Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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We are live in Auckland for #OverloadNZ 2023 and this was a Q&A Panel with International Cosplayer Vye & New Zealand photographer StudioTsu! Thanks to both of them for allowing us to post this panel ❤️

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Timestamps
0:00 - APG Intro
0:09 - Introduction
1:20 - Panel Content: What goes into a large scale photo shoot on location
3:04 - Panel Content: How do you capture the embodiment of a character?
4:54 - Panel Content: Concepting ideas
6:28 - Panel Content: Characterisation and posing
10:19 - Panel Content: Referencing and researching
13:04 - Panel Content: Location research
16:39 - Panel Content: Comparing location research to research of characters
19:41 - Panel Content: Real example of the comparison research to the final product
22:18 - Panel Content: Researching an individual location, getting in contact
24:00 - Panel Content: Avoid busy times at location.
25:50 - Panel Content: Plan!
31:46 - Panel Content: Bring. Everything.
34:00 - Panel Content: Make the most of the location while your there.
42:40 - Panel Content: Keep an eye out when traveling
46:40 - Panel Content: What about your accommodation
48:58 - Panel Content: Enjoy the experience
49:53 - Attendee Q&A
56:06 - Wrap Up, Where can you find them
56:54 - Outro