The RCS Sakura-Con 2013 Vlog

               As we slowly get a accustomed to our new homepage, here's another update from the group. Sakura-Con wrapped up last month, and the majority of our members, being Anya, Shimada, Erik, Lio and even Erin made it over to Seattle for the festivities. Now here's the group's con vlog to sum up a bit of what went down over the weekend.

The RCS 2012 CMV

             This is the first in a series of videos we plan to release each year. It's a montage of all we got up to during 2012, made up of video clips and outtakes from various photoshoots, videoshoots and conventions!

Episode 4 of the RCS Podcast Is Here!

*Taken from our original blog*

Original post:

http://theroyalcosplaysociety.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/episode-3-of-the-rcs-podcast-is-here/

              The Royal Cosplay Society Podcast, Episode 3: Prop and Accessory Construction is here! In this episode, we have RCS member Lio sitting in for Chelsea. Topics such as recommended materials and construction techniques as well as pointers on posing with props and prop transportation are covered. Cosplayer Lindzar is the subject of our Cosplayer Spotlight this episode, then we share our hilarious prop-related stories!

 Anya's co-host for this episode!

The RCS Podcast, Episode 3 DOWNLOAD

Segment List:

00:33 - Lio’s introduction
Relevant links: Lio’s deviantART; Lio’s Tumblr

01:13 - First point for prop making: “the recycling bin is your friend”
02:15 - Choosing your prop/accessory wisely
04:40 - Google and tutorials
Relevant links: Anya’s Pokéball tutorial

05:19 - Props you should not attempt on your first try
05:46 - Breaking it down
06:05 - Things you should and should not do in general
07:59 - Recommended materials: craft foam
09:09 - The dollar store and cosplay
09:38 - Recommended materials: glue gun
12:12 - Recommended materials: cardboard
13:35 - Recommended materials: acrylic paint
15:59 - Recommended materials: gloss
17:25 - Recommended materials: duct tape
19:07 - Recommended materials: insolation foam
20:26 - Insolation foam vs. wood
21:31 - Choosing materials for your props
23:07 - Prop care
24:24 - Prop transportation
25:57 - Prop con life
30:37 - Posing with your props
31:38 - Cosplayer Spotlight: Lindzar
Relevant links: Lindzar’s deviantART gallery; Lindzar’s Tumblr

32:53 - Storytime
33:01 - Lio’s hammer story
33:54 - Anya’s Link sword story
35:22 - Derp reel

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