The Case Study of Vanitas Zine

A SFW TCSOV/VNC zine possibly following the occurring theme memories. The zine will be half profit and half charity and may or may not include ships.

Mods

Mod Haru

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Artist Contributor of Requiem of Solitude Zine and more

Mod Seiciy

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Head & Graphics Mod of Hilibrew Cafe Zine
Artist Contributor of MXTX Furby Zine
Artist Contributor of What Would Happen If MDZS Zine

Mod Misery

Formatting & Production ModNoé owns my heart <3Zine Experience
Art, Layout, and Graphics Mod of Fodlan 2X77
Writer Mod of Emerald Tears: Nabatean Zine
Layout Mod of Crystalline Wings: ZhongXiao Zine
Merch Mod of Roaming Instigator: Caspar von Bergliez Zine and more

Mod Fallen

Writer ModHi, I'm Fallen, and I can't get upZine Experience
Intern Mod of Cindered Shadows Zine
Writer Mod of Age of Calamity Zine

Mod Kitty

Merch ModNoe is precious bean, must protect at all costs

Mod Soren

Intern ModNoé best boi ofc (and Murr has a special place in my heart)

Mod Hyria

Intern Mod

Schedule

Interest Check: August 25th - September 25thMod Applications: September 5th - September 18th
Mod Results: September 25th

Contributor Applications: October 1st - November 1st
Contributor Results: November 8th

Check-In #1: November 23rd
Check-In #2: December 23rd
Check-In #3: January 23rd
Final Check-in: February 12th

Zine Preorders: TBD

Guidelines

Zine SpecsA5 format, Full Render, CMYK, 300 Dpi - Templates provided
Fics will be between 1.5k - 2.5k
Currently, we plan to accept 25 artists, 5 writers, and 5 merch artists
Cosplay and Musician applicants are to be determined.Cosplayers will be required to submit a new photo for the project. We ask that photos either be taken outdoors or in well-lit rooms.
Please be mindful of local safety regulations should you take your photo outdoors.
Final Cosplay photos will be submitted in a similar fashion as artist pages - A5 format, Full Color, CMYK, 300 DPIMusicians will be required to create at least one song / composition, with a minimum duration of at least one minute. Live instruments, as well as synthetic instruments are fine to utilize. Music files will be submitted as .mp4 files


Artist ApplicationsMust have an understanding of color / render, anatomy, lighting, composition, and the ability to draw backgrounds, be it simple or complex.3 sample pieces. Preferably at least one being Vanitas no Carte related, though it is not a requirement. NSFW samples are prohibited.A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.Note that the mods will be considering pitches as we decide on the final contributors.Merch ApplicationsMust have an understanding of color, anatomy, and designing merch itself.3 sample pieces. Preferably at least one being Vanitas no Carte related, though it is not a requirement. NSFW samples are prohibited.A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.Note that the mods will be considering pitches as we decide on the final contributors.Writer ApplicationsMust be able to portray a character's personality, mannerisms, speaking, and actions effectively.3 sample pieces. Preferably at least one being Vanitas no Carte related, though it is not a requirement. NSFW samples are prohibited.A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.Note that the mods will be considering pitches as we decide on the final contributors.Cosplay Applications
Must be able to provide clear images, and be able to creatively portray a character! We will be considering composition / staging and lighting as well.
3 sample pieces. Preferably at least one being Vanitas no Carte related, though it is not a requirement. NSFW samples are prohibited.A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.Note that the mods will be considering pitches as we decide on the final contributors.Musician Applications
Must be able to provide consistent, fluid compositions.
3 sample pieces. At least one sample being Vanitas no Carte related is preferred, but not required.A portfolio of your choice. If using Google Drive, please be sure to grant us access to your folder.Note that the mods will be considering pitches as we decide on the final contributors.


FAQ

Will traditional and black and white art be allowed?
Yes, traditional art, be it black and white or not, will be allowed as long as you can scan it with minimum 300dpi.
How many artists are you planning to have?
We plan to accept 25 artists, 5 writers, and 5 merch artists as of right now.
How much will shipping costs be like for a physical bundle?
At this moment, this is unclear and will depend on many factors.
Does a piece have to focus on a main character or can it be a side character such as Jean-Jacques or Riche?
Since this is a general zine, all characters up to volume 7 may be included and/or focused upon.
Will the zine be based on just the anime or also the manga?
All characters and events up to volume 7 of the manga will be included.
Will manga characters and drawings based on the manga's events be allowed?
Yes, they will. All characters and events up to volume 7 of the manga will be included.