Getting Started
| Type | Title | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with Cosplay Skits | Whether to compete Getting costumes Intro to audio and video Timing and lines Applying to a masquerade | |
| Image | 8 Things to Avoid in Your Next Cosplay Skit | Effects, moves, and content you should avoid |
| Reel | Tips for Stage Fright | Practice, at home, at the con, backstage |
| Working with Cosplay Groups | Recruiting skit members Setting expectations Communications | |
| Awkward Group Situations | Splitting a prize, team members who are disinterested, members who drop | |
| Post | 4 Considerations when Building Sets | Transport, disposal, overall design |
| Reel | Picking a costume for an event | Contests, live microphones, themes, how to request new events |
| Post | Tips for Surviving a Masquerade | Preparation for performance contest, things to ask |
| Post | Putting together a photoshoot reference | How to set up a reference sheet for your cosplay photographer/videographer |
Scripts
| Type | Title | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Writing Scripts | Skit ideas Deciding how to stage Writing a script Tips for dance skits Engaging the audience | |
| Let’s Brainstorm Skit Ideas | Why do a skit Brainstorm starting with: character, plot, pop culture, music Non-speaking scripts | |
| Video | Example – Scripting for cosplay video | Interview with Far From the Nest Cosplay on WCS USA qualifier entry based on Violet Evergarden |
Audio and Video
| Type | Title | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Copyright music in skit audio | Difference between copyright, royalty, attribution, public domain How to prepare your audio based on contest rules | |
| Reel | Why are cosplay contest videos so hard to find? | Reasons for why conventions might not release videos of their masquerade contests |
| Video | Example – cosplay video score | Example of an original music piece composed for a cosplay video contest Notation for changes in music matching to changes in action/mood |
| Video | Example – foley work | Example of recording original foley work |
Performance Examples
| Genre(s) | Performance | Characters / Series | Techniques Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comedy | CCE 2024 | Zofis (Zatchbell), GIR (Invader Zim) | Prop work |
| Drama, Musical | CCE 2022 | Nike Lemercier (World is Still Beautiful) | Quick change behind screen Prop use (ribbons) Original singing, new lyrics |
| Improv | PopCult 2022 – Death Match | Anya Forger (Spy X Family) | Prop use Recovering from unexpected accidents Stage combat |
| Slice of Life | WCS 2021 USA Qualifier | Violet and Leon (Violet Evergarden) | Voice over Split POV |
| Drama, Jukebox | CCE 2021 | Violet (Violet Evergarden) | Traditional dramatic storytelling arc Prop use (multiple) |
| Nostalgia, slice of life | AB 2019 | Multiple (Ranma 1/2, FLCL, Yu Yu Hakusho, BLEACH, Card Captor Sakura) | Using music, video, and classic characters to maximize a bittersweet nostalgic connection to audience |
| Musical comedy | CCE 2019 | Rimuru Tempest (That Time I was Reincarnated as a Slime) | Invisible 2nd character via voice over Extras via cardboard cut-outs |
| Action | AB 2019 | Multiple (Revolutionary Girl Utena, My Hero Academia, Final Fantasy XV, Kingdom Hearts, Full Metal Alchemist, BLEACH, Dragonball Z, Fate/Stay Night) | Stage combat Group with limited rehearsal time together Supporting video |
| Comedy | CCE 2018 | Star Guardian Lulu (League of Legends) | Invisible 2nd character via offstage audio Memes |
| Dance Comedy | AB 2018 | Multiple (Outlaw Star, Fairy Tail, HUNTER X HUNTER, Yu Yu Hakusho, Hellsing, Sailor Moon, My Hero Academia) | Dance skit Supporting video |
| Walk On | AAC 2017 | Evergreen (Fairy Tail) | Walk on |
| Comedy | AB 2015 | King & Ban (Seven Deadly Sins) | Straight man / funny man comedy Stage combat Supporting video |
| Dance Comedy | AB 2014 | The Beautiful Suzuki / Suzuka and Shishiwakamaru (Yu Yu Hakusho) | Straight man / funny man comedy Memes Dance skit |