Monday, January 24, 2011

OTAKUFEST IV


The University of the Philippines Cebu College will once again host the most anticipated collegiate cosplay event in Cebu City, the UP OTAKUFEST.

On February 05, 2011 , All roads lead to UP Cebu Grounds as all Otaku (or hobbyists)/ Anime Enthusiast  from all over Cebu will gather for the Otakufest. On it's 4th year, it will be more exciting because a lot of activities is in store for everybody.  Gates will open at 9:00am

This year, entrance fee is at Php 60.00   See you all there!

Cosplay Competitions (Solo & Group)

Solo Cosplay Competition

1. This competition is open to all.
2. Character portrayed must come from any published work (i.e. books, movies, tv shows, anime, etc.). Original characters are automatically disqualified.
3. Each contestant must prepare a presentation relating to his/her character.
4. Presentation must not exceed 2 minutes.
5. The use of hazardous materials as props is strictly prohibited.
6. If the contestant will use audio material, he or she must submit the CD to the competition head not later than 11am of February 5. Failure to comply is subject to 5 points deduction in the score.
7. The registration fee is P150 per contestant.
8. Interested contestants can register by sending the following details to upotaku.competitions@gmail.com: Name of Contestant: Age: Cellphone number: Character to be portrayed:
9. Deadline of registration is on January 31, 2011!!!
10. Contestants must be visible in the campus throughout the day (starting from 10AM). Judges will be stationed all over the campus to see how each contestant properly conveys his/her character.
11. Contestants are required to participate in the parade.
12. Criteria: 40% Attire (Accuracy, Craftsmanship, Creativity) 30% Stage Performance (Stage Presence, Projection, Dialogue) 20% In-Character (On Stage, on Grounds, on Parade) 10% Audience Impact

Group Cosplay Competition

1. This competition is open to all.
2. Characters portrayed must come from any published work (i.e. books, movies, tv shows, anime, etc.). Original characters are automatically disqualified.
3. Each group must prepare a presentation relating to their characters.
4. Presentation must not exceed 5 minutes.
5. The use of hazardous materials as props is strictly prohibited.
6. If the group will use audio material, they must submit the CD to the competition head not later than 11am of February 5. Failure to comply is subject to 5 points deduction in the score.
7. The registration fee is P1,200 per group.
8. Interested groups can register by sending the following details to upotaku.competitions@gmail.com: Name of Group: Names of Members: (w/ age and characters to be portrayed) Contact Person: Cellphone #: Character to be portrayed:
9. Deadline of registration is on January 31, 2011!!!
10. Contestants must be visible in the campus throughout the day (starting from 10AM). Judges will be stationed all over the campus to see how each group properly conveys their characters.
11. Contestants are required to participate in the parade.
12. Criteria: 40% Attire (Accuracy, Craftsmanship, Creativity) 30% Stage Performance (Stage Presence, Projection, Dialogue) 20% In-Character (On Stage, on Grounds, on Parade) 10% Audience Impact

DoTA Competition

1. Mode: Pick Ban - The two opposing teams will alternately choose their Heroes to be used before the game starts. After each Hero pick, the team also chooses a hero to be banned, and that banned Hero can not be used by the other team. The other team then also chooses a Hero to be used and a Hero to be banned. This will be done until 5 Heroes to be used and 3 Heroes to be banned are chosen by each team. Toss coin determines which team chooses first.
2. One (1) hour time limit. After the time limit if the team acquires Mega Creeps then they will be declared as the winner. After the allotted time there is still not a winning team, then the team with the highest number of towers remaining at this stage will be declared the winner. If there is a tie on tower kills, then the team with the highest number of kills will be declared the winner. If there is still a tie at this point, then there will be Team Face-off Phase. Each team's goal is to eliminate all of the other players heroes. The last team standing wins!
3. The game will be saved every 15 mins. If a player (or players) gets disconnected once, the game will be loaded back based on the saved state and the game will resume. If disconnection of players occurs more than once, the match will keep going and it will be treated as bad luck. Technical problems also apply.
4. In the event of a situation not covered by the rules the Contest Organizer will make a decision on the issue, in keeping with the spirit of a just tournament and the interests of fairness.
Registration fee: P 500/ team

J-Pop Dance Contest

1. This competition is open to all.
2. Each group is allowed a maximum of 10 members.
3. The group can dance any JPOP song/remix of their choice.
4. Each group is given a maximum of 4 minutes to perform, including entrance and exit. Failure to comply is subject to 5 points deduction in the score.
5. Hazardous stunts are highly discouraged.
6. Props may be used, but not necessary.
7. Each group must submit a CD of their chosen song to the competition head not later than 12 noon of February 5. CDs must be labelled with the group's name and track number. Failure to comply is subject to 5 points deduction in the score.
8. Groups are not allowed to perform similar songs. At the event that two or more groups choose the same song, the privilege to perform it will be given to the group who registered first.
9. The registration fee is P300 per group.
10. Contestants are highly encouraged to participate in the parade.
11. Interested dance groups can register by sending the following details to upotaku.competitions@gmail.com: Name of Group: Number of Members: Contact Person: Cellphone #: Song to be performed:
12. Deadline of registration is on January 31, 2011!!!
13. Criteria for judging: 50% Performance (Coordination, Energy) 10% Costume 30% Stage Presence (Confidence, Projection) 10% Audience Impact


Original Character Design Contest

1. This competition is open to all.
2. Any medium may be used including digital art.
3. Character design depends on the artist's discretion. It may be full or half body, colored or b & w, etc.
4. Strictly no copying or revising of existing characters. Failure to comply means automatic disqualification.
5. Each artist can submit only one entry.
6. Entries should be on an A4-sized bond paper. It must not have signatures/watermarks/any identification of the artist.
7. Provide a short description of the character. Along with the entry, enclose it in a long brown envelope. Envelopes must be labelled with the artist's name.
8. Entries should be submitted to the competition booth not later than 3PM of February 5.
9. The registration fee is P100.
10. Interested contestants can pre-register by sending the following details to upotaku.competitions@gmail.com: Name of Artist: Name of Character: Medium used: Cellphone #:
11. Criteria for judging: 40% character concept 25% originality 20% creativity 15% technique

Photography Contest

1. This contest is open to all amateur or professional photographers.
2. Each photographer can only submit one (1) entry.
3. Photo must be taken on the day itself and must convey this year's theme: Royalty.
4. Photo must be taken using a digital camera or DSLR. Photos taken by camera phones are not allowed.
5. Photo manipulation is highly discouraged.
6. Digital copies of the photograph are to be submitted to the competition booth not later than 4PM of February 5. Late entries will not be honoured.
7. The registration fee is P100.
8. Interested photographers can pre-register by sending the following details to upotaku.competitions@gmail.com: Name of Photographer: Mobile number:
9. Criteria for judging: 50% Content *The subject, topic or substance captured in the photograph. 50% Composition *The arrangement or structure of the formal elements (balance, contrast, setting, etc.) that makes up an image.



For more details, you may visit the OTAKU IV official fanpage
or OTAKUFEST website


otaku umi


Otaku Umi is one of the biggest events for TechKnow Week 2011 that will create an opportunity for anime and manga enthusiasts to gather and exchange ideas and in-depth information on the nature of anime and manga. It aims to gather hundreds of people who share the same interests and some who are just present for the fun and excitement. It will bring fans closer together and will provide them an opportunity to be known and be acknowledged. It includes contests such as the Anime Karaoke Contest, Anime Dance Contest, and Cosplay Competitions for Individual and Group.


Although this eveny is only open for Carolinians, this is yet another opportunity to gather all Anime enthusiast.
On February 14, 2011 @ Bunzel Lobby, USC-TC from 1pm to 5 pm.

for more information on  the Mechanics of the Competition : OTAKU UMI

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Funky Bowling


SM Bowling Center
SM Bowling Center launches a Different and FUN way to Bowl, the Funky Bowling.

What is Funky Bowling?
          | Rather than bowling the conventional way, you will be challenged to bowl differently as they will be given cards that would dictate how they are supposed to bowl for each frame.  Employees/lane men will serve as referees to make sure that the players are following the rules of the game.

          See if you can do some of the styles:

              Frame 1 : Have Someone stand in front of you, legs apart.
                              Roll the ball through their legs.
             
              Frame 2 : Wear the blindfold and use the ramp to bowl.

              Frame 3 : Bowl backwards between your legs.

             Frame 4 : Bowl while on your knees. 

             Frame 5 : Bowl between your legs.

             Frame 6 : Spin in Circles five times and then bowl immediately.

             Frame 7 : Sit Indian style and roll the ball.

             Frame 8 : Sit on the floor and bowl by pushing the ball with your feet.

             Frame 9 : Lie Down and Bowl.

           
             Frame 10:" Moonwalk in slow motion then bowl immediately.

If you ask me, Frame 6 was crazy fun...and you bet, it got the most hits...hahaha.

I may not be a Pro in Bowling but Funky Bowling is definitely a great way to de-stress and enjoy a fun time with friends.

It was lovely to be awarded as the Most Valuable Bowler...hehehe! Congratulations to X Bernadez as the Funkiest Bowler, Vernon Go as the Striker, Earl for winning an Epson Printer from  the Raffle.


BOWLING AWARD

Congrats to Vernon, the Striker and  X,the funkiest Bowler
 
Congrats Earl!




with CBS Members
 



More Photos click here 



Fast Facts on SM Cebu Bowling Center :

Bowling (Mondays to Fridays) - 10:00 am to closing  P90/ game ; Time Bowling P300/hour 
              (Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays ) - Opening to Closing P90/game ; Time Bowling P400/game

       Shoe Rental : P30.00

Billiards (Mondays to Fridays) - 10:00 am to 12:00pm   P120/ hour ; 12:01pm to closing P180/hour              (Saturdays/Sundays/Holidays ) - Opening to Closing P180/game

For more info visit SM BOWLING OR EMAIL @ info@smbowling.com
Connect through Facebook @ SM BOWLING FAN PAGE

Branches :

SM CITY CEBU BOWLING CENTER
Main Mall, 3rd Floor
(032) 232-0295

SM MALL OF ASIA BOWLING CENTER
Entertainment Mall
(02) 556-1533 to 34

SM CITY FAIRVIEW BOWLING CENTER
Main Mall, LGF
(02) 939-5025 / 936-5523

SM CITY NORTH EDSA BOWLING CENTER
The Annex,LGF
(02) 441-1802 / 441-1845