last thing I'll be drawing with my current classload. (but who knows, maybe I'll find some spare time or do something like what I did a couple days ago and shirk homework for gift drawings)
Anyways-
The one class I completely love so far is Life Drawing. We haven't done many assignments for the course, but I'm way better at traditional art, and drawing from reference than drawing in any other way. I've already gotten a ton of useful information and tips for improvement. If this can lead to drawing without references or having better visualization techniques, there will be nothing more that I can ask for.
Basic Design 2 on the other hand is going to kill me. It's all about breaking objects down into their base 3d shapes. (Archimedes' Solids) If it was just for drawing that would be fantastic, but we're sculpting with clay and the teacher is grading really hard on craftsmanship.
Those are my only Art courses for the semester, and I won't bore anyone by talking about Business Law (ugh), Forensics (yay), or Tech & Prof (bluh).
Hope everyone is doing well and sorry for not posting regularly!
-Joel
Post-Birthday Update
Posted 13 years agoBirthday was yesterday and it was fantastic! Got to have enjoyable time with family (rare occurrence), saw a movie, got some money, and finished watching Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (amazing anime).
In other news I'm still drawing stuff. Most of it is comprised of sketches that I'm unsure about cleaning up in photoshop and coloring... I should probably just do that to have stuff on my page and show progress (if anything).
Want to be more "active" here. "Active" because I keep up with everyone I watch... but I don't post anything myself :P
Have a good one!
-Joel
In other news I'm still drawing stuff. Most of it is comprised of sketches that I'm unsure about cleaning up in photoshop and coloring... I should probably just do that to have stuff on my page and show progress (if anything).
Want to be more "active" here. "Active" because I keep up with everyone I watch... but I don't post anything myself :P
Have a good one!
-Joel
FCN 2012 Meme!! Woo
Posted 13 years agoDear reader;
Where are you staying?:
I'll be at home. The con is only like a half hour drive from my house, so I'm willing to drive there for the days I go. Not sure if I'll be there EVERY day, but I WILL be there. :D
What day are you getting there?:
Oh uhh, Friday and/or Saturday. I don't know about going on the first day, and I have to work on Sundays...
How long are you going?:
For as long as I can :D
Who will you be with?:
Probably with
tez-taylor . There might be one or two other people, not sure. I should also be seeing
xxbridg3tt3 , who is awesome.
What is your gender?:
Male
What orientation are you?
I believe I'm asexual, but I have a fetish. I really want to have a relationship one day, but I want my feelings to be real for this person instead of trying to create the love by jumping into a relationship. (I did that to the best friend I've ever had and it's my biggest regret)
How old are you?:
19
How tall are you?:
Around 6' (I haven't checked in forever)
What suits will you have?:
No suit.. just my tail. Maybe one day *daydreams*
Can I touch you?:
Oh yeah~ Just uh, not THERE. (no I don't mean my elbow silly people, you know where)
Can I talk to you?:
Of course! I like to talk with people about stuff, although I've been a mostly introverted person in my life. College has chipped that away quite nicely over time.
Can I take pictures with you?
Yeah! I mean... there's really no reason to because I'm not going to have a suit or look all that awesome, but I'm fine with pics.
Are you nice?:
Yes? I try to be nice to people, even if they're jerks.
Are you cliquey?:
I don't like cliques, but I can tend to be in them because of who my friends are. I don't shut anyone down/out though, so any new friends are welcome provided they are good people. :D
Can I stalk you?:
Suure. But if I see anyone stalking me, I will stalk back so that we create an odd infinite stalk loop in which we follow one another FOREVER. (but not really) You shouldn't have a reason to stalk me, so I'm not worried.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?:
I'm underage, so alcohol is not an option, but feel free to get me a soda or something. I won't accept it immediately, but then I'll give up when you continue to thrust it upon me.
Can I hug or snuggle you?:
You most certainly can. One of my favorite things about furries is their affection for people. I might be a bit awkward with it at first, but I love hugs. Just please don't jump all over me or glomp me unless I give the okay. I know that ruins the fun of surprise, but I don't want to get hurt or anything.
Do you do trades?:
Not really. My art in the fur world is terrible right now so a trade would mean getting something terrible from me.
Do you have an artist table?:
Nope, but maybe I'll be good enough one day for it at some kind of con?
Do you like parties?:
I think so. I like to have fun with music and dancing and stuff.
What should I not do around you?:
Homicide. Definitely don't do that around me. Everywhere else is fine though. (kidding, KIDDING) XD
Uhhh, If I have a problem with something you're doing I will let you know in a kind manner. Mostly just don't be a jerk and don't bash people for things they can't do anything about.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?:
First, clap three times. Then jump twice, but on the second jump make sure to stay in the air. Then swim over to me while continuing to defy gravity. That's a pretty good way to get noticed by anyone though.
Just go over to me and say hi really. It's that easy. You can call me Joel by the way. I've never really had any nicknames. If you want to you can call me Lupineblade or something, but I won't really be used to it. (Lupineblade is the deviantart and tumblr name I've been going by for forever and it wasn't available here.)
I'm REALLY looking forward to FCN because it's my first furcon. I've only been to Youmacon as far as conventions go and they have been a huge blast as I'm sure this will be! See you there!
Where are you staying?:
I'll be at home. The con is only like a half hour drive from my house, so I'm willing to drive there for the days I go. Not sure if I'll be there EVERY day, but I WILL be there. :D
What day are you getting there?:
Oh uhh, Friday and/or Saturday. I don't know about going on the first day, and I have to work on Sundays...
How long are you going?:
For as long as I can :D
Who will you be with?:
Probably with


What is your gender?:
Male
What orientation are you?
I believe I'm asexual, but I have a fetish. I really want to have a relationship one day, but I want my feelings to be real for this person instead of trying to create the love by jumping into a relationship. (I did that to the best friend I've ever had and it's my biggest regret)
How old are you?:
19
How tall are you?:
Around 6' (I haven't checked in forever)
What suits will you have?:
No suit.. just my tail. Maybe one day *daydreams*
Can I touch you?:
Oh yeah~ Just uh, not THERE. (no I don't mean my elbow silly people, you know where)
Can I talk to you?:
Of course! I like to talk with people about stuff, although I've been a mostly introverted person in my life. College has chipped that away quite nicely over time.
Can I take pictures with you?
Yeah! I mean... there's really no reason to because I'm not going to have a suit or look all that awesome, but I'm fine with pics.
Are you nice?:
Yes? I try to be nice to people, even if they're jerks.
Are you cliquey?:
I don't like cliques, but I can tend to be in them because of who my friends are. I don't shut anyone down/out though, so any new friends are welcome provided they are good people. :D
Can I stalk you?:
Suure. But if I see anyone stalking me, I will stalk back so that we create an odd infinite stalk loop in which we follow one another FOREVER. (but not really) You shouldn't have a reason to stalk me, so I'm not worried.
Can I buy you lots of drinks?:
I'm underage, so alcohol is not an option, but feel free to get me a soda or something. I won't accept it immediately, but then I'll give up when you continue to thrust it upon me.
Can I hug or snuggle you?:
You most certainly can. One of my favorite things about furries is their affection for people. I might be a bit awkward with it at first, but I love hugs. Just please don't jump all over me or glomp me unless I give the okay. I know that ruins the fun of surprise, but I don't want to get hurt or anything.
Do you do trades?:
Not really. My art in the fur world is terrible right now so a trade would mean getting something terrible from me.
Do you have an artist table?:
Nope, but maybe I'll be good enough one day for it at some kind of con?
Do you like parties?:
I think so. I like to have fun with music and dancing and stuff.
What should I not do around you?:
Homicide. Definitely don't do that around me. Everywhere else is fine though. (kidding, KIDDING) XD
Uhhh, If I have a problem with something you're doing I will let you know in a kind manner. Mostly just don't be a jerk and don't bash people for things they can't do anything about.
If I see you, how should I get your attention?:
First, clap three times. Then jump twice, but on the second jump make sure to stay in the air. Then swim over to me while continuing to defy gravity. That's a pretty good way to get noticed by anyone though.
Just go over to me and say hi really. It's that easy. You can call me Joel by the way. I've never really had any nicknames. If you want to you can call me Lupineblade or something, but I won't really be used to it. (Lupineblade is the deviantart and tumblr name I've been going by for forever and it wasn't available here.)
I'm REALLY looking forward to FCN because it's my first furcon. I've only been to Youmacon as far as conventions go and they have been a huge blast as I'm sure this will be! See you there!