This overview of fan convention costume competitions covers various genres of costumes, a brief history of masquerades, how contests differ from one type of convention to another, and judging processes, plus costume fabrication and stage presentation tips for taking your costume creation from beginning concept to stage-ready spectacle...and have fun doing it! Presented by Comic-Con Masquerade director (for the past 20 years)
Martin Jaquish, Masquerade assistant
John Ruff, award-winning fan costumer
Allan Lavigne, and award-winning member of the HCC cosplay group
Judy Grivich.
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