Further Confusion 2013: Full Schedule

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8:30pm PST

Welcome Reception

After our opening ceremonies, please enjoy some snacks, and a chance to mingle.

Thursday January 17, 2013 8:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

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11:00am PST

Fursuit Roundtable

The Fursuit Roundtable provides an opportunity for fursuiters and fursuiters-to-be to meet new people and share general ideas about costuming. This is a great starting point for the rest of your con experience. We'll share stories, answer questions, and help guide you through the fursuit track at Further Confusion. This panel is open to all ages and all levels of costuming.

Panelists

Chairo

Media & Public Relations / Founder / BoD, Further Confusion

I love taking part in an event where fellow furs can come and enjoy themselves while supporting chairty and art. Fursuiter/Builder , Sculptor, Traveler, and Shiny Fan. Its a raccoon thing.

Friday January 18, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Fursuit

Rating General

1:00pm PST

Wolves

An open discussion about wolves- those in the wild and their fandom counterparts. Our conversation will range from biology and history, to spirituality and folklore, and will touch on conservation as well. Fursuits and audience participation are encouraged.

Panelists

Shadow D. Wolf

Former Staffer, FurCon 2013

Friday January 18, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

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5:00pm PST

Transformation Roundtable/ TF Jam

Are you a fan of werecreatures? Do you love the TF art and stories you see on the internet? Well get together with other fans, artists and writers for the TF roundtable. TF roundtable is a free-form meet and greet social and exchange for attending TF fans. Drawing, writing, and discussion about favorite methods, media, or real life implications of a transformation encouraged.

Panelists

Catmonk Shiro

Thrash

Friday January 18, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Social

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7:00pm PST

Sofawolf Presents

Readings from upcoming releases on Sofawolf Press's calendar.

Panelists

Jeffery Eddy

President / Treasurer, Sofawolf Press, Inc.

Friday January 18, 2013 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Writing

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10:30pm PST

Harassment Workshop

Tired of seeing friends and newcomers turn away from the community because of bad experiences with fans? Want to talk about making the fandom more open, less hostile, and just an all-around better place? Come to our panel and we'll work it out! Together we can explore some pitfalls, figure out some "do's" and "don'ts," and make our conventions safer places to be.

Panelists

Tim Wienecke

Friday January 18, 2013 10:30pm - Saturday January 19, 2013 12:00am PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Social

Rating 18 +

10:00am PST

Achievement Unlocked: Your first furry convention!

Welcome to FC2013! Whether this is your first time at a furry convention, specifically at FC, or even if you're a regular, we want to welcome you to a panel covering a lot of things you may benefit from knowing when attending a furry convention or event. We will cover what to expect, costs, etiquette, safety, and much more! We're glad you could make it and wouldn't want you to miss out on anything, as we know conventions can be overwhelming. Also, attendees of this panel get a keepsake for unlocking this awesome achievement!

Panelists

Humblewolf

Sprout

I love being social and meeting new people. I look forward to meeting new folks at FC! BLOOP!

Saturday January 19, 2013 10:00am - 11:00am PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Social

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11:00am PST

FC: Unleashed! Rehearsal

First rehearsal for FC: Unleashed! All participants are expected to attend! See Sunday's FC: Unleashed! for more information!

Saturday January 19, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

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2:00pm PST

Going Pro as a Furry Artist

Join Rukis and Myenia as they discuss the ins and outs of being a professional furry artist. The panel will discuss commissions and conventions, marketing and management, and even research and development, all in a furry-fandom-applicable manner to help the aspiring pro furry artist find their way.

Panelists

Myenia

Rukis

Saturday January 19, 2013 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Art

Rating General

4:00pm PST

Hey you, come talk to me!

Communication with anyone can be a bit overwhelming at first and can even cause stress or anxiety. This panel will offer tips on approaching people, good conversation starters, how to pick up on body language, basic do's/don'ts, confidence boosters, tips on flirting, letting someone know you like them, and more! We encourage everyone to attend this panel because inter-personal communication with other humans is a fantastic skill to have; anyone can do it! Let's talk!

Panelists

Latte

Coffee aficionado, graphic designer by day. Occasionally a fox!

Sprout

I love being social and meeting new people. I look forward to meeting new folks at FC! BLOOP!

Saturday January 19, 2013 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Social

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6:00pm PST

Flash animation

Have you ever wanted to animate but don't know where to start? Do you already animate, but want to learn the ins and outs of Adobe's Flash? Well, never fear! The Flash Animation panel will instruct you on the basics of the animation production pipeline in Flash, from concept to storyboard to final, including animation tips and tricks. Your hosts are Patch, instructor at Academy of Art University; Pamela Fischer (aka Bailiwick/Boilerroo) instructor of Media Arts & Animation at the Art Institute of California - Silicon Valley; and Marji Fortin, Animation Director for the mobile gaming company Minomonsters.

Panelists

Pamela Fischer

Marji Fortin

Patch

Animator, teacher

Animation instructor, studio and freelance artist, and maker of animated films. Storyboard artist for over 30 music videos, earning millions of youtube views for Disney, and a feature film aired on Showtime. Business owner with a mission to fund creative projects. Active collaborator... Read More →

Saturday January 19, 2013 6:00pm - 7:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Art

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11:00am PST

Felines

An informal gathering of all those in family felidae to talk about sub species recognition, how we came to feel the lure of our feline fursona, the felines we own, etc. A roundtable kind of social gathering where all as important as the panel host, because that's how felines are.

Panelists

Lycan Leopard

Sunday January 20, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Species

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5:00pm PST

Beginning Suit Making Do's and Don'ts

Hosted by the owner and primary operator of R_L Works Costumes from Seattle, WA, learn basic level fursuit construction, find valuable resources, and take part in open Q&A.

Panelists

Razzy Lee

Owner, Razzy Lee Designs

Costume designer, graphic designer, illustrator, photographer.

Sunday January 20, 2013 5:00pm - 6:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Fursuit

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11:00am PST

Furry Writers' Guild Meet & Greet

Come learn about the Furry Writers' Guild, meet other writers, and discuss the present and future of furry writing.

Panelists

Mary E. Lowd

Author of Otters In Space as well as more than thirty short stories published in venues ranging from ROAR 4 to Daily Science Fiction.

Monday January 21, 2013 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Writing

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1:00pm PST

Breaking Into the Games Industry

This panel looks to provide insight into the games industry and show those looking to get into it the things they should do and the path to take in order to try and get their foot into the door. Covering the artistic and programming sides of the industry, this panel is for those who don't know where to start or for those looking to reaffirm the basics.

Panelists

Jason Stewart

DeVry

college, games, and creating interesting programs is what i'm all about.

Monday January 21, 2013 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

Gaming

Rating General

3:00pm PST

Hiss & Purr

Come tell us what you thought about this year's convention. What did we do right? What could we improve? Let us know what we can do to make Further Confusion a better convention in the years to come.

Monday January 21, 2013 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Marriott: Willow Glen I/II

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