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Costume design is the envisioning of clothing and the overall appearance of a character or performer. Costume may refer to the style of dress particular to a nation, a class, or a period. In many cases, it may contribute to the fullness of the artistic, visual world which is unique to a particular theatrical or cinematic production. The most basic designs are produced to denote status, provide protection or modesty, or provide visual interest to a character.Costumes may be for a theater, cinema, or musical performance but may not be limited to such. Costume design should not be confused with costume coordination which merely involves altering existing clothing, although both create stage clothes.
Four types of costumes are used in theatrical design: historical, fantastical, dance, and modern.
Village festivals and processions in honor of Dionysus (See also: Dionysia) amongst the ancient Greeks, are believed to be the origin of theatre, and therefore theatre costume. The sculpture and vase paintings provide the clearest evidence of this costume. Because of their ritualized style of theatre many masks were used giving each character a specific look and they varied depending if they were used for comedic or dramatic purposes. Some masks were constructed with a cheerful as well as a serious side on the same face in an attempt to indicate a change in emotion without a change of mask. The same is true for the Romans, who continued the mask tradition, which made the doubling of roles easier.
Behind the Scenes may refer to:
A costume designer is a person who designs costumes for a film, stage production or television. The role of the costume designer is to create the characters and balance the scenes with texture and colour, etc. The costume designer works alongside the director, scenic, lighting designer, sound designer, and other creative personnel. The costume designer may also collaborate with hair stylist, wig master, or makeup artist. In European theatre, the role is different, as the theatre designer usually designs both costume and scenic elements.
Designers typically seek to enhance a character's personality, and to create an evolving plot of colour, changing social status, or period through the visual design of garments and accessories. They may distort or enhance the body—within the boundaries of the director's vision. The designer must ensure that the designs let the actor move as the role requires. The actor must execute the director's blocking of the production without damaging the garments. Garments must be durable and washable, especially for plays with extended runs or films with near-real time pacing (meaning that most costumes will not change between scenes) but whose principal photography phase may stretch across several weeks. The designer must consult not only with the director, but the set and lighting designers to ensure that all elements of the overall production design work together. The designer must possess strong artistic capabilities and a thorough knowledge of pattern development, draping, drafting, textiles and fashion history. The designer must understand historical costuming, and the movement style and poise that period dress may require.
Costume is the distinctive style of dress of an individual or group that reflects their class, gender, profession, ethnicity, nationality, activity or epoch.
The term also was traditionally used to describe typical appropriate clothing for certain activities, such as riding costume, swimming costume, dance costume, and evening costume. Appropriate and acceptable costume is subject to changes in fashion and local cultural norms.
This general usage has gradually been replaced by the terms "dress", "attire" or "wear" and usage of "costume" has become more limited to unusual or out-of-date clothing and to attire intended to evoke a change in identity, such as theatrical, Halloween, and mascot costumes.
Before the advent of ready-to-wear apparel, clothing was made by hand. When made for commercial sale it was made, as late as the beginning of the 20th century, by "costumiers", often women who ran businesses that met the demand for complicated or intimate female costume, including millinery and corsetry.
The Danish Girl is a novel by American writer David Ebershoff, published in 2000 by the Viking Press in the United States and Allen & Unwin in Australia.
The novel is a fictionalized account of the life of Lili Elbe, one of the first people to undergo sex reassignment surgery.
The Danish Girl, as Ebershoff stated, does not try to tell a true story. He has not only imagined most of what he wrote about Elbe's inner life, but he has also fabricated all of the other characters in the book, most important among them Wegener's blue-blooded American-born wife, Greta Waud, who like Ebershoff comes from Pasadena, California. The real Gerda Wegener was Danish, but in the novel her name was changed to Greta to please the American audience.
The Danish Girl won the Rosenthal Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters and the Lambda Literary Award. It was also a finalist for the Tiptree Award, the New York Public Library's Young Lions Award, and an American Library Association Award, and was a New York Times Notable Book.
Costume designer and cosplayer JoEllen Elam of FireflyPath.com shares her experience on becoming a professional costume designer and gives a few tips to anyone interested in pursuing that path.
Tony Award-winning costume designer and Wing Chairman William Ivey Long serves as our guide as we visit his studio, meet a protégé (Emilio Sosa), and, drop in on his mentor (Willa Kim.) From the sketchbook to the gown, Working In The Theatre bares all in this rare backstage pass to the costume design process. (2014) For more, visit: http://www.americantheatrewing.org Leadership support provided by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Brought to you by: http://www.enchantedpaintings.com/ In Theaters Now! Into the Woods Featurette - Costumes of the Woods (2014) See behind the scenes into the costume designs of Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp and Emily Blunt for Disney's "Into the Woods."
The costumes of WICKED are one of the most enthralling elements of the show. Award winning costume designer Susan Hilferty shows us why they are so special and the amount of detail needed to create just one piece. WICKED returns to Australia May 2014. Tickets on sale www.showbiz.com.au/wicked
Beauty and the Beast: Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran Behind the Scenes Movie Interview SUBSCRIBE: http://goo.gl/mHkEX9 FOLLOW US: http://goo.gl/7SoFjW LIKE US: http://goo.gl/6srxoU Check out Movie Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Movie Red Carpet Premieres, Broll and more from ScreenSlam.com Part of the Maker Studios
Catherine Martin (The Great Gatsby), Michael Wilkinson (American Hustle), Mary Zophres (Inside Llewyn Davis), Trish Summerville (Catching Fire) and Daniel Orlandi (Saving Mr. Banks) share secrets behind their award-worthy costumes.
Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Les Misérables Featurette - Costume Design (2012) - Hugh Jackman Movie HD In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Cast: Hugh Jackman: http://j.mp/Q2Sg8S Russell Crowe: http://j.mp/SXfPmf Anne Hathaway: http://j.mp/Q2Sg8O Amanda Seyfried: http://j.mp/Q2SdK9 Sacha Baron Cohen: http://j.mp/Q2SdtV Helena Bonham Carter: http://j.mp/Q2SdtP Director: Tom Hooper: http://j.mp/OWVe45 Producer: Liza Chasin: http://j.mp/OWVgcm A...
A video essay exploring the meaning behind Terry Dresbach's fashion inspirations in "Outlander" season 2. If you like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more: http://www.youtube.com/c/Screenprism Like ScreenPrism on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/screenprism Follow ScreenPrism on Twitter: http://twitter.com/screenprism Visit ScreenPrism.com: http://screenprism.com/
Top 10 Epic Movie Costume Designs Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/MsMojo?sub_confirmation=1 Movie costumes are not merely the clothes on the character’s backs, they tell a story! In this countdown we take a look at the movie costumes that stood out almost as much of the movie themselves. These costumes have been recognized in some form or another, whether that be through Academy Awards or have influenced films of the same genre. Star Wars, West Side Story, Cleopatra, The Lord of the Rings, The Wizard of Oz, Titanic or Memoirs of a Geisha, these movies sure made an impression for their standout pieces. MsMojo's Social Media: Facebook►►http://www.Facebook.com/MsWatchMojo Twitter►►http://www.Twitter.com/MsWatchMojo Instagram►►http://instagram.com/MsWatchMojo Snapchat ►►https://snapc...
BAFTA-nominated costume designers discuss the inspiration behind the costumes of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Danish Girl, Carol and more. Featuring: Paco Delgado – costume designer, The Danish Girl Jenny Beaven – costume designer, Mad Max: Fury Road Sandy Powell – costume designer, Carol, Cinderella Odile Dicks-Mireaux – costume designer, Brooklyn Enjoyed the video? Subscribe to our channel for new videos every week: https://youtube.com/user/BAFTAGuru Stay up to date with the latest news from BAFTA: Twitter: @BAFTAGuru: https://twitter.com/BAFTAGuru @BAFTA: https://twitter.com/BAFTA @BAFTAGames: https://twitter.com/BAFTAGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bafta Instagram: http://instagram.com/bafta Tumblr: Film: http://bafta-film.tumblr.com/ TV: http://bafta-television.tumblr....
Costume designer and cosplayer JoEllen Elam of FireflyPath.com shares her experience on becoming a professional costume designer and gives a few tips to anyone interested in pursuing that path.
Tony Award-winning costume designer and Wing Chairman William Ivey Long serves as our guide as we visit his studio, meet a protégé (Emilio Sosa), and, drop in on his mentor (Willa Kim.) From the sketchbook to the gown, Working In The Theatre bares all in this rare backstage pass to the costume design process. (2014) For more, visit: http://www.americantheatrewing.org Leadership support provided by Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Brought to you by: http://www.enchantedpaintings.com/ In Theaters Now! Into the Woods Featurette - Costumes of the Woods (2014) See behind the scenes into the costume designs of Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp and Emily Blunt for Disney's "Into the Woods."
The costumes of WICKED are one of the most enthralling elements of the show. Award winning costume designer Susan Hilferty shows us why they are so special and the amount of detail needed to create just one piece. WICKED returns to Australia May 2014. Tickets on sale www.showbiz.com.au/wicked
Beauty and the Beast: Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran Behind the Scenes Movie Interview SUBSCRIBE: http://goo.gl/mHkEX9 FOLLOW US: http://goo.gl/7SoFjW LIKE US: http://goo.gl/6srxoU Check out Movie Behind the Scenes, Interviews, Movie Red Carpet Premieres, Broll and more from ScreenSlam.com Part of the Maker Studios
Catherine Martin (The Great Gatsby), Michael Wilkinson (American Hustle), Mary Zophres (Inside Llewyn Davis), Trish Summerville (Catching Fire) and Daniel Orlandi (Saving Mr. Banks) share secrets behind their award-worthy costumes.
Subscribe to TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/sxaw6h Subscribe to COMING SOON: http://bit.ly/H2vZUn Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt Les Misérables Featurette - Costume Design (2012) - Hugh Jackman Movie HD In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever. Cast: Hugh Jackman: http://j.mp/Q2Sg8S Russell Crowe: http://j.mp/SXfPmf Anne Hathaway: http://j.mp/Q2Sg8O Amanda Seyfried: http://j.mp/Q2SdK9 Sacha Baron Cohen: http://j.mp/Q2SdtV Helena Bonham Carter: http://j.mp/Q2SdtP Director: Tom Hooper: http://j.mp/OWVe45 Producer: Liza Chasin: http://j.mp/OWVgcm A...
A video essay exploring the meaning behind Terry Dresbach's fashion inspirations in "Outlander" season 2. If you like this video, subscribe to our YouTube channel for more: http://www.youtube.com/c/Screenprism Like ScreenPrism on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/screenprism Follow ScreenPrism on Twitter: http://twitter.com/screenprism Visit ScreenPrism.com: http://screenprism.com/
Top 10 Epic Movie Costume Designs Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/MsMojo?sub_confirmation=1 Movie costumes are not merely the clothes on the character’s backs, they tell a story! In this countdown we take a look at the movie costumes that stood out almost as much of the movie themselves. These costumes have been recognized in some form or another, whether that be through Academy Awards or have influenced films of the same genre. Star Wars, West Side Story, Cleopatra, The Lord of the Rings, The Wizard of Oz, Titanic or Memoirs of a Geisha, these movies sure made an impression for their standout pieces. MsMojo's Social Media: Facebook►►http://www.Facebook.com/MsWatchMojo Twitter►►http://www.Twitter.com/MsWatchMojo Instagram►►http://instagram.com/MsWatchMojo Snapchat ►►https://snapc...
BAFTA-nominated costume designers discuss the inspiration behind the costumes of Mad Max: Fury Road, The Danish Girl, Carol and more. Featuring: Paco Delgado – costume designer, The Danish Girl Jenny Beaven – costume designer, Mad Max: Fury Road Sandy Powell – costume designer, Carol, Cinderella Odile Dicks-Mireaux – costume designer, Brooklyn Enjoyed the video? Subscribe to our channel for new videos every week: https://youtube.com/user/BAFTAGuru Stay up to date with the latest news from BAFTA: Twitter: @BAFTAGuru: https://twitter.com/BAFTAGuru @BAFTA: https://twitter.com/BAFTA @BAFTAGames: https://twitter.com/BAFTAGames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bafta Instagram: http://instagram.com/bafta Tumblr: Film: http://bafta-film.tumblr.com/ TV: http://bafta-television.tumblr....
Special interview : Costume Designer Sidney Sladen with FX16
First Year IT Sligo Performing Arts students costume designs. Costume Designs were inspired by an optional piece of music and the students creative interpretation of their song.
Dear Zindagi releases on the 25th of November, 2016 Written & Directed by Gauri Shinde Produced By – Gauri Khan, Karan Johar, Gauri Shinde Music & Original Score - Amit Trivedi Director of Photography – Laxman Utekar Executive Producer – Pravin Khairnar Film Editor – Hemanti Sarkar Sound Design – Debasish Mishra Production Design – Rupin Suchak Lyrics - Kausar Munir Costume Designer (Shah Rukh Khan) – Aki Narula Costume Designer (Alia Bhatt) – Anaita Shroff Adajania Costume Designer – Theia Tekchandaney Casting Director – Nandini Shrikent Media Consultant – Hype Publicity Design - Indika Visual Promotions : Trigger Happy Song Promo Editor : Aasif Pathan For more Bollywood, log on to http://www.businessofcinema.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Businessofcinema Twitter: http://www.t...