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AFO3's weekend full of
panels and discussions had a full schedule of interesting things to learn and participate in.
From industry leaders to fan functions, fans could sit in and listen to everything from
computer animation to cosplay, manga development to trivia shows, and voice acting to J-Rock. |
Anime
Festival Orlando 3 |
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Voice
Acting: Keith Burgess,
Doug Smith, and Wendee Lee joined together on stage to give an insightful view into the
delicate balance of professional and personal lives for the voice actor. Not as easy
choice for many, as fans yearn to become one but often find the schedules to be very
challenging as well as not paying much. Topics included vocal practice, special
techniques, dealing with various anime characters, studio direction, voice training, always
worrying about deadlines, questions about lip sync accuracy in Japan vs. the US, and having
some free time to act goofy in the studio in between voice sessions. |
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Costuming: Cosplay experts who work at Universal Studios in Florida brought helpful
knowledge to the cosplay crowds on how to build large-scale and relatively inexpensive
costumes such as Ryohki from Tenchi Muyou and many others. Topics also featured
shopping resources, fabrics to use, cutting techniques, foam inserts, care of large
costumes, and much more. |
Marshall Hash: The "Animation: Master" software package is one of the coolest 3D software from Marshall Hash, and
he gave an excellent demonstration of its powerful rendering engine as well as neat techniques to
apply motion to the bodies, complex shadings, building shapes on skeletons, and of course,
building your favorite anime characters. |
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and discussions held throughout the weekend also included: Web Comics, Plushies, Kimonos, J-Rock, DJ Dances, Garage
Kits, Transformers, focus on Chynna Clugston-Major, and Focus on Robert Dejesus. |
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