Do You Even Panel?
Presented By Brave World Anime – Animatic Con 2019
1 Brave World Anime April 6, 2018
Brave World Anime Animatic Con 2019 Presented Saturday March 22, 2019 Follow Us at BraveWorldAnime on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit our website at braveworldanime.com 4 • Build teamwork • Fame / popularity • Increase • Fanboy / fangirl confidence on topic • Passion and • Impress potential knowledge for love interest subject • Money • Teach a skill • Unique idea Reasons Bad Good Reasons Good
5 • Informational • Humorous • Interactive (i.e. game shows) • Workshops • Video and/or music
6 • Expected • Watching anime • Attending conventions • YouTube videos • Unexpected • Downtime • Doing an activity • Daily commute • Notebook for ideas
7 • Panel submission timelines vary • Selling yourself and your idea • Flexible schedule is helpful • Include supporting materials
8 Brief Description
Detailed Description
Event Length
Intended Audience / Age Range
Preferred Days / Schedule Conflicts
Room Arrangement
Technology Requirements
9 • Gojotekicon April 26-28 (Ashland, OH) • Colossalcon May 30 – June 2 (Sandusky, OH) • OMG! Con June 7 – 9 (Owensboro, KY) • Anime Ohio June 29 (Cincinnati) • Matsuricon August 16 – 18 (Columbus, OH)
10 • No show or be late to panel Avoid • Inappropriate language these • Rude to audience/staff mistakes • Unprepared for panel
• Audience feedback surveys Word • Programming heads share Spreads feedback • Peer reviews from panelists
11 • Term is “Glossophobia” • 75% have some form • Public speaking groups can help • Tips to overcome anxiety • Know your material • Choose topic you love • Rehearse with family/friends
12 Speech Preparation Speech Delivery • Outline / note cards • Eye contact with • Rehearse in front of audience mirror • Body language and vocal • Feedback from variety family/friends • If possible, use movement • Avoid filler words
13 • Advanced Toastmasters clubs • Improv classes • Vocal coach
14 • Limit words on slides • Choose easy to read fonts Design • Slide Master view for custom layouts
• Provide visual flare to slides
Images • Do not overcrowd slides with images
• Do not read from slides
Presentation • Presenter View for detailed notes
15 • Hard Sub vs Soft Sub • HandBrake – embed subtitles into video • KeepVid – YouTube downloader • Free Video Cutter – cutting clips
16 • Free • Google Slides • Open Office Impress • Paid • Prezi – starting at $7/month • Haiku Deck - $7.99/month
17 • Program Guide / Event App • Social Media • Website • Printed Flyers
18 • Backup your backup copy • Full run through slide show • Check out panel room before event • Check in with panel ops • Arrive early • Test equipment • Contact convention staff if issues arise
19 Provided By Convention May Not Be Provided • Projector with HDMI • Computer / tablet and/or VGA • Adaptors if using Mac • Speakers or in-house or tablet sound system • Internet connection – • Microphones often unreliable
20 • Deliver with confidence • Ask audience questions • Focus on your delivery • Maintain steady pace • Use appropriate volume
21 • Attendee stealing spotlight • Low attendance – 5 or less people • Running out of prepared content • Unruly attendees
22 • Be aware of remaining time • Time permitting – Q&A • Summary slide • If applicable, handouts • Clear room for next panel • Pat yourself on the back
23 • Panelist feedback • Audience feedback • Attendance • Audience enthusiasm • Staff interactions with panelist(s)
24 • Anime Boston Panel and Programming FAQ - http://www.animeboston.com/programming/panel_faq/ • Anime Central - https://www.acen.org/programming/panel- programming/ • Anime Expo Fan Panels - http://www.anime- expo.org/get-involved/panelist/ • Naka Kon Fan Panels - https://naka-kon.com/fan- panels-0
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