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Exelia
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Приєднався 8 кві 2008
Alreet ma dudes! I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay!
I release new videos on Saturdays at 3:30pm (GMT) ✨
I have been cosplaying for 15 years and I love sharing my knowledge with others!
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn, an experienced cosplayer, or just passing by - welcome! 😄💛
Check out my costumes at www.exeliax.co.uk
I release new videos on Saturdays at 3:30pm (GMT) ✨
I have been cosplaying for 15 years and I love sharing my knowledge with others!
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn, an experienced cosplayer, or just passing by - welcome! 😄💛
Check out my costumes at www.exeliax.co.uk
Cosplay Chatter • Cosplay Culture, Influencers & Social Media 🤯
Hi, I'm Exelia! Today's video is a long one discussing Cosplay Culture, Social Media and the rise of Cosplay Influencers. In this essay, I will.. 😂
In all seriousness - this was a topic that really sparked my interest! I figured I'd share my thoughts on how the cosplay community has changed and evolved over the last 15+ years, thanks to the introduction of social media and influencers. I hope you enjoy it!
The quote by Bo Burnham is from "Make Happy", available on Netflix
You can watch the "Me Generation" segment here: ua-cam.com/video/41hNI3YYnWk/v-deo.html
☆ Timestamps ☆
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Cosplay Culture & Influencers
4:26 Performer & Audience
6:22 "BNFs" to Influencers
13:32 Social Media
13:52 Facebook Pages
16:54 Twitter
22:21 Instagram
23:37 TikTok
25:20 Likes & Validation
28:50 Success & Influencing
31:43 Productivity
34:32 Social Media Algorithms
36:28 Higher Expectations
40:51 Pressure
43:44 Numbers =/= Skill
47:03 "Fans", not "Friends"
53:14 Monetisation
57:42 Products & Advertising
1:02:51 Final Thoughts
☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆
ko-fi.com/exelia
☆ Follow Me Online! ☆
Instagram: exeliax
Facebook: exeliacosplay
Website: www.exeliax.co.uk
Email: hi@exeliax.co.uk
☆ Cosplayers Mentioned ☆
Sumikins: sumikins
Yaya Han: www.yayahan.com
Kamui Cosplay: www.kamuicosplay.com
Jessica Nigri: ua-cam.com/users/jessicanigri
Be More Shonen: bemoreshonen.com
☆ Music Used (I do not own this music!) ☆
Michael Ramir C. - My Pride And Joy
☆ Disclaimer ☆
All opinions are my own. This video is not sponsored.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
In all seriousness - this was a topic that really sparked my interest! I figured I'd share my thoughts on how the cosplay community has changed and evolved over the last 15+ years, thanks to the introduction of social media and influencers. I hope you enjoy it!
The quote by Bo Burnham is from "Make Happy", available on Netflix
You can watch the "Me Generation" segment here: ua-cam.com/video/41hNI3YYnWk/v-deo.html
☆ Timestamps ☆
0:00 Introduction
0:24 Cosplay Culture & Influencers
4:26 Performer & Audience
6:22 "BNFs" to Influencers
13:32 Social Media
13:52 Facebook Pages
16:54 Twitter
22:21 Instagram
23:37 TikTok
25:20 Likes & Validation
28:50 Success & Influencing
31:43 Productivity
34:32 Social Media Algorithms
36:28 Higher Expectations
40:51 Pressure
43:44 Numbers =/= Skill
47:03 "Fans", not "Friends"
53:14 Monetisation
57:42 Products & Advertising
1:02:51 Final Thoughts
☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆
ko-fi.com/exelia
☆ Follow Me Online! ☆
Instagram: exeliax
Facebook: exeliacosplay
Website: www.exeliax.co.uk
Email: hi@exeliax.co.uk
☆ Cosplayers Mentioned ☆
Sumikins: sumikins
Yaya Han: www.yayahan.com
Kamui Cosplay: www.kamuicosplay.com
Jessica Nigri: ua-cam.com/users/jessicanigri
Be More Shonen: bemoreshonen.com
☆ Music Used (I do not own this music!) ☆
Michael Ramir C. - My Pride And Joy
☆ Disclaimer ☆
All opinions are my own. This video is not sponsored.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
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Cosplay Chatter • GENSHIN IMPACT AYAKA Cosplay from Taobao (1/3 Delusion) ❄️
Переглядів 9 тис.3 роки тому
Hi, I'm Exelia! Today's video is a try-on review of my new Ayaka Kamisato cosplay from "Genshin Impact"! I ordered the full costume - the wig, outfit, fan & shoes - let's see how it looks! 😄❄️ I wanted to share my experience ordering this cosplay from 1/3 Delusion on Taobao using 42Agent, too! It was a very easy process which I discuss in the video! This is the same costume you can order as the...
Cosplay GRWM • Becoming Gruntilda (Banjo Kazooie) 🧙♀️
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Grunty Chatter • Cosplay HORROR 👻: ua-cam.com/video/eVDysc6kFSQ/v-deo.html For Halloween this year I transformed myself into Gruntilda Winkybunion "Grunty" from Banjo-Kazooie and I filmed the "behind the scenes" process! This video is a bit chaotic - sorry in advance for the "alreets" 🤣 ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/exelia ☆ Follow Me Online! ☆ Instagram: exeliax Facebook: facebo...
Grunty Chatter • Cosplay HORROR 👻
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Alreet my dudes, now come inside There’s “Tricks” and “Treats” for you to find! It’s All Hallow’s Eve, the witches are out, And this old krone has some stories to spout! For Halloween this year I transformed myself into Gruntilda Winkybunion "Grunty" from Banjo-Kazooie! 👻 ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/exelia ☆ Follow Me Online! ☆ Instagram: exeliax Facebook: exeliaco...
Cosplay Vlog • 86th Floor Cosplay Showcase! 🙌
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Today's video is a vlog from the 86th Floor Cosplay Showcase on 2nd October 2021! I decided to bring my camera with me to show a sneaky peek behind the scenes while filming my Mikuru Asahina (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya) costume 👀✨ ☆ Follow the 86th Floor! ☆ 86th Floor on UA-cam: ua-cam.com/channels/fBZ5Bgo2F2wRiy68XCWpow.html Instagram: 86thfloormusic Websi...
Cosplay for Beginners • Buying A Costume!
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay! Today's video is Part 2 of my "Cosplay for Beginners" series - buying a costume! 🤩 Part 1: The Basics ua-cam.com/video/H_2TusoAkAU/v-deo.html You can find all of my informative guides, tips and tricks videos in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLVKKOz0GDOs8YeaGTissAJwc-oCzapT76.html ☆ Timestamps ☆ 0:00 Introduction 0:34 Buying A Cos...
Cosplay for Beginners • The Basics!
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay! Today's video is Part 1 of my "Cosplay for Beginners" series - starting with the basics! 🙌 Additional parts will be added here as they are uploaded! You can find all of my informative guides, tips and tricks videos in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PLVKKOz0GDOs8YeaGTissAJwc-oCzapT76.html ☆ Timestamps ☆ 0:00 Introduction 0:46 What ...
Cosplay Chatter • Say It Or Shot It with Jaeger 🥂
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay while Jaeger and I indulge in some uh.. beverages? 🥂 I'm sorry in advance for this video LOL The aftermath of this was not pretty and even now I feel a bit nauseous watching it back 😂 please drink responsibly! Don't be a fool like I am!! P.S. Lily is fine - she sniffed the outside of the glass! 🍷 ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/e...
Cosplayer Reacts To... EUROVISION?! 😱
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about... Eurovision?! 😱 There are lots of similarities between the Eurovision Song Contest and cosplay competitions like World Cosplay Summit! In today's video, let's watch some iconic Eurovision performances (and some more recent ones, too!) and ask ourselves - if this was a cosplay competition, how would they do? 😉 This video is made follow...
Building A Garage Kit • Sumomo & Kotoko (Chobits)
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about... Garage Kits?! Come and watch me build 2 adorable resin figures of Sumomo & Kotoko from Chobits 🤖⚡️ They were drilled by hand with a pin vise (no Dremel) and hand painted (no airbrush)! I didn’t have any special tools as I’m a newbie, this is only my second GK build! 😱 If you are starting out or looking to try GK, I hope this shows yo...
Cosplay GRWM • Shallotte (Atelier Shallie)
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay! Today's video is a Cosplay "Get Ready With Me" where I do my makeup as Shallotte Elminus from Atelier Shallie! 🧙♀️ Come and join me while I get ready and chat about upcoming cosplay plans, cosplay competitions and more! 💛 ☆ World Cosplay Summit Championship Video Division - 26th June, 4pm (BST) ☆ Premiere: ua-cam.com/video/Q1l...
Cosplay Chatter • 10 Mistakes ALL Cosplayers Make!
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay! Today's video is a list of 10 mistakes ALL cosplayers make - some big, some small, some out of sheer desperation! 🤣 ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/exelia ☆ Follow Me Online! ☆ Instagram: exeliax Facebook: exeliacosplay Website: www.exeliax.co.uk Email: hi@exeliax.co.uk ☆ Music Used ☆ Michael Ramir C. ...
Cosplay GRWM • Estelle (Tales of Vesperia)
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay! Today's video is my first Cosplay "Get Ready With Me" where I do my makeup as Estelle from Tales of Vesperia! 🌸 This video is more informal and chatty than my usual videos 💛 let me know what you think! ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/exelia ☆ Follow Me Online! ☆ Instagram: exeliax Facebook: exeliacospl...
I'm Back • My Craft & Sewing Room Tour!
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Uhhh.. hi! It's been a while huh? I've been so busy moving house, and today I'm going to show you around my new Crafty Room! 💛 Stay tuned for some channel updates coming at the end of the video, too! ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/exelia ☆ Follow Me Online! ☆ Instagram: exeliax Facebook: exeliacosplay Website: www.exeliax.co.uk Email: hi@exeliax.co.uk ☆ Cosplayers Fea...
Cosplay Chatter • 2021 Resolutions
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Hi, I'm Exelia! Come on in, get comfy and let's chat about cosplay! In today's video, I'm sharing some of my Cosplay Resolutions for 2021 - new goals and dreams for the new year! 🎉 ☆ Tip me a Ko-Fi ☕ ☆ ko-fi.com/exelia ☆ Follow Me Online! ☆ Instagram: exeliax Facebook: exeliacosplay Website: www.exeliax.co.uk Email: hi@exeliax.co.uk ☆ Music Used ☆ Michael Ramir C. - M...
Cosplay Chatter • Great Gifts for Cosplayers!
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Cosplay Chatter • Great Gifts for Cosplayers!
i did fallows leonas workshop amazon too. pin vice came with a drill but but man, it could not cut. then i harvested a old dermal from my dad. made a hole in seconds but my room was filled with dust where my non ventilator self was worried... i had gotten tamiya basic (i assume the same as tamiya white) and it sucked.. using a craft knife to cut off the extra just took of 90% of the putty.... but the head seam line sanded okay... this is prob the best video for learning grage kits. the X others that youtube promote for making a garage kit dont even come close
Thank you so much, this is such a kind comment 🥹 Good luck with your kits! It takes so much trial and error!! I hope to paint some more soon, too! 🤍
This video finally got me to order white milliput, and I'm glad I did. 😊 However, whenever I use the sculpting tool, the putty kinda crumbles and doesn't smooth properly unless I put vaseline on the tool. Is this normal?
Loved your review of this costume! I bought Ayaka off of Uwowo cosplay for the very reasons that you mentioned! I am glad that I am not the only one who simultaneously loved the costume, but also wanted to nitpick and fix a few things based on personal preference. You make a wonderful Ayaka!
I can't register on 42Agent anymore please help 🥲
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Funny thing, I just turned on this video to watch as background as I paint my new angel kit…… …..the one I’m now only realising is the same one you have on your desk at the start BEJEBJEJE
Fancy to see you have a Klara the Cow plushie from AnimeconNL
Cant tell you how many times ive rewatched this video lol
Finally someone making a GK w/o a drill and painting w/o an airbrush!! Guess I can finally muster the courage to build my own GK!
Yay!! Good luck! It's 'harder' without all of the fancy tools but for me it's all part of the process and really fun! 🥰
It’s so important to remember, that regardless of what other cosplayers do online…cosplay is a hobby, it is what YOU make of it. There is nothing wrong with what materials or equipment you use, it’s about your own personal creativity, and in the end it’s about having fun. It’s ok to make something for yourself, there’s no pressure to feel like you have to let the world know what your up to all the time, even if your project stays between you and one other person…you should be proud of it. Having a big numbers of followers is a great feeling, but don’t let it take over your work, we all know that spending hours on a costume for a deadline is enough stress as it is 😂 I love cosplay for the personal interactions, to make some go “Oh hey it’s that character!”, to be able to talk to people backstage and share crafting ideas, to gush over work with judges as you suddenly come to the realisation of how much work you actually did, but above all, I love that cosplay is a way to make great memories. I hope to be able to continue meeting new people at cons and to have fun times enjoying what we all love so much ❤
I'VE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH KEEP IT UP THE FANTASTIC WORK BC YOUR THE BEST AND VERY AWESOME PERSON
Thank you!! 🥰
@@Exelia your welcome
Oh my gosh, I spot a Noelle from Tenshi ni Narumon! Came for the persocoms, stayed for the angel.
can someone actually sell figures they painted? I really like the idea, but could there be copyright issues, if it’s like anime character please help!
Thank u so much for this amazing review! I loved it! 💞
I loved this video! But just one thing, try to not shade/highlight with black/white, it really desaturates the original colours
I wish I was as brave as you in remaking some of the accessories on my ayaka 1/3 delusion cosplay. All of the things you pointed out were the same as mine and if only I have the talent I will remake some of it haha! Very good video! Thanks for this!!! 💕
4:40 love a good bo burnham quote :D
Very detailed and educational video for ordering :)
Great cosplay! May I know your measurements? I'm planning to buy mine as well and wanted to know if XL was too big and I should size down or something.
They came out beautiful 😍
You are my lovely beautiful pretty 😍 cosplay girlfriend
i just pre ordered a genshin yelan cosplay but im not really sure how it works,, 💀💀 ive compared it to her actual splash art & theres some missing details- do you think they will add those details in?
Your so pretty big doe eyes 🥰
I really want to try a genshin cosplay but in dokidoki the sizes are... questionable. And not like the western ones, Idk if it will fit me or not. What do u recommend?
Omg the fact that I'm cosplaying ayaka lol!! I already bought everything, wish I saw this before!!
I'm doing research for my first gk. Lovely video, thank you. I do have a question though: how do you decide the diameter and length of the pin to insert?
Awesome video! I'm just about to finish my first kit (Rem) and have my second (Jinx) lined up. I picked up some tips for sure! My two kits so far I've 3D printed myself, but there's a sweet 'neon Rem' kit I've been eyeing up on that recast site >.< Looking forward to checking out more of your videos!
Thank you so much for the advices!! I really want to try cosplaying, but I didn't know how to buy costumes. Your videos are so cute and fun!! You deserve more followers!!
I'm debating buying 1/3 Delusion's Kaeya, so this is really helpful as a general overview of what to expect quality wise from their costumes! Thanks so much for such a comprehensive review bb ;w; you make such a gorgeous Ayaka!!! <3
Thank you!! 🥰💛 I’m so glad you found it helpful! The main thing I’ve heard about costumes from 1/3 Delusion is be careful when measuring for trousers - they’re *very* fitted 😂
Loved the video!! I hope if you decide to paint anymore you will film then as well we definitely don't get enough GK videos on UA-cam so I always appreciate more if someone if Willing to film their process! You're voice is also very pleasant to listen to as well!
Aww thank you so much!! 💛 I am working on 2 more GK currently and am filming both of those too 😊 hope they will be ready soon!
Thank you for explaning how to order it! I've always been so scared and confused but now I'm excited to try! thank you!
You're very welcome! 😄 Enjoy browsing, there's so much out there!!
This is so spot on and insightful. I have been trying to research so many of the topics you discussed but I was surprised to find that it was really difficult to find people having these conversations (its definitely been picking up recently though!) Thank you for this video, I loved hearing about every point you made!
Thank you so much! 💛 I'm so glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I was surprised there are so few cosplayers talking about this sort of thing, but I think platforms like Twitter and Instagram are very temporary and subjects pass by so quickly, it's easy to get lost. Which in itself is a huge problem, lol. I wish there was a better space to discuss this sort of thing but until there is, I'll be putting more videos up here I suppose 😝
waiting for my Ayaka cosplay from them for a con! really want to get into cosplay and i thought this would be a fun start to have something to go off of, and maybe try and make something myself later! love the great walktrhough of everything, helped a lot<3
Oh yay!! I hope it arrives soon for you! Thank you 💛
What a wonderfully made video! I'm currently working on a e2046 kit and it was nice to see another beginner go at it! Leona's Workshop got me started last year and I've only just begun my first kit last week. (11 months of gathering supplies and material 😅) keep up the great work, the figures turned out great and video editing/camera work even better!!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video (and all of the angles - setting up the camera was a huge task haha!) 💛 I hope your first kit is going well! As a fellow newbie it's kind of terrifying but so satisfying. Good luck 😊
I saw your earlier response about resin safety, and I’m glad you’re practicing that, but I didn’t see anything about the paint thinner you used! I want to make sure you (and anyone else who sees this) know that it’s toxic as well!!
Thank you! 💛 I will definitely mention this in my next GK videos 😊
This is super handy for anyone starting out in the cosplay community 😊 ALSO I love your shirt so much!
Thank you so much!! 😁
What video editor are you using? What a great job on your kit! I love chobits!
Thank you so much! I use iMovie to edit my videos 😊
I adore your Skies of Arcadia charms/keychains in the background <3 Grew up watching chobits and these two are so cute in the show, lovely work!
Thank you so much!! Skies of Arcadia is my favourite 😁💛
I was recommended this video by the algorithm because I watched Leona's Workshop videos. There aren't a lot of channels that do the same things she does. You have similar presentation so I think that's why I was recommended your channel even though you only have one garage kit video. It could be a useful niche if you're looking to grow your channel.
Thank you! 💛 I’m working on more kits and will be doing more videos with them, they’re really fun to do! 😁
I'm in a parasocial relationship with you Heather haha. Really enjoyable and interesting to hear your thoughts on the situation :) A issue I've had with the transition into using social media for cosplay is the 'haters' interacting. Nasty comments or just rude mentions from anonymous or burner accounts has caused me to be on my guard alot of the time when dealing with comments and this has led to me being more distant when interacting with people. This doesn't help when trying to make friends and I completely understand why big influencers keep to themselves sometimes. Maybe we should all move back to Deviantart hahahaa
Omg I just saw this now NOOO Pfffttt you’re actually my friend tho 🥰 I totally agree! I think it’s much harder because anyone can be “anonymous” so easily and give nasty comments out like it’s nothing - it’s so discouraging 😭 I really miss DeviantArt sometimes, I didn’t post my own cosplay there til it was a bit later but I shared my own art/drawing there and I loved the community 💛 now it’s full of weird artsy p*rn lmao
I am expecting this to be a wild ride 👌
It has definitely been a wild few years.. 👀 enjoy!
This looks like the perfect thing to put on in the background whilst I add wefts to my Ayaka wig haha
I hope you enjoyed it! 😜💛
I love this costume so much! I ordered the same 1/3 Delusion costume but from Dokidoki instead of directly from them. The quality is so beautiful, I love the shimmery fabrics and embroidery and the metal accessories! I'm sewing my own ponytail attachment using human hair because I can't stand how thick and heavy heavy those ponytail clips are and I can't be bothered to deal with long tangly synthetic hair lol You look so gorgeous and elegant as Ayaka! I'm really interested to see the updates you make to the costume, maybe I'll try and make some updates to my own costume lol. Thanks for the really detailed review!
Thank you!! It’s a beautiful costume, I hope you love yours too! 💛 Omg good luck with the ponytail! That sounds amazing 😁 wig tangles are the absolute worst haha, I can’t blame you for making one yourself! I’ll be uploading a new video when I finish the updates! Aiming for early 2022 😊
This video was great!!! Really inspired me to finally keep going with the Skater Ranma and Akane GK’s I bough a while ago! (Also your GK’s turned out SO cute, I have to buy this kit now lolol)
Thank you so much!! I’m happy you enjoyed it 😁💛 It’s a wonderful kit and it was a lot of fun to do! Good luck with your Ranma kit 😊
Looks awesome! Love the eyes and glossy detail. Just a heads up for the next kit, it may help to use cotton gloves when using pastels because the oil from your fingertips has a habit of messing with pastels. Overall, great job on the kit!💕
Thank you so much! 😄 And thank you for the tip - I’ll definitely use gloves with my next kit!
if you di remake the breastplate would you be able to show us a step by step? I'm planning Ayaka muself for mcm may and can't wrap my hed around it XD
Yes of course! 😁 I’ll be filming the any changes I make, I’ll comment again once the new video is done 😊
You look so cute as Ayaka! Can't wait to cosplay with you <3
Thank you!! I can’t wait either, it’s gonna be so fun! 💛