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How This Costume Designer Collaborated with Park Chan-wook on 'The Sympathizer' https://ift.tt/LEI9yqF The Sympathizer is Max's newest period satire, based on a Pulitzer-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen. It follows the Captain (played by Hoa Xuande), a double agent working with the CIA and the Communists after the end of the Vietnam War. The show, created by Don McKellar and Park Chan-wook, is a sharp, twisty journey of double-crosses and clashing cultures. A huge part of that journey relies on on the stunning period costumes provided by Oscar-nominated designer Danny Glicker. His designs reflect so many things—class, time, location, emotion, character, and more. And it was clear, as I chatted with him via Zoom, and he and Director Park were incredibly thoughtful about how a character's dress can show so much about who they really are, even if they're pretending to be someone else. We had an amazing conversation, and he offered some incredible insight on his process and the secrets you can find in the costumes of this espionage story. Enjoy. The Sympathizer | Official Trailer | Max www.youtube.com Editor's note: The following conversation has been edited for length and clarity. No Film School: I would love to know first of all what your path was like and how you got started as a costumer. Glicker: My path to becoming a costume designer has been kind of roundabout, I think like most people in the business, I've always loved film and theater and I really love character. And I was really always looking to the costumes as a sort of pathway, a doorway, a portal into the soul of the character. And it's sort of a confusing path because I loved the clothes and I loved the history of the clothes and I loved the story of the clothes, but I was not really very interested in pursuing a career in contemporary fashion, not what I was interested in. I personally love fashion, but that's not what I wanted to do. And so the more I learned about filmmaking and the more I learned about storytelling and character building, I realized what I loved was clothing as a language to express the deeper truth of the character. And for me, clothing is sometimes what I refer to as a delivery system. I use the clothes to very importantly create a truthful physical environment for the actor to experience the world in. I use the clothes to express to the audience the situations that the characters are experiencing and just as importantly the context of the surrounding world. So what my character wears is usually speaking to or in conflict with the environment of clothes that I provide with everyone else in the whole movie. And so I really view the clothing as a deeply personal and emotional expression of character and of worldbuilding. NFS: What excited you about working on The Sympathizer? Glicker: First of all, I mean, getting a phone call to work with Director Park Chan-wook is about as exciting as a phone call as any designer can get, because in the...

🎬✨ The Art of Costumes on Set: Who's Behind the Magic? Costumes are a crucial part of every film, and it takes a team of skilled experts to create the perfect look for each character. From glowing fabrics to bloody outfits that must look the same in every scene—every detail is carefully crafted! 🔹 Costume Designers: They create the style and design of the costumes to bring characters to life. 🔹 Costume Makers: They sew the costumes, turning the designer's vision into reality. 🔹 On-Set Costume Specialists: On set, they make sure the costumes look perfect in every scene—whether it’s keeping the blood splatters in the right place or fixing the look after an intense stunt. In large film crews, each role is handled by a specialist, while in smaller productions, one person may take on several tasks. But together, they ensure the final look is flawless! ✨ ❓ Which film impressed you with its costumes? Share your favorites in the comments! 💬 #costumedesign #filmcostumes #behindthescenes #moviemagic #costumedesigners #setlife #filmindustry #cinematiclooks #characterdesign #costumeart #onset #visualstorytelling #filmmakers #moviecostumes #wardrobe #dirAct #relionite #magiconset #setmagic #womenintech #professionalfilmmaking

Stage Design Elements: Costume Design Crafting Visual Narratives and Character Identities 👯♂️🎭🦹♂️ #TheaterCostumes #TheColorofArt #CostumeDesign #TheaterArt Similar to lighting and sound design, costume design holds a significant role in shaping the visual impact of a theatrical performance. It involves the intentional creation and selection of costumes to enhance the storytelling, convey character identities, and contribute to the overall aesthetic. Here are some key elements of costume design in the context of theater stages: Character Representation Costume design is integral to portraying characters authentically and communicating their personalities, roles, and historical or cultural backgrounds. Period and Style The choice of costumes reflects the time period and style of the play. Whether it’s historical accuracy or a stylized interpretation, costume design contributes to the visual cohesion of the performance. Color and Texture Colors and textures in costumes are selected to evoke specific emotions, highlight characters, and contribute to the overall visual composition of scenes. Practicality and Movement Costume designers consider the practical aspects of costumes, ensuring they are comfortable for actors to wear and allow for the necessary movement on stage. Symbolism and Storytelling Costumes often carry symbolic meaning, contributing to the narrative and enhancing the audience’s understanding of the characters and the plot. Collaboration with Set Design Costume designers collaborate with set designers to ensure that costumes harmonize with the overall visual aesthetics of the stage, creating a unified and immersive experience. Individuality and Ensemble Harmony Balancing individual character uniqueness with the overall harmony of the ensemble is a crucial aspect of costume design. Each costume contributes to the collective visual impact of the production. Material Selection: The choice of materials for costumes affects not only the visual appeal but also the practical aspects, such as comfort, durability, and ease of maintenance. Costume design in theater stages is a meticulous process that involves collaboration, creativity, and attention to detail. A well-executed costume design enhances the audience’s engagement, contributes to the narrative, and brings the characters to life in a visually compelling manner.

Drawing is not what one sees but what one can make others see ... I was immediately drawn to this piece.. This is so beautiful.. The Costume designer is the responsible for the visual appearance of the actors !... The responsibility includes what is seen ( Clothes, Shoes, Hats, Purses, Jwellery, Parasols, Wings, Make up, etc,.....) In short costume is the cultural visual of the people...

This video is by far my favorite product video I have ever been able to shoot.  Before going into detail about this spec ad, thank you, Leandra Worth, for styling all the shots and creative input. For the work that I primarily shoot, it's usually always on a white background. There is nothing wrong with shooting on white, but it's not always the best. Leandra was great at styling the vision I had in mind and making it come to life in front of the camera. Being able to know your strengths and weaknesses is crucial. I know I'm not the best stylist, but I know how to work with light and man a camera. Working with someone else to elevate your work is a great way to grow and focus on what you do best. The video is a spec ad for Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine perfume. With spring around the corner, we wanted to make a product video depicting that, making the viewer excited to smell spring flowers. We both knew that Gucci loves its colors, so we wanted that to come through in camera and post-processing. Another critical element I wanted in this video was to have the 4x3 aspect ratio and a vibrant film look. My favorite camera, the BMPCC 6K, allowed me to do that. Shooting in 6k raw video allowed me to resize to 4x3 without losing quality and have the flexibility to color grade the image perfectly. One last thing: I have had this video idea for a long time and greatly appreciate that I could finally shoot it. The final shot in this video is something I have been envisioning for about a year. I wanted a product spinning in the shot but having the foreground be stationary. Thanks to Leandra helping me brainstorm how to do this, we were able to make a dream shot of mine come to life. #cinematography #Gucci #styling

What Is a Costume Designer? https://ift.tt/jVD3zA7 Do you know what can bump me from a movie or TV show's story? Bad clothes on film. What a character wears makes them authentic and adds an aura of believability. That's why making costumes for movies and TV shows is one of the most important jobs on set. Costume designers are crucial to the worldbuilding of any project. But what exactly do costume designers do? And how much do they make? And how can you become a costume designer? If you have a lot of questions about this job and other jobs inside the film crew, you've come to the right place. Today, we're going to define a costume designer, research some famous costume designers, and get to the bottom of their responsibilities in movies and TV. We even have some tips from pro film and TV costume designers. So, let's get started with the most basic of questions. What Is a Costume Designer? A costume designer is a person tasked with creating the costumes for a film or TV show. They envision and create the characters' outfits or costumes and make sure they have a balance on camera and reflect the personalities and aesthetics within the movie. Costume Designer Job Description The costume designer works with the director, writer, cinematographer, and set designers (as well as other creative personnel) to capture the look and feel of the movie or show. They make sure the clothing every character wears feels like it belongs in the story and gives them some personality. They will also not just pick clothing off a rack. Many times, costume designers must create these clothes from scratch. That means sketching out images and experimenting with different colors and patterns until they are camera ready. 'Marie Antoinette' Credit: Columbia Pictures What Does a Costume Designer Do? A costume designer is responsible for everything worn by the cast in a movie or TV show. They sketch and create the things characters wear in movies and TV shows. They work in tandem with the creative team to make sure all the costumes look good on camera and make alterations on the fly. They're there to create a consistent look and to help build the world of the story. They bring authenticity forward. Costume Designer Tools When it comes to the tools of the trade, you're going to want to start with a sketchbook and some colored pens or pencils, so you can give a rough estimate of what the final costume will look like. Nowadays, much of this is done with a stylus and a tablet, so images are easily shared. Aside from that, you want some costume-specific tools, like a tape measure, scissors, tailor's chalk, pearl headpins, a dressmaker dummy, and a sewing machine and thread. 'Mad Max: Fury Road' Credit: Warner Bros. The Types of Costume Designers There are three main types of people who do costumes for film and TV. Remember, costume designers are the secret heroes of cinema. Freelance Costume Designers—these people jump from different productions,...

Illustration for the film's set design Con la grazia di un Dio in collaboration with the set designer Gaia Moltedo #illustration #digitalartist #illustrator #illustrationart #illustrazione #digitalillustration #digitaldrawing #unicorns

--> Noir Western - Prompt share + --sref drop This stunning prompt was created with my PRMPT GPT (a link to try it is included in the comments below). These examples are created in Midjourney but this prompt works across the board. I used the raw prompt for some, and ran an --sref random on others. The examples show the codes I used to create the visuals (= the original prompt). Prompt: Editorial fashion, 35mm film photography: Vogue. NoirWestern: Dramatic contrasts echo a modern cowboy's solitude. CactusSilhouette: Stark backdrop, western motifs in monochrome. MoodCast: Shadow play enhances the mystery, minimal color for maximum impact. Film Stock: Kodak Tri-X 400 --ar 4:5 --style raw --stylize 69 #AIFashion #Midjourney #NoirWestern

My Portfolio This portfolio presents some of my works for film projects. Prosthetic wounds, beatings, bruises, texture for action movies. Historical hairstyles, postiche adj, wigs make and makeup. Special effects, tears, fatigue, sickness to help the actor performance. Evening, casual makeup and hairstyles depending on the task in the script and discussion with the costume department. Thinking through the image of the character, I always imagine what the viewer should feel, what emotions feels on the other side of the screen. Every new project is a new story and a new magic.

The perfection of imperfection. Have you seen the film "Poor Things"? If you haven't, you must. As well as featuring one of the most original retro-fantastical design aesthetics ever created, it's a treat for lens nerds. The cinematography is WILD. Wide-angles, bizarre perspectives, fish-eyes in several flavours, and my favourite: the Petzval lens. If you haven't encountered this gem, it's a revolutionary lens design from 1840. Yes, you read that right. 1840. It was designed for portraiture, and let in a stunning amount of light compared to its rivals. Modern versions are made to fit digital camera bodies now, but built to the original specification. Where they excel is in the character of their bokeh. The word comes from the Japanese for 'blur' but is often interpreted as "the aesthetic of the out-of-focus parts of a photograph". With most lenses these blurry bits often feature circles or ovals, or sometimes geometric shapes, depending on the build of the lens. With the Petzval, the bokeh goes mad. It 'whirls' around the subject in a series of stylised ellipses. How the ridiculously simple combination of glass elements in the design manages this, I have no idea. But it does. It can be a rough lens to use, obviously devoid of auto-focus and reliant on the photographer turning a brass screw to attempt to get a sharp image. There's no aperture control other than yanking out the brass plate with a hole in it (literally, an aperture) and dropping in a different one. But it's a ready reminder that 'flaws' also bring beauty, and that you really, really don't need the latest kit to take a memorable photo.