Post by direkitty on Jan 2, 2018 13:39:50 GMT -5
~Welcome back to another Anime North~
Photoshoot Bookings are CLOSED! Thanks everyone!
>>>MAP<<<
Much like last year i'll be generating google albums for every photoshoot (example: here) - i'll endeavor to have a better set up for linking to these albums this year(have the QR codes directly on the signs and a link in app for the schedule). Albums will again be uploaded to AnimeNorthPhotoshoots on Facebook.
Map will be updated and posted (and i'm trying to make a simple map as people seem to struggle with using google maps, i might hand draw it... (oh that might be simply awful!)) by February (no location changes from last year).
First up:
Location names & some info on the locations:
TCC1 - very green, very small (best looking location #1)
DT1 - Trees, shady, patio of the IP, places to sit, very small
DT2 - Large trees, grass, very green, small/medium sized (best looking location #2)
TCC3 - green, no shade, medium sized
TCC4 - pavement, no shade, medium sized
TCC2 - largest location, some tiny trees, green
We are back to "DT" as the International Plaza will be the Delta as of March.
What is a Photoshoot?
This is where a group of cosplayers from the same anime/game/etc. join together for photographs from other convention goers & themselves. Here is a good list of dos and don'ts of running a shoot
These gatherings of cosplayers are open for everyone to enjoy.
Rules/Steps for registering a photoshoot
1. All time will going to be set on the hour. This makes it easier to organize everything into 1 hour chunks. So if your photoshoot begins at 4pm, you have that space for the full hour. Each photoshoot is granted one hour for you to use the space.
2. Make a thread for your cosplay photoshoot on the teahouse forums (these forums!) with all pertinent information inside (day/time/photo ideas/Facebook Event Page). If you are only planning on doing one day then you could have “Saturday Your Photoshoot 2018” in the title. (eg Saturday Naruto Photoshoot or Friday/Sunday Naruto photoshoots) This is just a quick way for people to get a hold of you, or a way for me to point people in the right direction if they have questions.
3. All photoshoot requests will be done via email.
a. Whomever is running the photoshoot will send an email to
anphotoshoots at gmail.com containing the following information:
i. Title and day(s) of photoshoot in the subject line of the e-mail ie. Saturday Naruto Photoshoot or Friday and Saturday One Punch Man Photoshoots.
ii. Desired location and time/day (check the current photoshoot list linked above to see what is currently taken), and preferably a backup time or location in case the first choice is taken (backup times mean there is less of a chance of you losing out on some prime picks, just in case another email in the queue also requests the location you want). The pre-determined locations can be found on the map in this thread. IP1/DT1 is the Patio in front of the IP/DT (with all the trees). IP = International Plaza (the new name for the Double Tree). Ie. Friday at 6pm at TCC4 and Saturday at 1pm at TCC3
iii. A link to your thread on the Anime North “Teahouse of the Maple Moon” forum.
Example:
Title/subject: Saturday Naruto Photoshoot <-- I really do appreciate this. Getting a dozen emails with no title is frustrating and it makes it harder to find your information.
Body of email: Hi! I'd like to book a photoshoot for Naruto: Saturday @ TCC 3 @ 5pm. Alternatively Saturday @ TCC 3 @ 6pm. Here is a link to our post on the teahouse forums. Thanks!
Example 2:
Title/subject: Friday and Saturday One Punch Man Photothoosts
Body of email: Why hello there! I'd like to book a photoshoot for One Punch Man: Saturday @ TCC 2 @ 1pm. Alternatively Saturday @ TCC 2 @ 3pm. Here is a link to our post on the teahouse forums. Thank you~
4. The only events sanctioned for the list are actual cosplay photoshoot events. This does not include any meetups or other events (idk, like some sort of underground golf tournament). Anyone attempting to bypass this rule will be banned.
5. Once the list is finalized the locations cannot be moved. This means if you are booked at TCC 1, you will have to host your photoshoot at TCC 1. Anyone attempting to bypass this rule will be banned. List will be finalized March 26th. After that any changes will be due to scheduling conflicts and hosts will be informed if anything like that were to occur. If you ditch on running your photoshoot after the final date for accepting bookings you won't be allowed to run an event in the future.
6. Deadline for entries is April 7th! (nothing is fully official until schedule is printed and in your hand/on your phone)
7. If your photoshoot is accepted I will let you know it’s been booked via responding to your email.
8. Have fun!
9. There is no guarantee that we can avoid a conflict with the rest of the con schedule (ie panels etc.) but AN will do so to the best of its ability.
FAQ
1. Q: I’m running photoshoots for different series; can I just send one email for them all?
A: No, everything is organized in my Gmail folder by each photoshoot so for every photoshoot you host you will have to send another email. If you are doing 2 shoots for the same series, then please have them in the same email.
2. Q. How many people should be running the photoshoot with me?
A. This depends on the size of the photoshoot. If it’s a small shoot (<25 cosplayers) than one person will suffice to run it (This includes the majority of photoshoots). If there are more than 25 cosplayers expected (medium) then 2 would be more appropriate( Sailor Moon, Disney etc.). If there is closer to 100 expected (large) than 3 people should help organize and run it (One Piece, Overwatch, Final Fantasy). You can have as many helpers as you would like, but this is just a guideline. ☺
Exception to this would be if you were cosplaying something like Gundam mechas and your shoot may only have 15 cosplayers, but you would have a huge crowd. In this case you would want an extra host (or two) to provide crowd control.
3. Q. Do I get my badge at normal registration if I am organizing a photoshoot?
A. Yes.
4. Q. When do bookings begin?
A. Feb 24th for regular bookings.
5. Q: What does hosting a photoshoot entail?
A.The host is the person who calls out shots for the shoot. So you would be someone familiar with the characters in the series and groupings that people could assemble for good shots. You would be able to speak up and direct shots, and encourage those hanging on the peripheries to come and join in on the fun. It is suggested that you have an idea of some shots ahead of time. People attending also may have ideas for shots, so be prepared to take requests as well.
Also, stick to your timeslot! Other shoots may be occurring after yours so be prepared to clear out. Also, countdowns are great, after people are done with a pose counting down "Okay, 5,4,3,2,1!"
6. Why do large photoshoots get first dibs?
A. Prior to this we would have shoots with 100+ cosplayers at tiny spots... it just didn't work. This gives a chance for larger shoots to get big spots while also allowing for location choice for hosts.
