Hall of Fame: Glow In The Dark Concert

Glow in the Dark Concert: This year we ain't gonna just sing. We are gonna dance too. Hey serious people, time to let loose without the booze a little to end the year ;) join us to sing out loud and let those feet do a little dancing! Here are the stars of the night to rick the stage with us!

Raise a glow stick for the night!

MOAR GAMES~

Recycle Medieval cosplay  

GAMEPLAY

1.  This game will run for 20 minutes

2. Game will be conducted by groups consisting of 6 members each, from the same House.

3. Each group will be assigned with a theme and an example picture (based on medieval times/ chessboard characters) and must pick 1 group member to represent as a model for your final product.

4. Materials will be provided: recycled items (such as newspapers, empty cans and boottles..etc) to complete the task within 20 minutes

GAME ENDS/WIN

1. When 20 minutes is up.

2. Judging will be based on accuracy and creativity. One group winner.

ACG song Trivia

GAMEPLAY

1. This game is open to all individuals and the duration is 15 minutes.

2. Each random song snipets (could be from game or anime series) will be played for the crowd to guess.

3. This game is just to earn extra points for final overall group judging.

 

Activity: Checkers

Gameplay
1. Game will be conducted on a 7 x 7 grid with 7 pieces each team with a commander that order the pieces to move. The game rules pretty same like the classic checkers.

2. When jumping over enemy pieces (encounter with other pieces), both pieces have to play and win in a THREE (3) ROUNDS of STONE SCISSORS PAPER.

- If the jumping pieces win, the enemy pieces is out and he/she can continue for multiple jump if the condition possible
- If the jumping pieces lose, he/she will be sent out of the board and the encounter pieces remain unharmed.

3.Kinging – When a piece reaches the opponent’s last row, he/she will be promoted into king. The king piece can move diagonally, forward or backward.

GAME ENDS/WIN

1. When one team loses all his/her pieces. 

2. When 10 mins up, the team with most pieces win. 

Accomodations

As you guys know, the party lasts till midnight. And it might not be convenient for some of us to head home at that hour. So we list out some options for accomodation around the area.

Hotel Sri Petaling has offered us single/twin room for Rm174 per night.
Day use (4 hours) will be Rm145 (superior room).



Other options would be:

EVWOLRD SRI PETALING
83, Jalan Radin Bagus, Business Zone J5,
Sri Petaling, Bukit Jalil,
57000 Kuala Lumpur,
TEL NO. : 03 9058 4686
http://www.evhotel.com.my/srip.html
http://www.evhotel.com.my/srip_rates.html


Best View Hotel (Sri Petaling) Sdn. Bhd.
No 85 & 87, Jalan Radin Bagus,
Bussiness Zone Sri Petaling, 57000 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 03-9056 2987 H/p: 017-526 8588
Email: sripetaling@bestviewhotel.com.my
http://bestviewhotel.com.my/booking2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=15


Cottage Inn Sri Petaling (Warning though: Seems like rather terrible reviews)
124, Jalan Radiu, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
Tel: 03-90584232
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298570-d1717800-Reviews-Citotel_Bukit_Jalil-Kuala_Lumpur_Wilayah_Persekutuan.html

EmCeE

Welcoming back our rocker dude Shaun Lopez and seme-sama Yukito as our Master of Ceremony this year!!

*confetti*

Last year these two moved the crowd as rocker and harry potter (who lost his glove). What do they have install for us this year? Let's welcome them back to the stage together!

ITINERARY

Itinerary 2012

5pm

Registration 

Gift exchange submission

Shoot

Collect door gift

Register for games

Preliminary for  King/Queen of House

Flea Market

Wii

730pm

Banquet hall opens

Ice breakers

8pm

Dinnah! Sahpederk! Tabemasu! 

Stage presentation

9pm

Games and activities

King/Queen of House voting

10pm

Prize giving

Gift exchange

Group photo

11pm

Glow in da dark conserto!

(Surprise on who will be performing this year XD)

12am

Tapao...cya next year~

Will update on the games along with the gameplay rules soon. Hope to see you guys there! Let's end the year ze cosplay style~

Performance Slots

 Dear All,

The performance slots are open to all who is participating the ball. It's a slot between 5 minutes to a max of 10 minute each. 

You are allowed to sing or dance as solo or in a group or come up with any random skits such as magic show or cosplay skit. 

We will be able to play the back ground music or sound track for your performance but if you want to use music instruments, you need to being your own and we will hook you onto the speakers. Let us know in advance what you need as props such as chair/ a small table and we will arrange for you. A short rehearsal will be done earlier on that day before the crowds come. We will be working on getting a changing room/rest room for you guys but so far no news yet >< finger crossed!

If you guys are interested, kindly email us at cosplayball2011@gmail.com with these information:

1. Name/names/group name

2. How many people participating

3. Soft copy of BGM at later date

4. Type of performance

5. A picture of you/your group for publicity purposes <3

Warmest regards,

Cosplay Ball Committee!

Cosplay Ball Menu

APPETIZER

Fruit Rojak
2 x types of Western Mixed Salad 

2 x types of Thai Salad
2 x types of Green Salad
(cucumber, carrot, tomatoes, capsicum green and red & onion ring)
French Dressing, 1000 Island Dressing and Italian Dressing

SOUP
Mushroom Soup

MAIN DISHES
Steamed White Rice
Pilau Rice South Indian
Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Fish Curry
Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet
Chicken Nugget
Butter Prawn
Siew Pak Choy with Oyster Sauce

DESSERT
3 x types of Cakes
2 x types of Jelly in glass
2 x types of Pudding
3 x types of Fresh cut fruit
Cream Caramel

BEVERAGE
Cold - Cordial Drink
Hot - Teh Tarik

WHEEEEEEEEEE!!!

We've added yet another attraction to Cosplay Ball 2012.
Guess what it is?
Here, I'll give you just one hint...




Uhuh!!
A Nintendo Wii will be set up available for everyone to play.
4 games will be cycled throughout the event:

Rayman Raving Rabbits: Tv Party
A game that will get everyone jumping and shouting as they try to outdo each other in this entertaining title.




Naruto Clash of Ninja Revolution 2
Experience the world of Naruto like a real ninja by facing off in head-to-head battles!



Wii Sports
Sports, the friendly and fun way. Experience Sports from another level.



SmackDown Vs Raw 2009 Featuring ECW
Brawl it out. And see who is the strongest, fit to be Champion!




Well!
What are you guys waiting for?
Time to secure your spots for Cosplay Ball 2012!!

Cosplay Ball Is Back!

Having it for the third year straight, we aim to grow bigger and throw in more fun the Cosplay style! Our theme this year is a mixture of Casino Royal and Fantasy. There will be four division of House:

Imperial Spades

Jubilee Hearts

Sovereign Clubs

Royal Diamonds

It's a buffet style event with door gifts, performances, flea markets, games and activities just to name a few.

Details as below:

Date: 29th December (Saturday)

Time: 4pm onward (itinerary coming soon)

Location: Hotel Sri Petaling (map)

Do follow us and interact with us on facebook: CosplayBall2012

Tickets are now for sale at:

RM50 - early birds (August)

RM60 - normal price (September)

RM70 - late comers (October onward) 

For any queries, kindly leave a comment here or on our facebook. We can also be contacted by email: cosplayball2011@gmail.com

Online Cosplay Competition: Showcase

Yup, finally it's up! Contestant in the running for Best Resemblance and Best Workmanship! Feel free to drop a comment here for who you think deserves to win ;) results will be out in May. Once again, thanks for participating, guys!

A. Han Li Koay: Project Inga from Un-Go 

B. Mohd Amiruddin: Project Ryu from Street Fighter

C. Chris Yap: Project Degel Aquarius from Saint Seiya

D. Fahimi Sparda: Project Chen Zhen from Legend of the Fist

E. Carolyn How: Project Layla Malkal from Code Geass

F. Lee Xin Wei: Project Ririchiyo Shirakiin from Inu x Boku SS

G. Chiah Yee Wen: Project Lacus Clyne from Gundam Seed Destiny

 G. Amanda Cheh: Project Shouma Takakura from Mawaru Penguidrum

H. Charlene Ng Andrew: Project Flandre Scarlet from Touhou

Photog: Thomas Kuan

Location: Malaysia
Also known as Hexlord, creator of Black Rabbit Photography.

Photoshoot Data:

Shoot cosplay : Doesn't matter.

Preference in shooting : Doesn't matter.

Setting preference : Outdoor

Time : Doesn't matter











How long have you been shooting cosplay?
I have been shooting cosplay since 2004. That was around the time I started attending cosplay events.

How is cosplay photography different from other photography?

Cosplay photography combine various elements from a number of photography genres. This in essence keep things interesting as well as challenging.

What motivates/demotivates you from cosplay photography?

I think the chance to work with interesting series will motivate me in cosplay photography. Conversely, drama are a very strong demotivational factor but they do not occur that frequently.

Do share with us what camera other gadgets you usually work with. 

I work with Nikon DSLRs, along with an assortment of lenses and other accessories. You can view more of my works at http://hexlord.deviantart.com or at http://hexlord.multiply.com

Do you mind sharing the editing software you usually use?

I use Photoshop CS5 for editing as well as mild touch up purposes.

Most memorable shoot and why?

I have quite a few memorable shoots so there's no any particular ones that I like the most.

Photog: Alf Alive

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
A fellow cosplayer himself, Alf shared his journey as a cosplay photographer.

 Photoshoot Data:

Shoot cosplay : Doesn't matter.

Preference in shooting : Doesn't matter.

Setting preference : Doesn't matter.

Time : Doesn't matter.

How long have you been shooting cosplay?
I began my photography journey since 2006 on a local cosplay event in Jakarta. Back then, I just do a simple photo with my Pocket Cam. Finally in the middle of 2009 I got my very first DSLR Camera, and I started to do cosplay Photography more seriously.

How is cosplay photography different from other photography?

To me, cosplay photography is complex yet at the same time unique, where within a piece the emphasis in make-up, landscape and costume are factors within the variety of elements in photography (beauty, landscape, fashion, etc).  The depth within a photo in cosplay photography reveals the character(s)/theme(s) of the cosplay where they all each contain their own unique stories.

What motivates/demotivates you from cosplay photography?

I entered the cosplay world as a cosplayer, and during my time in being one and seeing the cosplays done by my fellow cosplayer friends, I feel that it would be a shame if their efforts were limited to be enjoyed only in events. I feel that they deserve more appreciation, and I see cosplay photography as the answer. With cosplay photography, we can maximize the conveying of the characters until they truly express the characters we cosplay by adjusting the background with themes and creating re-enactments that follow those themes. The world must know that cosplay is not something to be underestimated, because within it is rich potential.

Do share with us what camera other gadgets you usually work with. 

I'm using a Canon EOS 450D. Lenses include: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II. For Lighting i use 2 Yongnuo Flash Speedlite Yn-460ii. These gears were one of the most standar and cheapest set in photography, but I believe that these equipments are enough to produce a good result.

You can see my gallery on Deviant Art, http://alivealf.deviantart.com/ but I usually upload most of the photo result on my Facebook account,

Do you mind sharing the editing software you usually use?

I usually use Adobe Lightroom 3.5 for editing the overall Tone, and finally finish it on Adobe Photoshop CS3.

Most memorable shoot and why?

The most memorable shoot for me was my very first Durarara shoot with Sola (solatomato.deviantart.com) as Shizuo and Kika (http://ki-ri-ka.deviantart.com/) as Izaya. It began when suddenly heavy rain appeared when we were still preparing to go to the location. At first we thought it was going to be a failed session because we didn’t prepared for this kind of situation. But miracle happened, suddenly the rain stopped and for the very first time, we saw the most beautiful sky ever in Jakarta! It was a golden sky and there were even a-double rainbow! As a matter of fact the location became even more epic than it was before!

Photog: Amir Yusof

Location: Malaysia
Widely known as Razrig among his cosplay friends and photographers.

Photoshoot Data:

Shoot cosplay : Actually prefer shooting both solo and group.

Preference in shooting : Depend on how many cosser that i'm shooting if solo would prefer shooting alone, if group would help if got other photographers.

Setting : Doesn't matter which setting as long as its suitable for the theme/cosplay

Time : Doesn't matter.

How long have you been shooting cosplay? 
I been shooting cosplayer since end of 2009 till now.

How is cosplay photography different from other photography? 
For me there's not much difference beteween other photography and cosplay photography. Most important for me is the passion for it.

What motivates/demotivates you from cosplay photography? 
What motivates me in cosplay photography is the fact that I like doing it. I enjoy seeing characters from the anime come to live. Doing what I like is enough to motivate in persuin cosplay photography. Actually I don't know what demotivate me from cosplay photography maybe when I don't like doing it i would demotivate from cosplay photography XD

Do share with us what camera other gadgets you usually work with.
Currently I'm using a Canon 550D with 4 lense a 50mm f1.8,28-75 f2.8, 85mm f1.8 and a wide angle 12-24 f4. i usually used the 28-75 for event.

Do you mind sharing the editing software you usually use?
I use Lightroom to edit the overall photo, color/exposure and Photoshop if touching up is required.

Most memorable shoot and why?
I would say when I was having fun while doing shoots. Well, most the memorable shoots are back in 2010. I don't particularly remember which one but I had quite a fun time although I didn't get good result. The fun, it's worth it.

You can view more of his photography in DA: http://bakasteam.deviantart.com/ and his Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Razrig-Photography/177243265667606