The Busy Creator Podcast With Prescott Perez-fox - Conversations On Creative Culture, Workflow & Productivity

Bill Doran (@Chinbeard) is a replica props and model builder based in Seattle. He has turned his hobbies — playing video games and attending conventions — into his profession by serving a niche community who need high quality props and weapons as an part of their cosplay. This conversation focuses on how Bill creates his pieces using very hands-on techniques and tools, and how built his online customer base from mostly in-person interactions. Bill’s work can be seen on his website, Punished Props, and onhis YouTube Channel.00:00   An example of Bill’s YouTube videos, where he brings some how-to direct to your screen. Show Notes & Links Bill’s job title is “Intergalactic Arms Dealer”, specialises in video game weaponry Bill is not the traditional Hollywood-style prop maker Bat’leth Cosplay Bill is more of a commissioned artist, working B-to-C DragonCon and Pax Prime, two of the bigger costuming conventions Master Chief Armor, plus a Rocket Launcher Wizards of The Coast in Seattle commissioned some gaunt