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Costume Plotting Fundamentals
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Character Description
Character Description outlines the age, gender, occupation, and personality of each character which influences their costume.
Time Period
Time Period refers to the historical context of the play or performance, dictating styles, fabrics, and accessories.
Location/Setting
Location/Setting dictates the types of costumes needed based on the environment and geographic location within the story.
Season and Weather
Season and Weather affect the types of garments characters wear, such as heavier coats for winter or lighter fabrics for summer.
Color Palette
Color Palette comprises the selection of colors for costumes to convey mood, indicate relationships, or to differentiate characters.
Socio-economic Status
Socio-economic Status expressed through clothing can denote a character's wealth, class, or social position.
Textile Choices
Textile Choices impact the look and feel of a costume, as well as the way it moves on stage.
Garment Silhouettes
Garment Silhouettes reflect the shape and outline of costumes, helping to place the character in a specific time or place.
Accessories
Accessories include items such as hats, gloves, shoes, and jewelry, which complement and complete a character's outfit.
Transformation Requirements
Transformation Requirements take into account any costume changes that reflect a character's development or signify plot progression.
Actor's Mobility
Actor's Mobility ensures the costume allows for the necessary range of movement for the actor’s performance.
Quick Changes
Quick Changes are costume designs that enable swift costume transitions during a performance, without interrupting the flow.
Durability and Maintenance
Durability and Maintenance address the costume's ability to withstand performance demands and the ease of cleaning and repairing.
Scene Breakdown
Scene Breakdown involves listing all scenes and determining costume requirements for each to ensure continuity and flow.
Character Relationships
Character Relationships in costume plotting help to visually convey connections or conflicts between characters through colors, styles, or motifs.
Practical Considerations
Practical Considerations include physical constraints such as budget, actor comfort, and costume durability.
Symbolism and Motifs
Symbolism and Motifs in costume design can communicate themes or character traits through recurrent visual elements.
Cultural Authenticity
Cultural Authenticity ensures that the dress appropriately represents the cultures or societies portrayed within the performance.
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