Panel Schedule - Saturday
| Fortress of Solitude | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| How to Survive a Life in Animation | Special Guests Kevin Hopps, Kuni Tomita and Greg Guler discuss how they got into working in animation and the paths that their careers have taken them. | 11:00 AM -11:45 AM |
| Exploring Voice-over and Improvisation | Join voice actor Brian Cummings for a fun voice-over workshop! | 12:00 PM -12:45 PM |
| Color-Mixing For Artists | Calling all traditional and digital artists! This session will open your eyes to a foolproof method for mixing artists color based on what ACTUALLY HAPPENS when artist paints or colored pixels are mixed, rather than using obsolete, elusive color theories. Free your color-mixing from guesswork and wasted paint and time.This is the breakthrough Michael Wilcox Bias Color Wheel system. The Bias Color Wheel system is for beginners and professionals alike, and for any pigmented media (watercolors, oils, acrylics, printer's inks, alkyds, gouache, etc.) and digital paint programs. | 1:00 PM -1:45 PM |
| Character Design | Special Guest Greg Guler talks about designing characters for animated movies and TV shows. | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
| Somewhere In-Between | Zach Howard talks about his career in comics straddling both mainstream and indie projects. | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| Sanctum Sanctorum | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing: Everything You Want to Know and Didn't Know to Ask | We will cover everything from Different types of 3D printers to different types of print materials.We will also cover the best print materials for Cosplay & props armor. We will also cover other case uses for materials like Statues, figures, toys and even car parts. | 11:00 AM -11:45 AM |
| Philosophy of Comics: An Introduction | In this panel Professor Roy T Cook (University of Minnesota - Twin Cities) will take us on a guided tour of the philosophical study of comics: what they are, what they mean, and how they work. | 12:00 PM -12:45 PM |
| Cosplay On A Budget | Are you excited to cosplay, but worry you can't afford nice costumes? This panel is for you. Multi award-winning professional HeatherAfter Cosplay will share her favorite tips and tricks for creating cosplay on a budget that doesn't look cheap, and can even be used in competitions! | 1:00 PM -1:45 PM |
| Saturday Costume Contest Assessment | Judges will be examining the costumes of those interested in participating in Saturday's Costume Contest. | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
| Introduction to Building a Star Wars Droid | This panel introduces the Star Wars Droid Building community, explains how to start exploring building a Star Wars droid, the resources that are available to assist, and the basic components and materials of a typical droid build. | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Panel Schedule - Sunday
| Fortress of Solitude | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ghostbusters - Suit Up! | Learn how to Ghostbusters props on the cheap! | 11:00 AM -11:45 AM |
| Brian Cummings Q and A | Brian Cummings talks about his career as a voice-over artist and answers your questions. | 12:00 PM -12:45 PM |
| How a Cartoon is Made | Special Guests Greg Guler and Kevin Hopps talk about the process of putting together an episode of an animated TV series. | 1:00 PM -1:45 PM |
| Inking For Comics | Learn how to ink like a pro with this inking demo from Special Guest Zach Howard. | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
| The Shadow, Fandom and Mental Health | The shadow is a psychology concept popularized by C.G. Jung. It shows up in numerous fandoms and brings us closer to them. Come explore how this connection endears fandoms to us and is connected to our own mental health journeys. | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
| Sanctum Sanctorum | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing: Everything You Want to Know and Didn't Know to Ask | We will cover everything from Different types of 3D printers to different types of print materials.We will also cover the best print materials for Cosplay & props armor. We will also cover other case uses for materials like Statues, figures, toys and even car parts. | 11:00 AM -11:45 AM |
| Being Your Own Cosplay Photographer | Learn how to photograph your cosplay like a pro! HeatherAfter Cosplay has been taking 'selfies' of her costumes for over a decade, that no one believes are selfies. Want to find out how it's done? Heather will show you the tools she uses, and share her best practices for taking photos. | 12:00 PM -12:45 PM |
| What is Steampunk? | Ever wondered what exactly a steampunk is? Come chat with members of Airship Iron Opal as we share the good word of steam! We will share information about the genre in general, as well as tips and tricks for creation of cosplay, props and bringing a steampunk twist to characters you already love. | 1:00 PM -1:45 PM |
| Sunday Costume Contest Assessment | Judges will be examining the costumes of those interested in participating in Sunday's Costume Contest. | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
| Ghostbusters: How to Become One! | Join us for a captivating session that explores the thrilling world of Ghostbusters! This panel will offer a concise yet comprehensive guide to the steps you need to take in order to become a bona fide Ghostbuster. Learn about the equipment, the community, and the iconic costumes that make this franchise a timeless favorite. Get ready to unlock the secrets of ghostbusting and embark on your own adventures! | 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |