By Sean Bartlett
1. Why video?
We grew up in the music video age and we think that a video needs to keep moving and every action that is used from a convention is like a choreographed dance to music. Some action shots we like are cos-players hugging, Swords slashing, zombie shooting and karate kicking.
We are not Photographers and never claimed to be. You want to shoot a skit or a dance video we are the men you call and most of time we keep sound equipment just in case we need it. We will work with other photographers and many cases you will see one we dragged along with us.
2. Why No names?
We respect the anonymity of every dancer and cos-player. We figure there are over hundreds of conventions a year. There is a good chance we will see you again. So giving us your real name is not necessary and we are not going to give it out. If you are dressed as England We will call you England. I have said this before if were going to work together again it will happen. If we don't. We don't. There is no need to worry about it.
3 . Why is every one to us is important?
You are an artist and a very important person to the art process so if I do not thank you afterwards I am thanking you now.
I do not care about your status on youtube or how many likes you have on face book, if you made a schedule with us we are going to try our best to keep that schedule regardless if the greatest dancer and Cos-player comes along. The greatest artist is the one I am working with right now. We try to be men of our word.
4. Why Youtube?
I love youtube and there is one other website at the moment that can compete with youtube but we can only release one video a week in HD. We are releasing at least three a week. I love youtube, to me it is not just a social network it is a place for someone to be noticed. Toru Takanuru is a video editor and he wants to be noticed and you the cos-player or Dancer this is the place to get recognized. We try to tell everyone that they will be on youtube and we try to make sure we have permission from them before releasing footage.
5. Why High fives?
This is something new. This is the appreciation ceremony afterwards. When we first started everyone would end the video with hugs . I like the High five better. It gives everyone a feeling like they are part of the team and you are. I will Hug someone I know.
6. Why we like loud People ?
During filming this is not the time to keep quiet. If you have a better place to film let us know. You have an Idea that would attract more views let us know. Do not be quiet this is a team effort. If you want attention you are going to probably to get it from us.
7. How should you act?
You should act like your having the best time of your life. We want you have fun and stay comfortable. If you feel sick let us know. We can take a break. Please drink plenty of water and stretch properly we do not want any injuries. I am going to try to capture that great smile. If security wants us to move we will move but we can go outside or some where else. Every town has a Wal-Mart.
8. Why we do not know every Anime?
When I was a kid Anime was Sailor Moon or the Transformers and GI Joe. So please do not get mad if I do not know every Character from some girly Romance Anime . I do not play Video Games either so I doubt I will recognize some Obscure online Game Character.I am a Science Fiction Fan and I love Horror Movies so I easily recognize a Star Wars,Star Trek or scary Movie Cos-play. I am sure your Costume is great and if you made it yourself let us know. We are more likely to spend time with you because we appreciate any artist who works hard.
Remember
Toru Takanuru!!
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