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Costume Plotting Fundamentals

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Color Palette

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Color Palette comprises the selection of colors for costumes to convey mood, indicate relationships, or to differentiate characters.

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Season and Weather

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Season and Weather affect the types of garments characters wear, such as heavier coats for winter or lighter fabrics for summer.

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Accessories

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Accessories include items such as hats, gloves, shoes, and jewelry, which complement and complete a character's outfit.

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Socio-economic Status

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Socio-economic Status expressed through clothing can denote a character's wealth, class, or social position.

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Practical Considerations

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Practical Considerations include physical constraints such as budget, actor comfort, and costume durability.

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Garment Silhouettes

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Garment Silhouettes reflect the shape and outline of costumes, helping to place the character in a specific time or place.

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Transformation Requirements

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Transformation Requirements take into account any costume changes that reflect a character's development or signify plot progression.

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Character Relationships

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Character Relationships in costume plotting help to visually convey connections or conflicts between characters through colors, styles, or motifs.

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Character Description

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Character Description outlines the age, gender, occupation, and personality of each character which influences their costume.

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Cultural Authenticity

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Cultural Authenticity ensures that the dress appropriately represents the cultures or societies portrayed within the performance.

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Time Period

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Time Period refers to the historical context of the play or performance, dictating styles, fabrics, and accessories.

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Location/Setting

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Location/Setting dictates the types of costumes needed based on the environment and geographic location within the story.

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Actor's Mobility

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Actor's Mobility ensures the costume allows for the necessary range of movement for the actor’s performance.

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Textile Choices

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Textile Choices impact the look and feel of a costume, as well as the way it moves on stage.

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Scene Breakdown

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Scene Breakdown involves listing all scenes and determining costume requirements for each to ensure continuity and flow.

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Symbolism and Motifs

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Symbolism and Motifs in costume design can communicate themes or character traits through recurrent visual elements.

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Quick Changes

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Quick Changes are costume designs that enable swift costume transitions during a performance, without interrupting the flow.

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Durability and Maintenance

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Durability and Maintenance address the costume's ability to withstand performance demands and the ease of cleaning and repairing.

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