James Hinsey
I live in Rhode Island and I am a life-long lover of Science Fiction and Fantasy in various media forms. I'm a Potterhead, Trekkie, Browncoat, Costumer, book-collector, RISFC member, Sci-Fi Journal co-host, Psi Upsilon brother, RPI alum, former naval officer, and father of 2. I am currently Arisia Masquerade Director and have been for the past 6 years, and has worked as Masquerade staff since 2010. SamuraiX47 on social media. Sci-Fi Journal is a long running (25 years) public access television program covering news in the genres of Science Fiction and Fantasy in various media forms, including Anime, Film, TV, Video games, Books, and many other formats. Sci-Fi Journal is broadcast in Rhode Island and various communities in Massachusetts as well as across the country and on YouTube.
Sessions in which James Hinsey attends
Friday 12 February, 2021
Meet the guests of honor. Find out the results of the Youth Writers Contest. Get to know what will be going on during the weekend. Welcome to RadCon!
The annual presentation of what the other Space Agencies are doing. This could include, but is not limited to, the European Space Agency, Russia, Japan, Canada, and China.
Saturday 13 February, 2021
You want your orbit to be stable, right? What's up with geostationary orbit around Mars? Speaking of Mars, astronauts travelling to Mars and then back to Earth will suffer poor health without gravity. A spinning space ship could work. How fast would it need to spin? In my spinning space ship, when I drop a wrench, how far will I have to chase it? All of this is pretty easy to calculate once you know how.
With the advancements of computer and audio technology the barrier of entry for voice acting has dropped significantly. Here we will talk about the tips and tricks that help bring that barrier down even further for the beginner voice actor.
When you make your own suit it may be daunting but with a little guidance it could be much easier and save you money. Come on by to learn some tricks and how to make a fursuit almost step by step.
Video production isn’t just for the pros with high end equipment and software anymore. There is a lot you can do on a budget if you are willing to put in a little work. Come get some tips from people who make it happen.
One of the key marketing tricks in writing is...reading! Come listen to this panel of authors talk about how to read your stories out loud and make it entertaining.
Do you know the difference between Deku and a deku scrub? Do you know where in the world Carmen Sandiego is? If you answered yes to either of those come test your anime and video game knowledge.
Sunday 14 February, 2021
We have to eat when we send people beyond Earth's surface. What has been done so far to prepare for that need?