Costume

 Hi guys! Honestly, this part of the project might have to be my second favorite...

Understanding costuming can be another building block for the story, directly influencing it. As we know, film is a medium that heavily relies on VISUAL elements. Costuming is just an extension of one of those elements. It can help the audience understand the character because a single costume can convey certain themes. My main goal for the costuming of Sienna is to leave a lasting impression and to give the audience information without saying a word. The aesthetic in my film is a crucial factor. Therefore, the costume design must not only work along with the other visual aspect but it should make the audience feel like they are given slight context. Since this is just an opening, I want to convey as many small hints as I can. A costume design can not only establish a character's identity, but it can also aid in setting the tone. 

To make a drastic juxtaposition of the pre-apocalyptic world and post- apocalyptic world, it is best to work with vibrant and muted colors. Especially with the post-apocalyptic costume i want to really work hand in hand with defining the atmosphere the characters are in. I want their clothes to be visually dirty, and maybe even broken. Of course, a bit exaggerated, but I love the idea of a piece of cloth serving as an arm bandana. I have fake blood and brown eyeshadow, so I feel like that can take me a very long way.

For the ruffled up looks i want to take inspiration from Yellowjackets at the beginning of the first season. I feel like the costume design was really on point and was able to speak and connect with the setting of the film. Although the actors are not physically dirty, their clothes seem sweaty, overused, and musty. Their hair is either loose and frizzy or pulled back. For the second photo of the girl with blond hair, I absolutely fell in love with her hair and would love to "recreate" a matted look for my characters.

For example, (important props):

- Backpack with name tag sewn on to it

- Yellow rain boots

- waterbottle

- Baseball bat/pocket knife

Makeup:

- I want this part to be simple. I don't think I will be able to convince my actors to be in front of the camera without makeup, so instead, my new plan is to just exaggerate certain aspects of the face to imply fatigue. While scrolling through makeup tutorials i found this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE1Yb0I1LGc. In this tutorial, I will only follow from 3:49 to 5:37. I think adding eyebags will make it look top-notch, especially for the close-ups.

Thrifting blog coming soon :)

Sources:

https://theatreandfilm.capetown/the-crucial-role-of-costume-design-in-the-film-industry/