However, what does Otakon have for me as a professional?
You do one panel about translation or whatever, and you get comped.
I feel like any convention requires professionals to actually work though -- there's not really any half-time.
But aside from panels, there's almost nothing for a professional to do that isn't just straight entertainment in most cases. There are few networking opportunities at anime conventions (compared to other conventions).
Exactly. At PAX, I meet all sorts of other game developers. Even if I am in the Artist Alley, it isn't really built for conversation and networking. The same goes for translation stuff. I want to meet other people who enjoy the same pursuits as I do, in the same way I do. Otakon is great as an anime fan, but for someone in the animation or translation industries, it doesn't really seem tailored to professional enrichment. But, after all, "by fans, for fans," right?
You should totally come next year. There are some amazing things being planned for next year cosplay-wize...
I would love to, but money and potential jobs/internships may get in the way. If I have money to do a non-local convention, it would probably only be one, so...I'd be picking between like, Otakon, PAX East, Anime Boston, MAGFest, and Connecticon...
But yeah, cool cosplay plans totally work for me. I can usually only motivate myself to work on cosplay-type-stuff if I have a group. I'm not very good at putting stuff together by myself, but I always know how to find people who can show me how to do stuff.
Otakon counts unique human bodies. SDCC counts turnstile per day. They count a five day pass for one person as five people Otakon counts a weekend pass for three days as one person. Otakon doesn't count staff, vendors, guests, etc. I'm pretty sure SDCC counts the janitors and security guards.
I think SDCC feels bigger becuase it is more crowded while Otakon is sprawling, but Otakon just might more more actual people.
I'm really happy that I got a chance to sit down and get to know Viga and Ryan. I hope to see you guys at the future cons and stuff.
One of the best moments at the con was listening to George complain about being famous. To paraphrase "I just signed 3 autographs, and it sucks. I hate being famous." Hehehehe. Too adorable.
I'm still a bit confused at being referred to being the Cynical one. I feel like due to the lack of FRC people around I was the most cynical due to the 7 people more cynical then me not being around :-p
I'm still a bit confused at being referred to being the Cynical one. I feel like due to the lack of FRC people around I was the most cynical due to the 7 people more cynical then me not being around :-p
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I feel like any convention requires professionals to actually work though -- there's not really any half-time.
But, after all, "by fans, for fans," right?
Also, George, Carl, and Cat are totally awesome.
But yeah, cool cosplay plans totally work for me. I can usually only motivate myself to work on cosplay-type-stuff if I have a group. I'm not very good at putting stuff together by myself, but I always know how to find people who can show me how to do stuff.
I think SDCC feels bigger becuase it is more crowded while Otakon is sprawling, but Otakon just might more more actual people.
Best free item acquired was a strip of film from Place Promised given at his Q&A.
One of the best moments at the con was listening to George complain about being famous. To paraphrase "I just signed 3 autographs, and it sucks. I hate being famous." Hehehehe. Too adorable.