Panels / Workshops
Title: Costuming Panel
Time: TBA
Description: This panel will discuss Costuming for LARP’s Anime and other genre related events. From whether to shop or create or contact someone to help you make it. This will discuss what is needed for a good costume and how attendees have made things happen to pull off the look they wanted.
Panel Leader: marcreeder@gmail.com
Title: Firefly/Serenity Panel
Time: TBA
Description: This panel will talk about the TV show Firefly and the Movie Serenity. Things will include Working to increase Fandom for Firefly/Serenity. Why Firefly/Serenity still matter and how they can continue to matter for the future. How we can work to build a network for Browncoast Support for North East Florida. Plus topics brought up by the audience.
Panel Leader: marcreeder@gmail.com
Title: How to be a GM (Game Master)
Time: TBA
Description: This panel will talk about how to be a GM/DM/Storyteller for different games. Things included will be Size of game for a new GM. How to get story ideas. Different resources that are available that are not talked about in GM guides. Games that are easy for new GM’s to run. How to deal with problem players. Plus the always fun questions from the floor.
Panel Leader: marcreeder@gmail.com
Title: NBC Heroes Panel
Time: TBA
Description: Discussion of the hit NBC show Heroes. Talking about the past present and future of the show. Attendees are encouraged to bring Speculation and Rumors to the Panel and discuss what they think the future of the show will be.
Panel Leader: marcreeder@gmail.com
Title: Scifi Channel Panel
Time: TBA
Description: Yep time to talk about everyone favorite Channel the Scifi Channel. Topics to includes Flash Gordon What the hell were they thinking? Battlestar Galactica How things can go so right. This will be a discussion about the programming of the Sci-fi Channel how it can go from “Mansquito” to Greatness. All are encouraged to attend and talk about this.
Panel Leader: marcreeder@gmail.com
Title: Battlestar Galactica
Time: TBA
Description: Did the original series do anything right other than inspire a better clone of itself? When the Galactica reaches Earth, when will it reach it: now, the past, or the future? Were all the tall people killed off in the initial attack?
Panel Leader: undead@moviecrypt.com
Title: Running Your Own Fansite
Time: TBA
Description: How do you get started on the web? What do you talk about? How do you get yourself out there? Will joining an organization of like-minded fans benefit or hinder you? Is there any way to actually make any money off any of this?
Panel Leader: undead@moviecrypt.com
Title: Occult Television Showdown
Time: TBA
Description: Who’s better at investigating ghouls, Sam and Dean or Mulder and Scully? Who’s a better villain, Yellow-Eyes’ Demon Army or Wolfram & Hart? Who’s better at helping the dead, Medium or Ghostwhisperer? And why wasn’t anyone watching The Dresden Files?
Panel Leader: undead@moviecrypt.com
Title: Where Has All The Good Sci-Fi TV Gone?
Time: TBA
Description: Battlestar Galactica is heading into its last season, and Journeyman failed to get picked up. Jericho is down to its last seven episodes and Stargate: Atlantis is idling. Flash Gordon inexplicably gets a full season while Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles may be our best, last hope for television science fiction. And why is wrestling on the Sci-Fi channel?
Panel Leader: undead@moviecrypt.com
Title: Asian Ball Jointed Dolls (ABJD)
Time: TBA
Description: Ever gone to a convention and seen people (guys & girls alike!) carrying around 40-60cm dolls that are amazingly realistic (and sometimes creepy)? Then more than likely you’ve seen an Asian Ball Jointed Doll or “Dolfie”. Come to this panel to find out what they are, where they come from, and how to keep one from falling to pieces!
Panel Leader: jess.wistoft@gmail.com
Title: 4Chan Discussion
Time: TBA
Description: “Come discover the world of 4Chan! What is it? Where did it come from? Join us as we explore 4Chan’s channels pertaining to anime, gaming, and sci-fi. Then, watch the topics branch and expand into so much more! Discover how the diversity of 4Chan is shaping your subculture every minute with live browsing. Warning: 18+ only please(ID will be checked)! We can’t control what other people post on this forum!
Panel Leader: Kris Francisco from destination_yume@hotmail.com
Title: Anime Otakudom 101
Time: TBA
Description: Noob to anime? Don’t know what an Otaku is? Then you’re in the right place! Come and submerge yourself in the Anime Otaku culture by learning about the different anime genres, animation studios, what happens when anime is brought to America, cosplaying, fansubs, AMVs, and so much more! We’re covering it all in one hour, so hang onto your seats and prepare for the culture shock of a life time! Who knows, you may be Otaku yourself.”
This is our “Anime 101″ panel. We won’t go into depth on any one thing, we’ll provide definitions for common terminology used by Otakus, brief history of Anime in the US, and recommendations for great “classic” anime. We’ll also have a Q&A session at the end. A small quiz after the panel will be done with Pocky and other great Japanese snacks/drinks as prizes!
Panel Leader: JADE from destination_yume@hotmail.com
Title: Anime/Gaming: Best of both worlds!
Time: TBA
Description: Anime and Gaming go together like Sushi and Rolls??? Basically! Come check out how your favorite games and anime have influenced each other over the years. We’ll be covering popular games like Guilty Gear, Ragnarok, and Zelda! And let’s not forget the anime! Included you’ll learn about Gundam, Dot.Hack\\Sign, and Genshiken!”
This is a great panel to attend if someone wants recommendations on what games to try if you like certain anime and vice versa. We’ll have a brief question and answer session at the end, video multi-media, and fun pop-quizes within the panel for audience participation with possible pocky prizes!
Panel Leader: Pandachan from destination_yume@hotmail.com
Title: Hooked on Robotics: Mecha in Anime
Time: TBA
Description: “Let’s talk Mecha! From Astroboy to Code Geass; from Transformers to Gundam - we cover all of them! We don’t care if you pilot it or it pilots you! Find out what Mecha is and get recommendations for popular, underground, and upcoming Mecha series. Talk about your favorite Mecha anime and how Mecha has shaped the gaming community.”
An interactive panel…expect some inside humor and some insight into the Otaku Mecha world which constitutes most of the Anime Otaku.
Panel Leader: Pandachan from destination_yume@hotmail.com
Title: CLAMP in Conventionland!
Time: TBA
Description: Ever heard of Card Captor Sakura, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicles, or Chobits? If so, you’ll be at home here! If not, this is your chance to expose yourself to some of the greatest art, stories, anime, and manga ever produced! This team of 4 female artists from Osaka never fail to deliver a plot full of punches, beautiful artwork, and intense anime! Come find out how CLAMP has shaped your world since the 1980’s and find out what they’re scheming today!
Some of CLAMP’s themes can be very dark at times and can then immediately turn bright. They focus on themes like fate, destiny, changing the future, love overcoming all odds/boundaries, and the ability to care for even your enemies. CLAMP fans are everywhere!
Panel Leader: JADE from destination_yume@hotmail.com
Title: Otaku-High Ultimate Trivia Tour!
Time: TBA
Description: Think you’re Otaku? Want to win convention tickets and many more amazing prizes? Then come enter Otaku-High, where contestants answer 6 rounds of trivia questions, participate in crazy impromptu cosplay skits, and decipher strange video footage from popular anime. This isn’t your typical “question and answer” trivia panel Questions are asked in a variety of formats including video clips of anime and convention attendees. WARNING: This panel is high energy, interactive, and extremely Otaku-desu! See if you have what it takes to pass!
Panel Leader: Destination Yume Studios destination_yume@hotmail.com
Title: AMVs On A Budget!
Time: TBA
Description: Don’t have lots of money to throw down on expensive video editing tools? Neither do we! But that doesn’t mean that you can’t make world class, brilliant, and competitive AMVs (not that we’re bragging. . .). If you’ve ever contemplated making an Anime Music Video or a tribute video for your favorite TV show or movie, check out this panel and we’ll show you programs that fit into your budget and how to use the one that came with your computer! It’s basic, but it gets the job done! Let’s make some short AMVs together and post them for eternal Otaku glory!”
Will focus on basic editing techniques, where to find programs, and what kind of programs make certain effects happen.
Panel Leader: JADE from destination_yume@hotmail.com
