tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post6664089508210653994..comments2024-03-28T15:36:02.733-04:00Comments on EPBOT: The Best Cosplay of Dragon Con 2014, Pt 5Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9159582301436661252015-03-02T17:10:19.864-05:002015-03-02T17:10:19.864-05:00Wow! Thank you both for your suggestions and idea...Wow! Thank you both for your suggestions and ideas. I feel a little less dumb about the whole PS thing now! I'll definitely look into your suggestions. Thanks for spending the time to share with me! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342840078128629952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-12881680072230243412015-02-19T09:46:55.840-05:002015-02-19T09:46:55.840-05:00If I might make a suggestion as someone who learne...If I might make a suggestion as someone who learned the hard way. Don't use Photoshop for post processing photography. Its not designed for it. You will get much better results from a dedicated photo editing program. I made the switch to Lightroom last year and the difference was night & day. Photoshop comes in handy for more complicated editing like add/removing elements, merging photos, special effects, restoration, etc. I often use it to make PC and smart phone backgrounds. Yet if you just want tweak exposure and shadows/highlights, I recommend using a different program. :)<br />Haunting Notionshttp://haunting-notions.smugmug.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-70716771726624041292015-02-18T22:34:30.945-05:002015-02-18T22:34:30.945-05:00Photoshop still intimidates the heck out of me, so...Photoshop still intimidates the heck out of me, so I actually use a program called Perfect Photo Suite. It's way WAY easier to use (but then, amost anything is easier than PS), and I actually figured out most things just by playing with all the buttons. :D I'm also sloooowly learning my way around Light Room, which is a little less user-friendly, but still fairly easy to figure out just by jumping in and exploring. <br /><br />I don't use those for everything, though; just for the pics I want to go the extra mile with - or that need a LOT of work like some of these DC shots. All of my pics start in iPhoto, and roughly half of what I post is only edited there, with general crop/brightening/contrast tweaks.<br /><br />Hope that helps!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-47355605269021015142015-02-18T15:12:47.364-05:002015-02-18T15:12:47.364-05:00Wow, so fun to dig back into these costumes. And ...Wow, so fun to dig back into these costumes. And this totally cements it for me, I HAVE to get to D.C. this year! I've kind of been hemming and hawing, trying to find someone to go with me so I don't have to go to a huge con like this by myself the first time, but I think I'm going to bite the bullet and just book the hotel and flight, and hope that someone decides to come along at some point. And one goal of going is to meet you, so yeah, I have to get there. :D Looking forward to more pics!Laura P.http://www.geekgirlscreations.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-48549668091267579742015-02-16T14:56:57.089-05:002015-02-16T14:56:57.089-05:00These are so fun!! I LOVE that fawn!
Do you mind ...These are so fun!! I LOVE that fawn!<br />Do you mind me asking how you learned photoshop? I bought it, but every time I open it up I get super overwhelmed and don't know where to start and I promptly shut it back down before I start to sweat. <br />Do you have any suggestions of how to actually get started (books or websites or ???)<br />Thanks! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00342840078128629952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-59050685521431278782015-02-15T14:46:36.156-05:002015-02-15T14:46:36.156-05:00Super Starling!, I live in Austria, which is right...Super Starling!, I live in Austria, which is right next to Germany, we share a language (at least much in the same sense that USA and GB do: same with some differences), we share culture, and we (sadly) share a lot of the last 100 years of history. <br /><br />I feel very sad and slightly offended that you reduce Germany (and at that length also Austria) to the Nazi crimes that happened when my grandparents (may they rest in peace) were little more than teenagers. Seriously, if you want to talk to people who have memories of the war time and the Nazi regime, you have to visit senior centers, and you better go soon or they will all be dead.<br /><br />In present times there are more Neo Nazis in the USA than there are here. Here in Austria we have a law that outrules any kind of Nazi display in public (exept very critical statements): The law states that:<br /><br />"<br /> whoever in a printed work, on broadcasting or in any other media,<br /> or whoever otherwise publicly in a matter that it makes it accessible to many people,<br /> denies, belittles, condones or tries to justify the Nazi genocide or other Nazi crimes against humanity<br />shall be punished with imprisonment for one year up to ten years, in the case of special perilousness of the offender or the engagement up to twenty years. All cases are to be tried by jury." (Wikipedia)<br /><br />Here, the guy in the photo above would have been arrested on sight.<br /><br />Moreover, don't get me wrong, I know that our past has been unspeakably horrible, but that was the last war ever we had any involvement in. There are even talks to abolish our (very small) standing army completely. How many wars did your country (probability wise I'm just going to assume USA) fight since the end of WWII? There was Korea, Vietnam, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Gulf War, Iraq, Somalia, the Yugoslav War, Afghanistan, Iraq again, Pakistan, Yemen, IS. Some of them are even going on as we speak. And I'm not even counting the "Interventions" and the Cold War. Sure, none of those wars were on US Territory, but I'm not sure that makes it any better, since half of the conflicts didn't even have anything to do with the USA, they just picked a side and jumped in.<br /><br />Please do think about that before you go and fear for your friend when she is visiting a country that hasn't fought in a war in the last 70 years (not counting sending small troups on NATO or UNO assignments, because most of those are directed at stabilizing the situation and protecting civilians).<br /><br />By the way, we do have a lot of ancient and newer culture, cuisine, architecture, we do have stunning landscapes, we have lots of lakes and mountains, you can go skiing and ice skating in winter, swimming and hiking and mountain climbing in summer. In fact, this is the view from a platform very close to where I live: http://bit.ly/1zgSxM1<br /><br />Maybe you should just pack up your luggage and visit sometime, so that you can aquire a more timely and accurate sense of what we are like!lishttp://bit.ly/1zgSxM1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-30581621328173973092015-02-14T16:07:02.689-05:002015-02-14T16:07:02.689-05:00I am in love with the Mars Attacks aliens by the s...I am in love with the Mars Attacks aliens by the sushi bar! So awesome. I miss Dragon Con, so much fun. Saralukieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105210194576370991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-9171959625835978922015-02-14T14:46:31.890-05:002015-02-14T14:46:31.890-05:00Not everyone thinks of the Nazis when they think o...Not everyone thinks of the Nazis when they think of Germans and Germany. Food and beer are the big things for a lot of people I know, especially in the fall (Oktoberfest!). Or engineering, or incredibly long incomprehensible words that use half the alphabet. :)<br /><br />Having said that, I think if that costume came from a scene in a movie it would be fine, but if it was just a random decision it would squick me out a little. Neo Nazis are a thing in some places, and I personally don't want to see costumes based on real-life villains who are still hurting people. That's where the line is for me.Moenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-50762701873583890522015-02-14T07:30:01.436-05:002015-02-14T07:30:01.436-05:00Oh those princesses! I want to steal all their out...Oh those princesses! I want to steal all their outifts... a 50s Disney Princess range, then I could be Rapunzel wearing Flynn's jacket (Because as soon as you pointed out his jacket that's what I wanted to see, they're my favourite couple, in case you couldn't tell :P ) Also the Beast's expression in that photo is perfect.<br />Also the beautiful ladies in the beautiful red/white costumes, are they characters? Because all I could think was Rose Red and Snow White but I'm probably wrong. Wonderful costumes anyway!<br />Hoorah for more cosplay posts, they're some of my favourites and where I come for inspiration.Miranda Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45184584355819542172015-02-14T02:25:00.628-05:002015-02-14T02:25:00.628-05:00I think the Rocketeer is from the movie they watch...I think the Rocketeer is from the movie they watch about the Germans rocket packs. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-69961467423934413612015-02-14T01:14:58.197-05:002015-02-14T01:14:58.197-05:00Wow! Did Walt & Jesse just come off the set? L...Wow! Did Walt & Jesse just come off the set? Lol :)Ariela HvMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17100700912587784928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-62053867580177898952015-02-13T23:21:46.604-05:002015-02-13T23:21:46.604-05:00I second Karli; so long as you ask in a really com...I second Karli; so long as you ask in a really complimentary way, I find that cosplayers are usually quite excited to talk to you about their character!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-72570656001086168932015-02-13T23:18:04.645-05:002015-02-13T23:18:04.645-05:00Boops. Good catch! Off to fix...Boops. Good catch! Off to fix...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11888187687405622408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-66220421582266090832015-02-13T20:56:01.113-05:002015-02-13T20:56:01.113-05:00Since I don't typically dress as a certain cha...Since I don't typically dress as a certain character, just with the 'essence' of the show/movie I have in mind [Is there a term for that? Is bounding used for casual cosplay that isn't Disney-related?], I would love if people asked instead of just staring with quizzical looks. But that's me -- can't say what/how other people would do/feel.Panyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047963482554239509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44279404833368641602015-02-13T19:26:54.351-05:002015-02-13T19:26:54.351-05:00Batgirl is adorable! :)Batgirl is adorable! :)Lady Macbethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-65413277549728046092015-02-13T18:47:45.006-05:002015-02-13T18:47:45.006-05:00The detail in some of those cosplays is insane!The detail in some of those cosplays is insane!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497362042395902485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-44635806045530857202015-02-13T18:14:33.834-05:002015-02-13T18:14:33.834-05:00Great and wonderful as usual, Jen! I was completel...Great and wonderful as usual, Jen! I was completely impressed when you showed the before editing to the after editing, very impressive. And I always appreciate you showing where characters come from. I wouldn't have known about the hand, but the guy really did a great job with it. Well, this is just to thank you for all your hard work!<br />Bethmagistrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349672558449319503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-38411663325310353612015-02-13T15:56:03.931-05:002015-02-13T15:56:03.931-05:00I usually tell them how cool/beautiful/etc. I thin...I usually tell them how cool/beautiful/etc. I think their costume is, and then ask what it's from. Most cosplayers are really excited to share what they love with a new captive audience! Karlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604124700010391817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-10607899630912850642015-02-13T15:55:46.781-05:002015-02-13T15:55:46.781-05:00I thought that about the girl in the white dress t...I thought that about the girl in the white dress too -- nary a zit on the dame! How did she do it? Does she bathe in milk? The blood of virgins? Get back there and interview her on her skincare regime. <br /><br />Loving this post. And all the freewheeling commentary on the photos. Especially the Nazi comment. I would love to know what's "okay," and what's not. Because I can't tell. I see swastikas and I FREAK. Even in the context of movies. It's this reliance on Nazis as villains, I think -- as a blanket statement of "bad." Even to this day, the idea of Germany is frightening, which I realized only recently when a friend mentioned going abroad. She was like "i'm going to France, Spain, Germany --" and I just imagined people rounding her up and hurting her. But it was SO LONG AGO. It's just whenever you see a German, that's the first thing that occurs to you. Nazis. The concept of Nazi-ism is at once completely pervasive (it's consumed all things German, to the exclusion of any other traits they as a country might have had) and completely taboo. Super Starling!http://www.superstarling.rocksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-55940443595228237312015-02-13T15:50:55.855-05:002015-02-13T15:50:55.855-05:00I would add a little detail : I think she is the t...I would add a little detail : I think she is the two-legged version of one of the many dryads in World of Warcraft.Khalysta from Versaillesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-27841069932380241462015-02-13T15:48:37.418-05:002015-02-13T15:48:37.418-05:00I'm wondering -- what's the etiquette of a...I'm wondering -- what's the etiquette of asking people who they're cosplaying? Is it considered rude, or is there a way to do it that's okay?Erin in CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-31453721899048442015-02-13T15:36:54.124-05:002015-02-13T15:36:54.124-05:00Speaking of The Ice King, have you seen this from ...Speaking of The Ice King, have you seen this from Deviant Art? Beautiful!<br /><br /><a href="http://chasestone.deviantart.com/art/The-Ice-King-510570319" rel="nofollow">http://chasestone.deviantart.com/art/The-Ice-King-510570319</a>Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982223330215608312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-61760790875183353642015-02-13T15:13:53.679-05:002015-02-13T15:13:53.679-05:00I think the girl with the sword and the green head...I think the girl with the sword and the green headdress is Hela from the Marvel universe.Andrea L. Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631544178675697388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-45240934061942878732015-02-13T15:12:14.118-05:002015-02-13T15:12:14.118-05:00Thanks so much for posting these pix! It's alm...Thanks so much for posting these pix! It's almost like being there. :)<br /><br />As for the lady in green-and-black armor with the giant horns ... I'm pretty sure that's Hela, the death goddess. She turns up a lot in Thor comics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1724594058209899258.post-1312536732506074172015-02-13T14:25:47.886-05:002015-02-13T14:25:47.886-05:00Spectacular- worth the wait! I always love your co...Spectacular- worth the wait! I always love your con pics, you're so good at getting people to pose for you. One note: I think the 'fawn' is actually a 'faun' (forest god/goddess). Baby deer don't typically play musical instruments. ;-) Either way, she's gorgeous. Thanks as always for sharing. Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08930247057439227670noreply@blogger.com