Jamesmd85 Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 (edited) This will be my first convention and I'm curious how many photos and Autographs will I be able to fit in each day? So far I've booked Shatner, Takei, Frakes and TNG Bridge but don't want to find myself in a position where 2 guests are signing or doing photo shoots simultaneously. What would happen in this instance? Would be easier if there was a timetable to use use as a guide but I appreciate we are still quite some time away from a structured timetable. Any advice? Edited June 23, 2016 by Jamesmd85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StuartG2198 Posted June 23, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 23, 2016 This will be my first convention and I'm curious how many photos and Autographs will I be able to fit in each day? So far I've booked Shatner, Takei, Frakes and TNG Bridge but don't want to find myself in a position where 2 guests are signing or doing photo shoots simultaneously. What would happen in this instance? Would be easier if there was a timetable to use use as a guide but I appreciate we are still quite some day away from a structured timetable. Any advice? My first DST I think I had about 8 photos each day and 5 autos which I did without issue, some people do more so you will be fine. A timetable is usually published a round a week before the event, if you have a clash speak to the crew on the day who will generally be able to assist in getting you through all of your photo shoots. Once the timetable is published feel free to ask any questions about clashes and we will be able to advise on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmoriarty Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 This will be my first convention and I'm curious how many photos and Autographs will I be able to fit in each day? So far I've booked Shatner, Takei, Frakes and TNG Bridge but don't want to find myself in a position where 2 guests are signing or doing photo shoots simultaneously. What would happen in this instance? Would be easier if there was a timetable to use use as a guide but I appreciate we are still quite some day away from a structured timetable. Any advice? My first DST I think I had about 8 photos each day and 5 autos which I did without issue, some people do more so you will be fine. A timetable is usually published a round a week before the event, if you have a clash speak to the crew on the day who will generally be able to assist in getting you through all of your photo shoots. Once the timetable is published feel free to ask any questions about clashes and we will be able to advise on here. I would agree with everything StuartG2198 has said, just bare in mind that Saturday is usually the busiest of the days so things will always take naturally longer then. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesmd85 Posted June 23, 2016 Author Share Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks for the reassurance guys. I just wasn't sure how this was going good to work out. As you say, Saturday will be busiest. I'm going to try and get the photosame with the more popular guests on Friday and Sunday to reduce queue time hopefully. In your experience, which queues are longer? Photoshoots with guests or Autographs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators StuartG2198 Posted June 24, 2016 Moderators Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks for the reassurance guys. I just wasn't sure how this was going good to work out. As you say, Saturday will be busiest. I'm going to try and get the photosame with the more popular guests on Friday and Sunday to reduce queue time hopefully. In your experience, which queues are longer? Photoshoots with guests or Autographs? Autographs generally have the longer queues but they do run on a VQ system which makes things really efficient. With the photo sessions, these run really quickly as generally there is only a few seconds interaction with the guest whereas at the autograph desks there is slightly more interaction with most guests whilst they sign (I will add this is not the case with all guests) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekkiefan Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 please note that most (all?) guests will be signing all day so don't worry too much about missing your VQ call out as you can go anytime after your VQ number is called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesmd85 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for the replies. This is really reassuring. Can you explain what and how the vq works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raylenth Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) You go to each guests auto area and get a VQ ticket from the crew member for each guest you want auto's from. Each ticket will have a number on that represents your place in the virtual queue. At the front of each queue there will be a laminate on a post where the crew will write the numbers that they have called up, 1-30, 1-50 ect. Keep an eye on it and once your number has been called you can go through any time after that. The VQ tickets are day specific though. If you get one on Saturday and didn't go through, you can't use it on Sunday, you would have to get a new ticket for Sunday. Don't forget to check out the FAQ thread here, a lot of answers may be listed there. Edited June 28, 2016 by Raylenth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesmd85 Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 Thanks for clarifying the vq system. Seems very efficient to reduce queueing time. 100 days to go. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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