Masquerade Entry

Ready to sign up for the Norwescon Masquerade? Wonderful! Just fill out the form on this page to get yourself or your group registered!

Applications must be submitted by April 14.

NWC47 Masquerade Entry

Masquerade entrants must complete this form. For liability purposes, signatures from all entrants will be collected on a printed copy of this form at the Masquerade.

"*" indicates required fields

Step 1 of 4

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Section 1: Entrant(s) Info

Name(s)*

List all participants for group entries.

Full name(s)

Phonetic Spelling

Optional, but helpful for our emcees. Include for any names where it may be necessary.

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Contact Email*

Enter Email Confirm Email

Skill Division*

Rising Star (13 years and younger, self-made)

Novice

Journeyman

Master

Non-Competitive

Section 2: Costume Info

Costume Title*

Phonetic Pronunciation*

Costume Source

If different than entrant.

Constructed by

If different than entrant.

Dominant Color(s)*

Black

Brown

Red

Orange

Yellow

Green

Blue

Purple

White

Gold

Silver

Flesh

Other

For use in helping to determine running order and lighting color only.

Section 3: Presentation Info

Audio

Please provide high quality audio files that are ready to be played as-is, without additional editing. Files from iTunes or Amazon MP3 are acceptable and will meet our technical requirements. If you rip your own music from CD or other sources, please use the general guidelines below.

General Digital Music Files Formats Accepted

MP3: 256k bitrate minimum, 16-bit sampling minimum
WAV: 44.1 Khz or 48 Khz, 16-bit per sample, stereo preferred
FLAC: Same as WAV
Other formats: Use the highest quality settings possible. We can convert most formats if needed. If we cannot for some reason, we will contact you.
All formats: 64MB maximum size.

Accepted file types: aac, alas, aiff, flac, mp3, ogg, wav, wma, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Background Graphics

OPTIONAL: Contestants may have one background image or video projected on the screen at the back of the stage during their presentation. Please provide 1920x1080. Video should be full HD video. Still images should be sized for HD.

General Graphic File Formats accepted:

Still Images: JPEG, PNG
Video Files: MP4 preferred. If you have questions please contact us 14 days in advance.
All files: 64MB maximum upload. If your video file is larger, please email masquerade@norwescon.org.

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, avi, mov, mp4, wmv, Max. file size: 64 MB.

Default Tech*

Yes

Defaults are:

Lights black with spotlight on MC, ninjas set any props.
MC introduces the contestant.
Lights and sound up on contestant(s) entrance. MC reads dialogue if not on audio track.
Lights and sound fade as contestant(s) exit. MC announced contestant(s) info and ninjas strike props.

Deviations from the default tech will need to be approved by the Masquerade director.

Requested Changes From Default Tech*

Printed Text for MC to Read*

Yes

Text for MC to Read*

Emcee's Entry Announcement*

The Emcee will announce you with:

Your entry number, skill division, and entry title.

Your entry number and skill division only (for dramatic effect or for entries where the title gives something away).

Entrance From*

Behind MC

Opposite Side from MC

Both Sides

Runway

Other

"Other" entrances must be approved by the Masquerade director.

Exit*

Standard (down runway)

Other

"Other" exits must be approved by the Masquerade director.

Section 4: The Fine Print

Terms*

Please check the following to acknowledge your understanding and acceptance of these terms. All terms must be accepted to proceed.

I must have a full membership to the convention in order to participate in the masquerade.

I must attend one of the masquerade pre-meetings at con (there is a choice of two), and if I fail to do so, my entry will be scratched.

I must participate in a tech rehearsal at the convention.

I understand that there is NO live sound on stage and will provide my own pre-recorded audio.

I understand that there is a time limit on entries (30 seconds for solo entries, 60 seconds for groups).

Code of Conduct*

I have read and understood the Norwescon Code of Conduct. I understand the Masquerade Director reserves the right not to accept entries that violate our policies.

I understand.

Liability Release*

I/we have read and understood the rules of the Masquerade as set forth in the instructions and agree to abide by them. Further, I/we agree to permit photography and/or video recording and agree to permit the use and/or dissemination of said photographs and/or recordings. Further, I/we do agree to hold the convention, its organizers, and the facility both severally and individually blameless for any accident and/or injury suffered by me/us during the course of the Masquerade, except in the case of gross negligence on the part of those cited above.

I/we agree.