Emerald City ComiCon 2013 - Now with Pics!

[Blackbirdcd]

I'm sure a roped off buffer zone and a well placed sign will ease most worries for next year. If you stand back and zoom don't you get less proportionally distorted pictures anyways? or do you need to be right up for macro...

No idea, Schlitzie. I know my way around cameras and lenses, and I've found some of the best ways to photograph models are with prime (fixed zoom) lenses. 20 - 50mm work wonders and you don't have to get that close. This guy had a giant multi-purpose lens of some kind and no tripod. It was pretty amusing actually, in spite of my snarky comments above. I think a lot of people throw money at photo gear without really knowing how to use it.

It should be noted that I am truly flattered that anyone would go to such lengths to take photos of our models, even if they're still figuring it out. Hovering a heavy-ish flash precariously over someone else's models? Not a good idea. I once dropped a 1-pound, heavy crystal award on one of my delicate 1:72 Viper models while putting things away and was lucky to have only snapped off the top fin. And I'm a fairly seasoned model-builder!

We'll address the proximity issues next year for sure. Can't wait to start planning!

 

[The Schlitzie]

I can't remember if they were there last time but I loved seeing the couple of vendors that were selling replicas. I didn't buy anything spendy,but I had to snag a few Warehouse 13 nametags.

Did anyone else fill out the survey online? I said I would have liked to see more prop vendors and exhibitors. It was cool to have eFx there this year showing of screen used costumes.

 

[laserpistol76]

I should have checked to see if any RPF members were going. I saw a guy in a Batman suit at the ECC and found out that he put it on the costume showoff thread.

 

[The Schlitzie]

Oh cool. I wonder if he was in the costume contest. I saw a few professionally built looking Batman suits.

Here's a few costumes I wish I could un-see ENJOY! heheh:

Also we finally got our pictures back from the NightZero guys:

Post your pics if anyone else got their pictures taken by them!

I should have checked to see if any RPF members were going. I saw a guy in a Batman suit at the ECC and found out that he put it on the costume showoff thread.

 

[laserpistol76]

Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures.

 

[Cosmic Ash]

im that Loki!! haha

 

[firesprite]

im that Loki!! haha

SWEET! I really wanted to get a photo WITH you, but I barely had a moment to catch my breath much less do fun stuff like that on Saturday.

 

[The Schlitzie]

Hey,you got to hang out with Michael Shanks tough. :thumbsup

 

[firesprite]

Hey,you got to hang out with Michael Shanks tough. :thumbsup

That's true. He was really nice and both of them (he and his wife) are adorable together.

 

[Uanna]

You gotta pay for an autograph?!....I guess when the actors see the money they like you and wanna take a photo unless that money funds something good like a charity Im fine with that but not to support there lives.

 

[firesprite]

Many celebrities use these events to augment their income in the very up-and-down world of acting. It may not be going to charity, but in some cases, it's going to their mortgage and their kids' college tuition.