What should I pay attention to or prepare for the pure white (I can't even bring a wig, and the cosmetics are still unclear) that is about to enter the cos circle?

Preparation for cosplay and Some Frequently Asked Questions

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Mentality:

First of all, you must have a heart that loves COS! (recommended! ! ! ! )

Secondly, we should have an objective evaluation of ourselves!

Third, the sense of collective honor ~

I won't say more about the reasons, and everyone should understand.

Specific implementation (general cos role steps):

1. Get to know people who want cos, and collect relevant information, pictures, etc. , analyze their characteristics (including appearance, personality, etc. ) and arrange a suitable coser.

2. Make props, make clothes and order wigs.

Props: I am an amateur. I just want to briefly talk about my friends and my little experience in playing clubs before.

If you have money, you can find someone to do it or book it on Taobao. If you want to save money, do it yourself. The most common weapons are wood, glass fiber reinforced plastic and, of course, iron, but they are generally too heavy to perform on stage, and some performances even prohibit props with iron from performing on stage; Toilet paper and latex can be used to shape and make some difficult props; Silicone sticks and glue guns can be used to make some jewelry or ornaments with distorted patterns, and can also be used to paste rhinestones on clothes and other ornaments that are difficult to sew. The key to making props is whether you are willing to use your head or not.

Clothing:

I'm not familiar with fabrics. I buy cloth in almost every city. Choose according to the role, or ask the tailor what material is suitable. Most tailors can tell you.

Although the average tailor doesn't know much about making COS clothes, most of them can be made after showing them pictures. Remember, don't let them do the decorations for you, just let them do the most basic details. Cloth can be bought by yourself or directly used by tailors, but the price of tailor's bag is not clear, but for those who don't know the material, tailors say it is best to know what material clothes should be made of. Finally, do it yourself. Buy some accessories and hems you need and sew them by hand. If you can't find a suitable material for some special patterns, it is recommended to use propylene (in fact, textile pigments are the best, non-toxic and high temperature resistant, but expensive, and some places don't need to buy them at all). The price of propylene is very cheap, and propylene blending liquid can also be used. Generally, as long as you don't scribble on things like leather, you can wash them with cold water. ) ; If the funds are sufficient, Taobao is also a good choice, but personally, the price of cosplay clothes above is generally high, and some people don't know how to do it ... If you want to order online, you'd better find a seller who has more cos clothes and coser frequents > _<! ! !

Wig:

There are many kinds of wigs. Wigs are sold in most cities. If you can't find it, order it from Taobao ~ ~ ~ It's best not to use that disposable color spray for your hair. The effect is not good and it doesn't smell good.

The hairline of wigs is better and smoother in Japan. Although it will be blurred after several uses, it is much better than the national card. Hair extensions are generally high-temperature protein filaments, which are stronger and more resistant to tossing. In addition, the weaving of wig is the key, and the lace interwoven hair net is elastic, with buttons at the back and unlimited head shape. That's all I know. I really know very little about wigs. Let's read an article. It might be useful.

Makeup:

Don't neglect makeup, put on makeup, put on clothes, bring wigs, ornaments and so on. , and take props (if any). If possible, it is best to take a group of photos to find out the shortcomings.

Make-up: cosplay make-up stage make-up has different requirements inside and outside the shed.

(1), foundation: a paste foundation with good hiding power is recommended for Cosplay stage makeup and shed. If you are shooting on location and coser has good skin, you can use liquid foundation. Because the photos of cosplay are generally PS-processed, even the paste foundation for location is ok. Generally, the paste foundation similar to stage makeup is used in the shed, but there are exceptions.

(2) eye makeup: the stage makeup should be more colorful. You can use some metal powder (large particles) around your eyes (if the eye distance is not large, you can point it at the lower eyeliner of the inner corner), which can make your eyes brighter. The outside and inside of the shed can be lighter, and metal powder should not be used, otherwise there will be small white spots in the film, and the post-processing is more troublesome.

(3) Eyelashes: If you are just performing on stage, you can paste false eyelashes directly. If you want to take a close-up photo of your eyes, such as outside or inside the shed, it is best to hold your eyebrows with an eyelash curler first, and then brush the real eyelashes and the false eyelashes with mascara to avoid the embarrassment of the two layers of eyelashes (but this method will reduce the service life of the false eyelashes). Another method is to clamp the eyebrows with eyelash curler, then brush the eyelashes with mascara, and finally stick on the false eyelashes (this method is not as effective as the previous method, but it can prolong the service life of the false eyelashes).

(4) In short, the makeup on the stage is brighter than that on the exterior, and the makeup on the exterior is more detailed. Because the makeup time of stage performances is always short, the makeup may not be very detailed. Maybe some makeup looks good on the stage, but you can't see it when you get off the stage ... You can reserve enough makeup time when shooting on location, and the makeup will be more detailed, which will reduce a lot of trouble for post-processing of pictures in the future.

(5), the most common natural male makeup (only the most common natural oh ~ ~ ~ not including special):

Base makeup:

If coser is a girl or a boy, draw a shadow under the cheekbones, draw a shadow from both sides of the bridge of the nose to the forehead, and add the outline of the face and the outline of the thick eyebrows and strong nose. Simply put, the relationship between light and shade of the face is more obvious through makeup, and the contour of the face is more tough. (Of course, you can't generally think that everyone should draw like this, but it also depends on coser's face characteristics. For example, coser's cheekbones are already very high, so there is no need to shadow them below. )

If it is a boy's cos, just pay attention to the three-dimensional sense of the face.

Eye shadow:

Eye shadow is usually painted brown and gray, and occasionally black (brown is an unmistakable color). Brush along the shape of the eyes on the eyelids, and then use a darker color at the root of eyelashes and eye sockets (this painting can alleviate some people's edema). Finally, brush white eye shadow at the protruding position of eyebrow bone. Don't use fluorescent eye shadow.

Eyeliner:

Eyeliner should also be painted. The inner corner of the upper eyeliner is thin and the outer corner is thick. The external angle can be slightly selected, but it should not be too much. After that, it will give people a feeling of demon. The outer corner of the lower eyeliner can be thicker and the inner corner thinner, and the lower eyeliner should be soft.

Eyebrows:

According to the figure painting method, it is generally recommended that the eyebrows be lower, the eyebrows be higher, the eyebrows be thicker, and the color is darker and tougher than the female makeup.

Mouth:

Lips are generally flesh-colored, and the lower lip can be painted square, and the lip gloss should not be painted too bright.

Others:

Blush can be orange or brown. Simply adjust your skin color and don't make it a "red face". Blush can be combined with silhouette.

Cosmetics are an essential thing in cosplay. Cos cosmetics had better choose photo studio and cosmetics for professional modeling (especially foundation and eye shadow) to reduce the use of brand counters, because brands are used for daily makeup, and the stage effect and color saturation are far less than professional modeling. I won't introduce the specific choice.

Determine the form of cos: repertoire, catwalk, video, etc.

Plays: Most of the plays are used in cos competitions or Shang Yan. It is necessary to complete the work of scriptwriting and dubbing. In advance, then dubbing and rehearsing.

Catwalk: It's similar to a drama. You need to prepare the soundtrack and then rehearse.

Private shadow: including inside and outside the shed. Find the shooting location, scenic spots, etc. In advance. Make up on the day of shooting, put on clothes, bring wigs, accessories, etc. , with props (if any). After taking photos, process them with photoshop. This can also be integrated into the previous makeup fixing process (some will prepare a general split shot before shooting, for fear that some inexperienced coser will not put out the POS ...).

Video: This is similar to a private movie, that is, in addition to taking pictures, we have to record it, and some will make a rough script before recording it. Finally, special video software is needed for processing. The technical content of this one will be slightly higher. At present, there are not many clubs ... most of them are ordinary exhibition photos.

Other frequently asked questions:

1. How can I participate in the competition? Are there many bonuses at Comic Con? What should I pay attention to when participating in the competition?

(1) Sign up for the competition online. The news of comic-con registration is everywhere on the Internet. Of course, Qilu Animation Network is in Shandong. You can pay attention at any time. Generally, comic-con exhibitions are indispensable on May Day and November Day every year. Pay attention to online registration information one or two months in advance.

(2) Contact people from other societies and ask them to tell you.

(3) Pay attention to the media. Many comic exhibitions will be reported in major media (or called "press conferences") before the start, and pay more attention to TV, newspapers and magazines. If you miss it, don't lose heart, try to get the contact information of the organizer and try to participate next time.

Comic-con bonus ... I can be very responsible. Compared with the money, energy and painstaking efforts paid by cos, the bonus is just a way for the organizers of comic-con to encourage everyone to participate. Some bonuses will be thousands, and some may be one or two hundred. Some don't have bonuses at all. It's not bad to send a souvenir. Everyone sends cos is a kind of love for animation. If you attend comic-con to get a bonus, 2. Do I need to show any documents to participate in the competition?

You must register for the competition in advance. Keep an eye on local or nearby comic-con exhibitions at any time, and then sign up for the competition. It is possible that everyone needs to pay a little admission fee and photos, and get an admission card, so they can shuttle through the animation exhibition without buying tickets. However, the number of certificates is limited and will not be much higher than coser. There are restrictions on the number of people in different places, and some exhibitions are free.

Field application article

All that's left to say is some fragmentary tips. Assuming that your COS is to be displayed at the Comic-Con, these skills will be more useful.

There is still more than a week before the exhibition: it is best to put all the clothes and hairstyles in order, take a private photo, and see what needs attention and changes from the photos.

◎ Leave the exhibition for one week: check whether the costume props are completed; Whether the cosmetics are complete. Those that have not been completed should step up their work. At the same time, start to keep sleeping time to avoid rough skin and dark circles.

◎ Three or four days from the exhibition: start skin care. At the same time, if it is sensitive skin, it is time to start quitting. Avoid anything that will give you acne.

◎ The day before the exhibition: count, pack and put away props and cosmetics. It's best to iron the clothes before hanging them (clothes will wrinkle easily if they are also packed). Drink plenty of water before going to bed to prevent your eyes from swelling.

◎ Exhibition day:

Be sure to have breakfast! ※! Because many COSER don't have a chance to have lunch. Suppose you arrive at the scene at 10: 00 in the morning and wait for you to get dressed, that is,11:00 ~11:30 (referring to ordinary people. The more troublesome characters have to prepare for 3 hours of dressing up, and then start shooting on tour. It's impossible to spend all your makeup so quickly, so many people choose to give up lunch ... and it's not convenient to eat because of clothes.

If COSER brings water to drink, remember to prepare a straw. This will not ruin the lip makeup. ※.

Bring some biscuits to satisfy your hunger. It's best to be small enough to eat without touching your lips. ※.

COSER, who has no pocket and wants to take his mobile phone and camera on tour, can take a small bag with him. There is a small mirror and simple cosmetic tools in it. ※. Always see if your image needs to be improved.

Female COSER should remember to make a base to prevent exposure. The role of short skirt should avoid walking near reflective floor and puddle. ※.

For short skirt characters, please try to avoid kneeling posture, especially on the stage, the exposure rate is quite high. In addition, if you need to bend over, please ensure the safety of the skirt behind you. ※.

If you encounter some uncivilized behavior, such as the photographer deliberately patting the bottom of the skirt or cuddling under the pretext of taking a group photo, please immediately denounce the other party and walk away. Girls must know how to protect themselves. There is no need to be patient at this time. ※.

Bring some pins, needle and thread and double-sided tape to the exhibition site, just in case. ※.

※ Pay attention to the backlight when taking photos. Choose the light and angle that is beneficial to you. For example, try to keep your face facing the light.

※ When painting is needed, pay attention to: acrylic can paint on clothes; Lipstick, eye shadow pen and Peking Opera oil paint can all be used to paint on the skin.

When you can't find hair gel, you can use gouache paint instead. ※.

Finally, suggestions for the competition:

According to past experience, if a team wants to win an award, it generally needs to achieve the following elements:

1, number of people. Generally speaking, the number of people is too small-three to five minutes of performance time, it is difficult for one or two people to survive; Too much is not enough-a team of thirty or forty people will spend a lot of time just walking, and it is difficult to carry it out further. Generally the best number is 3 ~ 15. This number is easier to control and execute.

2. Personnel quality. This is related to the organizer ... whether the similarity of the role image can be guaranteed depends entirely on the organizer's ability to convene.

3. Responsibility and discipline. The most basic thing is punctuality-ensuring that all the staff can attend the rehearsal in advance is a great foundation for the success of the performance.

4. Stage performance. In the current competition, it is no longer feasible to simply walk on the platform ... whether you can add some other elements to the platform is the key to success. Such as stage plays, simulated plots, fights, songs and dances, etc. Sometimes, even if you just add more movements during walking, the effect will be much better.

5. Prepare in advance. The team that prepares the rehearsal in advance has a better chance of winning.

As for the degree of similarity, that's the basis of cos ... I won't mention it in detail. COSPLAY passerby etiquette (I think it's reasonable ... I recommend going to see it ... especially about taking pictures at the exhibition)

First of all, it is a pleasure to participate in Cosplay activities, but in order to enhance mutual respect, especially respect for Cosplayer, there are some etiquette that should not be ignored. Don't forget to pay attention to these etiquette when you go to the activity venue next time.

If you want to take pictures, you have to get Cosplayer's permission. Especially when taking photos by yourself, you should respect Cosplayer's own wishes. You shouldn't take pictures when Cosplayer doesn't want to. In addition, pay attention to whether it will hinder other photographers around. See the column "Courtesy of Photographers" for details.

Don't criticize Cosplayer. Cosplay is a personal interest activity that consumes personal resentment, not a display activity or a performance activity, so whether you think Cosplay is good or not, it is very impolite to comment on Cosplayer. In particular, don't comment in public, whether on the spot or on the website.

If you want to talk to Cosplayer, it's possible, but it's still a word. You should respect Cosplayer's inconvenience, agree or disagree. In fact, Cosplayer is usually a little tired in the venue because of the weight of clothes or repeated photos. In addition, Cosplayer is usually busy in the venue at the invitation of photographers or friends. If Cosplayer doesn't want to stay long, don't pester Cosplayer. And you shouldn't follow Cosplayer. I'm sure you can understand that being followed by an unfamiliar person on the road will make people feel Mao Mao. That's what it means.

Secondly, etiquette in role-playing.

First of all, Cosplayer seems to be the boss (explosive), but in fact, if Cosplayer doesn't follow some basic etiquette, it is often easy to cause misunderstanding from the outside world or affect the order of the venue. To improve the quality of activities, let's start with Cosplayer.

Self-discipline and cheating. Cosplay is an open activity, and posing beautifully or strangely in the venue may cause unhappiness to others. It should be noted that in public, Cosplayer's every move is the impression given to the society by the whole Cosplay cultural circle, so don't make too exaggerated moves at the venue.

Don't dance or throw things on the court. The venue space is limited, because dancing takes up a lot of space, and playing music will also affect other people who don't want to listen. So don't take up public space to dance outside the stage provided by the organizer. The same is true of throwing things. Throwing dolls or other objects in the venue will take up a lot of space and cause some danger to the surrounding area. Please don't do this.

Change clothes in the locker room provided by the venue and keep it clean and tidy. The use of hair dyes or other pigments should not pollute the environment. Cosplay costumes should be changed at the venue. If it is conspicuous, you should not dress up for the meeting or leave the meeting.

Etiquette in photography Etiquette in taking role-playing photos.

First of all, for most activities, the crowd is very considerable, while for role-players and photographers, for most venues, it is not necessary to enter the venue to take pictures. In other words, it can be said that it is not within the scope of the venue. Therefore, the venue staff can't fully manage the role-playing photography environment, so the photo sequence can only be observed by themselves, which also represents one thing.

The most basic common sense, that is, "no taking photos in the booth area", is very selfish and inconsiderate to take photos in the booth area when the venue is already very crowded. On the one hand, it not only forms a natural roadblock, causing great inconvenience and traffic congestion to people who intend to travel to and from the seaside, but also attaches great importance to people who are interested in the same thing.

In terms of equipment, photographers try to avoid carrying suspicious equipment, such as O-ray photographic equipment that can be seen from the outside. In addition, photographers should pay attention to their behavior when carrying heavy equipment. Being hit by a tripod, or a big flash suddenly appears in the picture of the studio, will be very uncomfortable.

Before taking pictures, please be sure to get the consent of the subject. It is very impolite to take pictures without permission. In addition, please don't ask the actors to do unwilling or dangerous actions. Respect the actors when taking pictures. Role-playing is a very difficult thing. If the subject is uncomfortable or not fully dressed, please don't disturb the actors.

Most role players are very concerned about the direction of their photos, so if they want to use photos in other places (such as website media, etc.). Please be sure to ask the actor's wishes after taking the photo. If the other party doesn't agree, please don't disclose the photos. And it is best to inform the other party of the website or purpose to be made public at the same time.