Further Confusion 2013: Full Schedule

11:00am PST

Writing Aloud: Practices in Recording What You Write

With the exploding popularity of podcasts in the fandom, new opportunities are coming to promote your stories. And with recording equipment getting smaller and cheaper, it's never been a better time to record them yourself. But what's the best way to do it? Furry writer Whyte Yoté and podcast producer Buck Hopper team up in this podcast to talk about how to write stories meant to be heard and how to make them sound their best.

Panelists

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Back in 1996, Carrizo created Furrywood Studios in a FurryMUCK backlot, giving furries the chance to try their paw at being movie stars. Twenty years later, Furrywood returns with a new mission to use the latest tech in audio recording, motion capture, and computer animation to bring... Read More →

Whyte Yote

Friday January 18, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Writing

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1:30pm PST

Voice Acting Workshop

Have you ever wanted to be a voice actor? Here's your chance! Learn how to perform in front of a microphone by actually doing it in this hands-on panel. Volunteers will be asked to perform from prepared scripts and recorded on a portable Pro Tools-based recording rig.

Panelists

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Friday January 18, 2013 1:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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5:00pm PST

SHOW!

The Internet's only comedy podcast goes live with an informative discourse on how to run your own bad podcast, and a small gameshow.

Panelists

Agouti-Rex

General Counsel, SHOW enterprises GmbH

Agouti-Rex is an Internet person who helps scour thrift shops with Aurelina for suitable furry garbage for Furry Found Footage.

Aurelina

Sigil

Friday January 18, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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7:00pm PST

FraddasCast Live

Join Fraddas, and a possible random co-host for and hour or so of laughs, entertainment, and other fun surprises!

Panelists

Fraddas

I'm just your average theater actor, and Podcast host from the northern California Valley. When I'm not doing theater performances or Podcast's I'm Busy at home taking care of my parents and Looking for a job as a flight Attendant.

Friday January 18, 2013 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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10:30pm PST

Fur What It's Worth Live

Serving as an "an introduction and immersion into the furry fandom" we aim to help furries get more involved within the furry community and and introduce newcomers to the furry fandom. Join us for our special LIVE show as we explore the world of furry clothing and costume manufacturing with special guests Bunnywarez, all while providing a good laugh to both new and longtime furs. To top it off, we will torture our guests with THE GAME. We may not be the utmost authorities on the fandom, but we are putting our two cents out there, Fur What It's Worth to You!

Panelists

Bunnywarez

Big Boss Bunny, Bunnywarez

We like to make stuff and have fun.

Tugs Puppybear

Host, Fur What It's Worth

I'm one of two hosts for the podcast Fur What It's Worth, a podcast introducing and immersing everyone in the furry fandom. (Not just new furs!)

Roo

Friday January 18, 2013 10:30pm - Saturday January 19, 2013 12:00am PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

Rating 18 +

11:00am PST

Furry Bikers

The Leader of the [FC2013] Pack invites riders of all makes and models of motoscoots to meet, say hello and get to know each other!

Panelists

Smack Jackal

Saturday January 19, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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4:00pm PST

Meet the Advice Columnist

Grubbs Grizzly, author of "Ask Papabear" at www.askpapabear.com, will host this informal chat about how he got into writing an advice column, why he does it, and answer questions from the audience.

Panelists

Grubbs Grizzly

Self-employed writer and editor

9-foot tall, 900 pound grizzly bear. Founder of http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BearFurries/. Fursuiter. Lover of furries. I'm a gay, masculine bear. Husbear of Yogi. As a human, I am a writer and editor. You can learn more about me at www.kheditorial.com. I'm also the founder of the... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2013 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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6:00pm PST

Pokéfurs

Some of us are foxes, some are wolves, but some of us choose to be Pokémon! In this social panel, we'll meet those who have a Pokémon fursona (or those just interested in the fandom) and engage in general Pokémon related discussion. Bring your DS Pokemon games for free giveaways from Evolus!

Panelists

Evolus

I've been a part of the furry fandom for many years now, and I want to start giving things back to it. Pokemon, and specifically Espeon, are the best things ever! :3

Growly

I have been in the fandom since 1999, and I have been a fursuiter since 2008! My fursona is a Growlithe (a Pokemon)!

Saturday January 19, 2013 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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10:00pm PST

Unsheathed Live

The furry writing podcast is back again! Come to our live show and see Kyell, K.M., and Kit put on a show full of advice, audience questions, Coke Zero, buckets of wine, and probably a non-zero amount of Star Wars and football. Bring your questions and be part of the magic!

Panelists

Kyell Gold

Author

Kyell Gold has won twelve Ursa Major awards and a Coyotl Award for his stories and novels, and his acclaimed novel Out of Position co-won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Novel of 2009. He helped create RAWR, the first residential furry writing workshop, and has instructed at each of... Read More →

K. M. Hirosaki

I write furry stories and co-host the Unsheathed Podcast with Kyell Gold!

Saturday January 19, 2013 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Writing

Rating 18 +

11:00am PST

MultiFurry Meet & Greet

Ever felt you needed another leg up in life? Maybe an extra hand or two? Looking for the odd? You may be a multifur! STrRedWolf and Tazel Sixpaws will show you how multifur has come to be, from past to present, while you get to meet other multifurs. If you're interested, become one yourself. No surgery needed!

Panelists

STrRedWolf

Joining initially through the USENET group alt.horror.werewolves back in 1995, STriker RedWolf (STrRedWolf for short) came to know the furry community in the early dial-up days of the Interrnet... and that's where things took the turn for the weird. Shi is the founder of the Multifurry... Read More →

Tazel Sixpaws

AKA "Prismo", Tazel Sixpaws has been in the fandom since 1997, but with this nom de fox since 2000. Shi is pretty friendly (though is a bit shy about random, rutting hugs) and loves improv, games, and just... talking about stuff. Shi will be at hir improv panel, the Multifurry panel... Read More →

Sunday January 20, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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1:00pm PST

Getting into radio controlled aircraft

Interested in getting into radio controlled aircraft or want to meet up with fellow furs that are into it? Like airplanes, helicopters, or maybe even something a little more exotic? What about flying a camera? What kinds of equipment do you need? We will go over all that and more, including some of the cheapest and even most expensive ways to get into the hobby. Come join Kiteless in an interactive forum going over all these things and have your questions answered. We will also have aircraft & electronics on hand for you to check out.

Panelists

Kiteless Dragon

Sunday January 20, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Science

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3:00pm PST

Furry Basketball Association Meet-Up

Come learn about the Furry Basketball Association, a fantasy sports league made entirely by and for the furry fandom! Newcomers and seasoned contributors are all welcome!

Panelists

Carrizo

Producer/Director, Furrywood.com

Sunday January 20, 2013 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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5:00pm PST

Listen to Kigs Talk

Stand Up Comedy. Come for a laugh and to hear Kigs and some special guests do their thing. Leave your day job at the door.

Panelists

Kigs

Sunday January 20, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

Rating 18 +

9:00pm PST

Beezy's Youtubaloo Experience

Straight outta Rainfurrest, the Youtubes on Youtubes panel makes its debut at FC with the blessing of Beezy, the patron saint of FC 2012. Hosted by Prawst, #AdventureCru, #GANC and friends, it's a selection of the absolute best videos on the internet from the past year, including an intro video specifically produced for the panel itself! Make this panel part of your Sunday night party schedule.

Panelists

PRAWST

ROWDY

Sunday January 20, 2013 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
Hilton: Santa Clara I/II

Social

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