Ciel Phantomhive

When It All Goes Wrong...

Ultimately, of course, I went wrong in a big enough way that I needed more yardage than I had, three days before we were supposed to leave. There was some last minute damage control which lead to me having two closet cosplays (I am possibly the only person alive for whom a leopard print burlesque dress and a lavender and black 1885 walking gown are closet cosplays) but basically, instead of having the five I had planned, I had NO costumes for October Expo.

I am VERY DISAPPOINTED IN MYSELF.

Ciel will, of course, be finished - he's cost me too much money to abandon - and I am steadily working on the wig in odd spare moments. It was my first attempt at stubbing a wig (Which was easier than I expected) and putting in a parting (Which was not) and I'm almost ready to start building the pigtails.

I have re-envisioned Ciel and am now convinced I want to do the full - and historically accurate - underpinnings. I may have to tweak my bloomers as they were done in a hurry but the basic concept - fitted French knickers with knee-length layered lace ruffles - is sound. The cage bustle I would rather like to do in pink and white or black and white ticking stripe cotton. I also intend to make a matching corset - the same pink with black ribbons as the dress and several layers of ruffled scallop trim on the hips - and an embroidered corset cover now I have the time. I may well also go ahead and do the DVD cover version, with the extra trim on the top of the gloves, the boot garters, and the embroidered anklet.

I'm trying to work out some kind of skit that would allow me to show off the whole deal right down to the stockings, but since it's an all-ages show a strip tease is right out. Perhaps if I'm putting the clothes ON...?

AFA X-Anime Festival Asia 2010 Event Report

Here are some event photos and videos last Nov 13 and 14 at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Hall Singapore.

Alodia Gosiengfiao cosplay as Haruhi Suzumiya Gothic Lolita Version
photo credit to Justin Đoàn

Team Thailand is the Grand Prize Winner of 2010 Regional Cosplay Championship @ AFA X


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AFA X-Anime Festival Asia 2010 Event Report

Here are some event photos and videos last Nov 13 and 14 at the Suntec Convention & Exhibition Hall Singapore.

Alodia Gosiengfiao cosplay as Haruhi Suzumiya Gothic Lolita Version
photo credit to Justin Đoàn

Team Thailand is the Grand Prize Winner of 2010 Regional Cosplay Championship @ AFA X


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✩Kazex

Ryeain :
Yes, 'Hell Comes Swiftly' is indeed a piece that make me stares longer and saying the angle is perfect. There's strong yet soft side of this photo, the flow of the scarf captured is my favorite part of the whole photo. And the other piece 'Encore', amazed me as if time stopped for a second and has the movie feel of it.. serious LOVE!!~ Love how he tend to play with different lighting throughout his photography *thumbsup!

✩ KAZEX ✩

Photos by Kazex

Ryea : What type of camera do you use ?

I use a Canon 5d Mark2 right now.
Some of my earlier pictures were lit using flashguns, but i've moved on to strobes by Elinchrom now. All my pictures have been processed only with Lightroom 2/3. Sadly i don't know how photoshop works.

Ryea : What inspires you to start photography?

I started around 2 years ago, when i was 17.
Back then it was the school holidays, and i didn't feel like staying at home just playing video games, so i decided to try photography. My first purchase was a clunky Praktica MTL-50 - back then i was only interested in B&W film photography.

It wasn't easy because i didn't have any friends nor anyone else i knew who was interested in photography back then. I learn everything through books, magazines and the internet.

Ryea : What makes you to continue in photography with passion?

In photography, everyone has to develop their own signature style and look.
Once i mastered my technical, i proceeded onto the next step, finding an identity for myself and my photography.

An identity stretches beyond simply how a picture looks.
It's born of a photographer's instinct, taste, and philosophy. I always liked art, but could never draw well with a pen. Being able to reproduce the visuals i can envision in my head excites me every tim i pick up the camera. I slowly found myself addicted to photography and how both complex and simple the art form can become, pushing the boundaries between what other photographers think can or cannot be done.

Ryea : Which is your most satisfied/favorite shot so far?

That would be Hell Comes Swiftly

or Encore coming in at a close second.

Ryea : Which photo you've taken is the most challenging to you? why?

That would be Encore.

Both me and the cosplayer were standing underneath falling water at a fountain, with our legs soaked shin-deep in the water. The longer we stayed there, the more water would get on my lens and equipment. So it had to be done very quickly.

Ryea : What's your goal achievement in photography?

To be a Hasselblad Master.

Every year, the prestigious Hasselblad brand holds a competition for different genres/categories of photography for photographers all over the world.

Ryea : Who do you look up to or inspires you?

Tommy Oshima ,

Henri Cartier Bresson,

and various painters around the world, such as Kazu Shimura

Ryea : Any advise to those are new starter or interested in photography?

Photography is a long, thought-out process.

Certain images may be created in ways which are more than meets the eye. Simple pictures can be created with much complication, and complicated pictures can be created with simplicity. There is no right or wrong as to what you use to recreate your visions, but only one's principle behind each picture.

Our pictures are all valued in different ways - do you know what makes yours?

Ryea : Lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay this blog?

It's a great site with comprehensive features and such ^^

Thanks so much Kazex !!~

Hanabishi Recca

Cosplayer: Vench Joseph Magalona

PHOTO BY MARK ROMULO TUMBAGAHAN

~♥~ Kizuna 宵月

Ryeain:
Yup, she's the owner of Fantasy Sheep, one of the famous wig shop in taobao.
Couldn't deny that FS wig quality is great and both the style is nice too!
Has always been the top choice for cosplayers.
Of course, she herself is also a cosplayer.
I'm really in love with her Nura cosplay, both character and location is great plus epic hair !!

✩✩ INTERVIEW SECTION ✩✩

Ryea: What is COSPLAY to you?
K: It's my hobby and also my job.
是爱好，也是工作。


Ryea: When do you first started to cosplay?
K: 2002
2002年


Ryea: How many characters have you cosplayed so far ?
K: actually there's more but couldn't remember more.
结城夏野（尸鬼）
招兵买马（荒川爆笑团）
高木秋人（BAKUMAN）
桂木桂马（只有神知道的世界）
巡音ruka（JBF）
奴良滑瓢/奴良陆生（滑头鬼之孙）
Akira（咎狗之血）
平和岛静雄（DRRR！）
金久保誉（StarrySky）
翔子/美波（笨蛋测试召唤兽）
Yuli（pop n'music8）
伊良部一郎(中) （空中秋千）
Gian Caliro（LuckyDog1）
贝阿朵莉切（海猫鸣泣之时）
王耀（APH）
土方十四郎（银魂）


Ryea: Which is your favorite character that you've cosplayed?
K: Kaito (Vocaloid)


Ryea: Which is your first character?
K: Female Rogue (RO online)
女流氓（RO online）


Ryea: Which characters is in your future cosplay list?
K:
玉章 （滑头鬼之孙）
系色望（绝望先生）
直井文人/小由理（Ａｎｇｅｌ　Ｂｅａｔｓ）
初音miku


Ryea: Do you make your own costume & props ?
K: Some but can't remember already.
有一些，不记得了=A=


Ryea: Which character costume/ props you like the most?
K: I really like Vocaloid family's
Vocaloid家族的都很喜欢^^


Ryea: What is your favorite part when cosplay?
K: Editing photos part after photos are taken, feels like everything is worth it after tiring for so long and now it's time to see the results.
拿到照片开始做后期的部分，感觉辛苦总算结束了现在来看成果=w=


Ryea: Any memorable experience when you cosplay?
K: Couldn't remember much.
不太记得了（咦）


Ryea: Do you have photoshoot experience? What's the difference between going for events and photoshoots?
K: Yup, for photo shoot we're able to invite more friends and photographers for help, plus we can choose our own location for photo shoots. As for events are some how activities and location are very limited, time is also one of the problem.
有的，外拍可以多请一些朋友和摄影师给自己帮忙，还可以专门找独特的背景拍，event则比较限制活动和场地，时间也是个大问题。


Ryea: Which is your favorite location for photoshoot?
K: My house backyard, because it's an antique type garden, it's very convenient.
自家小区，因为是旧式花园小区，景色很多拍照也很方便XD


Ryea: Do you salute/idolize any cosplayer?
K: 龙一、Raye、sadako、tokiwo


Ryea: Any tips to share ?
K: From the minute you decided to cosplay the character till the photo result is out,
must do much research on the character, if there's anything that doesn't understand always seek for help from the experienced, and also must relax and enjoy the fun of cosplay.
从开始决定cos一个角色到最后出照片，都要认真参考原作，有不懂的多向前辈学习，然后就是放平心态享受cos的乐趣。



and 3 super-random questions :

1) Which fashion genre do you follow?
K: Go with flow.
随意有质感

2) Do you like insects?
K: I like butterflies but I seriously hate caterpillars.
喜欢蝴蝶，讨厌毛虫一类/ A \

3) What is your favorite flavour?
K: Cherry and Strawberry
樱花、草莓

Ryea: And lastly, what do you think about Let's Cosplay~?
K: Awesome!!
很棒


Thanks so much, Kizuna!~

Shinsuke Takasugi

Cosplayer: Steven Vivero

PHOTO BY POLLEN NATINO