Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Costume bible

Costume bible
  • information in detail about costumes
  • includes accurate measurements of character
  • costume changes and plot
  • plenty of research
  • inspirations and starting points
  • Samples/swatches of fabric and what to use
  • created by the costume designer for a show
  • detailed information about specific add ons
  • sketches of costume and drawing
  • where to source material and prices
  • initial and final designs


What determines a costume design


  • lighting - can change colour of costume - practicality - can reveal/hide
  • context of production
  • time period - suitable clothing for time period ~ links to social status
  • character persona/role - mood/warmth of character could link to the colours (stereotypes)
  • overall mood
  • colour scheme
  • Budget - working out how much you need for costume and balancing with other things needed e.g set design. comparing prices and potential in different materials.
  • social Status - how character is measured against another character
  • S/C/H/P
  • practicality - suitability to what you're doing/where you're doing/ involvement e.g Quick costume changes, lots of movement, size of space etc.
  • profile
  • size/figure
  • templates
  • location
  • Original costume - taking ideas from original design of original production - how much to use from theirs compared to own ideas

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