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Have you always enjoyed making your own outfits for dress-up parties, but never thought of making money out of it? Well, if you get into the weird and wonderful world of cosplay, you can earn cash while having fun.
Here’s a little round-up of everything you need to know:
More than just any old dress-up, cosplay (costume play) is an integral part of the geek subculture. It involves wearing an outfit and accessories to resemble a specific character as closely as possible. That could be somebody from a video game, cartoon, fantasy novel, film or series. Many cosplay enthusiasts also attend comic conventions.
Fans of cosplay normally get into it out of pure passion for their favourite video game, super hero movie or sci-fi series. Many take a DIY approach. They can spend weeks on sourcing material, designing and creating their own costumes.
So, if you’re tickled by the idea of making money from cosplay, start here.
Pick a character you identify with – or just adore. Then start thinking of ways in which you could recreate their look. Of course, being able to design and/or sew will help you a lot. But even if that doesn’t fall into your skill-set, you may be surprised at what you can come up with.
If you aren’t brave enough to wear your creations to big conventions such as MCM London or Birmingham Comic Con just yet, you could always debut your work at friends’ dress-up parties and smaller local events.
As you become more familiar with the process, as well as the kinds of outfits other people put together, you’ll be able to up your game and make truly noteworthy outfits.
Once you reach this stage, you can make a few extra bucks by making costumes for other people. In fact, this could probably be your first real income stream related to cosplay. Especially once you start selling on Etsy and the like.
If you base your prices on CosplaySky , you could probably charge around £25.00 for a very basic costume design. For those requiring a little more detailed work, you could easily charge up to £250.00.
The real big money, however, lies in getting spotted by an agent, similar to those who scout for models. That’s when you move into the realm of professional cosplay.
Of course, easier said than done. With hundreds of thousands of eager cosplayers attending several comic conventions every year, you’d really need to make a big impression to rise above the crowd.
Besides being exceptionally attractive, which is really well beyond your control, there’re a couple of ways you can go about catching the eye.
The first rule of standing out from the crowd is to be truly unique. If you’re renting a costume, it’s more than likely that you’ll bump into scores of people dressed exactly like you. When you make your own outfit you can really pay close attention to detail. And make sure the clothes fit you perfectly.
Either you love them or want to be them. The philosophy behind this is that you’re going to feel comfortable taking on their traits and perhaps revel in the opportunity to do so. So you’ll be radiating a positive message.
Okay, this might contradict what we just said above. But, if you’re a buxom babe with loads of attitude you’d rock Lagertha from Vikings or Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones. While someone a little lankier could slip into Lara Croft’s cropped shorts or Harley Quinn’s skimpy baseball outfit.
The same goes for guys. If you’re slightly shorter than most of your friends, it’s probably unwise to take on the imposing form of Gandalf or Superman. But you’d make a great Harry Potter or a lovable Frodo.
Whether you gender bend, transport them to a different era or blend two characters into one, have some fun!
While it may seem counter-intuitive, being part of a group could make you stand out more. So, gather a few of your equally fanatic friends and go as a recognised collective of comic characters (e.g. The Avengers) or the cast of a popular sci-fi show. The secret here is to make sure that everyone goes all-out.
So what happens once you catch the eye?
You may start off by promoting a specific stall at the comic convention you’re attending or an upcoming one in your vicinity. Your job will be attract people to a specific stall by looking the part and making conversation.
If you impress the organisers, you may even be invited to a convention further afield, until eventually you enjoy being jetted off across the globe.
While you probably won’t make much (if anything at all) starting out, it’s worth hanging in there and working your way up.
According to FOX411 , popular professional cosplayers can make at least $5,000 to $10,000 (£3,976.82 to £7,953.65) a show. Some of these professionals even charge between $20 and $30 (+/-£15 – £25) for a selfie with fans.
Not that keen on being the centre of attention? If you know how to frame a good shot, you could always get involved as a photographer.
There’re several ways to go about this:
Many professional cosplayers – and those up and coming – have websites and social media profiles promoting their brand. Since it’s all very visual, they need a good photographer to help create content for these platforms. If you enjoy the geek scene, you can make a name for yourself as a cosplay photographer.
Running it like any other stall, you can charge people a couple of pounds to pose for a photo with a backdrop and props of their choice.
Once you’ve established yourself in the scene, you could even become the official photographer for a set of conventions or one of the bigger companies represented at these events.
As we suggest in our article about making money as a nightclub photographer , you should probably charge at least £20 per hour, possibly even £30.
Amie Lynn is a part-time cosplayer who is perhaps better known as MissHabit on Instagram .
Based in Arizona, US, she regularly jets off to destinations all across the globe for comic convention appearances. She first got into cosplay through her love for gaming and regularly dressing up as characters from Final Fantasy and Metal Gear. Teaching herself to sew and build props, she spent years turning her hobby into a source of income.
It took a while, but her hard work eventually paid off. An agent spotted her at a convention and asked whether she’d like to promote a booth, The Hustle reports. At first pay wasn’t that great, but these days she has a dedicated following of her own and has proven herself an asset to any event.
As well as all her travel and expenses being covered, she receives a handsome income from each of her appearances.
This guide is lacking one very important detail; cosplaying takes a huge amount of money and time to do and that is before you even consider making money back from it. The FOX411 article excludes a lot of facts such as how long it takes for cosplayers to build a following to get to the stage that they are offered opportunities like that, how much money goes into each cosplay for materials, how long it took to make that cosplay or whether that particular cosplayer made or bought the cosplay. They also don’t even interview a cosplayer, they are speaking … Read more »
How old do you have to be to actually make money cosplaying?
Technically, you can be any age but most opportunities are for 18+.
Can cosplaying, not a professional one, can afford a living?
Fun for some I’m sure, but a bit weird for me!
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Are various conventions just glorified casinos? With that question, you’ll have to discern whether it’s a gamble to try to make money doing Cosplay. Of course, it’s possible to earn money. It’s also difficult. A minority of people, who do Cosplay get sponsored . Overall, there are three ways people approach making money doing Cosplay. First, people win contest categories for beginners. Second, Cosplay attendees look to make money in the competitive scene. The third approach involves self-promotion.
This approach to making money at Cosplay includes the majority of people, not unlike the general gamblers at Casinos. People, who find enjoyment in Cosplay, will use what he or she has around the house already to design and execute a costume. If you find that you have an affinity for Cosplay and want to enter a beginner contest category, you can. You won’t hit the jackpot, so to speak, but you can enter and win a small amount of money.
The second category of Cosplay is competitive. You’ll throw down a lot of money to compete. Since Cosplay is so prevalent, there’s no shortage of people who will put in the time and effort for high-quality attire. Some competitors may have access to 3D printers and a team of designers because of how many people take an interest in events.
Many cosplayers have to compete at multiple events just to regain some of the money spent building a costume. It’s certainly an investment to buy material and put time towards production. Additionally, people are overseeing the events to keep the playing field fair. If you win at a convention, you’re not allowed to win the next year with the same Cosplay. That means you’ll pay for travel expenses to and from conventions to use your Cosplay a second time. You’ll not only pay to transport yourself, but you have to consider all the gear you’ll need – such as a makeup or costume kit for when you need backups due to a wardrobe malfunction.
Even more notably, you have to move up the ranks to keep competing, if you do well. You have to go with the system in that you can’t stay in the beginner category. That means you’ll continually be the small fish in a big pond. Arguably, it’s good that the competitions require that the participants not stay stagnant. However, for the interest of earning money, the participant guidelines post a roadblock.
Arguably, there aren’t enough Cosplay youtubers. If you can gain a YouTube following, you can likely make money. Of course, this depends on making money from YouTube ads. You’ll have to follow YouTube’s guidelines.
A good example of a Cosplay YouTuber is Kumi. She uploads consistent work, and her innovations prove inspiring to a lot of her followers. She even got a sponsorship from her YouTube work. Companies may send you merchandise to advertise by using it on your YouTube channel, or give you a link to post in the description. You’d likely make a commission if someone makes a purchase by following that link.
It’s rare to get sponsored, but not impossible. One reason why you may not get sponsored is because of Copyright infringement. If you’re representing a character that’s patented by someone else, then the sponsor takes legal risks by backing you. Some people get sponsored for designing and creating costumes by the company that created those characters. If you do get sponsored by a video game company such as Blizzard, that’s a huge success. In addition to financial compensation, you’ll receive recognition that can land you further sponsorships.
If you win some competitions, you may have travel expenses covered. For example, if you win the world Cosplay summit section at Anime Expo, you’ll qualify to compete in Japan and represent your country. If you’re interested in cosplay, chack out this article to learn more about it!
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For most people involved, cosplay is a hobby, but for some it can be more . As the scene grows in popularity, so too do commercial opportunities for those involved. Especially if you like dressing up as characters from video games.
There are plenty of ways to get paid for cosplay. Craftsmen and women have long been selling replica weapons and armour to fans. And the organisers of conventions, attracting tens of thousands (or sometimes hundreds of thousands) have been quick to capitalise on the popularity of individual cosplayers by helping promote (and pay for) their appearance at a show.
One of the newest career paths for cosplayers, though, is also one of the most interesting: sponsored cosplay.
This is where companies who are promoting an entertainment product pay a cosplayer to dress as a character from one of their properties. They may also pay that cosplayer to appear live at conventions and product launches.
For the cosplayer involved, it’s no doubt an amazing situation to find yourself in. Here you are, doing something you love (that requires great sacrifices of time, effort and money), and you suddenly get the offer to keep doing what you love, only now you can get paid for it. It’s essentially turning their passion into a job, something most of us can only dream of.
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For the companies involved it’s an elegant marketing approach. A cosplayer who is super into your game will likely be far more enthusiastic and knowledgeable than a traditional “booth companion”, and their presence—all kitted out in professional gear like a video game character come to life—no doubt helps boost the atmosphere and hype of any event they’re attending.
This professional scene is a brave new world inhabited by some of the world’s best cosplayers, who I spoke with to learn about their experiences being flown around the world and transformed into some of their favourite video game characters.
Chiro, from Italy, has been working with video game companies for years, beginning with small collaborations with companies like Capcom and 2K before graduating in more recent years to extensive sponsorship roles with Sony and Ubisoft.
His jobs have been many. Sometimes he works a launch event, and walks around acting like a video game character, while other times he attends big conventions and works multiple, full days. “I’ll do things like taking pictures with everybody, for around 8 hours per day, while cosplaying, smiling, acting and posing”, Chiro says. “It may seem ‘easy’ from the outside but I can guarantee that sometimes it can be very stressful, especially during 5-day events like Gamescom in Germany.”
“For example, I’m like a living scenario for all the people going to a Ubisoft booth to try the new Assassin’s Creed . While people are waiting for their turn, they can take pictures with me, an official Assassin, or do things like make videos.”
“Of course the social media element of this is extremely important because, for my job it’s not only about the quality of the service but also about all the people the cosplayer can reach.”
While previously his work was quite casual, these days he generally signs a contract that guarantees him a rate of pay for the work he performs, along with all the costs required to attend a convention, from flights to hotels. He bills his sponsors for the cost of his costume, which he still makes himself.
“This is a very tough market, I have to admit it”, Chiro acknowledges. “Mainly because a lot of people would pay themselves to do the work I do. But when somebody does a job, they have to be paid in money, not just visibility. When I go to the supermarket, I can’t just say ‘It’s me, Leon Chiro!’ and pay with my reputation. To get money, you have to make your job respected and valuable, so I always try to make a real difference; I’m not just a cosplayer when I work, I AM that character, and I put all my passion into the job.”
“Because it takes hundreds of hours to deliver the quality I strive for, full costumes can be very expensive and thus it’s mostly work for companies I do now”, he tells me.
Most of these jobs involve attending gaming events, or shooting videos for marketing campaigns. “Event work means hanging around at the booth where the game was being promoted and taking pictures with people, ala Mickey Mouse in Disneyland, or standing in the background of interviews with staff and crew at the event”, Boer says.
Given that this is now a job, as bizarre as that may seem, it’s something that both Boer and his employers take very seriously. “When somebody hires me I make a quotation that if both parties agree upon can be invoiced later on. It all depends on the work that is required and the duration.”
Because he’s been hired by companies like Ubisoft to work alongside the launch of big games like Assassin’s Creed , Boer enjoys some perks that hobbyist cosplayers can only dream of, like access to pre-launch 3D game assets to help him get his costumes 100% correct.
Which sounds amazing, but can also bring with it its own set of challenges. “Of course the people that hire you have something t
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