Expert Interview Questions

1.     What is a basic, Webster’s definition of what Cosplay is? Now what does it mean to you personally?

2.     How old were you when first came to know about cosplay?

3.     What was your first think about it? What was your first reaction to it all?

4.     What was the first cosplay you did? What was the experience like on your first build? Was it hectic, scary, fun, exciting? What were some of the tings you encountered while working on it?

5.     What is your process of determining what costume you want to make for your next con? Is there a process of elimination you go through between costume ideas or does it just come to you?

6.     Talk us through the process of the build. From the pre-visualization all the way to the unveiling at the con.

7.     Describe for us your first con. What was it like, the atmosphere, people and overall mood of it.

8.     What do your friends and family think about you doing cosplay?

9.     What are some of the misconceptions that people have about cosplay and the community as a whole?

10. What would you say to someone who is just starting out in cosplay? What advice would you give? What would you say to someone who is contemplating getting into cosplay but is hesitant because they don’t know about how they will be received or have other reservations?